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

Story Time

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Dr. Burdon Museum (W) at Washburn
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: Washburn
Room: Dr. Burdon Museum (W)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

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.

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

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
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: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
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.

 

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, December 5, 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!

 

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

Thursday, December 5, 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!

 

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!

Thursday, December 5, 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, December 5, 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.

 

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

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
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: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

 

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

Story Time

Friday, December 6, 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: 20

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.

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, December 7, 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 9, 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 9, 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.

Multiple gingerbread people, each decorated in different ways.

Gingerbread Story Time

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Event Details:

Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged!

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!

 

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, December 10, 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 10, 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.

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 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Event Details:

Join us at the library 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 ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us at the library 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 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, December 10, 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.

 

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

Story Time

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Dr. Burdon Museum (W) at Washburn
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: Washburn
Room: Dr. Burdon Museum (W)
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.

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

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson
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: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
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.

 

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, December 12, 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: 10

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

Thursday, December 12, 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: 16

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.

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, December 12, 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 cartoon rendering of a theater box of popcorn and a text invitation to Popcorn Night in Spring Bay on the second Thursday of each month from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Popcorn Night

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Family Programming
Age Group:
Everyone
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 t...

Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: 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!

Multiple gingerbread people, each decorated in different ways.

Gingerbread Story Time

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Dr. Burdon Museum (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Event Details:

Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Dr. Burdon Museum (W)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged!

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

Friday, December 13, 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: 20

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.