Library Early Closure Notice

All IPDPL locations that are open on Thursday, May 8, 2025, will close at 5:30 PM for a staff in-service training event.  Branches will reopen according to their regular schedules on Friday, May 9, 2025.

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Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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Meet Jarrett J. Krosoczka, the artist and author of Peanut Butter and Jellyfish, the Lunch Lady series, Star Wars Jedi Academy, and Hey, Kiddo!

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka!  Perfect for the entire family, this live virtual drawing workshop is sure to inspire the inner artist in everyone.  Jarrett creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers - qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites on the bookshelves of homes, libraries, and bookstores over the past twenty years.  So, sharpen your pencils, bring out the paper, and join us for this ca n't-miss event!

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 This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration of public libraries offering premier events.  ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act. (LSTA).

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Register today at bit.ly/IPDPL-Jarrett-K-Comics.