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.

Gnome Secret Message Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 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

Survive the Cold Break-In Bags

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Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
All IPDPL branches
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Can you solve the puzzles in time to save yourself?

You are trapped in an icy tundra!  Your survival gear has been locked in a bag by your mortal enemy.  Luckily, they gave you a chance at survival.  All you have to do is

Story Time

9:30am - 10:30am
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Roanoke
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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.

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!

 

Cardmaking

In this session, we will explore the world of cardmaking.  We will design and cut a simple greeting card and matching envelope from scratch using Cricut Design Space.  We will also use the Cricut Card Mat to create a