Level Up Your Superpowers: Create a Comic!

10:00am–12:00pm
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Metamora
Waitlist
Registration requested
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing, Summer Reading, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Zap! Pow! Bam! Jump into comic book action and create your own epic adventure with Do Art Productions. You’ll design cool characters, dream up wild stories, and bring your comic to life—no drawing experience needed.

 

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!

 

Registration is requested for this program.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our staff the ability to contact you in the event of any last-minute schedule changes.

 

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

3:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Washburn
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO Free Play

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Free Play session to build whatever is in your imagination!   

 

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun!  Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

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!

 

LEGO Free Play

LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.

WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.

 

Book Bingo

4:00pm–5:30pm
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Benson
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 14, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Books range from preschool to adult, so all ages 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!

 

Registration is requested for this program.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our staff the ability to contact you in the event of any last-minute schedule changes.

 

Build-a-Dragon Bash: Blaze Dragon

5:00pm–6:00pm
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone
Washburn
Waitlist
Registration requested
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Main Reading Room (W)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Get ready for a magical adventure! Choose your favorite 15-inch red dragon, stuff your cuddly companion with fluff (and a bit of imagination!), make a special wish, and create a birth certificate to bring your new mythical friend to life.

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!

 

Registration is requested for this program.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our staff the ability to contact you in the event of any last-minute schedule changes.