tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:54:55 +0000libraryreadingfunWoodstockbooksfundraisersFriends of Woodstock Public LibraryMini-Linksgolfbook revieweventsprogramsreferenceBlood Drivelibrarianslibrary readingresearchvalueValentine's Dayartcustomer servicemapsouter spacephotographsschoolssocial networking2.0Love My LibraryMcHenry County WorkforceSnapshot DayWWIamnestyanimalscabin fevercommentscomputerscontestdecorationdirectoremploymentfall plant salefamiliesfood drivehealthhistoryhoursimagesjigsaw puzzlesjobslaura ingalls wilderlibrarieslost and foundmathematicsmumsowlsphysicsprice guidesresolutionsretirementromancescholastic book salescienceshoppingshowsnowsummer reading programssundaytechnologytoystravelused booksvacationwebwebcamswinterwritingFind out what is happening on Judd St. inside the library. <br>Musings from the library staff... about something we saw on the way to work today, the books that make us say "<b><i>WOW!</i></b> Read this!" or photos and quotes that make us stop and think.http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Martha)Blogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-8648636866880702087Mon, 29 Feb 2016 21:12:00 +00002016-02-29T16:12:55.798-05:00Friends of Woodstock Public LibraryfundraisersgolfMini-Links Tickets are for Library After Dark are on sale now at the library's front desk.  http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2016/02/play-golf-in-library.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-3579624129289951762Mon, 30 Nov 2015 20:34:00 +00002015-11-30T15:34:31.193-05:00 http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2015/11/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-7507195426617008401Mon, 02 Nov 2015 20:13:00 +00002015-11-02T15:14:01.529-05:00The Woodstock Public Library is seeking donations of mittens/gloves, hats, scarves, and warm socks to fill the library’s Cold Weather Clothing Bin. Both adult and children's sizes are needed. The bin is kept in the library’s front lobby to help those in need stay warm in the winter months. “We began the Cold Weather Bin last November when two staff members noticed a father and son about to leavehttp://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-woodstock-public-library-is-seeking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-6353622917181399943Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:05:00 +00002015-08-26T12:26:41.695-05:00fall plant salefundraisersmums The Friends of Woodstock Public Library's Annual Fall Plant Sale features a wide variety of locally grown fall plants and grasses from Hoffie Nursery in Union. This year the sale will also include ornamental pepper plants and pumpkins! The sale will be held on Friday, Sept 11 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Saturday, Sept 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until all plants are sold). The Woodstock Public http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-friends-of-woodstock-public.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-1249101670179329183Tue, 26 May 2015 20:06:00 +00002015-05-26T15:06:20.639-05:00 The library's copies of these books are either missing or well-worn and in need of replacement. If you have copies of any of these books that are in great condition, please consider donating to the library. Drop them off at the library with an "attention: martha" note.http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2015/05/book-donations-needed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-296724614121301114Wed, 20 May 2015 20:09:00 +00002015-05-20T15:09:47.174-05:00Printing to the library's public printers is now available for wifi and remote users. Whether you are accessing the library's wifi on your own equipment or are at home you can send print jobs to the library's Reference Area Public Printer. The print job won't print until you are at the printer and enter your card number or name. To access or more information:  Print from Anywhere Print jobs http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2015/05/print-from-anywhere.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-4353118878905189837Wed, 29 Apr 2015 14:38:00 +00002015-04-29T09:38:08.286-05:00Stop by Judd Street to see artwork by the talented students of D200 displayed on the main and upper levels of the library. http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2015/04/d200-all-school-art-show-april-20-may-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-590618596074294881Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:27:00 +00002015-03-05T10:31:46.940-05:00Friends of Woodstock Public LibraryfundraisersgolfMini-Links http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2015/03/grab-your-kids-your-grandkids-or.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-267509585858799319Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:33:00 +00002015-02-17T12:33:31.174-05:00Friends of Woodstock Public LibraryfundraisersgolfMini-LinksWoodstock Mini Links Returns! This popular once-a-year event transforms the Woodstock Public Library into a 18-hole miniature golf course. Swing your putter and hit a golf ball on an intricate course that runs through all three floors of the library. Saturday, March 14 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (last tee) Each hole has a theme put together by a local sponsor. Our sponsors created some delightfully challenging http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2015/02/mini-links-2015.