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Text: Read, Renew, Repeat. Image: A library circulation desk. The librarian is an elephant wearing a gray button-down shirt, a blue cardigan, and a button that says "Freedom to Read." Library patrons surround the desk, carrying one or more books. Patrons are both human and animal. Some are reading books, some are returning books, while others wait to check out. Several animals carry tote bags by gripping the handles in their mouths.

Registration for Summer Reading is OPEN!

All Day 5/20 - 5/31
All IPDPL branches
Program Type:
Current Events, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Summer Reading is almost here! Head to our Beanstack website or fire up your Beanstack Tracker app to sign up for Summer Reading 2024!  We will begin reading on Saturday, J...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Current Events, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Summer Reading is almost here!

Head to our Beanstack website or fire up your Beanstack Tracker app to sign up for Summer Reading 2024!  We will begin reading on Saturday, Jun

A scrapbook with assorted photos.

The Papercrafter's Workshop

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
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 objec...

Event Details:

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How does your garden grow? If April showers bring May flowers, we should scrapbook them!  During this session, we will work on flower and garden...

Registration Open
Registration
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:

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How does your garden grow?

If April showers bring May flowers, we should scrapbook them!  During this session, we will work on flower and garden pages for showcasing landscaping, floral arrangeme

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: IPDPL LEGO Club You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm Washburn – Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Roanoke – First Saturday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Benson – All day, every day! *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Play Space (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
Youth, Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
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 ...

Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Play Space (M)
Age Group: Youth, 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.

 

An assortment of yarn balls.

Knit & Stitch Group

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 yar...

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!  

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: IPDPL LEGO Club You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm Washburn – Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Roanoke – First Saturday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Benson – All day, every day! *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
Youth, Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
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 ...

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Main Reading Room (W)
Age Group: Youth, 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.

 

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: IPDPL LEGO Club You supply the imagination; We supply the bricks!* Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Washburn – Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; Benson – All day, every day! *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
Youth, Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
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 ...

Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Youth, 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.

 

Memorial Day

All Day
All IPDPL branches

  You can access your online library account at any time on our website at www.ipdpl.org.

Closing
Branches:
All IPDPL branches
Description:
Text: In honor of Memorial Day, all branches of Illinois Prairie District Public Library will be closed on Monday, May, 27, 2024.
Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: IPDPL LEGO Club You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm Washburn – Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Roanoke – First Saturday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Benson – All day, every day! *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Play Space (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
Youth, Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
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 ...

Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Play Space (M)
Age Group: Youth, 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.

 

An assortment of yarn balls.

Knit & Stitch Group

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 yar...

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!  

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: IPDPL LEGO Club You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm Washburn – Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Roanoke – First Saturday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Benson – All day, every day! *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
Youth, Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
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 ...

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Main Reading Room (W)
Age Group: Youth, 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.

 

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: IPDPL LEGO Club You supply the imagination; We supply the bricks!* Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Washburn – Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; Benson – All day, every day! *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Club

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
Youth, Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
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 ...

Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Youth, 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.

 

A chair carved out of a tree trunk with the word "storytime" engraved into the seat.

Story Time

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Benson Community Park at Benson
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Story Time:

Stories, activities, music, and movement! Learning is a circle with no beginning and no end.  Boys, girls, and children of all ages are invited to join our circle for stori...

Event Details:

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 pre...

Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Benson Community Park
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Story Time

Stories, activities, music, and movement!

Learning is a circle with no beginning and no end.  Boys, girls, and children of all ages are invited to join our circle for stories & silliness, activities & antics, music & movement, learning & laughter, and fun & fellowship!

All ages and developmental stages are welcome.  Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate or hang back, watch, and socialize.

 

Event Details:

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

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.

A chair carved out of a tree trunk with the word "storytime" engraved into the seat.

Story Time

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Garden Gazebo (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Story Time:

Stories, activities, music, and movement! Learning is a circle with no beginning and no end.  Boys, girls, and children of all ages are invited to join our circle for stori...

Event Details:

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 pre...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Garden Gazebo (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Story Time

Stories, activities, music, and movement!

Learning is a circle with no beginning and no end.  Boys, girls, and children of all ages are invited to join our circle for stories & silliness, activities & antics, music & movement, learning & laughter, and fun & fellowship!

All ages and developmental stages are welcome.  Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate or hang back, watch, and socialize.

 

Event Details:

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

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.

Book cover for "American Dirt," by Jeanine Cummins

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
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 - ...

