Summer Reading Registration is Now Open!

IPDPL's annual Summer Reading Program, Level Up at Your Library, starts on June 1st. Sign up today on our Beanstack page or through the Beanstack Tracker app on your mobile device and get ready to read!

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Featured Events

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Musical Mornings Free Play

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Family Programming, Music & Performances, Workshops

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6)

Open

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)

Program Type: Family Programming, Music & Performances, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace.

Cartoon illustration of a human brain with arms and legs lifting a weighted barbell overhead.

Wits Workout: The World Over

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration requested

Event Details:

The World Over

💼Travel can be stressful — but so can everyday life! Stress😲 takes a toll on our brains, making it harder to think clearly and stay focused.

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Open

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.

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IPDPL Local Author Series: Joe Chianakas

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Author Events, IPDPL Local Author Series, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Author Events, IPDPL Local Author Series, Literature & Writing

Event Details:

The Central Illinois 'King' of Horror is back!

Get ready for a thrilling experience as Joe Chianakas returns to share his journey through the world of horror and young adult literature!

Musical Mornings Free Play

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Family Programming, Music & Performances, Workshops

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6)

Open

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Meeting Room (R)

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)

Program Type: Family Programming, Music & Performances, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace.

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History

Registration requested

Event Details:

Coming To America

The United States is a nation shaped by generations of immigrants, each with a unique journey to a new life. To trace our ancestors beyond U.S.

How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

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

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MTHS Finals Night

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Germantown Hills

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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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 a gift card!

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Summer Reading Begins!

All Day 6/1

All IPDPL branches

Program Type:

Summer Reading

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: All IPDPL branches

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Summer Reading

Event Details:

Attention All Readers!

Summer Reading is officially HERE!

Open your books and start readi

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Snuggle Up with a Dragon Story Time

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

Family Programming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6)

Open

Library Branch: Benson

Room: Main Reading Room (B)

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.

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10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit & Stitch Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Germantown Hills This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Wits Workout 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Germantown Hills Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness 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! 🎉 Roam in Rome When it comes to brain health, you can't just think about it! During this session, we will discuss physical activity's role in maintaining your brain. Our activities will be loosely re 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.
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3 pm	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Book Bingo 3:00pm - 5:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Washburn Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Washburn Room: Community Room (W) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming Registration requested Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Book range from preschool to adult, so all ages are welcome. 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!	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Book Bingo 3:00pm - 5:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Metamora Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Meeting Room A/B (M) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming Registration requested Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Book range from preschool to adult, so all ages are welcome. 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! This event is in the "Adults" group. The Papercrafter's Workshop 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Spring Bay Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: The Papercrafter's Workshop The Papercrafter's Workshop is a place to gather for anyone interested in papercrafting of any kind! Whether you are a scrapbooker, a cardmaker, or someone who makes 3D objects out of paper and cardstock, you will be in good company with us! This workshop is open to paper crafters of any experience level, from beginners just starting to seasoned makers with years of experience! Various papercrafting tools will be available for use for free, including trimmers, punches, and more. Bring your photos, memorabilia, embellishments, and supplies, and work at your own pace. Debbie Davis-Peshong will be on hand to guide anyone who would like help! Additional papers or embellishments are available for purchase (OPTIONAL). Registration is requested, but not required. Contact Debbie at (309) 264-5529 for more information. Summer Fun Scrapbook Pages Whether you spend your summer at the beach, the mountains, in a rustic cabin by a lake, in a luxury hotel room in the heart of downtown, or just hanging out at home, Summer is a time to kick back, rela		This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Book Bingo 3:00pm - 5:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Spring Bay Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming Registration requested Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Book range from preschool to adult, so all ages are welcome. 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!	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Book Bingo 3:00pm - 5:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Germantown Hills Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming Registration requested Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Book range from preschool to adult, so all ages are welcome. 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!
4 pm				This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Popcorn Night 4:00pm - 6:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Spring Bay This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Cooking & Food, Family Programming Event Details: Fun is popping up in Spring Bay! The second Thursday of each month is Popcorn Night at the Spring Bay branch. Stop by for your free popcorn, and pick up a book or two or twelve while you are there!
5 pm				This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Create with Cricut Classes 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens (12 - 18), Adults Metamora Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Meeting Room A/B (M) Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Home & Garden, Technology, Workshops 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, the different machines available and what they can do, and take a tour of Cricut Design Space, the software program that is used to design and create with the Cric
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Spring Bay Bookies 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Spring Bay This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Bookies The Spring Bay Bookies is an adult book club that focuses on literary and women's fiction. Readers who share a love of books and laughter are always welcome, but be warned - discussions are sure to get off the beaten path from time to time! The Bookies meet on the first Monday* of the month at 6:00 pm at IPDPL - Spring Bay. Regularly scheduled meetings that fall on holidays when the library is closed are routinely rescheduled to the following Monday. Tailspin* by Sandra Brown A daring pilot races against time to deliver an important package - and keep it from falling into the wrong hands. Rye Mallett, a fearless "freight dog" pilot charged with

Summer Reading Registration is Now Open!

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The World Over

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Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye Center

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The Central Illinois 'King' of Horror is back!

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Coming To America

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Using Your Online Library Account

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MTHS Finals Night

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Attention All Readers!

Summer Reading is officially HERE!

Open your books and start readi

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Knit & Stitch

Wits Workout

Roam in Rome

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Registration is requested for this program.

Wits Workout

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Adult Supervision

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Adult Supervision

The Papercrafter's Workshop

Summer Fun Scrapbook Pages

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Adult Supervision

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Adult Supervision

Fun is popping up in Spring Bay!

Create with Cricut

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

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Getting Started

Bookies

Tailspin by Sandra Brown

A daring pilot races against time to deliver an important package - and keep it from falling into the wrong hands.