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Knit & Stitch Group

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit & Stitch:

🧶 Knit & Stitch is a "loose-knit" group of crafters who enjoy fiber arts and handwork, including knitting, crochet, needlepoint, and other portable projects. Bring your yarn, t...

Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Knit & Stitch

🧶 Knit & Stitch is a "loose-knit" group of crafters who enjoy fiber arts and handwork, including knitting, crochet, needlepoint, and other portable projects. Bring your yarn, thread, needles, and hooks, and don't forget a good story or two! 🧵

Wooden ornaments in the shape of mittens painted with a blue snowflake and dots on a white background hanging in a tree.

Mitten Madness: Paint Your Own Wooden Ornaments

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Event Details:

Drop in for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces. This event is a great way to express your holiday spirit and crea...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Drop in for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces.

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!

 

Registration is requested for this program.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our staff the ability to contact you in the event of any last-minute schedule changes.

 

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Baby Bookworms:

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms. Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Baby Bookworms

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

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

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it give

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.

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
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.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time. Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately pre...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives ou

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.

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: IPDPL LEGO Club You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm Washburn – Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Roanoke – First Saturday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Benson – All day, every day! *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
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 ...

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Main Reading Room (W)
Age Group: 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.

 

A cartoon rendering of a theater box of popcorn and a text invitation to Popcorn Night in Spring Bay on the second Thursday of each month from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Popcorn Night

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Family Programming
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Fun is popping up in Spring Bay! The second Thursday of each month is Popcorn Night at the Spring Bay branch.  Stop by for your free popcorn, and pick up a book or two or t...

Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Family Programming
Event Details:

Fun is popping up in Spring Bay!

The second Thursday of each month is Popcorn Night at the Spring Bay branch.  Stop by for your free popcorn, and pick up a book or two or twelve while you are there!

Multiple gingerbread people, each decorated in different ways.

Gingerbread Story Time

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Dr. Burdon Museum (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Event Details:

Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Dr. Burdon Museum (W)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged!

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!

 

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
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.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time. Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately pre...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives ou

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.

Text: How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account. Images: The banner from the IPDPL online catalog website and the app icon for the RSAcat Mobile app.

How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Everyone
How to Library:

How to Library “Step 1: Get a library card, . . .  but what’s next?” Do you have questions about using your library card?  Curious about all the benefits it brings ...

Event Details:

Using Your Online Library AccountAs soon as you get a library card, an online library account is created for you, but many cardholders never use it.  In this session, we will ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

How to Library

How to Library

“Step 1: Get a library card, . . .  but what’s next?”

Do you have questions about using your library card?  Curious about all the benefits it brings beyond just borrowing books?  How to Library . . .  is a hands-on guide to exploring everything your card unlocks!

 

Event Details:

Using Your Online Library Account

As soon as you get a library card, an online library account is created for you, but many cardholders never use it.  In this session, we will learn about online library accou

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our staff the ability to contact you in the event of any last-minute schedule changes.

 

A watercolor background with a white oval in the middle that says "Swiftie Birthday Par-TAY!" and the date, time and location of the event.

Swiftie Birthday Par-TAY!

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Open Meeting Area (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Current Events, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Get ready to Shake It Off at the ultimate after-hours Taylor Swift-themed birthday celebration! Join us for a magical, music-filled evening that’s perfect for fans, old and new. Ou...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Open Meeting Area (M)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Current Events, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Get ready to Shake It Off at the ultimate after-hours Taylor Swift-themed birthday celebration! Join us for a magical, music-filled evening that’s perfect for fans, old and new.

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!

 

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: IPDPL LEGO Club You supply the imagination; We supply the bricks!* Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Washburn – Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; Benson – All day, every day! *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
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 ...

Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: 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.

 

Peoria Poetry Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Purpose of Meeting:

Celebrating the spoken word!The Peoria Poetry Club was founded on January 28th, 1941, and the first meeting was held at the Pere Marquette Hotel.  PPC offers glimpses of creat...

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

Celebrating the spoken word!

The Peoria Poetry Club was founded on January 28th, 1941, and the first meeting was held at the Pere Marquette Hotel.  PPC offers glimpses of creative writing through poetry, participating in poetry worksh

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
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.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time. Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately pre...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives ou

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.

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
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.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time. Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately pre...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives ou

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.

Multiple gingerbread people, each decorated in different ways.

Gingerbread Story Time

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Event Details:

Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged!

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!

 

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Baby Bookworms:

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms. Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Baby Bookworms

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

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

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it give

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.

