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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
All IPDPL branches
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.
Dec-Jan
2024
Be a Reading Machine Winter Break Reading Challenge
All Day 12/21 - 1/6
All IPDPL branches
Library Branch:
All IPDPL branches
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6),
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18)
Event Details:
Attention K - 12 Students!Over Winter Break this year, you can Be a Reading Machine and you might win a Barnes & Noble gift card!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
8
2025
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 "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Germantown Hills
Open
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
10
2025
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Germantown Hills
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
8
2025
Wed
Wits Workout: Out With the Old . . .
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:
15
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:
Out with the Old, In with the New!🤔 Ever wonder why some memories fade quickly while others stick around? Join us for an engaging session where we’ll explore the fascinating world of short-term memory⏱️.
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.
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.
Jan
7
2025
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:
Animal PagesWe all have animals in our lives, whether they’re our beloved pets, backyard visitors, zoo favorites, or even our cherished stuffed animals.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is requested for this program.
Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives our staff the ability to contact you in the event of any last-minute schedule changes.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
8
2025
Wed
Kitchen Conversations: Cooking for Two
Open
Library Branch:
Benson
Room:
Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Kitchen Conversations
A casual gathering to chat about home cooking. Each month, we explore a different topic, swap recipes, share tips, and talk about what works (or doesn’t!) in our kitchens. Come join the conversation and bring your favorite ideas to share!
Event Details:
Cooking for TwoMost recipes are written to serve four or more people. That's great if you are feeding a family, but what do you do if you are cooking for only one or two people?
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is requested for this program.
Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives our staff the ability to contact you in the event of any last-minute schedule changes.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
6
2025
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:
The Second Mrs. Astor, by Shana AbéMadeleine Talmage Force is just seventeen when she attracts the attention of John Jacob “Jack” Astor.
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This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Virtual Library
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
9
2025
Thu
Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Library
Library Branch:
Virtual Library
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Program Type:
Author Events,
Cooking & Food,
Virtual/Zoom Events
Event Details:
Insights from a Pizza AuthorityFamed Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago), Steve Dolinksy has won 13 James Beard Awards for his TV, radio and podcast work.
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