Week Calendar

Name: Brainflakes Open Studio!
Start: 2024-12-02T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-02T18:00:00-06:00
Location: IPDPL - Spring Bay Branch

Featured Events

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

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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

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Adult Supervision

IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!

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)

Open

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

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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.

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Party Time!

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

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

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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:

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!

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)

Open

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.

A group of astronauts on the International Space Station pose for a holiday photo near an improvised Christmas tree.

Holidays in Space

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Library

Program Type:

Celebrations and Parties, Current Events, Family Programming, Virtual/Zoom Events

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Virtual Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Celebrations and Parties, Current Events, Family Programming, Virtual/Zoom Events

Event Details:

How do astronauts celebrate the Holidays?

Join NASA Solar System Ambassador James Joel Knapper for a presentation about celebrating the holidays in space. Ever wonder what astronauts do during the holidays?

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

Wits Workout: Take a Test Drive!

Wednesday, December 4, 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:

Take a Test Drive!

🚗 Paying attention behind the wheel is mandatory — but strengthening focus in other areas can be equally beneficial.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

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.

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)

Open

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.

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

View Details

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:

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!

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)

Open

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.

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All Day	Closing Presidents Day All Day All IPDPL branches Branches: All IPDPL branches Description:	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. Heart-felt 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, , Scavenger Hunts Scavenger hunts have been around for almost 100 years, but they are still fun! IPDPL Scavenger Hunts are themed challenges that can be completed solo or as a group, and they are fun for all ages. Scavenger hunts may be looking for things inside the library, or they may be searching the sights in your neighborhood or community. Grab a scavenger hunt list and start looking today! Event Details: February is Library Lovers Month! ❤️🧡💛🤍💚💙💜	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. Heart-felt 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, , Scavenger Hunts Scavenger hunts have been around for almost 100 years, but they are still fun! IPDPL Scavenger Hunts are themed challenges that can be completed solo or as a group, and they are fun for all ages. Scavenger hunts may be looking for things inside the library, or they may be searching the sights in your neighborhood or community. Grab a scavenger hunt list and start looking today! Event Details: February is Library Lovers Month! ❤️🧡💛🤍💚💙💜	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. Heart-felt 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, , Scavenger Hunts Scavenger hunts have been around for almost 100 years, but they are still fun! IPDPL Scavenger Hunts are themed challenges that can be completed solo or as a group, and they are fun for all ages. Scavenger hunts may be looking for things inside the library, or they may be searching the sights in your neighborhood or community. Grab a scavenger hunt list and start looking today! Event Details: February is Library Lovers Month! ❤️🧡💛🤍💚💙💜	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. Heart-felt 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, , Scavenger Hunts Scavenger hunts have been around for almost 100 years, but they are still fun! IPDPL Scavenger Hunts are themed challenges that can be completed solo or as a group, and they are fun for all ages. Scavenger hunts may be looking for things inside the library, or they may be searching the sights in your neighborhood or community. Grab a scavenger hunt list and start looking today! Event Details: February is Library Lovers Month! ❤️🧡💛🤍💚💙💜	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. Heart-felt 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, , Scavenger Hunts Scavenger hunts have been around for almost 100 years, but they are still fun! IPDPL Scavenger Hunts are themed challenges that can be completed solo or as a group, and they are fun for all ages. Scavenger hunts may be looking for things inside the library, or they may be searching the sights in your neighborhood or community. Grab a scavenger hunt list and start looking today! Event Details: February is Library Lovers Month! ❤️🧡💛🤍💚💙💜
1 pm		Reservation USIC Job Application Help 1:00pm - 5:00pm Roanoke This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Roanoke Room: Meeting Room (R) Purpose of Meeting USIC Information Session The United States Infrastructure Company (USIC) will be holding a Job Fair on Thursday, February 23rd from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the East Peoria Hampton Inn (next to Par-A-Dice Casino) to recruit new underground utility lo	Reservation USIC Job Application Help 1:30pm - 5:30pm Germantown Hills This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Purpose of Meeting USIC Information Session The United States Infrastructure Company (USIC) will be holding a Job Fair on Thursday, February 23rd from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the East Peoria Hampton Inn (next to Par-A-Dice Casino) to recruit new underground util
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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. LEGO Club 3:30pm - 6:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Metamora 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: Metamora Room: Play Space (M) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), 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.		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. Washburn Open House 3:00pm - 7:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Washburn 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: Washburn Room: Main Reading Room (W) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: , , , Family Programming, , Event Details: IPDPL – Washburn Welcomes New Patrons Illinois Prairie celebrates their expanded service area with an Open House A referendum expanding the service area for Illinois Prairie District Public Library passed in November 2
4 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. LEGO Club 4:00pm - 6:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Washburn 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: Washburn Room: Main Reading Room (W) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), 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.

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Party Time!

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How do astronauts celebrate the Holidays?

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Wits Workout

Take a Test Drive!

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Wits Workout

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IPDPL – Washburn Welcomes New Patrons

Illinois Prairie celebrates their expanded service area with an Open House

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