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
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.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time. Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately pre...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives ou

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.

A scrapbook with assorted photos.

The Papercrafter's Workshop

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
The Papercrafter's Workshop:

The Papercrafter's Workshop is a place to gather for anyone interested in papercrafting of any kind!  Whether you are a scrapbooker, a cardmaker, or someone who makes 3D objec...

Event Details:

There's SNOW time like the present to work on winter scrapbook pages!Winter may be bleak or icy, but it can also be beautiful, with fresh snow blanketing the landscape and crisp ai...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

The Papercrafter's Workshop

The Papercrafter's Workshop is a place to gather for anyone interested in papercrafting of any kind!  Whether you are a scrapbooker, a cardmaker, or someone who makes 3D objects out of paper and cardstock, you will be in good company with us!  This workshop is open to paper crafters of any experience level, from beginners just starting to seasoned makers with years of experience!

Various papercrafting tools will be available for use for free, including trimmers, punches, and more.  Bring your photos, memorabilia, embellishments, and supplies, and work at your own pace.  Debbie Davis-Peshong will be on hand to guide anyone who would like help!

  • Additional papers or embellishments are available for purchase (OPTIONAL). 
  • Registration is requested, but not required.
  • Contact Debbie at (309) 264-5529 for more information.

 

Event Details:

There's SNOW time like the present to work on winter scrapbook pages!

Winter may be bleak or icy, but it can also be beautiful, with fresh snow blanketing the landscape and crisp air that shows your breath.

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: IPDPL LEGO Club You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm Washburn – Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Roanoke – First Saturday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Benson – All day, every day! *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Play Space (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
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 ...

Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Play Space (M)
Age Group: 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.

 

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Dr. Burdon Museum (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
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.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time. Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately pre...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Dr. Burdon Museum (W)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives ou

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.

An assortment of yarn balls.

Knit & Stitch Group

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit & Stitch:

🧶 Knit & Stitch is a "loose-knit" group of crafters who enjoy fiber arts and handwork, including knitting, crochet, needlepoint, and other portable projects. Bring your yarn, t...

Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Knit & Stitch

🧶 Knit & Stitch is a "loose-knit" group of crafters who enjoy fiber arts and handwork, including knitting, crochet, needlepoint, and other portable projects. Bring your yarn, thread, needles, and hooks, and don't forget a good story or two! 🧵

Cartoon illustration of a human brain with arms and legs lifting a weighted barbell overhead.

Wits Workout: An Apple a Day

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Wits Workout:

🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout?  Join us for brain games to exercise your mind and maintain or improve cognitive function and memory, and conversations on some key aspec...

Event Details:

An Apple a Day🍎 "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," or so the old saying goes.  What you eat doesn’t just fuel your body💪 — it fuels your mind🧠.   In this session, we...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Wits Workout

🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout?  Join us for brain games to exercise your mind and maintain or improve cognitive function and memory, and conversations on some key aspects of brain health - intellectual challenges, social connections, sleep, diet, physical exercise, stress, and more.  Have fun on your journey to a healthier brain today! 🎉

 

Event Details:

An Apple a Day

🍎 "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," or so the old saying goes.  What you eat doesn’t just fuel your body💪 — it fuels your mind🧠.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our staff the ability to contact you in the event of any last-minute schedule changes.

 

Wits Workout

Wits Workout sessions are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month.  While Wits Workout is a series, each session is a self-contained, stand-alone program.  Consecutive attendance is not required for any sessions.

 

Text: How to Library: E-books and Audiobooks. Images: App icons for Boundless, Libby, Hoopla, Teen Book Cloud, and Tumblebooks.

How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming, Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
How to Library:

How to Library “Step 1: Get a library card, . . .  but what’s next?” Do you have questions about using your library card?  Curious about all the benefits it brings ...

Event Details:

E-books and AudiobooksIn this session, we will look at the variety of options available for digital materials and explore the e-book and audiobook platforms the library offers.&nbs...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

How to Library

How to Library

“Step 1: Get a library card, . . .  but what’s next?”

Do you have questions about using your library card?  Curious about all the benefits it brings beyond just borrowing books?  How to Library . . .  is a hands-on guide to exploring everything your card unlocks!

 

Event Details:

E-books and Audiobooks

In this session, we will look at the variety of options available for digital materials and explore the e-book and audiobook platforms the library offers.  

Multiple gingerbread people, each decorated in different ways.

Gingerbread Story Time

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Event Details:

Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged!

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!