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Baby Bookworms

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Baby Bookworms:

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! 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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!

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!

 

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
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:

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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17

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:

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!

 

A tub with assorted pieces of Brainflakes brand building toys. Sample finished projects include a cat face, a dinosaur, and a fire truck.

Brainflakes Open Studio!

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Event Details:

Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library!  From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes all...

Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Event Details:

Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library!  From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes allow you to unleash your imagination and explore the principles of en

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!

 

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, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
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: 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 white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
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:

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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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:

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!

 

A large tree with a network of exposed roots. Text: Digging Deeper Into Your Roots; Unlock the secrets of your family history.

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots: Tombstone Tourism

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Adults
Digging Deeper Into Your Roots:

Discover the fascinating world of genealogy on a captivating journey back in time. Learn the techniques and resources needed to uncover your ancestry, from deciphering documents to...

Event Details:

Tombstone TourismCemeteries hold a wealth of information when it comes to family tree research, but taking a trip to a cemetery requires some planning.  In this session, ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

Discover the fascinating world of genealogy on a captivating journey back in time. Learn the techniques and resources needed to uncover your ancestry, from deciphering documents to navigating online databases.  Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your methods, Digging Deeper is a roadmap to confidently trace your lineage, understand historical contexts, and preserve your family legacy for future generations.  Connect with your past in a meaningful way!

 

Event Details:

Tombstone Tourism

Cemeteries hold a wealth of information when it comes to family tree research, but taking a trip to a cemetery requires some planning.  In this session, we will discuss how to locate graves, interpret t

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.

 

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, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
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: 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 tub with assorted pieces of Brainflakes brand building toys. Sample finished projects include a cat face, a dinosaur, and a fire truck.

Brainflakes Open Studio!

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Event Details:

Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library!  From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes all...

Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Event Details:

Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library!  From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes allow you to unleash your imagination and explore the principles of en

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!

 

A tub with assorted pieces of Brainflakes brand building toys. Sample finished projects include a cat face, a dinosaur, and a fire truck.

Brainflakes Open Studio!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Event Details:

Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library!  From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes all...

Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Event Details:

Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library!  From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes allow you to unleash your imagination and explore the principles of en

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!

 

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, November 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Play Space (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
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: 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, November 27, 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 yarn, t...

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! 🧵

Closing Early

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:00pm
All IPDPL branches

  

Closing
Branches:
All IPDPL branches
Description:

Thanksgiving Closure

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
All IPDPL branches

  

Closing
Branches:
All IPDPL branches
Description:
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, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming
Age Group:
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: 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 white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
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:

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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
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.

 

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 white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
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:

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...

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

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:

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.

Garden Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Purpose of Meeting:

The Germantown Hills Garden Club meets monthly to discuss any and all aspects of home gardening, from flowers to vegetables and everything in between.  The Garden Club meeting...

Germantown Hills
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Purpose of Meeting

The Germantown Hills Garden Club meets monthly to discuss any and all aspects of home gardening, from flowers to vegetables and everything in between.  The Garden Club meetings are free to attend and open to everyone.

A tub with assorted pieces of Brainflakes brand building toys. Sample finished projects include a cat face, a dinosaur, and a fire truck.

Brainflakes Open Studio!

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Event Details:

Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library!  From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes all...

Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Event Details:

Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library!  From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes allow you to unleash your imagination and explore the principles of en

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!

 

Wooden ornaments in the shape of mittens painted with a blue snowflake and dots on a white background hanging in a tree.

Mitten Madness: Paint Your Own Wooden Ornaments

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dr. Burdon Museum (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Event Details:

Drop in for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces. This event is a great way to express your holiday spirit and crea...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Dr. Burdon Museum (W)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Drop in for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces.

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!

 

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.

 

Cartoon illustration of people dressed in holiday outfits, celebrating around a Christmas tree.

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Celebrations and Parties
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:

Party Time!Our book for December is . . . . NOTHING!  We're not reading!  Instead, Spring Bay Bookies will gather off-site for drinks🍹, dinner🍽️, and dessert🍨 (or any com...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Celebrations and Parties

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:

Party Time!

Our book for December is . . . . NOTHING!  We're not reading!  

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Baby Bookworms:

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! 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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!

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 white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
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:

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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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:

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 tub with assorted pieces of Brainflakes brand building toys. Sample finished projects include a cat face, a dinosaur, and a fire truck.

Brainflakes Open Studio!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Event Details:

Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library!  From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes all...

Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Event Details:

Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library!  From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes allow you to unleash your imagination and explore the principles of en

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!

 

Wooden ornaments in the shape of mittens painted with a blue snowflake and dots on a white background hanging in a tree.

Mitten Madness: Paint Your Own Wooden Ornaments

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Event Details:

Drop in for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces. This event is a great way to express your holiday spirit and crea...

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Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Study Room (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Drop in for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces.

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!

 

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.