Week Calendar

Name: Brainflakes Open Studio!
Start: 2024-12-02T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-02T18:00:00-06:00
Location: IPDPL - Spring Bay Branch

Featured Events

Brainflakes Open Studio!

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Family Programming

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming

Event Details:

Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library! From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes allow you to unleash your imagination and explore the principles of en

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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!

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

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Burdon Museum (W) at Washburn

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Open

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Dr. Burdon Museum (W)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

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

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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.

Cartoon illustration of people dressed in holiday outfits, celebrating around a Christmas tree.

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Celebrations and Parties

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Celebrations and Parties

Bookies

The Spring Bay Bookies is an adult book club that focuses on literary and women's fiction. Readers who share a love of books and laughter are always welcome, but be warned - discussions are sure to get off the beaten path from time to time!

The Bookies meet on the first Monday* of the month at 6:00 pm at IPDPL - Spring Bay.

*Regularly scheduled meetings that fall on holidays when the library is closed are routinely rescheduled to the following Monday.

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Party Time!

Our book for December is . . . . NOTHING! We're not reading!

Mitten Madness: Paint Your Own Wooden Ornaments

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Study Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Open

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Study Room (R)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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.

Brainflakes Open Studio!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Family Programming

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming

Event Details:

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 group of astronauts on the International Space Station pose for a holiday photo near an improvised Christmas tree.

Holidays in Space

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Library

Program Type:

Celebrations and Parties, Current Events, Family Programming, Virtual/Zoom Events

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Virtual Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Celebrations and Parties, Current Events, Family Programming, Virtual/Zoom Events

Event Details:

How do astronauts celebrate the Holidays?

Join NASA Solar System Ambassador James Joel Knapper for a presentation about celebrating the holidays in space. Ever wonder what astronauts do during the holidays?

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

Wits Workout: Take a Test Drive!

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

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:

Take a Test Drive!

🚗 Paying attention behind the wheel is mandatory — but strengthening focus in other areas can be equally beneficial.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

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.

Mitten Madness: Paint Your Own Wooden Ornaments

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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.

Brainflakes Open Studio!

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Family Programming

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming

Event Details:

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!

Mitten Madness: Paint Your Own Wooden Ornaments

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Open

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

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.

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9 am				This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. Baby Bookworms 9:00am - 10:00am Babies (0 - 24 months) Germantown Hills Closed Registration This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 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!	This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. Baby Bookworms 9:00am - 10:00am Babies (0 - 24 months) Metamora Closed Registration This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Open Meeting Area (M) Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 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!
10 am	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Benson Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benson Room: Main Reading Room (B) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 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!	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Roanoke Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Roanoke Room: Meeting Room (R) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 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!	Reservation Knit & Stitch Group 10:30am - 12:30pm Germantown Hills This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Purpose of Meeting 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	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Germantown Hills Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 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!	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Metamora Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Open Meeting Area (M) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 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!
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Buzz Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Germantown Hills This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Book Buzz The Book Buzz Book Club is an adult book club, reading a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. They meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at IPDPL - Germantown Hills. For more information about previous and upcoming titles, or to join our online community, please visit our Bookclubs.com website. Event Details: One Two Three: A Novel In a town where nothing ever changes, suddenly everything does... Everyone knows everyone in the tiny town of Bourne, but the Mitchell triplets are especially beloved. Mirabel is the smartest person
2 pm	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 2:00pm - 3:00pm Toddlers (2 - 6) Washburn Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Washburn Room: Main Reading Room (W) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: 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!
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4 pm	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm Toddlers (2 - 6) Spring Bay Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 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!	This event is in the "Everyone" group. IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Everyone Benson This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benson Room: Main Reading Room (B) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Event Details: The Illinois Prairie District Public Library Board of Trustees meets on the second Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 pm CST/CDT. All meetings are held at the Metamora branch and District Headquarters unless noted otherwise. These meetings
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Spring Bay Bookies 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Spring Bay This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Bookies The Spring Bay Bookies is an adult book club that focuses on literary and women's fiction. Readers who share a love of books and laughter are always welcome, but be warned - discussions are sure to get off the beaten path from time to time! The Bookies meet on the first Monday* of the month at 6:00 pm at IPDPL - Spring Bay. Regularly scheduled meetings that fall on holidays when the library is closed are routinely rescheduled to the following Monday. Event Details:* Salt to the Sea For readers of Between Shades of Gray and All the Light We Cannot See, Ruta Sepetys returns to WWII in this epic novel that shines a light on one of the war's most devastat

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How do astronauts celebrate the Holidays?

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Wits Workout

Take a Test Drive!

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Baby Bookworms

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Story Time

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One Two Three: A Novel

In a town where nothing ever changes, suddenly everything does...

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Story Time

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Bookies

Salt to the Sea

For readers of Between Shades of Gray and All the Light We Cannot See, Ruta Sepetys returns to WWII in this epic novel that shines a light on one of the war's most devastat