Level Up at Your Library is Here!

Our annual Summer Reading Program has officially begun!  IPDPL offers three different summer reading challenges so readers can choose the challenge that best suits them:

  • Read to Me: for beginning and emerging readers (reading goal = 50 books)
  • Casual Readers: for busy readers without a lot of time (reading goal = 25 hours)
  • Avid Readers: for passionate readers who are all in (reading goal = 50 hours)

Head to Beanstack online or the Beanstack Tracker app on your device to join the program and choose your challenge!

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

A dragon reading a book surrounded by flowers.

Snuggle Up with a Dragon Story Time

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

Family Programming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6)
Register Now
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Tuck in your tail and fluff up your wings—it's time for stories and magical things! Join us for a dreamy night of dragon delights, with fiery tales and cozy flights.

Book cover for "Seabiscuit: An American Legend," by Laura Hillenbrand.

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Seabiscuit: An American Legend, by Laura Hillenbrand

Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hi

A bat hanging upside down from a branch.

Incredible Bats! Animals Around the World

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Animal Events, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Register Now
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Animal Events, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Level up your knowledge of the animal kingdom with Incredible Bats!

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

Wits Workout: By Land or Sea

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration requested
Event Details:

By Land or Sea

Everyone forgets something once in a while.  We are human, and we can't help it, . . . or can we?

An assortment of board game pieces poured on a table.

DIY Board Games

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Do you love board games? Have you ever wanted to create your own? In this hands-on workshop, you'll become a game designer as you explore the key elements that make board games fun and exciting—rules, strategy, themes, and challenges.

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Silent Book Club

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration requested
An assortment of board game pieces poured on a table.

DIY Board Games

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Do you love board games? Have you ever wanted to create your own? In this hands-on workshop, you'll become a game designer as you explore the key elements that make board games fun and exciting—rules, strategy, themes, and challenges.

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How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone
Register Now
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Using Your Online Library Account

As soon as you get a library card, an online library account is created for you, but many cardholders never use it.  In this session, we will learn about online library accou

2010 How to Train Your Dragon movie poster of Hiccup reaching for Toothless.

Roar and Explore Movie Night

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Family Programming, Movies, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Register Now
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Movies, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

How to Train Your Dragon

From Dreamworks Animation and Universal Studios

A dragon reading a book surrounded by flowers.

Snuggle Up with a Dragon Story Time

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Family Programming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6)
Register Now
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Tuck in your tail and fluff up your wings—it's time for stories and magical things! Join us for a dreamy night of dragon delights, with fiery tales and cozy flights.

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Musical Mornings Free Play

9:00am - 10:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Metamora
Open
Registration requested
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore and play with a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace.

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.

 

Power Up Your Puzzle!

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Spring Bay
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Power up your creativity—one piece at a time! Customize your own jigsaw puzzle with art supplies and unlock a level of fun you won’t want to miss. It’s time to turn your puzzle into a true masterpiece mode!

 

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.

 

Musical Mornings Free Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Roanoke
Open
Registration requested
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming, Music & Performances
Registration requested
Event Details:

Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore and play with a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace.

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.

 

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

10:00am - 12:00pm
Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 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.

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

10:00am - 12:00pm
Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 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.