Week Calendar

Name: Book Buzz Book Club
Start: 2024-11-12T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-12T14:00:00-06:00
Location: IPDPL - Germantown Hills

Featured Events

Book cover for "The Boys in the Boat," by Daniel James Brown

Book Buzz Book Club

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Book Buzz

The Book Buzz Book Club is an adult book club, reading a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. They meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at IPDPL - Germantown Hills.

For more information about previous and upcoming titles, or to join our online community, please visit our Bookclubs.com website.

Event Details:

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times — the improbable, intimate account of how nin

A Cricut cutting machine and text detailing the various classes and dates

Create with Cricut: Stickers

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Home & Garden, Technology, Workshops

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Home & Garden, Technology, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Create with Cricut

Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?

Maybe you have always wanted to try a Cricut cutting machine but never had the opportunity. Perhaps you would like to learn more or simply try using one for yourself before committing to spending the money. Our "Create with Cricut" classes are the answer!

In each session, we explore a different aspect of the Cricut crafting universe, from designing an original project to creating vinyl stickers, personalized greeting cards, and iron-ons for totes, t-shirts, and more!

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Event Details:

Stickers

Making a sticker has never been simpler! In this session, we will make simple stickers from adhesive vinyl, use the Cricut Maker to write and cut labels, and learn how to transfer our finished design to our final product.

A pinecone decorated to look like a turkey in the branches of a conifer tree.

Pinecone Turkey

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Animal Events, Arts & Crafts, Family Programming

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Program Type: Animal Events, Arts & Crafts, Family Programming

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Drop in to make the perfect Thanksgiving table decoration! These painted pinecone turkeys will make your imagination take flight and make your family gobble with laughter! Register to guarantee your spot.

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!

Pinecone Turkey

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Animal Events, Arts & Crafts, Family Programming

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Program Type: Animal Events, Arts & Crafts, Family Programming

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

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!

Jigsaw puzzle pieces randomly scattered on a table

Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Family Programming, Games & Gaming

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Puzzlers - Register your team today to win a $50 gift card!

This 500-piece puzzle competition has a maximum of 6 teams. Teams can have 2 - 4 members (ages 7+). Each team must include at least one adult (18+

Create with Cricut: Iron-Ons

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Home & Garden, Technology, Workshops

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Home & Garden, Technology, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Create with Cricut

Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Event Details:

Iron-Ons

Personalizing apparel and other items has never been easier! In this session, we will explore the world of iron-on (heat transfer) vinyl and infusible ink. Hint - It's not just for t-shirts anymore!

Cartoon illustration of a human brain with arms and legs lifting a weighted barbell overhead.

Wits Workout: Songbirds

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Wits Workout

🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout? Join us for brain games to exercise your mind and maintain or improve cognitive function and memory, and conversations on some key aspects of brain health - intellectual challenges, social connections, sleep, diet, physical exercise, stress, and more. Have fun on your journey to a healthier brain today! 🎉

Event Details:

Songbirds

🐦 Birds of a feather flock together - and for good reason! Interacting with family, friends, and neighbors helps us maintain brain health. Social connections support thinking skills, helping slow cogn

Disclaimer(s)

Wits Workout

Wits Workout sessions are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. While Wits Workout is a series, each session is a self-contained, stand-alone program. Consecutive attendance is not required for any sessions.

How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Family Programming, Technology

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

How to Library

“Step 1: Get a library card, . . . but what’s next?”

Do you have questions about using your library card? Curious about all the benefits it brings beyond just borrowing books? How to Library . . . is a hands-on guide to exploring everything your card unlocks!

Event Details:

Using Your Online Library Account

As soon as you get a library card, an online library account is created for you, but many cardholders never use it. In this session, we will learn about online library accounts, how to acc

A man with grey hair, a mustache, and beard is wearing a black chef's uniform with "Reunion" and "Chef Art Smith" embroidered on the jacket.

Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Library

Program Type:

Author Events, Cooking & Food, Virtual/Zoom Events

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Virtual Library

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Author Events, Cooking & Food, Virtual/Zoom Events

Event Details:

Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. A two-time James Beard Foundation award winner, Smith believes “T

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

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & History

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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.

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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Gnome Secret Message Scavenger Hunt All Day Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone All IPDPL branches Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: , , , Escape Rooms, Family Programming, , Event Details: Decipher the secret message left by the library gnomes! Over the holiday break, some mischievous gnomes snuck into the library and hid a secret message! Find all the gnomes to discover why they love the library so much. Turn	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Gnome Secret Message Scavenger Hunt All Day Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone All IPDPL branches Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: , , , Escape Rooms, Family Programming, , Event Details: Decipher the secret message left by the library gnomes! Over the holiday break, some mischievous gnomes snuck into the library and hid a secret message! Find all the gnomes to discover why they love the library so much. Turn	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Gnome Secret Message Scavenger Hunt All Day Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone All IPDPL branches Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: , , , Escape Rooms, Family Programming, , Event Details: Decipher the secret message left by the library gnomes! Over the holiday break, some mischievous gnomes snuck into the library and hid a secret message! Find all the gnomes to discover why they love the library so much. Turn
	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Survive the Cold Break-In Bags All Day Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) All IPDPL branches Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Program Type: , , Escape Rooms, Family Programming, , Event Details: Can you solve the puzzles in time to save yourself? You are trapped in an icy tundra! Your survival gear has been locked in a bag by your mortal enemy. Luckily, they gave you a chance at survival. All you have to do is	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Survive the Cold Break-In Bags All Day Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) All IPDPL branches Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Program Type: , , Escape Rooms, Family Programming, , Event Details: Can you solve the puzzles in time to save yourself? You are trapped in an icy tundra! Your survival gear has been locked in a bag by your mortal enemy. Luckily, they gave you a chance at survival. All you have to do is	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Survive the Cold Break-In Bags All Day Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) All IPDPL branches Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Program Type: , , Escape Rooms, Family Programming, , Event Details: Can you solve the puzzles in time to save yourself? You are trapped in an icy tundra! Your survival gear has been locked in a bag by your mortal enemy. Luckily, they gave you a chance at survival. All you have to do is	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Survive the Cold Break-In Bags All Day Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) All IPDPL branches Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Program Type: , , Escape Rooms, Family Programming, , Event Details: Can you solve the puzzles in time to save yourself? You are trapped in an icy tundra! Your survival gear has been locked in a bag by your mortal enemy. Luckily, they gave you a chance at survival. All you have to do is	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Survive the Cold Break-In Bags All Day Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) All IPDPL branches Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Program Type: , , Escape Rooms, Family Programming, , Event Details: Can you solve the puzzles in time to save yourself? You are trapped in an icy tundra! Your survival gear has been locked in a bag by your mortal enemy. Luckily, they gave you a chance at survival. All you have to do is	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Survive the Cold Break-In Bags All Day Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) All IPDPL branches Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Program Type: , , Escape Rooms, Family Programming, , Event Details: Can you solve the puzzles in time to save yourself? You are trapped in an icy tundra! Your survival gear has been locked in a bag by your mortal enemy. Luckily, they gave you a chance at survival. 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9 am		This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. Baby Bookworms 9:00am - 10:00am Babies (0 - 24 months) Metamora Closed Registration This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Play Space (M) Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Baby Bookworms Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms! 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.	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 9:30am - 10:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Washburn Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Washburn Room: Dr. Burdon Museum (W) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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. 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.	This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. Baby Bookworms 9:00am - 10:00am Babies (0 - 24 months) Germantown Hills Closed Registration This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 39 Baby Bookworms Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms! 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.	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 9:30am - 10:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Roanoke Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Roanoke Room: Meeting Room (R) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 54 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. 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Benson Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benson Room: Main Reading Room (B) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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: 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.	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Metamora Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Open Meeting Area (M) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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. 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.		This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Germantown Hills Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 35 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. 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.
