Library Programming is Off and Running!

Stay and Play

Runs Feb 1-March 14 and April 11-May 16th

Thursdays, 10-12 in the Leake Room. Geared towards children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Runs Feb 1- March 21. Includes storytime, snacks, and monthly guest speakers discussing topics surrounding childcare.

Tween Library Club (TLC)

Runs Jan-May
A club that focuses on friendship, fun, and community. Ages 9-12. Monthly meetings, on the first Tuesday of the month 3:30-4:30 in Square One. To join, email sara.vickers@cityofwoodland.org

Awesome Readers

Runs Jan-May
Join us for a book discussion geared towards children in 3rd-5th grade. Last Tuesday of the month, 3:30-4:30 in the Leake Room. Email Sara.Vickers@cityofwoodland.org to register. Space limited. Registration required.

Chess Club

Runs Jan-May
Join us for chess at the library! Tuesdays from 4-6, Teen Area, open to all ages and all experience levels.

Cardboard Club

Runs Jan-May
Join our Cardboard Club! Come create with cardboard in the Leake Center. Offered the third Tuesday of the month, no registration necessary, drop in and drop off! Ages 5-12.

Afterschool Program

Runs Jan-May
For 4-12 year olds.
3:30-4:30 in the Children’s Area.

Character Scavenger Hunt
Find the hidden book character and win a small trinket on Tuesdays.
Kid & family Art and Crafts
Get crafty with our art cart on Wednesdays. Come and create!
Lego Club
Come enjoy building with Legos and add your creations to our display case on Thursdays.

Girls Who Code II

Feb 26-April 29
Sign up for Girls Who Code 2 starting on Feb 26-April 29! Join us Mondays from 3:30-4:30 in the Leake Room for a more in-depth session where girls will be learning an introductory course to Python using VS Code taught by two Robotics Team Students from Pioneer High School. Must have already taken Girls Who Code I within the last year. Registration required, space limited, ages 9-12. Get more info by contacting sara.vickers@cityofwoodland.org

In n Out Cover to Cover Challenge!

Join us from March 2 through April 13 for the In-N-Out Cover to Cover Challenge! Kids ages 4-12 read 5 books of their level and earn a free hamburger certificate from In-N-Out. Each child may earn up to three certificates during the duration of the challenge. Register at wpl.beanstack.org or at the library once the program begins!

Creek Explorers

Runs April 4-May 9
Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 in the Leake Room
Be inspired by the bountiful, biodiverse beauty of Putah Creek! Learn about the connections between the flowing water, flora, & fauna of the watershed while creating nature-inspired works of art & craft.
During this series, we will create clay & stone bowls inspired by salmon redds, weave willows just like beavers, paint watercolor maps of the creek, and much more!
No registration necessary.

Día de Los Niños

April 26
This community event celebrates kids, diversity, and reading and the library will be there. Come enjoy a craft kit and book giveaway: every child gets a free, new book to take home! Friday, April 26 from 3-6 at Ferns Park. There will be food, entertainment, and resources for the whole family.

Read, Rumble, and Rev

April 27
We are excited to be hosting our annual Read, Rumble, and Rev event this month. Saturday, April 27th in our parking lot from 11-1, with the first hour quiet and horn free!

A teen washes dishes at the animal shelter

Teens listen to a local scientist discuss their job.

Panels & Pizza

Hungry and obsessed with graphic novels? Us too!
Panels and Pizza, a Teen Graphic Novels Club, will have two of the best things--graphic novels and pizza! Email Sara at Sara.Day@cityofwoodland.org to reserve your copy of the book.
February 7: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
March 6: Brooms by Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall
April 3: Flamer by Mike Curato
May 1: Almost American Girl by Robin Ha

Teen Science Café

Curious about science and technology? Teens can join us in Square One from 4:00-5:30 for our Teen SciCafe! Each café will feature an expert in the STEAM field and dinner.
February 9, March 8, April 12, May 3

Craft Corner

Want to become a crafter, but aren't sure how? Teens can learn a new craft during Teen Craft Corner in Square One from 4:00-5:30 on the following dates!
February 8, March 14, April 11, May 9

Read & Relax

Need a break? Or new ways to give yourself some self care? Teens are welcome to join us at Relax & Read from 4:00-5:00 in the Teen Area.
February 21, March 13, April 10, May 8

Book Club

Need more books in your life? Join us at the Teen Book Club from 4:00-5:00 in the Teen area! For ages 13-17. Email Sara at Sara.Day@cityofwoodland.org for a copy of the book!
February 29: Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
March 28: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
April 25: One of Us is Lying by Maren M McManus
May 16: A Thousand Steps Into the Night by Traci Chee

Community Service Crafternoon

Want to give back to your community? Join us for our Teen Community Service Crafternoon in Square One from 4:00-5:30 to make a craft for donation! All proceeds will be donated and teens will receive volunteer hours.
February 15, March 21, April 18, May 16

Game Night

Join us for Teen Game Night in the Teen Area from 3:30-5:00. Play board games like Settlers of Catan, Betrayal at the House on the Hill, Giant Uno, and more!
February 28, March 27, April 24, May 15

Video Game Hangouts

Play Super SmashBros, eat pizza, and have fun with some friends!
Every Wednesday in the Leake Room from 3:30-5:30

Twilight Party

February 14 in the Teen Area
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your favorite vampire romance! On February 14 from 4:00-5:30 in the Teen Area, join us for the Teen Twilight Party! Watch the movie, eat snacks, make crafts, and more!

Spring Break at the Library

Staying in Woodland for Spring Break? Teens can join us in the Leake Room for a week of fun activities at the Library including movies, painting, and more!
April 1-5 2:00-3:30 in the Leake Room

Free Comic Book Day

Calling all Comic Book Fans: join us for Free Comic Book Day! We will have book giveaways, crafts, games, and more! Special thanks to Black Dragon Comics for sponsoring this event.
May 4 from 10-11:30 in the courtyard/Leake Room