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

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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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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