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Nov
7
2022
Mon
Thankfulness Trees - Daily in November
All Day
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Add your Leaves of Gratitude to our Thankfulness Trees!
As Thanksgiving approaches, we reflect with gratitude on all the blessings in our lives. What are you thankful for? Family? Friends? Pets? Health? 
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Nov
8
2022
Tue
Thankfulness Trees - Daily in November
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Add your Leaves of Gratitude to our Thankfulness Trees!
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Nov
9
2022
Wed
Thankfulness Trees - Daily in November
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Add your Leaves of Gratitude to our Thankfulness Trees!
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Nov
10
2022
Thu
Thankfulness Trees - Daily in November
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Add your Leaves of Gratitude to our Thankfulness Trees!
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All branches of Illinois Prairie District Public Library are closed in honor of Veterans Day.
Please visit our website at www.ipdpl.org for digital resources or to access your account.
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This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
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Nov
12
2022
Sat
Thankfulness Trees - Daily in November
All Day
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Add your Leaves of Gratitude to our Thankfulness Trees!
As Thanksgiving approaches, we reflect with gratitude on all the blessings in our lives. What are you thankful for? Family? Friends? Pets? Health? 
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Roanoke
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Nov
7
2022
Mon
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Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Meeting Room (R)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
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:
Please Note: This is a special session of Roanoke Story Time. All branches of IPDPL will be closed on Friday, November 11th to honor Veterans Day.
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.
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This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Metamora
Closed
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Nov
8
2022
Tue
Baby Bookworms
9:00am - 10:00am
Metamora
Closed
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Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Play Space (M)
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!
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Washburn
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Nov
9
2022
Wed
Story Time
9:30am - 10:30am
Washburn
Closed
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Library Branch:
Washburn
Room:
Community Room (W)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
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.
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.
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Babies (0 - 24 months)
Germantown Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Nov
10
2022
Thu
Baby Bookworms
9:00am - 10:00am
Germantown Hills
Closed
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Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type:
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
7
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.
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Toddlers (2 - 6)
Metamora
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Nov
8
2022
Tue
Story Time
10:30am - 11:30am
Metamora
Closed
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Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Open Meeting Area (M)
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!
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.
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Reservation
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
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Germantown Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Nov
10
2022
Thu
Story Time
10:30am - 11:30am
Germantown Hills
Closed
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Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
5
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.
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Toddlers (2 - 6)
Benson
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Nov
7
2022
Mon
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Library Branch:
Benson
Room:
Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
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:
Please Note: The scheduled time for this session of Benson Story Time is 30 minutes later than normal. This time change is for this session only.
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.
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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 work
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Toddlers (2 - 6)
Spring Bay
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Nov
10
2022
Thu
Story Time
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Spring Bay
Closed
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Library Branch:
Spring Bay
Room:
Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
5
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
8
2022
Tue
Book Buzz Book Club
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Germantown Hills
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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.
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8
2022
Tue
IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting
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Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Open Meeting Area (M)
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.
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Youth (0 - 18),
Babies (0 - 24 months),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
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Everyone
Spring Bay
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
10
2022
Thu
Popcorn Night
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Spring Bay
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Library Branch:
Spring Bay
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18),
Babies (0 - 24 months),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Cooking & Food,
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!
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Youth (0 - 18),
Babies (0 - 24 months),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Adults,
Everyone
Metamora
Closed
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
9
2022
Wed
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Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Open Meeting Area (M)
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18),
Babies (0 - 24 months),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Mornings not your thing? Too much going on during the day? Need a way to wind down the day? Come to our evening Pajama Story Time sessions! Perfect for busy families or working parents who want to enjoy Story Time with thei
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
7
2022
Mon
Spring Bay Bookies
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Bay
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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.
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