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Adult Events

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Knit & Stitch Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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! 🧵

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wits Workout: The World Over

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration requested
Event Details:

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! 🎉

 

The World Over

💼Travel can be stressful — but so can everyday life!  Stress😲 takes a toll on our brains, making it harder to think clearly and stay focused.

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.

 

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.

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

10:00am - 12:00pm
Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration requested
Event Details:

Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye Center

Your vision is vital for a healthy lifestyle!  Get your vision checked with a FREE screening provided by Illinois Eye Center.

This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

IPDPL Local Author Series: Joe Chianakas

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Germantown Hills
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Author Events, IPDPL Local Author Series, Literature & Writing
Event Details:

The IPDPL Local Author Series

Did you know that Central Illinois is home to some amazing authors?  You may know a few of them, while other names may be less familiar. Discover the rich literary tapestry of Central Illinois at the IPDPL Local Author Series. Our series showcases a diverse range of writing talent, from children's authors and illustrators to adult fiction and non-fiction writers.  Join us for these engaging events where attendees have the opportunity to meet and chat with local authors, delve into their creative processes, and even get their books signed.  The IPDPL Local Author Series offers a unique opportunity to connect with the talented voices shaping our local literary landscape. Don't miss out on this celebration of stories and the authors behind them.

 

The Central Illinois 'King' of Horror is back!

Get ready for a thrilling experience as Joe Chianakas returns to share his journey through the world of horror and young adult literature!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History
Registration requested
Event Details:

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

Discover the fascinating world of genealogy on a captivating journey back in time. Learn the techniques and resources needed to uncover your ancestry, from deciphering documents to navigating online databases.  Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your methods, Digging Deeper is a roadmap to confidently trace your lineage, understand historical contexts, and preserve your family legacy for future generations.  Connect with your past in a meaningful way!

 

Coming To America

The United States is a nation shaped by generations of immigrants, each with a unique journey to a new life.  To trace our ancestors beyond U.S.

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.

 

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.

Family Game Night

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Benson
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming

Family Game Night

Friday is Game Day in Benson!  Come play before dinner at Family Game Night!  Bring the family for an afternoon of fun with video games on the Wii, board games, card games, or jigsaw puzzles.  There's something for everyone to enjoy!

 

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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