Earth Day Break-In Bags

All Day
Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
All IPDPL branches
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Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: , Escape Rooms, ,

Break-In Bags

Break-In Bags are like an escape room for one person but in reverse.  Each Break-In Bag is locked with a combination padlock.  Players must solve the puzzles in the accompanying handouts to decode the combination and open the bag.  Once the bag is open, the contents are yours to keep!  If you get stuck, there are clues that will give you hints (or even the answer if you are really stuck).  

Break-In Bag Rules

  • Break-In Bags are an activity for inside the library.  They should not be taken home.
  • We reuse these bags and locks.  Please do not try and "force" the bag open, as doing so could damage them and make them unusable for future Break-In Bag activities.
  • Once you have opened your bag, please return the bag, the lock, and any unused materials to the circulation desk.
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Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with an Earth Day-themed Break-In Bag!

Congratulations!  You have won a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the world's natural wonders!  However, there's a catch - your closest co

Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
All IPDPL branches
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Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: , , , Escape Rooms, Family Programming, ,

Scavenger Hunts

Scavenger hunts have been around for almost 100 years, but they are still fun!  IPDPL Scavenger Hunts are themed challenges that can be completed solo or as a group, and they are fun for all ages.  Scavenger hunts may be looking for things inside the library, or they may be searching the sights in your neighborhood or community.  Grab a scavenger hunt list and start looking today!

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Spring into action with our April Scavenger Hunt!

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Spring is just around the corner!  In honor of the change of seasons, we have hidden some Signs of Spring around the library.  Join us for a bit of fun as we c

Baby Bookworms

9:00am - 10:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Metamora
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Black Partridge Park
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!

Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children.  Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program.  Thank you!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

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Moms for America Book Discussion Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Germantown Hills
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Purpose of Meeting

This book discussion group will focus on The 5000 Year Leap.  For more information, please contact Liz Ackerman at (719) 725-4940.

Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Benson
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Story Time

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!

All ages and developmental stages are welcome.

 

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Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children.  Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program.  Thank you!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

Maker Monday: Library Greenhouse

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Germantown Hills
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Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: , Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Home & Garden, , Workshops,

Maker Monday

Drop in and explore our Maker supplies!

Maker Monday is a chance for tweens and teens to explore their creativity using the library's tools and supplies.  Activities run the gamut from crafting to programming, and a host of topics in between!  

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Library Greenhouses

Spring is in the air and planting season is on its way.  Come to the library to help put together a mini greenhouse that will stay at each library branch.  Start a few seeds to gr