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Embark on an exciting journey of discovery with our new STEAM kits! Join us for hands-on experimentation with a variety of engaging activities spanning Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, an
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509 Woodland Knolls Rd
Germantown Hills, IL 61548
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IPDPL - Metamora
208 E. Partridge St.
Metamora, IL 61548
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411 W Illinois St
Spring Bay, IL 61611
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Washburn, IL 61570
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Embark on an exciting journey of discovery with our new STEAM kits! Join us for hands-on experimentation with a variety of engaging activities spanning Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, an
Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!
Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!
Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it give
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!
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.
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.
Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives ou
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!
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.
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!
Spring breaks are wrapping up, and summer vacation travel plans are being finalized. Get ready to immortalize those memories with travel-themed scrapbook pages this month!
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!
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 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.
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.