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Four older people holding photo booth prop mustaches and smiles over their mouths. Text: We've got SWAG! Seniors With Attitude Group, Thursdays at 9:00 am in Metamora.

SWAG: Seniors With Attitude Group

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Seniors With Attitude Group:

Drop in and get your SWAG on! This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, goo...

Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness

Seniors With Attitude Group

Drop in and get your SWAG on! 

This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, good conversation, and a cozy cup of Eli’s Coffee.  Light treats provided.   Come and go as you please - no registration required!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

* FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Food items in this program may contain allergens, which may or may not be labeled.  Please gauge accordingly if you have food allergies or sensitivities.  IPDPL is not responsible for any health issues that may arise from participation in this program.

 

An older person's eye. Text: Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye Center

Your vision is vital for a healthy lifestyle!  Get your vision checked with a FREE screening provided by Illinois Eye Center.

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on November 4, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration requested
Event Details:

Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye Center

Your vision is vital for a healthy lifestyle!  Get your vision checked with a FREE screening provided by Illinois Eye Center.

Cartoon illustration of a human brain with arms and legs lifting a weighted barbell overhead.

Wits Workout: Savor the Season

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Wits Workout:

🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout?  Join us for brain games to exercise your mind and maintain or improve cognitive function and memory, and conversations on some key aspec...

Savor the Season

sea·son - /ˈsÄ“z(É™)n/

noun

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on November 5, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Wits Workout

🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout?  Join us for brain games to exercise your mind and maintain or improve cognitive function and memory, and conversations on some key aspects of brain health - intellectual challenges, social connections, sleep, diet, physical exercise, stress, and more.  Have fun on your journey to a healthier brain today! 🎉

 

Savor the Season

sea·son - /ˈsÄ“z(É™)n/

noun

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.

 

Wits Workout

Wits Workout sessions are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month.  While Wits Workout is a series, each session is a self-contained, stand-alone program.  Consecutive attendance is not required for any sessions.

 

Four older people holding photo booth prop mustaches and smiles over their mouths. Text: We've got SWAG! Seniors With Attitude Group, Thursdays at 9:00 am in Metamora.

SWAG: Seniors With Attitude Group

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Seniors With Attitude Group:

Drop in and get your SWAG on! This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, goo...

Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness

Seniors With Attitude Group

Drop in and get your SWAG on! 

This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, good conversation, and a cozy cup of Eli’s Coffee.  Light treats provided.   Come and go as you please - no registration required!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

* FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Food items in this program may contain allergens, which may or may not be labeled.  Please gauge accordingly if you have food allergies or sensitivities.  IPDPL is not responsible for any health issues that may arise from participation in this program.

 

Four older people holding photo booth prop mustaches and smiles over their mouths. Text: We've got SWAG! Seniors With Attitude Group, Thursdays at 9:00 am in Metamora.

SWAG: Seniors With Attitude Group

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Seniors With Attitude Group:

Drop in and get your SWAG on! This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, goo...

Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness

Seniors With Attitude Group

Drop in and get your SWAG on! 

This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, good conversation, and a cozy cup of Eli’s Coffee.  Light treats provided.   Come and go as you please - no registration required!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

* FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Food items in this program may contain allergens, which may or may not be labeled.  Please gauge accordingly if you have food allergies or sensitivities.  IPDPL is not responsible for any health issues that may arise from participation in this program.

 

A set of crystal singing bowls.

Sound Bath Meditation

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Classes, Health & Wellness, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18), Adults

"What is a Sound Bath?"

Sound Baths use the vibrations of instruments, such as crystal bowls, chimes, or gongs, to create a wave of sound that washes through the body.

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on November 13, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

"What is a Sound Bath?"

Sound Baths use the vibrations of instruments, such as crystal bowls, chimes, or gongs, to create a wave of sound that washes through the body.

Cartoon illustration of a human brain with arms and legs lifting a weighted barbell overhead.

