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)
Germantown Hills
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40

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)
Germantown Hills
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37

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.

Story Time

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Spring Bay
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming
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.

Third Thursday Movie Series: To Kill a Mockingbird

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: , Current Events, Movies, Social Justice, ,

Central Illinois Reads

The Freedom to Read is essential to our democracy, but also under attack.

Central Illinois libraries are joining together to encourage you to exercise your intellectual freedom.

  • Get a library card.
  • Read outside your comfort zone.
  • Unite against book bans.

Central Illinois Reads: Freedom to Read is a community partnership of libraries, organizations, and institutions committed to preserving everyone's Freedom to Read.

  • Bradley University
  • Chillicothe Public Library
  • Dunlap Public Library District
  • Fondulac Library District
  • Illinois Prairie District Public Library
  • Methodist College
  • Morton Public Library
  • Neighborhood House. 
  • Pekin Public Library
  • Peoria Public Library
Event Details:

To Kill a Mockinbird

The Central Illinois Reads: Freedom to Read partnership will be screening films based on banned or challenged books from April to October.

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Washburn
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Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Main Reading Room (W)
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.