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Baby Bookworms

9:00am - 10:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Germantown Hills
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.

Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Germantown Hills
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.

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Washburn
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.

 

Gingerbread Story Time

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Metamora
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Open Meeting Area (M)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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!

 

Little Women: The Musical

All Day 12/20 - 12/22
Everyone
Virtual Library
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Movies, Performances, Virtual/Zoom Events
Event Details:

Little Women: The Musical

An At-Home Experience

in collaboration with BroadwayHD

Story Time

9:30am - 10:30am
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Roanoke
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.

Gingerbread Story Time

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Benson
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
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!

 

LEGO Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Roanoke
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.

 

Christmas Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All IPDPL branches
Closing
Branches:
All IPDPL branches
Description:

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Washburn
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.

 

LEGO Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Roanoke
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.

 

New Year's Eve

All Day
All IPDPL branches
Closing
Branches:
All IPDPL branches

New Year's Day

All Day
All IPDPL branches
Closing
Branches:
All IPDPL branches

Closing Early

4:30pm - 4:30pm
All IPDPL branches
Closing
Branches:
All IPDPL branches

Knit & Stitch Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Germantown Hills
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! 🧵

Wits Workout

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Germantown Hills
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:

Out with the Old, In with the New!

🤔 Ever wonder why some memories fade quickly while others stick around?  Join us for an engaging session where we’ll explore the fascinating world of short-term memory⏱️.

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.

 

Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Benson
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 our

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
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 our

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.

Book Bingo

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Washburn
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Dr. Burdon Museum (W)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Books range from preschool to adult, so all ages 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!

 

Baby Bookworms

9:00am - 10:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Metamora
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 gives

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
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 our

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.

Book Bingo

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Spring Bay
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Books range from preschool to adult, so all ages 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!

 

IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
Metamora
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (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. 

Story Time

9:30am - 10:30am
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Washburn
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 our

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.