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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.
Dec
10
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!
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
Open
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Dec
11
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!
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
Open
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group.
Dec
12
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!
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)
Roanoke
Open
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Dec
13
2024
Fri
Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Meeting Room (R)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Story Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!
All ages and developmental stages are welcome.
Event Details:
Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.
Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives ou
Disclaimer(s)
Adult Supervision
IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
Children Outdoors
Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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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.
Dec
9
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!
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
Open
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Dec
10
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:
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.
Dec
11
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.
Dec
12
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!
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.
Dec
14
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.
Dec
13
2024
Fri
How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account
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:
Using Your Online Library AccountAs 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 accou
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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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 worksh
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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.
Dec
9
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!
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.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (M)
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 Christmas Table, by Donna Van LiereIn June 1972, John Creighton is determined to build his wife Joan a kitchen table.
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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)
Spring Bay
Open
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
Mitten Madness: Paint Your Own Wooden Ornaments
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Spring Bay
Open
Library Branch:
Spring Bay
Room:
Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Family Programming,
Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Join us at the library for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces.
Disclaimer(s)
Adult Supervision
IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
Registration is requested for this program.
Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives our staff the ability to contact you in the event of any last-minute schedule changes.
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.
Dec
10
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 "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (M)
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)
Benson
Open
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Dec
11
2024
Wed
Mitten Madness: Paint Your Own Wooden Ornaments
Open
Library Branch:
Benson
Room:
Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Family Programming,
Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
11
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.
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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.
Dec
12
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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec
12
2024
Thu
Popcorn Night
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Spring Bay
Library Branch:
Spring Bay
Room:
Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Cooking & Food,
Family Programming
Event Details:
Fun is popping up in Spring Bay!
The second Thursday of each month is Popcorn Night at the Spring Bay branch. Stop by for your free popcorn, and pick up a book or two or twelve while you are there!
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This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" 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),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Metamora
Open
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec
13
2024
Fri
Swiftie Birthday Par-TAY!
Open
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Open Meeting Area (M)
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Cooking & Food,
Current Events,
Family Programming,
Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Get ready to Shake It Off at the ultimate after-hours Taylor Swift-themed birthday celebration! Join us for a magical, music-filled evening that’s perfect for fans, old and new.
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.
Dec
9
2024
Mon
Gingerbread Story Time
Open
Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Meeting Room (R)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Cooking & Food,
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged!
Disclaimer(s)
Adult Supervision
IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
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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.
Dec
12
2024
Thu
Gingerbread Story Time
Open
Library Branch:
Washburn
Room:
Dr. Burdon Museum (W)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Cooking & Food,
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged!
Disclaimer(s)
Adult Supervision
IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
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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.
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Virtual Library
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.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
The Magic of Raina Telgemeier
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Library Branch:
Virtual Library
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Author Events,
Virtual/Zoom Events
Event Details:
Join us for a night with critically-acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier!
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