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Graphic: Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: LEGO Free Play You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Benson – All day, every day! Washburn – Mondays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Free Play

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Play Space (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
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 ...

Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Play Space (M)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

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!   

 

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.

 

A picture of a polar bear in a party hat with a party popper against a faux northern lights background.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day
All IPDPL branches
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Wooden ornaments in the shape of mittens painted with a blue snowflake and dots on a white background hanging in a tree.

Paint Your Own Mitten Ornaments

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Mitten Magic

Join us at the library for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces.

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on December 3, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Mitten Magic

Join us at the library for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces.

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.

 

A picture of a polar bear in a party hat with a party popper against a faux northern lights background.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day
All IPDPL branches
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

A picture of a polar bear in a party hat with a party popper against a faux northern lights background.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day
All IPDPL branches
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Wooden ornaments in the shape of mittens painted with a blue snowflake and dots on a white background hanging in a tree.

Paint Your Own Mitten Ornaments

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Mitten Magic

Join us at the library for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces.

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Mitten Magic

Join us at the library for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces.

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.

 

A picture of a polar bear in a party hat with a party popper against a faux northern lights background.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day
All IPDPL branches
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: LEGO Free Play You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Benson – All day, every day! Washburn – Mondays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
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 ...

Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

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!   

 

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.

 

A picture of a polar bear in a party hat with a party popper against a faux northern lights background.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day
All IPDPL branches
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

A picture of a polar bear in a party hat with a party popper against a faux northern lights background.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day
All IPDPL branches
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

A pink painted ornament.

Painted Christmas Ball Ornament for All Ages

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Meeting Area (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Merry & Bright Paint-Poured Ornaments

Add a burst of color to your holidays! Drop in anytime during this hands-on crafting session to create a stunning paint-poured ornament.

Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Open Meeting Area (R)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Event Details:

Merry & Bright Paint-Poured Ornaments

Add a burst of color to your holidays! Drop in anytime during this hands-on crafting session to create a stunning paint-poured ornament.

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!

 

Graphic: Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: LEGO Free Play You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Benson – All day, every day! Washburn – Mondays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Free Play

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Play Space (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
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 ...

Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Play Space (M)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

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!   

 

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.

 

Text: discover hygge: a cozy lifestyle workshop; Tuesday, December 2 at 5:30 pm in Metamora or Tuesday, December 9 at 5:30 pm in Germantown Hills. Graphics: a cup of hot cocoa and a candle.

Discover Hygge: A Cozy Lifestyle Workshop

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes, Cooking & Food, Health & Wellness, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18), Adults

What is "hygge" and why do I need it?

Scandinavians are some of the happiest people on the planet, even during long, dark, cold winters.

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on December 9, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Cooking & Food, Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

What is "hygge" and why do I need it?

Scandinavians are some of the happiest people on the planet, even during long, dark, cold winters.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

A picture of a polar bear in a party hat with a party popper against a faux northern lights background.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day
All IPDPL branches
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Text: discover hygge: a cozy lifestyle workshop; Tuesday, December 2 at 5:30 pm in Metamora or Tuesday, December 9 at 5:30 pm in Germantown Hills. Graphics: a cup of hot cocoa and a candle.

Discover Hygge: A Cozy Lifestyle Workshop

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes, Cooking & Food, Health & Wellness, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18), Adults

What is "hygge" and why do I need it?

Scandinavians are some of the happiest people on the planet, even during long, dark, cold winters.

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Cooking & Food, Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

What is "hygge" and why do I need it?

Scandinavians are some of the happiest people on the planet, even during long, dark, cold winters.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

 

A picture of a polar bear in a party hat with a party popper against a faux northern lights background.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day
All IPDPL branches
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Wooden ornaments in the shape of mittens painted with a blue snowflake and dots on a white background hanging in a tree.

Paint Your Own Mitten Ornaments

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Mitten Magic

Join us at the library for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces.

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Mitten Magic

Join us at the library for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces.

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.

 

Wooden ornaments in the shape of mittens painted with a blue snowflake and dots on a white background hanging in a tree.

Paint Your Own Mitten Ornaments

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Mitten Magic

Join us at the library for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces.

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on December 24, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Mitten Magic

Join us at the library for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces.

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.

 

A picture of a polar bear in a party hat with a party popper against a faux northern lights background.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day
All IPDPL branches
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Movie poster for "Beauty and The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas"

Benson Feature Film Friday

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson
Program Type:
Family Programming, Movies
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Movies at the Library:

Join us at the library for a free movie!  Whether it's a classic favorite, a new discovery, or one you've always meant to watch, now’s your chance.  Sit back, relax, and ...

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Belle prepares a Christmas celebration against the wishes of the Beast after learning of his hatred for the season.

Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Movies
Event Details:

Movies at the Library

Join us at the library for a free movie!  Whether it's a classic favorite, a new discovery, or one you've always meant to watch, now’s your chance.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy a film that’s sure to entertain!

 

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Belle prepares a Christmas celebration against the wishes of the Beast after learning of his hatred for the season.

A picture of a microphone that says Kpop on it surrounded by purple lightning bolts on a gold background.

Kpop Heroes After Hours Party: The Shadow Challenge for All Ages

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Metamora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations & Parties, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Movies, Music & Performances
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Step into a world where music meets adventure! Join us for an all-ages party inspired by a popular K-Pop hero story. Sing, dance, and create as we celebrate our favorite heroes taking on mysterious creatures.

Library Branch: Metamora
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations & Parties, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Movies, Music & Performances
Event Details:

Step into a world where music meets adventure! Join us for an all-ages party inspired by a popular K-Pop hero story. Sing, dance, and create as we celebrate our favorite heroes taking on mysterious creatures.

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!

 

A picture of a polar bear in a party hat with a party popper against a faux northern lights background.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day
All IPDPL branches
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: LEGO Free Play You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Benson – All day, every day! Washburn – Mondays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
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 ...

Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

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!   

 

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.

 

A picture of a polar bear in a party hat with a party popper against a faux northern lights background.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day
All IPDPL branches
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All IPDPL branches
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Event Details:

Blizzard Blunder

Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!