Veterans Day Closure

All IPDPL branches will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in honor of Veterans Day.  Branches will reopen on Wednesday according to their regular schedules.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

The IPDPL Digital Library is always open!  View your account, access digital resources, and download or stream e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at any time!

Boundless App Update

Due to the unexpected closure of Baker & Taylor, the Boundless platform and app are being discontinued.  The eRead Illinois collection of e-books and e-audiobooks will transition to a new platform offering the same great titles plus new enhancements.  For complete details, please visit our Library News page.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Stories to Be Thankful For

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)
Registration will close on November 3, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing
Registration requested
Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

Book cover for "Weyward," by Emilia Hart.

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

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

Weyward, by Emilia Hart

I am a Weyward, and wild inside.

An older person's eye. Text: Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Registration will close on November 4, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 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.

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Wits Workout: Savor the Season

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on November 5, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Savor the Season

sea·son - /ˈsēz(ə)n/

noun

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Stories to Be Thankful For

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)
Registration will close on November 6, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing
Registration requested
Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

Text: Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club: Coffeehouse Edition

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

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on November 6, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration requested
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How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone
Registration will close on November 7, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
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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Stories to Be Thankful For

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)
Registration will close on November 10, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing
Registration requested
Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

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How to Library: Unlock Online Learning

Wednesday, November 12, 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 November 12, 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:

Unlock Online Learning

Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson once said, “I love being wrong because that means, in that instant, I learned something new that day.”  Beyond books, the IPDPL Digital

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Stories to Be Thankful For

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)
Registration will close on November 13, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing
Registration requested
Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

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Benson Feature Film Friday

4:00pm–5:45pm
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Benson
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Movies
Event Details:

Movies at the Library

Join us at the library for a free movie!  Whether it's a classic favorite, a new discovery, or one you've always meant to watch, now’s your chance.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy a film that’s sure to entertain!

 

Coco

From Disney - Pixar Studios