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.

Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers (2 - 5)
Benson
Closed
Registration requested
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Benson
Room: Benson Community Park
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type:
Registration requested
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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.

Teen Zine Drop-In Workshop

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (12 - 18)
Germantown Hills
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Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Technology, Workshops
Event Details:
What is a "Zine" and why would I make one?

A Zine (pronounced "zeen" like maga-zine) is a self-published, small-format magazine or fanzine focused on a single topic.  They can be made from a single sheet of paper or with as