The Power of Watching & Playing
Watching stories unfold on screen and engaging with games is more than just entertainment—it’s a meaningful way to learn, connect, and grow.
Visual storytelling brings characters, emotions, and ideas to life in a way that sparks curiosity and builds empathy. Interactive play through games adds an extra layer of engagement, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Whether you're enjoying a movie night, exploring a new video game, or learning through play, these experiences can boost comprehension, critical thinking, and digital literacy. And with your library card, you have free access to a wide variety of movies, TV shows, and games—ready to enjoy at home or on the go.
Explore Our Watching & Playing Collections
The Wood Dale Public Library offers so much more than books! Dive into our Watch & Play collections to find movies, TV shows, video games, and interactive learning tools that support curiosity and engagement. Whether you're looking for family favorites, thoughtful films, or exciting new games, there's something here for everyone.
Movies and Video Games for Adults
Watching movies and playing games can spark conversations, inspire new interests, and offer a meaningful escape. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or diving into a documentary, it’s all here—free with your library card.
Binge Box
Blu-rays for Adults
High-definition movies for adults. Experience sharp visuals and quality sound.
DVDs for Adults
Library of Things
Borrow non-traditional items like tools, games, or tech. Perfect for learning, creating, and exploring.
TV Series
Binge your favorite TV shows, old and new, one season at a time—no streaming required!
Video Games for Adults
Movies and Video Games for Kids
Movies help kids develop listening skills, imagination, and emotional understanding. Games support problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, and cooperative play. It’s entertainment with benefits!
DVDs for Kids
Launchpads
Pre-loaded tablets filled with fun, educational apps that build early literacy, math, and problem-solving skills—no Wi-Fi or downloads needed!
Video Games for Kids
Fun, age-appropriate video games for a variety of consoles—check out and play at home!
Watch Online
Stream movies and shows for all ages with Kanopy and Hoopla—free with your library card! Enjoy award-winning films, TV series, and educational content for adults, plus a wide selection just for kids with Kids Mode for age-appropriate browsing. Both apps work on your smart TV, tablet, or phone, so it's easy to enjoy great content anytime, anywhere.
Hoopla
Hoopla is a digital media service offering free access to movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and eComics, all available for streaming or download anytime.
Kanopy
Kanopy is a streaming service offering thousands of movies, documentaries, and educational videos, available for free through libraries and universities.
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids offers a diverse collection of educational and entertaining movies, TV shows, and read-alongs for children to inspire young minds.
Play – Library of Things
Discover new ways to play and explore with our Library of Things! Check out gaming consoles, equipment, and Rokus loaded with streaming content—perfect for family fun, game nights, or trying something new without the cost. Interactive play supports problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork, and with the library, it's all just a checkout away.
