Making the most out of the Woodstock Public Library this summer By McKenna Sweet news@thewoodstockindependent.com Four-year-old Revy Cardenas and his mom came to the Woodstock Public Library to check out some new books for the week after spending the morning playing in the sprinkler. As the boy explored the shelves, Kari Cardenas explained that she […]
By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com Prairie Roots at the Woodstock Public Library opens officially on May 30 When the newly expanded and renovated Woodstock Public Library reopened its doors in June 2001, the outside had what new homeowners might recognize as the basic standard landscaping package – some topsoil, some sod, and a few plants and […]
Woodstock Public Library hosts third – and best – Local Authors Showcase By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Public Library hosted its third annual Local Authors Showcase on Saturday, March 21. As it was wrapping up, co-chair and circulation manager Carrie Zamorano said, “This was our most successful yet, with the highest number of both authors […]
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Some people enjoy hiking. Others enjoy nature photography. One Woodstock Public Library librarian combines both, and the product is now on display. As a child, Kate Tripp, WPL head of Youth Services, was an active soccer player through college and began hiking in high school. She credits the easy access to […]
The Woodstock Public Library offers a plethora of classes, a library of (useful) things, a patron-run food pantry, a community cold-weather clothing swap, and of course, books of all genres – and that is where library lovers gravitate. Despite National Book Lovers month being nearly half over, McHenry County will celebrate libraries through March 30 […]
When former Northwood Middle School Principal Peter Anderson found himself with an 18,000-piece puzzle without a home, he mentioned it to Cheryl Wormley, The Woodstock Independent’s publisher emerita, who suggested he donate it to the Woodstock Public Library. “I consulted with [library Director] Nick Weber,” Wormley said. “And Peter sent the puzzle to me, and […]
Sitting or standing, getting assistance at the Woodstock Public Library reference desk just got easier. When the large, built-in structure that served as the reference desk for more than two decades was built, it served patrons well. It was envisioned for a time when large reference books held most of the necessary information and the […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Need to cool down in this heat wave over Woodstock? Two public cooling centers are available in town, according to McHenry County Emergency Management. • Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St. – closes at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday (not open Sunday) • McHenry County […]
Readers of all ages responded to the theme of “All Together Now” to make the Woodstock Public Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Club a huge success. “A full summer of fun was planned by our youth services staff,” said Kate Tripp, head of youth services and young adult librarian. All ages tracked the time they read […]
Did you know that cardholders for the Woodstock Public Library can now check out tools and even a backyard movie screen from the new “Library of Things”? These items and much more are possible through the fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Woodstock Public Library. “We have a wonderful group of volunteers, sponsors, and […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
