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This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Metamora
Open
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Nov
5
2024
Tue
Baby Bookworms
9:00am - 10:00am
Metamora
Open
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!
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Washburn
Open
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Nov
6
2024
Wed
Story Time
9:30am - 10:30am
Washburn
Open
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!
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This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Germantown Hills
Open
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Nov
7
2024
Thu
Baby Bookworms
9:00am - 10:00am
Germantown Hills
Open
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!
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Roanoke
Open
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Nov
8
2024
Fri
Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Meeting Room (R)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Story Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!
All ages and developmental stages are welcome.
Event Details:
Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.
Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives ou
Disclaimer(s)
Adult Supervision
IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Benson
Open
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Nov
4
2024
Mon
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!
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Metamora
Open
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Nov
5
2024
Tue
Story Time
10:30am - 11:30am
Metamora
Open
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (M)
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
6
2024
Wed
Knit & Stitch Group
10:00am - 12:00pm
Germantown Hills
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
Open
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Nov
7
2024
Thu
Story Time
10:30am - 11:30am
Germantown Hills
Open
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Story Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!
All ages and developmental stages are welcome.
Event Details:
Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.
Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives ou
Disclaimer(s)
Adult Supervision
IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
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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.
Nov
9
2024
Sat
LEGO Club
10:00am - 12:00pm
Roanoke
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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Germantown Hills
Open
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
8
2024
Fri
How to Library: Lifelong Learning
11:00am - 12:00pm
Germantown Hills
Open
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming,
Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
15
How to Library
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:
Lifelong Learning
Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson once said, “I love being wrong because that means, in that instant, I learned something new that day.” Beyond books, the IPDPL Virtual Library opens the d
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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Reservation
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
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Spring Bay
Open
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Nov
4
2024
Mon
Story Time
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Spring Bay
Open
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Germantown Hills
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
6
2024
Wed
Wits Workout: Star Gazing
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Germantown Hills
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:
Star Gazing
✨ Nothing is as awe-inspiring as looking up to the stars on a dark, cloudless night. The vastness of the universe is before us in the stillness of the night.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
5
2024
Tue
The Papercrafter's Workshop
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Spring Bay
Open
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:
Come cook up scrapbook pages to show off your holiday meals!
Get ready to celebrate the holidays with 👨👩👧👦 family and friends, 🍗🥐🥗 food, and (of course) 📷 photos! Whether they are coming to you or you are going to them,
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.
Nov
5
2024
Tue
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.
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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.
Nov
7
2024
Thu
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.
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This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Germantown Hills
Open
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
5
2024
Tue
Create with Cricut: Paper Crafting
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Germantown Hills
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:
13
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:
Paper Crafting
In this session, we will explore the world of paper crafting. We will design and cut a simple greeting card and scratch using Cricut Design Space and use the Cricut Card Mat to create a card using existing card blank
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
4
2024
Mon
Spring Bay Bookies
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring Bay
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:
She's Not Sorry by Mary Kubica
Everyone has secrets, but not everyone has remorse . . .
A terrible accident.
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