Wits Workout: The Best Medicine

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Wits Workout:

🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout?  Join us for brain games to exercise your mind and maintain or improve cognitive function and memory, and conversations on some key aspec...

The Best Medicine

They say that laughter is the best medicine, especially when you are tense, nervous, or under stress.  Our brains are at their best when we can keep stress in check.  In this session, we will take a loo

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on November 19, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Wits Workout

🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout?  Join us for brain games to exercise your mind and maintain or improve cognitive function and memory, and conversations on some key aspects of brain health - intellectual challenges, social connections, sleep, diet, physical exercise, stress, and more.  Have fun on your journey to a healthier brain today! 🎉

 

The Best Medicine

They say that laughter is the best medicine, especially when you are tense, nervous, or under stress.  Our brains are at their best when we can keep stress in check.  In this session, we will take a loo

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.

 

Wits Workout

Wits Workout sessions are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month.  While Wits Workout is a series, each session is a self-contained, stand-alone program.  Consecutive attendance is not required for any sessions.

 

Four older people holding photo booth prop mustaches and smiles over their mouths. Text: We've got SWAG! Seniors With Attitude Group, Thursdays at 9:00 am in Metamora.

SWAG: Seniors With Attitude Group

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Seniors With Attitude Group:

Drop in and get your SWAG on! This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, goo...

Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness

Seniors With Attitude Group

Drop in and get your SWAG on! 

This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, good conversation, and a cozy cup of Eli’s Coffee.  Light treats provided.   Come and go as you please - no registration required!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

* FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Food items in this program may contain allergens, which may or may not be labeled.  Please gauge accordingly if you have food allergies or sensitivities.  IPDPL is not responsible for any health issues that may arise from participation in this program.

 

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 2, 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 2, 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.

 

Four older people holding photo booth prop mustaches and smiles over their mouths. Text: We've got SWAG! Seniors With Attitude Group, Thursdays at 9:00 am in Metamora.

SWAG: Seniors With Attitude Group

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Seniors With Attitude Group:

Drop in and get your SWAG on! This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, goo...

Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness

Seniors With Attitude Group

Drop in and get your SWAG on! 

This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, good conversation, and a cozy cup of Eli’s Coffee.  Light treats provided.   Come and go as you please - no registration required!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

* FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Food items in this program may contain allergens, which may or may not be labeled.  Please gauge accordingly if you have food allergies or sensitivities.  IPDPL is not responsible for any health issues that may arise from participation in this program.

 

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.

 

Four older people holding photo booth prop mustaches and smiles over their mouths. Text: We've got SWAG! Seniors With Attitude Group, Thursdays at 9:00 am in Metamora.

SWAG: Seniors With Attitude Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Seniors With Attitude Group:

Drop in and get your SWAG on! This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, goo...

Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness

Seniors With Attitude Group

Drop in and get your SWAG on! 

This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, good conversation, and a cozy cup of Eli’s Coffee.  Light treats provided.   Come and go as you please - no registration required!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

* FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Food items in this program may contain allergens, which may or may not be labeled.  Please gauge accordingly if you have food allergies or sensitivities.  IPDPL is not responsible for any health issues that may arise from participation in this program.

 

Four older people holding photo booth prop mustaches and smiles over their mouths. Text: We've got SWAG! Seniors With Attitude Group, Thursdays at 9:00 am in Metamora.

SWAG: Seniors With Attitude Group

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Seniors With Attitude Group:

Drop in and get your SWAG on! This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, goo...

Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness

Seniors With Attitude Group

Drop in and get your SWAG on! 

This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, good conversation, and a cozy cup of Eli’s Coffee.  Light treats provided.   Come and go as you please - no registration required!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

* FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Food items in this program may contain allergens, which may or may not be labeled.  Please gauge accordingly if you have food allergies or sensitivities.  IPDPL is not responsible for any health issues that may arise from participation in this program.