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.

The IPDPL Digital Library is always open!  View your account, access digital resources, and download or stream e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at any time!

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.

Closing

Staff Training Event

9:00am–1:00pm
All IPDPL branches
Branches:
All IPDPL branches
Description:

All branches of Illinois Prairie District Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, May 17 until 1:00 pm so that staff may attend a Staff Training Event.  

Cancelled

Pajama Story Time

5:00pm–6:00pm
Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Adults, Everyone
Metamora
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Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Open Meeting Area (M)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming

Pajama Story Time

A slower, quieter story time to help young ones wind down in the evening.

Mornings not your thing?  Too much going on during the day?  Need a way to wind down the day?  Come to our evening Pajama Story Time sessions!  Perfect for busy families or working parents who want to enjoy Story Time with their young readers.  Our pop-up evening sessions happen once a week at different branches.

Join Miss Sam for stories, songs, and some gentle play to help young ones end their days.  Everyone is welcome to attend in pajamas if they choose.

 

On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness & Kristi Yamaguchi

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, Current Events, Health & Wellness, Social Justice, Virtual/Zoom Events
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A Fun and Fabulous Evening!

Queer Eye and Getting Curious star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness, talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi.  They’ll chat about figure skating,