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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.
May
2
2023
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)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.
May
3
2023
Wed
Story Time
9:30am - 10:30am
Washburn
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washburn
Room:
East Lawn (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!
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)
Germantown Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
May
4
2023
Thu
Baby Bookworms
9:00am - 10:00am
Germantown Hills
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
West Lawn (GH)
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type:
,
Family Programming,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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)
Roanoke
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
May
5
2023
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Roanoke City Park
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
,
Family Programming,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Story Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!
All ages and developmental stages are welcome.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult Supervision
IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
Children Outdoors
Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
6
2023
Sat
Carle Health Wellmobile
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Benson
Room:
Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Free Health Screenings Available!
The Carle Health Wellmobile and the Illinois Eye Center will be providing free health and wellness screenings!
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Reservation
Germantown Hills
May
1
2023
Mon
Moms for America Book Discussion Group
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
Purpose of Meeting
This book discussion group will focus on The 5000 Year Leap. For more information, please contact Liz Ackerman at (719) 725-4940.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Benson
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
May
1
2023
Mon
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)
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.
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!
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)
Metamora
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
May
2
2023
Tue
Story Time
10:30am - 11:30am
Metamora
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)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Story Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!
All ages and developmental stages are welcome.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult Supervision
IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
Children Outdoors
Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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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.
May
4
2023
Thu
Story Time
10:30am - 11:30am
Germantown Hills
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
West Lawn (GH)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
,
Family Programming,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Story Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!
All ages and developmental stages are welcome.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult Supervision
IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
Children Outdoors
Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Virtual Library
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
6
2023
Sat
Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Virtual Library
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Program Type:
Author Events,
Family Programming,
Virtual/Zoom Events,
Workshops
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Youth (0 - 18),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Roanoke
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
May
6
2023
Sat
LEGO Club
10:00am - 12:00pm
Roanoke
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Play Space (R)
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type:
,
Family Programming,
LEGO Club
Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations? IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless! Come to our drop-in LEGO Club sessions to build whatever is in your imagination!
Disclaimer(s)
Adult Supervision
IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
LEGO Club
LEGO Club is intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces. All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided during LEGO Club are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home. Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.
WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up. LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth. LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.
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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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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Spring Bay
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
May
4
2023
Thu
Story Time
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Spring Bay
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Spring Bay
Room:
Spring Bay Butterfly Garden
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
,
Family Programming,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Story Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!
All ages and developmental stages are welcome.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult Supervision
IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
Children Outdoors
Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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May
2
2023
Tue
The Scrapbooker's Workshop
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Spring Bay
Room:
Main Reading Room (SB)
Purpose of Meeting
This scrapbooking workshop is open to scrapbookers of any experience level, from beginners just starting out to seasoned scrapbookers with years of experience!
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Youth (0 - 18),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Metamora
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
May
2
2023
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Play Space (M)
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type:
,
Family Programming,
LEGO Club
Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations? IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless! Come to our drop-in LEGO Club sessions to build whatever is in your imagination!
Disclaimer(s)
Adult Supervision
IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
LEGO Club
LEGO Club is intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces. All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided during LEGO Club are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home. Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.
WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up. LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth. LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.
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This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Youth (0 - 18),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Benson
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
May
1
2023
Mon
Maker Monday: Library Greenhouse
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Benson
Room:
Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type:
,
Cooking & Food,
Educational Programming,
Home & Garden,
,
Workshops,
Maker Monday
Drop in and explore our Maker supplies!
Maker Monday is a chance for tweens and teens to explore their creativity using the library's tools and supplies. Activities run the gamut from crafting to programming, and a host of topics in between!
Event Details:
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Library Greenhouses
Spring is in the air and planting season is on its way. Come to the library to help put together a mini greenhouse that will stay at each library branch. Start a few seeds to gr
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Germantown Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
1
2023
Mon
Create with Cricut Classes
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Germantown Hills
Closed
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Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational Programming,
Home & Garden,
Technology,
Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Create with Cricut
Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?
Maybe you have always wanted to try a Cricut cutting machine but never had the opportunity. Perhaps you would like to learn more or simply try using one for yourself before committing to spending the money. Our "Create with Cricut" classes are the answer!
In each session, we explore a different aspect of the Cricut crafting universe, from designing an original project to creating vinyl stickers, personalized greeting cards, and iron-ons for totes, t-shirts, and more!
Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!
Event Details:
Getting Started
During this session, we will explore the world of Cricut, the different machines available and what they can do, and take a tour of Cricut Design Space, the software program that is used to design and create with the Cric
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This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Youth (0 - 18),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Washburn
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
May
4
2023
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washburn
Room:
Main Reading Room (W)
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type:
,
Family Programming,
LEGO Club
Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations? IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless! Come to our drop-in LEGO Club sessions to build whatever is in your imagination!
Disclaimer(s)
Adult Supervision
IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
LEGO Club
LEGO Club is intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces. All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided during LEGO Club are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home. Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.
WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up. LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth. LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.
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This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Cancelled
Youth (0 - 18),
Babies (0 - 24 months),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Adults,
Everyone
Roanoke
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
2
2023
Tue
Cancelled
Pajama Story Time
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Meeting Room (R)
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18),
Babies (0 - 24 months),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Family Programming
Pajama Story Time
A slower, quieter story time to help young ones wind down in the evening.
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 their young readers. Our pop-up evening sessions happen once a week at different branches.
Join Miss Sam for stories, songs, and some gentle play to help young ones end their days. Everyone is welcome to attend in pajamas if they choose.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
1
2023
Mon
Spring Bay Bookies
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Bay
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:
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Looking at real estate isnโt usually a life-or-death situation, but an apartment open house becomes just that when a failed bank robber bursts in and takes a group of strangers hostage.&nbs
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This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Off Site
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
4
2023
Thu
Speak: A Panel Discussion
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Program Type:
Central Illinois Reads,
Current Events,
Social Justice
Central Illinois Reads
The Freedom to Read is essential to our democracy, but also under attack.
Central Illinois libraries are joining together to encourage you to exercise your intellectual freedom.
- Get a library card.
- Read outside your comfort zone.
- Unite against book bans.
Central Illinois Reads: Freedom to Read is a community partnership of libraries, organizations, and institutions committed to preserving everyone's Freedom to Read.
- Bradley University
- Chillicothe Public Library
- Dunlap Public Library District
- Fondulac Library District
- Illinois Prairie District Public Library
- Methodist College
- Morton Public Library
- Neighborhood House.
- Pekin Public Library
- Peoria Public Library
Event Details:
Speak: A Panel Discussion - Led by EPCHS Students
Join us for this panel discussion as we give teens a voice and listen to them speak about some tough, important topics of today, using the book Speak by Laurie Halse And
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