Public Information Meeting Scheduled by City of West Chicago, Illinois For Improvement of Nuclear Drive & Northwest Avenue The City of West Chicago (City) will hold a Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed improvement of Nuclear Drive between Harvester Road and Dead-end and Northwest Avenue between Nuclear Drive and Dead-end. The public information meeting will…
Love and Laughs with Comedian Michelle Buteau: Virtual Event Fans of comedy and heartfelt storytelling won’t want to miss Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau, a virtual event hosted by Illinois Libraries Present. Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00…
Bundle Up With Books: A Winter Reading Challenge Continues- West Chicago Public Library Dates: 12/1 – 2/28 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Cozy up with a book in your favorite nook! This challenge is for teens in grades 6-12 and and adults. Log your reading in Beanstack (https://wcpld.beanstack.org/reader365) to earn wintery badges throughout…
The next edition of Illinois Libraries Present is with Chef Art Smith! Just like the last few ILP programs, the West Chicago Public Library is offering virtual attendance, as well as a special watch party in the library itself! Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday…
Giannoulias Announces Libraries Receiving Grants More Than $391,000 in Grant Funding Will Improve Local Library Services Library districts are receiving grant funding to help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced. Libraries throughout the 49th and 50th House Districts, serving over…
Residents of West Chicago who are passionate about the library community are encouraged to consider serving as a trustee on the Library Board. The upcoming consolidated election on April 1, 2025, will include the election of three library trustees. Library trustees play a vital role in shaping the library’s future by participating in policy creation,…
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WEST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held in connection with the Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the West Chicago Public Library District, DuPage County, Illinois, at 6:45 P.M., Monday, August 26, 2024 in the Library Program Room, 118 West…
Fantastic Fair Foods Tuesday 07/09 10-10:45 am Enjoy a summer of STEAM-Park fun! We will be discovering and exploring all the fun things there are to do when you visit a theme park or fair. Each date will feature different hands-on activity stations featuring science, engineering, art, and math along with various sensory experiences. This program has been…
Please check the library schedule carefully, as the coming weekend they are closed on some days they are not usually. This Friday, May 24th, the library will be closed for electrical maintenance. They’ll will reopen for their regular hours of operation (9 am to 5 pm) on Saturday, May 25th. The library will once then…
The West Chicago Public Library invites families to a celebration honoring the tradition of Día de los Niños (Day of the Children). This special day is a holiday celebrated particularly in Mexico, and has a strong connection to literacy, books, and libraries. The last day of April every year marks a special occasion all across…
The West Chicago Public Library is hosting a virtual cooking class with Healthy West Chicago. Join Chef Maria as she discusses ways to make your traditional pizza night a healthy one! In this class, we will take you through the whole pizza-making process as Chef Maria teaches you how to make a delicious veggie pizza…
Eid al-Fitr To-Go Bag Tuesday 04/09 | Available All Day! Take home a to-go bag with activities and crafts to celebrate the end of Ramadan. For ages 5-11. Rhythms & Rhymes Tuesday 04/09 | 9:45-10:15 am Join us on a musical storytime adventure just right for the littles that is sure to…
West Chicago, IL – 04/18/2024 : 7 pm — Next month, the West Chicago Public Library District will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled A Brief History of the Reintroduction of the Native Americans into Illinois by Gerald Savage, Ho Chunk Nation Native American. The program is about an hour long and will begin at 7…
This total solar eclipse will be the last one visible from Illinois until 2044, 20 years from now! This rare natural phenomenon occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, blocking out the sun’s light on the earth’s surface for a few minutes. We expect that this total solar eclipse will darken…
As West Chicagoans, we are lucky to have such a wonderful library, the West Chicago Public Library District offers robust programming and exciting activities for all. Here’s what is happening this week at the library: Beginning March 24: Eclipse Glass Giveaway, click HERE for more info. All Week Long: Read & Roll ~ I’m From/Soy De…
West Chicago, IL – 04/18/2024 : 7 pm — Next month, the West Chicago Public Library District will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled A Brief History of the Reintroduction of the Native Americans into Illinois by Gerald Savage, Ho Chunk Nation Native American. The program is about an hour long and will begin at 7…
Do you fondly remember the old library? Thank you to the former resident who shared their memories about going to the old library in the 1960s and getting cozy with a good book, laying on the floor and reading the day away. The first dedicated library building in West Chicago was built in 1953, opening…
February 22, 20024 | 7-8:30 pm Debra Miller, from Historical Women of Letters, portrays Agatha Christie on the day she begins writing her autobiography. It is April the 2nd, 1950, in the desert of northern Iraq. Join Agatha Christie as she reminisces with you about her childhood, her life as a writer and adventurer, and contemplates beginning…
Tonight! 7-8pm The West Chicago Public Library, in partnership with Healthy West Chicago, offers a brief educational presentation on herbs, including a planting demonstration. Recipes that feature herbs will be distributed. Attendees will be able to choose 2-3 herbs to plant in peat pots to take home. This program is free of charge thanks to Healthy…
It’s a light week at the West Chicago Public Library. A Very Yeti Winter Reading Program (Youth) continues throughout the week as does the Read & Roll Reading Program ~ Focusing on Esperanza Caramelo, the Star of Nochebuena/Esperanza Carmelo, la estreella de Nochebuena Next week, starting on the 8th the full schedule of the awesome…
The West Chicago Public Library District has robust programming for residents of all ages, from babies to seniors. The West Chicago Voice is planning on posting each week’s schedule of events so everyone is informed of these happenings and events. For questions or further details, please go to the WCPLD website for more information, especially…
The West Chicago Public Library District has robust programming for residents of all ages, from babies to seniors. The West Chicago Voice is planning on posting each week’s schedule of events so everyone is informed of these happenings and events. For questions or further details, please go to the WCPLD website for more information, especially…
Throughout the week, A Very Yeti Winter Reading Program (Youth) and Read & Roll will take place ~ Esperanza Caramelo, the Star of Nochebuena/Esperanza Carmelo, la estreella de Nochebuena Tonight, Tuesday December 5: Student Aid (FAFSA) Presentation and Workshop 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Main Program Room Registration is open The Illinois Student Assistance Commission…
The West Chicago Public Library will host a FAFSA Workshop for Students Date/Time: Today, Tuesday 12/05 | 6:30-8 pm Location: 118 W. Washington St., West Chicago The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will teach students and parents the basics of the general financial aid process and provide insight into how financial aid works, how to…
