Upcoming Events

How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

11:00am–2:00pm

Everyone

Germantown Hills

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on January 2, 2026 @ 11:00am.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

How to Library

“Step 1: Get a library card, . . . but what’s next?”

Do you have questions about using your library card? Curious about all the benefits it brings beyond just borrowing books? How to Library . . . is a hands-on guide to exploring everything your card unlocks!

E-books and Audiobooks

In this session, we will look at the variety of options available for digital materials and explore the e-book📖 and audiobook🎧 platforms the library offers.

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.

Pinecone Snowy Owl Craft for All Ages

5:00pm–6:00pm

Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Germantown Hills

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on January 13, 2026 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

It’s cozy, craft time! Create a pinecone snowy owl to take home as a cute wintry friend. Registration preferred to guarantee your spot.

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!

Book Buzz Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adults

Germantown Hills

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Book Buzz

The Book Buzz Book Club is an adult book club, reading a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. They meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at IPDPL - Germantown Hills.

For more information about previous and upcoming titles, or to join our online community, please visit our Bookclubs.com website.

IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm

Everyone

Metamora

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Board of Trustees

Board Meetings

Illinois Prairie District Public Library is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees occurs on the second Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 pm CST/CDT, at IPDPL - Metamora, unless otherwise noted.

Agendas and Meeting Minutes are available on the Library website.

In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, all Board Meetings are open to the public. Anyone wishing to address the Board during the Public Comments portion of the meeting should check in with the Board Secretary prior to the meeting being called to order. Speakers must be recognized prior to speaking. Their comments will be limited to five (5) minutes. Speakers are encouraged to be brief. The Public Comments portion of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes in total.

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! 🧵

3D Gnome Lantern Craft for All Ages

5:00pm–6:00pm

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

Germantown Hills

Closed

Registration requested

Closed

Registration is no longer available for this event.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Glow Gnome

Step into a world of cozy charm! Craft a delightful paper gnome, complete with a tiny lantern to light the way through the enchanted woods (or your living room). Perfect for adding a touch of magic to your décor.

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.

3D Gnome Lantern Craft for All Ages

5:00pm–6:00pm

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

Metamora

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Glow Gnome

Step into a world of cozy charm! Craft a delightful paper gnome, complete with a tiny lantern to light the way through the enchanted woods (or your living room). Perfect for adding a touch of magic to your décor.

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day

All IPDPL branches

Closing

Branches:

All IPDPL branches

Description:

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! 🧵

3D Gnome Lantern Craft for All Ages

4:00pm–6:00pm

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

Washburn

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on December 22, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Community Room (W)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Glow Gnome

Step into a world of cozy charm! Craft a delightful paper gnome, complete with a tiny lantern to light the way through the enchanted woods (or your living room). Perfect for adding a touch of magic to your décor.

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.

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! 🧵

3D Gnome Lantern Craft for All Ages

4:00pm–5:30pm

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

Benson

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on December 29, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Benson

Room: Main Reading Room (B)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Glow Gnome

Step into a world of cozy charm! Craft a delightful paper gnome, complete with a tiny lantern to light the way through the enchanted woods (or your living room). Perfect for adding a touch of magic to your décor.

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.

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! 🧵

Create with Cricut: Getting Started

5:30pm–6:30pm

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Metamora

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Technology

Registration requested

Event Details:

Create with Cricut

Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?

Maybe you have always wanted to try a Cricut cutting machine but never had the opportunity. Perhaps you would like to learn more or simply try using one for yourself before committing to spending the money. Our "Create with Cricut" classes are the answer!

In each session, we explore a different aspect of the Cricut crafting universe, from designing an original project to creating vinyl stickers, personalized greeting cards, and iron-ons for totes, t-shirts, and more!

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Getting Started

During this session, we will explore the world of Cricut, including the various machines available and their capabilities.

