2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip

All Day
Everyone
Off Site
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Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Current Events, Family Programming, Outreach, Travel
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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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,

Story Time

9:30am - 10:30am
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Washburn
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Library Branch: Washburn
Room: East Lawn (W)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
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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.

 

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Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives ou

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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.

Knit & Stitch Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Germantown Hills
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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! 🧵

Wits Workout

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Germantown Hills
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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! 🎉

 

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Take a Number!

What was the last thing you did that required your total intellectual focus and attention?  No matter what it was, if it was intellectually challenging, it was good for your noggin!  Stimulating our brains with a

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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.

 

Gone on Vacation with Sylvia Shults

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Germantown Hills
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Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author Events, Family Programming, IPDPL Local Author Series, Travel

The IPDPL Local Author Series

Did you know that Central Illinois is home to some amazing authors?  You may know a few of them, while other names may be less familiar. Discover the rich literary tapestry of Central Illinois at the IPDPL Local Author Series. Our series showcases a diverse range of writing talent, from children's authors and illustrators to adult fiction and non-fiction writers.  Join us for these engaging events where attendees have the opportunity to meet and chat with local authors, delve into their creative processes, and even get their books signed.  The IPDPL Local Author Series offers a unique opportunity to connect with the talented voices shaping our local literary landscape. Don't miss out on this celebration of stories and the authors behind them.

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Gone on Vacation with Sylvia Shults

Ah, vacations.  There's nothing like getting away from it all, enjoying a change of scenery, and maybe visiting a museum.  Or enjoying animal antics at a zoo.  Or scaring yourse