11 am					This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Create with Cricut Classes 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens (12 - 18), Adults Roanoke Closed Registration This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Roanoke Room: Meeting Room (R) Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: , Arts & Crafts, Technology, , Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Create with Cricut Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use? Maybe you have always wanted to try a Cricut cutting machine but never had the opportunity. Perhaps you would like to learn more or simply try using one for yourself before committing to spending the money. Our "Create with Cricut" classes are the answer! In each session, we explore a different aspect of the Cricut crafting universe, from designing an original project to creating vinyl stickers, personalized greeting cards, and iron-ons for totes, t-shirts, and more! Join us for this exciting crafting adventure! Event Details: Cardmaking In this session, we will explore the world of cardmaking. We will design and cut a simple greeting card and matching envelope from scratch using Cricut Design Space. We will also use the Cricut Card Mat to create a	Reservation Peoria Poetry Club 11:30am - 2:30pm Germantown Hills This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Purpose of Meeting Celebrating the spoken word! The Peoria Poetry Club was founded on January 28th, 1941, and the first meeting was held at the Pere Marquette Hotel. PPC offers glimpses of creative writing through poetry, participating in poetry work
12 pm				This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Toddlers (2 - 6) Spring Bay Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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. 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.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Buzz Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Germantown Hills This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Book Buzz The Book Buzz Book Club is an adult book club, reading a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. They meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at IPDPL - Germantown Hills. For more information about previous and upcoming titles, or to join our online community, please visit our Bookclubs.com website.
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3 pm	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Maker Monday 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Benson This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benson Room: Main Reading Room (B) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , , Workshops Maker Monday Drop in and explore our Maker supplies! Maker Monday is a chance for tweens and teens to explore their creativity using the library's tools and supplies. Activities run the gamut from crafting to programming, and a host of topics in between! Event Details: Button Maker Join us to design and produce your own custom-made pins using the IPDPL button maker.
4 pm		IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Metamora Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Open Meeting Area (M) Program Type: Board Meetings Illinois Prairie District Public Library is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees occurs on the second Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 pm CST/CDT, at IPDPL - Metamora, unless otherwise noted. Agendas, Meeting Minutes, and Meeting Packets are available on the Library website. In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, all Board Meetings are open to the public. Anyone wishing to address the Board during the Public Comments portion of the meeting should check in with the Board Secretary prior to the meeting being called to order. Speakers must be recognized prior to speaking. Their comments will be limited to five (5) minutes. Speakers are encouraged to be brief. The Public Comments portion of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes in total. This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Book Bingo 4:00pm - 6:30pm Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Germantown Hills Closed Registration This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: , , , Games & Gaming, , Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: EVERYBODY loves BINGO, but what makes BINGO even better? When you are playing for books! Join us for a fun afternoon of BINGO. Come any time and stay as long as you like. Every winner will be able t 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!		This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Popcorn Night 4:00pm - 6:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Spring Bay This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Bay Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Cooking & Food, 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!
5 pm	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Maker Monday 5:00pm - 6:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Roanoke This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Roanoke Room: Meeting Room (R) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , , Workshops Maker Monday Drop in and explore our Maker supplies! Maker Monday is a chance for tweens and teens to explore their creativity using the library's tools and supplies. Activities run the gamut from crafting to programming, and a host of topics in between! Event Details: Button Maker Join us to design and produce your own custom-made pins using the IPDPL button maker.		This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Pajama Story Time 5:00pm - 6:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Adults, Everyone Metamora Closed Registration This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Open Meeting Area (M) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Adults, Everyone Program Type: , Family Programming Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Pajama Story Time A slower, quieter story time to help young ones wind down in the evening. Mornings not your thing? Too much going on during the day? Need a way to wind down the day? Come to our evening Pajama Story Time sessions! Perfect for busy families or working parents who want to enjoy Story Time with their young readers. Our pop-up evening sessions happen once a week at different branches. Join Miss Sam for stories, songs, and some gentle play to help young ones end their days. Everyone is welcome to attend in pajamas if they choose. 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!

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