Upcoming Events

Story Time

9:30am–10:30am

Toddlers (2 - 5)

Washburn

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 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.

Knit & Stitch Group

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults

Germantown Hills

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Knit & Stitch

🧶 Knit & Stitch is a "loose-knit" group of crafters who enjoy fiber arts and handwork, including knitting, crochet, needlepoint, and other portable projects. Bring your yarn, thread, needles, and hooks, and don't forget a good story or two! 🧵

Wits Workout: Take a Number!

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adults

Germantown Hills

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on December 17, 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! 🎉

Take a Number!

What was the last thing you did that required your total intellectual focus and attention? No matter what it was, if it was intellectually challenging, it was good for your noggin! Stimulating our brains

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.

MTHS Finals Night

6:00pm–8:30pm

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Germantown Hills

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History, Health & Wellness, Literature & Writing, Outreach, Technology, Workshops

Event Details:

MTHS Finals Night

Join us for a night of studying with teacher help, laptops, snacks, and a chance to win gift cards!

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

All IPDPL branches

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!

Baby Bookworms

9:00am–10:00am

Babies (0 - 24 months)

Germantown Hills

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 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.

SWAG: Seniors With Attitude Group

9:00am–12:00pm

Adults

Metamora

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.

Story Time

10:30am–11:30am

Toddlers (2 - 5)

Germantown Hills

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 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.

Creative Crafters

4:00pm–6:00pm

Everyone

Washburn

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Community Room (W)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Creative Crafters

Unleash Your Creativity!

Drop in and get creative! Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you. Feel free to make our project, create something original of your own with the provided supplies, or bring a project from home* to work on in a welcoming community space. All ages are welcome!

*No glitter, please. 😉

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!

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

All IPDPL branches

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!

Story Time

9:30am–10:30am

Toddlers (2 - 5)

Roanoke

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 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.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

All IPDPL branches

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!

Winter Break Reading Challenge for Students

All Day 12/20–1/5

Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

All IPDPL branches

Offsite Event

Library Branch: All IPDPL branches

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing, Reading Challenges

Event Details:

Read with Benny

Attention K - 12 Students!

Benny the Bean is ready to read—are you? Elementary through high school students can read and complete activities between Dec. 20 – Jan.

LEGO Free Play

10:00am–12:00pm

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Roanoke

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.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

All IPDPL branches

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!

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

3:00pm–5:00pm

Everyone

Washburn

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.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

All IPDPL branches

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!

LEGO Free Play

3:30pm–6:00pm

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Metamora

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.

Christmas Closure

All Day 12/24–12/26

All IPDPL branches

Closing

Branches:

All IPDPL branches

Description:

Merry Christmas!

All branches of Illinois Prairie District Public Library will be closed from Wednesday, December 24^th, through Friday, December 26^th.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

All IPDPL branches

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!

LEGO Free Play

10:00am–12:00pm

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Roanoke

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.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

All IPDPL branches

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!

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

3:00pm–5:00pm

Everyone

Washburn

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.

Winter All Ages Break-In Bag

All Day

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

All IPDPL branches

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!

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Take a Number!

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Story Time

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

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Children Outdoors

Knit & Stitch

Wits Workout

Take a Number!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

Wits Workout

MTHS Finals Night

Blizzard Blunder

Baby Bookworms

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

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Children Outdoors

Seniors With Attitude Group

Drop in and get your SWAG on!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

Story Time

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

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Children Outdoors

Creative Crafters

Unleash Your Creativity!

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Blizzard Blunder

Story Time

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

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Children Outdoors

Blizzard Blunder

Read with Benny

Attention K - 12 Students!

LEGO Free Play

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Blizzard Blunder

LEGO Free Play

Are You Game?

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Blizzard Blunder