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Jun-Jul
2023
Closing
Metamora Branch Relocation
Description:
The Metamora branch of Illinois Prairie District Public Library will be closing at noon on Saturday, June 17th, and remain closed until Monday, July 10th, when we will reopen at our new construction location in Mt. Vernon Plaza, 900 W. Mt.
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This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Metamora
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Jun
20
2023
Tue
Baby Bookworms
9:00am - 10:00am
Metamora
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Black Partridge Park
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.
Jun
21
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.
Jun
22
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.
Jun
23
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 "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Benson
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Jun
19
2023
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Benson
Room:
Benson Community Park
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.
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
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Jun
20
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:
Black Partridge Park
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.
Jun
22
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 "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
24
2023
Sat
IPDPL at the Benson Sesquicentennial
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Current Events,
Outreach
Event Details:
Benson Sesquicentennial
Come help us celebrate Benson's 150th Anniversary! We have:
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This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Roanoke
Closed
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Jun
23
2023
Fri
If You Build It . . . Creating with 3D Pens
11:00am - 12:00pm
Roanoke
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Meeting Room (R)
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational Programming,
Summer Reading,
Technology,
Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Summer Reading Activities
Summer Reading Activities are "extras" - programs, presentations, and special events hosted by the library - designed to complement the reading goals of our annual summer reading challenges. Participating in these special programs earns additional badges in Beanstack and additional tickets for the ticket drawing prizes!
For Secret Code Word activities, be sure to look for the sign with the secret code word or ask a library staff member during the program!
Meet Tiger!
Tiger is our Summer Reading Activity mascot! Any time you see Tiger on something advertising a Read, Renew, Repeat event or program, it means that event will give you additional badges and tickets!
Event Details:
Creating using 3D Pens!
Curious about 3D printing? Want to put your engineering skills to the test? Join us as we use 3D pens to complete engineering challenges and make original creations.
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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.
Jun
22
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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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
23
2023
Fri
IPDPL at Old Settlers Days
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Current Events,
Outreach
Event Details:
Old Settlers Days 2023
Come visit us on the Square! We have:
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
24
2023
Sat
IPDPL at Old Settlers Days
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Current Events,
Outreach
Event Details:
Old Settlers Days 2023
Come visit us on the Square! We have:
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Germantown Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Jun
19
2023
Mon
Primate Plushie Palooza
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Germantown Hills
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),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading,
Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Summer Reading Activities
Summer Reading Activities are "extras" - programs, presentations, and special events hosted by the library - designed to complement the reading goals of our annual summer reading challenges. Participating in these special programs earns additional badges in Beanstack and additional tickets for the ticket drawing prizes!
For Secret Code Word activities, be sure to look for the sign with the secret code word or ask a library staff member during the program!
Meet Tiger!
Tiger is our Summer Reading Activity mascot! Any time you see Tiger on something advertising a Read, Renew, Repeat event or program, it means that event will give you additional badges and tickets!
Event Details:
Create your own 15" mischievous monkey!
During this workshop, we will be making fluffy, furry plush monkey friends with chattering voice chips!
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Jun
22
2023
Thu
State House District 105 Traveling Office Hours
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Study Room (R)
Purpose of Meeting
Representative Dennis Tipsword and members of his staff will be present for open constituent office hours.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
23
2023
Fri
IPDPL at the Benson Sesquicentennial
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Current Events,
Outreach
Event Details:
Benson Sesquicentennial
Come help us celebrate Benson's 150th Anniversary! We have:
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This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Germantown Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Jun
20
2023
Tue
Teen Advisory Board
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Germantown Hills
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type:
Cooking & Food,
Educational Programming,
Travel
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
37
Teen Advisory Board for Ages 12 - 18
The IPDPL Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a place for area teens to gather, have fun, and be heard!
Join TAB and meet new people, make book and movie recommendations, and tell us what programs you are interested in. It is also a great resource for completing volunteer service hours.
Event Details:
June Program: Universal Yum Boxes - Taiwan
One of the most interesting aspects of travel is exploring the local food during your visit. While we can't take everyone to Taiwan, we CAN help you experience some
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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.
Jun
22
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:
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Family Programming,
LEGO Free Play
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 Free Play session 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 Free Play
LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces. All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided 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 "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
21
2023
Wed
IPDPL at Old Settlers Days
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Current Events,
Outreach
Event Details:
Old Settlers Days 2023
Come visit us on the Square! We have:
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jun
22
2023
Thu
IPDPL at Old Settlers Days
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Current Events,
Outreach
Event Details:
Old Settlers Days 2023
Come visit us on the Square! We have:
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This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Virtual Library
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
21
2023
Wed
Braiding Sweetgrass and the Honorable Harvest: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Virtual Library
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Program Type:
Author Events,
Health & Wellness,
Virtual/Zoom Events
Event Details:
Braiding Sweetgrass & the Honorable Harvest: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer
Join us for a special evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the award-winning author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scient
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