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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.
Feb
4
2025
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 gives
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.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
Story Time
9:30am - 10:30am
Washburn
Open
Library Branch:
Washburn
Room:
Community Room (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 our
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.
Feb
6
2025
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 gives
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.
Feb
7
2025
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 our
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.
Feb
3
2025
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 our
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.
Feb
4
2025
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 our
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.
Feb
5
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 "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Germantown Hills
Open
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Feb
6
2025
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:
19
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 our
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
Roanoke
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.
Feb
8
2025
Sat
LEGO Free Play
10:00am - 12:00pm
Roanoke
Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Play Space (R)
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Program Type:
Family Programming,
STEAM,
Workshops
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
Open
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
7
2025
Fri
How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks
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:
E-books and AudiobooksIn this session, we will look at the variety of options available for digital materials and explore the e-book and audiobook platforms the library offers.
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 "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Spring Bay
Open
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group.
Feb
3
2025
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 our
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 "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?
Library Branch:
Washburn
Room:
Community Room (W)
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Family Programming,
Games & Gaming,
STEAM
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!
Event Details:
Are You Game?Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun! Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.
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 "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
Metamora
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.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Play Space (M)
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Program Type:
Family Programming,
STEAM,
Workshops
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 "Children (7 - 11)" group.
Children (7 - 11)
Benson
Open
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Benson
Room:
Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming,
Games & Gaming,
Technology,
Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Join us to explore the fascinating world of Hexbug Nano Robots! These tiny, vibrating robots are perfect for discovering the basics of robotics and engineering in a fun and interactive way.
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.
Children (7 - 11)
Roanoke
Open
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Meeting Room (R)
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming,
Games & Gaming,
Technology,
Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Join us to explore the fascinating world of Hexbug Nano Robots! These tiny, vibrating robots are perfect for discovering the basics of robotics and engineering in a fun and interactive way.
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 "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Washburn
Room:
Community Room (W)
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Family Programming,
Workshops
Creative Crafters
Unleash Your Creativity!Drop in and get creative! Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you. Feel free to make our project, create something original of your own with the provided supplies, or bring a project from home* to work on in a welcoming community space. All ages are welcome!
*No glitter, please. 😉
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.
Children (7 - 11)
Metamora
Open
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming,
Games & Gaming,
Technology,
Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Event Details:
Join us to explore the fascinating world of Hexbug Nano Robots! These tiny, vibrating robots are perfect for discovering the basics of robotics and engineering in a fun and interactive way.
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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