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-6256872967459835483Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:43:00 +00002015-01-14T09:43:22.726-06:00cabin feverjigsaw puzzles Winter blues or cabin fever got you down? Swing by the library and take a crack at our current jigsaw puzzle. Or just sit back in the Margaret Marchi Reading Room and enjoy the fire in the fireplace and read a magazine or book.http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2015/01/cabin-fever.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-6447247495513748044Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:08:00 +00002014-08-27T14:32:56.150-05:00 The Friends of Woodstock Public Library’s 5th Annual Mums the Word Fall Plant Sale Fundraiser will feature a wide variety of locally grown fall plants and grasses from Hoffie’s Nursery in Union. The Friends support the library by providing gifts, programs and services that the library would not ordinarily be able to afford on a tight budget. The sale will be held on Friday, Sept 12 10 a.m.- 5http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2014/08/fall-happenings-at-woodstock-public.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-3527973561679095419Wed, 21 May 2014 21:10:00 +00002014-05-21T16:10:42.718-05:00summer reading programs Summer reading program sign-ups, for all ages, begins Wednesday, May 28.  Children (up to those entering fifth grade) register in the Children's Room. Young Adults (entering 6th grade through high school) register at the Reference Desk. Adults will register online. Link to be posted here on May 28. Paper registration will be available at the Reference Desk, if preferred. Watch as Miss Maryhttp://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2014/05/fizz-boom-read-summer-reading-is-just.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-8386322841631882708Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:51:00 +00002014-04-29T10:51:05.944-05:00 Friday, May 9 - Library will open at noon (staff training) Sunday, May 11 - Closed for Mother's Day Sunday, May 25 & Monday, May 26 - Closed for Memorial Day Closed Summer Sundays - May 25 - August 31 While the library building is sometimes closed, our website is always open. Take advantage of the many online resources that are available through our website, including downloads of eBooks and http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2014/04/library-closed-days.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-1328360573954350405Fri, 07 Mar 2014 02:52:00 +00002014-03-06T20:52:35.410-06:00eventsfamiliesFriends of Woodstock Public Libraryfundraisersgolf Have the winter blues? Take a break with a round of golf -- on March 14 & 15 the Friends of Woodstock Public Library will again transform the library into an 18-hole miniature golf course. The course travels all three levels of the library and includes a water hole, a trip up the elevator and down the back stairs. There will also be a 19th hole where anyone may stop by and enjoy a slice of http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2014/03/mini-links-2014.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0414 West Judd Street, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA42.316009 -88.45225700000003116.7939745 -129.76085100000003 67.8380435 -47.143663000000032tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-430580826408727319Tue, 26 Nov 2013 20:27:00 +00002013-11-26T14:27:08.461-06:00Library Holiday Closings Wednesday, November 27 closing at 5 p.m. Thursday, November 28 Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Tuesday, December 31 Wednesday, January 1 When the library is closed, library materials may be returned in the book drop to the left of the library doors and at the book return at the Wonder Lake State Bank in Wonder Lake IL (3316 Thompson Road). Holiday Shopping? http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2013/11/news-from-woodstock-public-library.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-7943569989464117270Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:14:00 +00002013-10-29T15:14:59.260-06:00 November is National Novel Writing Month, colloquially known as NaNoWriMo. This (inter)national writing project challenges authors and aspiring authors to write a novel--50,000 words--in just one month. Can you really write a book in a month? Maybe, but not a good book, not a finished book. The goal of NaNoWriMo is to devote a month to brainstorm writing. A push for those who day-dream of http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2013/10/national-novel-writing-month-is-just.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-1872511073443062905Mon, 28 Oct 2013 16:39:00 +00002013-10-28T10:39:17.636-06:00 Registration begins Monday, October 28 for Session II of Fall Storytime. Online register here (advance calendar to November to see storytime dates/times).  Meet the Library Staff - Carrie Zamorano Your official title at the library? Reference Librarian How long have you worked at the library? 10 1/2 years Describe a favorite childhood memory involving books or libraries. We read books http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2013/10/meet-library-staff-carrie-zamorano.