Event Details:

American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins Lydia lives in Acapulco.  She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist.  And while crac...

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:

American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

Lydia lives in Acapulco.  She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist.  And while cracks are beginning to show in Acapulco because of the

A man wearing a top hat and formal coat and tie is posing with guitar in front of a stone wall.

Duke Otherwise

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Family Programming, Performances, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
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 c...

Event Details:

Clever Lyrics. Superb Music. Outrageous Fun for All Ages. Duke Otherwise is a playful Wordsmith.  A spirited performer.  A skilled Guitarist and captivating Tap Da...

Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Youth, Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Performances, Summer Reading

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!  

A cartoon tiger is standing on his hind legs. He is wearing a t-shirt and a ball cap and holding a shovel.

 

 

Event Details:

Text: Duke Otherwise.

A scrapbook with assorted photos.

The Papercrafter's Workshop

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
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 objec...

Event Details:

" I hate to BRAG, BUT . . ." Good things come in small packages.  During this session, we will work on 6" x 6" Brag Books!  They are the perfect size to drop into a pu...

Registration Open
Registration
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:

" I hate to BRAG, BUT . .

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: IPDPL LEGO Club You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm Washburn – Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Roanoke – First Saturday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Benson – All day, every day! *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Play Space (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
Youth, Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
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 ...

Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Play Space (M)
Age Group: Youth, 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.

 

A woman wearing a black, western-style shirt with a red kerchief for a tie is standing outside. The wind is blowing her hair and the trails of her kerchief.

The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
IPDPL Zoom
Program Type:
Author Events, Educational Programming, Virtual/Zoom Events
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Temple Grandin has been at the forefront of research an...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: IPDPL Zoom
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Educational Programming, Virtual/Zoom Events
Event Details:

Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism.

Dr.

A chair carved out of a tree trunk with the word "storytime" engraved into the seat.

Story Time

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
East Lawn (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Story Time:

Stories, activities, music, and movement! Learning is a circle with no beginning and no end.  Boys, girls, and children of all ages are invited to join our circle for stori...

Event Details:

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 pre...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: East Lawn (W)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Story Time

Stories, activities, music, and movement!

Learning is a circle with no beginning and no end.  Boys, girls, and children of all ages are invited to join our circle for stories & silliness, activities & antics, music & movement, learning & laughter, and fun & fellowship!

All ages and developmental stages are welcome.  Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate or hang back, watch, and socialize.

 

Event Details:

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

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.

An assortment of yarn balls.

Knit & Stitch Group

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 yar...

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!  

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
West Lawn (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Baby Bookworms:

Stories, music, and movement for our youngest readers! Babies are learning from the moment they are born, and studies have shown that reading to infants helps promote literacy a...

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms. Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: West Lawn (GH)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement for our youngest readers!

Babies are learning from the moment they are born, and studies have shown that reading to infants helps promote literacy and independent reading later in life.  Our sessions will include stories just for babies, music to inspire and entertain, and movement activities perfect for little wrigglers!

Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for 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

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.

A chair carved out of a tree trunk with the word "storytime" engraved into the seat.

Story Time

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
West Lawn (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Story Time:

Stories, activities, music, and movement! Learning is a circle with no beginning and no end.  Boys, girls, and children of all ages are invited to join our circle for stori...

Event Details:

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 pre...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: West Lawn (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Story Time

Stories, activities, music, and movement!

Learning is a circle with no beginning and no end.  Boys, girls, and children of all ages are invited to join our circle for stories & silliness, activities & antics, music & movement, learning & laughter, and fun & fellowship!

All ages and developmental stages are welcome.  Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate or hang back, watch, and socialize.

 

Event Details:

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

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.

A plush light blue dolphin toy.

Critter Conservation Creation 1 - Dolphin Plush

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading, Workshops
Age Group:
Youth, Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
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 c...

Event Details:

Create your own 15" dolphin!   During this workshop, we will make fluffy, furry plush dolphin friends!     Due to limited quantities, registration...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Youth, Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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!  

A cartoon tiger is standing on his hind legs. He is wearing a t-shirt and a ball cap and holding a shovel.

 

 

Event Details:

Create your own 15" dolphin!  

During this workshop, we will make fluffy, furry plush dolphin friends!  

 

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: IPDPL LEGO Club You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm Washburn – Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Roanoke – First Saturday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Benson – All day, every day! *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Club

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
Youth, Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
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 ...

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Main Reading Room (W)
Age Group: Youth, 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.