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This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Metamora
Closed
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Jan
9
2024
Tue
Baby Bookworms
9:00am - 10:00am
Metamora
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:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
7
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Washburn
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Jan
10
2024
Wed
Story Time
9:30am - 10:30am
Washburn
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washburn
Room:
Community Room (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.
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This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Germantown Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Jan
11
2024
Thu
Baby Bookworms
9:00am - 10:00am
Germantown Hills
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:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
5
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Cancelled
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Roanoke
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Jan
12
2024
Fri
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:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Benson
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Jan
8
2024
Mon
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:
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Metamora
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Jan
9
2024
Tue
Story Time
10:30am - 11:30am
Metamora
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Play Space (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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
10
2024
Wed
Knit & Stitch Group
10:00am - 12:00pm
Germantown Hills
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:
Arts & Crafts
Knit & Stitch
🧶 Knit & Stitch is a "loose-knit" group of crafters who enjoy fiber arts and handwork, including knitting, crochet, needlepoint, and other portable projects. Bring your yarn, thread, needles, and hooks, and don't forget a good story or two! 🧵
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Germantown Hills
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Jan
11
2024
Thu
Story Time
10:30am - 11:30am
Germantown Hills
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:
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.
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This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Roanoke
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Jan
13
2024
Sat
LEGO Club
10:00am - 12:00pm
Roanoke
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Play Space (R)
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type:
Family Programming
LEGO Free Play
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 Free Play session 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 Free Play
LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces. All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided 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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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Spring Bay
Closed
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Jan
8
2024
Mon
Story Time
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Spring Bay
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:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
4
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
9
2024
Tue
Book Buzz Book Club
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Germantown Hills
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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 Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA by Liza Mundy
Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Central Intelligence Agency relied on women even as it attempted to channel their talents and keep them down
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
9
2024
Tue
The Papercrafter's Workshop
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Spring Bay
Closed
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Library Branch:
Spring Bay
Room:
Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
The Papercrafter's Workshop
The Papercrafter's Workshop is a place to gather for anyone interested in papercrafting of any kind! Whether you are a scrapbooker, a cardmaker, or someone who makes 3D objects out of paper and cardstock, you will be in good company with us! This workshop is open to paper crafters of any experience level, from beginners just starting to seasoned makers with years of experience!
Various papercrafting tools will be available for use for free, including trimmers, punches, and more. Bring your photos, memorabilia, embellishments, and supplies, and work at your own pace. Debbie Davis-Peshong will be on hand to guide anyone who would like help!
- Additional papers or embellishments are available for purchase (OPTIONAL).
- Registration is requested, but not required.
- Contact Debbie at (309) 264-5529 for more information.
Event Details:
Farmhouse-Style Scrapbook Pages
From "country kitchen" to "shabby chic," farmhouse-style fits everyone! This week's featured project will be farmhouse-style scrapbook pages, and Debbie will have a variety of farm-style pun
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Metamora
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Jan
9
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Play Space (M)
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type:
Family Programming
LEGO Free Play
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 Free Play session 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 Free Play
LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces. All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided 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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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Germantown Hills
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
9
2024
Tue
IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Germantown Hills
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Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
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.
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This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Washburn
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Jan
11
2024
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Washburn
Room:
Main Reading Room (W)
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type:
Family Programming
LEGO Free Play
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 Free Play session 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 Free Play
LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces. All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided 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.
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.
Jan
11
2024
Thu
Popcorn Night
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Spring Bay
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Spring Bay
Room:
Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18),
Babies (0 - 24 months),
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
8
2024
Mon
Spring Bay Bookies
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Bay
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Spring Bay
Room:
Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Bookies
The Spring Bay Bookies is an adult book club that focuses on literary and women's fiction. Readers who share a love of books and laughter are always welcome, but be warned - discussions are sure to get off the beaten path from time to time!
The Bookies meet on the first Monday* of the month at 6:00 pm at IPDPL - Spring Bay.
*Regularly scheduled meetings that fall on holidays when the library is closed are routinely rescheduled to the following Monday.
Event Details:
When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald
For Zelda, a twenty-one-year-old Viking enthusiast who lives with her older brother, Gert, life is best lived with some basic rules:
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This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Virtual Library
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
11
2024
Thu
Speculating About Our AI Future
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Virtual Library
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Author Events,
Educational Programming,
Virtual/Zoom Events
Event Details:
Speculating about Our AI Future with Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, and Martha Wells
Join us for a panel discussion featuring three best-selling science fiction writers, Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, and Martha Wells. They will discuss
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