Veterans Day Closure

All IPDPL branches will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in honor of Veterans Day.  Branches will reopen on Wednesday according to their regular schedules.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Boundless App Update

Due to the unexpected closure of Baker & Taylor, the Boundless platform and app are being discontinued.  The eRead Illinois collection of e-books and e-audiobooks will transition to a new platform offering the same great titles plus new enhancements.  For complete details, please visit our Library News page.

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Gnome Secret Message Scavenger Hunt

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Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
All IPDPL branches
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Decipher the secret message left by the library gnomes!

Over the holiday break, some mischievous gnomes snuck into the library and hid a secret message!  Find all the gnomes to discover why they love the library so much.  Turn

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Create with Cricut Classes

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Roanoke
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Create with Cricut

Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?

Maybe you have always wanted to try a Cricut cutting machine but never had the opportunity.  Perhaps you would like to learn more or simply try using one for yourself before committing to spending the money.  Our "Create with Cricut" classes are the answer!

In each session, we explore a different aspect of the Cricut crafting universe, from designing an original project to creating vinyl stickers, personalized greeting cards, and iron-ons for totes, t-shirts, and more!

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

 

Getting Started

During this session, we will explore the world of Cricut, the different machines available and what they can do, and take a tour of Cricut Design Space, the software program that is used to design and create with the Cric