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.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

The IPDPL Digital Library is always open!  Manage your online library account, search the catalog, or explore our e-book and audiobook collection from the comfort of your home.  

Hoopla Service Update

Beginning May 1, hoopla checkouts will be limited to 3 per month for IPDPL cardholders.  This small change helps ensure we can continue offering hoopla to our community.  You’ll still have access to the full catalog, plus a wide range of other digital resources, free with your library card.  For complete details, please visit the Library News page.

Baby Bookworms

9:00am - 10:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Germantown Hills
Closed
Registration requested
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Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: West Lawn (GH)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type:
Registration requested

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!

Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!

 

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.

Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Germantown Hills
Closed
Registration requested
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: West Lawn (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Registration requested

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.

 

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.

What's the Buzz About Bees?

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Roanoke
Closed
Registration requested
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Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Home & Garden, Summer Reading, Workshops,
Registration requested
Event Details:
Earn your "What's the Buzz?" summer reading activity badge!

Where does honey come from?  What are pollinators and why are they important?  Have your questions answered as we gather to talk all about bees!

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!

 

Story Time

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Spring Bay
Closed
Registration requested
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Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Spring Bay Butterfly Garden
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Registration requested

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.

 

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.

An Evening with Michelle Zauner

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Digital Library
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Digital Library
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Virtual/Zoom Events
Event Details:
An Evening with Michelle Zauner

Musician and author Michelle Zauner discusses her music career and her beloved bestseller, Crying in H Mart.  Her memoir about growing up Korean-American, losing her mother, and forging her own i