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.

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