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Two Minecraft sword crossed over a Minecraft crafting table.

Sword Up! Minecraft Maker Sessions

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
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Registration will close on July 7, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Grab your pickaxe (or just a paintbrush) and get ready to deck out your very own Minecraft sword!

Book cover for "Remarkably Bright Creatures," by Shelby Van Pelt

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, July 7, 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:

Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt

After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up.

A dragon reading a book surrounded by flowers.

Snuggle Up with a Dragon Story Time

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Family Programming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6)
Register Now
Registration will close on July 7, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
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.

Two Minecraft sword crossed over a Minecraft crafting table.

Sword Up! Minecraft Maker Sessions

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Register Now
Registration will close on July 8, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Grab your pickaxe (or just a paintbrush) and get ready to deck out your very own Minecraft sword!

Book cover for "The Women," by Kristin Hannah

Book Buzz Book Club

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Women, by Kristin Hannah

Women can be heroes.  When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation.

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How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone
Register Now
Registration will close on July 9, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
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

Pixelated grass and dirt with a Minecraft diamond in front.

Craft and Conquer: A Minecraft Escape Challenge

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
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Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Educational Programming, Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Event Details:

The world of Minecraft is in peril! The Ender Crystal, which keeps the realm in balance, has been shattered. Chaos is spreading across the Overworld, and only the bravest adventurers can save it.

Multicolored Bingo cards and red marker chips on a table.

Book Bingo

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (W) at Washburn

Program Type:

Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
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Registration will close on July 10, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Main Reading Room (W)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

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

 

 

A picture of Mark Hayward spinning two red yo-yos toward the camera.

Spin, Laugh, Read: A Yo-Yo Show with Mark Hayward

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Register Now
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Get ready for a whirlwind of fun with world yo-yo champion and comedy juggler Mark Hayward!

Two Minecraft sword crossed over a Minecraft crafting table.

Sword Up! Minecraft Maker Sessions

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Register Now
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Grab your pickaxe (or just a paintbrush) and get ready to deck out your very own Minecraft sword!

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Story Time

9:30am–10:30am
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Roanoke
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 25, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Summer Reading
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.

Musical Mornings Free Play

10:00am–11:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 28, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
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: Patron Computer Area (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!

 

Power Up Your Puzzle!

3:00pm–5:00pm
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!

 

Musical Mornings Free Play

9:00am–10:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Metamora
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 30, 2025 @ 9:00am.
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!

 

Musical Mornings Free Play

10:00am–11:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Roanoke
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on August 2, 2025 @ 10:00am.
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
Registration will close on September 12, 2025 @ 10:00am.
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
Registration will close on November 4, 2025 @ 10:00am.
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.