Book Buzz Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adults

Germantown Hills

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Book Buzz

The Book Buzz Book Club is an adult book club, reading a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. They meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at IPDPL - Germantown Hills.

For more information about previous and upcoming titles, or to join our online community, please visit our Bookclubs.com website.

IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm

Everyone

Metamora

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Board of Trustees

Board Meetings

Illinois Prairie District Public Library is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees occurs on the second Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 pm CST/CDT, at IPDPL - Metamora, unless otherwise noted.

Agendas and Meeting Minutes are available on the Library website.

In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, all Board Meetings are open to the public. Anyone wishing to address the Board during the Public Comments portion of the meeting should check in with the Board Secretary prior to the meeting being called to order. Speakers must be recognized prior to speaking. Their comments will be limited to five (5) minutes. Speakers are encouraged to be brief. The Public Comments portion of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes in total.

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! 🧵

Create with Cricut: Paper Crafting

5:30pm–6:30pm

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Metamora

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on February 12, 2026 @ 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Technology

Registration requested

Event Details:

Create with Cricut

Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?

Maybe you have always wanted to try a Cricut cutting machine but never had the opportunity. Perhaps you would like to learn more or simply try using one for yourself before committing to spending the money. Our "Create with Cricut" classes are the answer!

In each session, we explore a different aspect of the Cricut crafting universe, from designing an original project to creating vinyl stickers, personalized greeting cards, and iron-ons for totes, t-shirts, and more!

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Paper Crafting

In this session, we will explore the world of paper crafting. We will design and cut a simple greeting card and scratch using Cricut Design Space, and then use the Cricut Card Mat to create a

Presidents Day

All Day

All IPDPL branches

Closing

Branches:

All IPDPL branches

Description:

Presidents' Day

All Illinois Prairie District Public Library branches will be CLOSED on Monday, February 16, 2026, in honor of Presidents' Day.

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! 🧵

Create with Cricut: Stickers

5:30pm–6:30pm

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Metamora

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on February 19, 2026 @ 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Technology

Registration requested

Event Details:

Create with Cricut

Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?

Maybe you have always wanted to try a Cricut cutting machine but never had the opportunity. Perhaps you would like to learn more or simply try using one for yourself before committing to spending the money. Our "Create with Cricut" classes are the answer!

In each session, we explore a different aspect of the Cricut crafting universe, from designing an original project to creating vinyl stickers, personalized greeting cards, and iron-ons for totes, t-shirts, and more!

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Stickers

Making a sticker has never been simpler! In this session, we will create simple stickers from adhesive vinyl, use the Cricut Maker to write and cut labels, and learn how to transfer our finished des

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! 🧵

Create with Cricut: Iron-Ons

5:30pm–6:30pm

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Metamora

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on February 26, 2026 @ 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Technology

Registration requested

Event Details:

Create with Cricut

Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?

Maybe you have always wanted to try a Cricut cutting machine but never had the opportunity. Perhaps you would like to learn more or simply try using one for yourself before committing to spending the money. Our "Create with Cricut" classes are the answer!

In each session, we explore a different aspect of the Cricut crafting universe, from designing an original project to creating vinyl stickers, personalized greeting cards, and iron-ons for totes, t-shirts, and more!

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Iron-Ons

Personalizing apparel and other items has never been easier! In this session, we will explore the world of iron-on (heat transfer) vinyl and infusible ink. Hint - It's not just for t-shirts an

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! 🧵

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How to Library

How to Library

E-books and Audiobooks

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Registration is requested for this program.

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Adult Supervision

Book Buzz

Board Meetings

Knit & Stitch

Glow Gnome

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Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Glow Gnome

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Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Knit & Stitch

Glow Gnome

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Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Knit & Stitch

Glow Gnome

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Knit & Stitch

Create with Cricut

Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Getting Started

Book Buzz

Board Meetings

Knit & Stitch

Create with Cricut

Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Paper Crafting

Presidents' Day

Knit & Stitch

Create with Cricut

Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Stickers

Knit & Stitch