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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Off Site
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug
4
2024
Sun
2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Current Events,
Family Programming,
Outreach,
Travel
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time!
Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Off Site
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug
5
2024
Mon
2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Current Events,
Family Programming,
Outreach,
Travel
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time!
Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Off Site
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug
6
2024
Tue
2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Current Events,
Family Programming,
Outreach,
Travel
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time!
Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Off Site
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug
7
2024
Wed
2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Current Events,
Family Programming,
Outreach,
Travel
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time!
Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Off Site
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug
8
2024
Thu
2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Current Events,
Family Programming,
Outreach,
Travel
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time!
Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Off Site
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug
9
2024
Fri
2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Current Events,
Family Programming,
Outreach,
Travel
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time!
Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Off Site
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug
10
2024
Sat
2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Current Events,
Family Programming,
Outreach,
Travel
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time!
Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
7
2024
Wed
Knit & Stitch Group
10:00am - 12:00pm
Germantown Hills
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:
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! 🧵
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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
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Aug
10
2024
Sat
LEGO Club
10:00am - 12:00pm
Roanoke
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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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Germantown Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug
9
2024
Fri
How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account
11:00am - 12:00pm
Germantown Hills
Closed
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Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming,
Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
14
How to Library
How to Library
“Step 1: Get a library card, . . . but what’s next?”
Do you have questions about using your library card? Curious about all the benefits it brings beyond just borrowing books? How to Library . . . is a hands-on guide to exploring everything your card unlocks!
Event Details:
Using Your Online Library Account
As soon as you get a library card, an online library account is created for you, but many cardholders never use them. In this session, we will learn about online library accounts, how to a
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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
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 "Adults" group.
Adults
Germantown Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
7
2024
Wed
Wits Workout
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Germantown Hills
Closed
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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:
Roam in Rome
When it comes to brain health, you can't just think about it! During this session, we will discuss physical activity's role in maintaining your brain. Our activities will be loosely re
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.
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This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Youth (0 - 18),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Washburn
Closed
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug
5
2024
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washburn
Room:
Dr. Burdon Museum (W)
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
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! Book 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!
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This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Youth (0 - 18),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Metamora
Closed
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug
6
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Family Programming,
Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Book 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
6
2024
Tue
The Papercrafter's Workshop
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Spring Bay
Closed
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:
Arts & Crafts,
Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
The Papercrafter's Workshop
The Papercrafter's Workshop is a place to gather for anyone interested in papercrafting of any kind! Whether you are a scrapbooker, a cardmaker, or someone who makes 3D objects out of paper and cardstock, you will be in good company with us! This workshop is open to paper crafters of any experience level, from beginners just starting to seasoned makers with years of experience!
Various papercrafting tools will be available for use for free, including trimmers, punches, and more. Bring your photos, memorabilia, embellishments, and supplies, and work at your own pace. Debbie Davis-Peshong will be on hand to guide anyone who would like help!
- Additional papers or embellishments are available for purchase (OPTIONAL).
- Registration is requested, but not required.
- Contact Debbie at (309) 264-5529 for more information.
Event Details:
Summer Fun Scrapbook Pages
Whether you spend your summer at the beach, the mountains, in a rustic cabin by a lake, in a luxury hotel room in the heart of downtown, or just hanging out at home, Summer is a time to kick back, rela
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Metamora
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Aug
6
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Play Space (M)
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.
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This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Youth (0 - 18),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Spring Bay
Closed
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug
8
2024
Thu
Book Bingo
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Spring Bay
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Spring Bay
Room:
Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
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! Book 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!
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This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Youth (0 - 18),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Germantown Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug
9
2024
Fri
Book Bingo
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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:
Youth (0 - 18),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Family Programming,
Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
33
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Book 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!
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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)
Washburn
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Aug
8
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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 "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Youth (0 - 18),
Babies (0 - 24 months),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Spring Bay
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 "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Aug
8
2024
Thu
Popcorn Night
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Spring Bay
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Library Branch:
Spring Bay
Room:
Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18),
Babies (0 - 24 months),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Cooking & Food,
Family Programming
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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This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Metamora
Closed
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
8
2024
Thu
Create with Cricut Classes
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational Programming,
Home & Garden,
Technology,
Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
4
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
5
2024
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.
Event Details:
Tailspin by Sandra Brown
A daring pilot races against time to deliver an important package - and keep it from falling into the wrong hands.
Rye Mallett, a fearless "freight dog" pilot charged with
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