Earth Day Break-In Bags

All Day
Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
All IPDPL branches
Offsite Event
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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.
Event Details:

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
Offsite Event
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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!

Event Details:

Spring into action with our April Scavenger Hunt!

🐝🌈🌷🌼🐣🐦🌻

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 fu

Baby Bookworms

9:00am - 10:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Metamora
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Play Space (M)
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.

Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Metamora
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Open Meeting Area (M)
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.

 

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.

Reservation

The Scrapbooker's Workshop

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Spring Bay
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Purpose of Meeting

This scrapbooking workshop is open to scrapbookers of any experience level, from beginners just starting out to seasoned scrapbookers with years of experience!

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Metamora
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Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Play Space (M)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: , Family Programming,

LEGO Club

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Club sessions to build whatever is in your imagination!   

 

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!

 

LEGO Club

LEGO Club is intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided during LEGO Club are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.

WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.

 

IPDPL Board of Trustees Special Meeting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
Metamora
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Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Open Meeting Area (M)
Age Group: Everyone

Board Meetings

Illinois Prairie District Public Library is governed by an elected Board of Trustees.  The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees occurs on the second Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 pm CST/CDT, at IPDPL - Metamora, unless otherwise noted.  

Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and Meeting Packets are available on the Library website.

In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, all Board Meetings are open to the public.  Anyone wishing to address the Board during the Public Comments portion of the meeting should check in with the Board Secretary prior to the meeting being called to order.  Speakers must be recognized prior to speaking.  Their comments will be limited to five (5) minutes.  Speakers are encouraged to be brief.  The Public Comments portion of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes in total. 

Event Details:

ILLINOIS PRAIRIE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

 

Teen Advisory Board

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens (12 - 18)
Germantown Hills
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Games & Gaming, , Workshops,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Teen Advisory Board for Ages 12 - 18

The IPDPL Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a place for area teens to gather, have fun, and be heard!

Join TAB and meet new people, make book and movie recommendations, and tell us what programs you are interested in.  It is also a great resource for completing volunteer service hours.

 

Event Details:

Exercise Your Creativity!

Our April TAB activity will be a t-shirt workshop! 👕

We will be designing t-shirts with the library's Cricut Maker and heat transfer vinyl!  Pick your colors, cut your design, and ir