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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, March 17, 2026 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 white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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.

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Baby Bookworms:

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!

Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives

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.

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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.

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 20, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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.

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, March 21, 2026 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 white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 23, 2026 @ 12:30pm.
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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.

Graphics: Decorative borders of assorted game pieces, movers, dice, cards, and LEGO bricks. Text: Play some games? Build with LEGO? Why not both! at LEGO Free Play and Are You Game? Mondays in Washburn; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
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 ...

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.

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.

 

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Baby Bookworms:

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 24, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!

Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives

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.

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 24, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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.

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, March 24, 2026 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 white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 25, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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.

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Baby Bookworms:

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 26, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!

Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives

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.

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 26, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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.

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 27, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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.

Text: Family Game Night, 4th Friday of the month from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm in Benson.

Family Game Night

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson
Program Type:
Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Family Game Night:

Friday is Game Day in Benson!  Come play before dinner at Family Game Night!  Bring the family for an afternoon of fun with video games on the Wii, board games, card game...

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

Family Game Night

Friday is Game Day in Benson!  Come play before dinner at Family Game Night!  Bring the family for an afternoon of fun with video games on the Wii, board games, card games, or jigsaw puzzles.  There's something for everyone to enjoy!

 

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!

 

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, March 28, 2026 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 white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 30, 2026 @ 12:30pm.
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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.

Graphics: Decorative borders of assorted game pieces, movers, dice, cards, and LEGO bricks. Text: Play some games? Build with LEGO? Why not both! at LEGO Free Play and Are You Game? Mondays in Washburn; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
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 ...

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.

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.

 

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Baby Bookworms:

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 31, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!

Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives

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.

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on March 31, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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.

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, March 31, 2026 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 white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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.

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Baby Bookworms:

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on April 2, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!

Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives

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.