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-7210032524307190397Mon, 16 Sep 2013 15:49:00 +00002013-09-16T10:54:37.235-05:00A new monthly feature on our monthly eNewsletter and the blog will be an interview with one of the Woodstock Public Library staff members. This month we are interviewing Woodstock native Mary Sugden. Mary Sugden Your official title at the library? Circulation Assistant How long have you worked at the library? 18 yrs Describe a favorite childhood memory involving books or libraries. I have ahttp://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2013/09/meet-library-staff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-290941749240468621Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:18:00 +00002013-09-11T14:31:18.214-05:00 Mum's the Word: Fall Plant Sale Friday, Sept 13 ~ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept 14 ~ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Friends of Woodstock Public Library's 4th Annual Mums the Word Fall Plant Sale will feature a wide variety of locally grown fall plants and grasses from Hoffie's Nursery in Marengo. Container Gardening with Marlene Frisbie - Saturday/September 14 - 10:00 a.m. Looking to http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2013/09/mum-fall-plant-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-3410649840074199205Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:26:00 +00002013-08-12T15:26:46.140-05:00 Remember how you used to research reports in school? Trudging to the library, having to laboriously search for the magazine articles using those old green books: Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature when writing school papers? And then waiting for days because the library had to order a photocopy or fax of the article and you were just hoping that it would come in before your paper was due? http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2013/08/school-is-starting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-5465131280211258755Thu, 23 May 2013 15:17:00 +00002013-05-23T10:17:54.406-05:00 The Benjamin Moore Company has announced a new program called “Main Street Matters” and has committed to repainting 20 main streets across the US and Canada over the next year with the help of local Benjamin Moore retailers and painting contractors. Woodstock is included in their initial selection of approximately one hundred towns. The website www.paintwhatmatters.com has been established http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2013/05/vote-early-often-for-downtown-woodstock.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-7700663315829658549Wed, 15 May 2013 21:10:00 +00002013-05-15T16:10:52.986-05:00 Sign Up Begins May 22: Children (ages 2 years-entering 5th grade) - Sign up in the Children's Dept Young Adult (entering 6th-12th grade) - Sign up at the Reference Desk Adult (eighteen years and older) - Sign up online or at the Reference Desk Summer Reading Club Kick Off Celebration Bubble Wonders - Monday, June 3 Geoff Akins, Bubbleologist, will amaze and astound with his bubblific abilities.http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2013/05/have-book-will-travel-summer-reading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-6416723176778539626Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:39:00 +00002013-04-22T10:39:28.529-05:00 Starting May 1st, overdue fines for Woodstock Public Library materials will be increased. The new fines are: 25 cents/day for DVDs and video games and 20 cents/day for everything else (books, cds, etc). Tips for Avoiding Overdue Fines: Return or renew your materials by the due date Sign up for email library notices Monitor your due dates online Be sure that the library has the http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2013/04/overdue-fines-at-going-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-2727491003258830218Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:16:00 +00002013-02-11T17:16:04.066-06:00Friends of Woodstock Public LibraryfundraisersgolflibrariesMini-Links<!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 <![endif]--> The Woodstock Public Library will again be transformed by the Friends of Woodstock Public Library into an 18-hole miniature golf course on March 15 and 16. The course will travel all three levels of the library and includes a water hole, a trip up the elevator and down the back stairs. There will also be a 19th hole where anyone may stop by and http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2013/02/mini-links-is-just-around-corner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0414 West Judd Street, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA42.316009 -88.45225700000003116.7939745 -129.76085100000003 67.8380435 -47.143663000000032tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133678149138202866.post-747761194257815246Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:37:00 +00002012-11-09T15:37:07.732-06:00 Woodstock's Armistice Day Celebration On November 11, 1918 the news of the signing of the armistice ending World War I spread to Woodstock Illinois at 3:30 in the morning. Townspeople were alerted of this long-awaited peace by the sounding of whistles and church bells. The Woodstock Sentinel published in the next day's paper that there was a spontaneous gathering on the Square: "they made http://juddstreet.blogspot.com/2012/11/november-11-1918-to-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Martha)0