Library Early Closure Notice

All IPDPL locations that are open on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, will close at 3:30 PM for a staff in-service training event.  Branches will reopen according to their regular schedules on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

The IPDPL Digital Library is always open!  Manage your online library account, search the catalog, access digital resources, and download or stream e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and more anytime, from the comfort of home!

 

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Child reading to a dog.

Read to Dogs

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Animal Events, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Registration will close on August 11, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
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, Literature & Writing
Registration requested
Event Details:

Grab a book and cuddle up with some tail-wagging friends from WOOF—We Offer Our Friends! These lovable pups are all ears, and they can’t wait to hear your stories. Join the fun and level up your reading skills at Read to Dogs!

 

Book cover for "Tell Me Everything," by Elizabeth Strout.

Book Buzz Book Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

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

Tell Me Everything, by Elizabeth Strout

It’s autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer, Bob Burgess, has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother.

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How to Library: Let Me Entertain You

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone
Registration will close on August 13, 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:

More than just books . .

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Community Shred Event

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
West Lawn (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Outreach, Technology, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: West Lawn (GH)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach, Technology, Workshops
Event Details:

Confidential, Secure Destruction for Your Sensitive Documents and Electronics

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Wits Workout: School Days

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on August 20, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

School Days

Every day, we are presented with opportunities to learn new things.

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Silent Book Club: Nature Edition

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Partridge Park at Metamora

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Registration will close on August 21, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Black Partridge Park
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Health & Wellness
Registration requested
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Digging Deeper Into Your Roots: Understanding Census Record

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on August 22, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History
Registration requested
Event Details:

Understanding Census Records

Governments have used censuses to count and collect information about populations for over 4,000 years.

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Silent Book Club: Coffeehouse Edition

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

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on September 4, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration requested
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How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone
Registration will close on September 5, 2025 @ 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:

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

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How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone
Registration will close on September 10, 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:

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.  

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Digging Deeper Into Your Roots: Understanding Census Record

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on August 22, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History
Registration requested
Event Details:

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

Discover the fascinating world of genealogy on a captivating journey back in time. Learn the techniques and resources needed to uncover your ancestry, from deciphering documents to navigating online databases.  Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your methods, Digging Deeper is a roadmap to confidently trace your lineage, understand historical contexts, and preserve your family legacy for future generations.  Connect with your past in a meaningful way!

 

Understanding Census Records

Governments have used censuses to count and collect information about populations for over 4,000 years.

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.