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Featured Events

Movie poster for Disney's Lilo and Stitch.

Aloha Adventures Watch Party

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Celebrations & Parties, Family Programming, Movies

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Meeting Room (R)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations & Parties, Family Programming, Movies

Registration requested

Event Details:

Lilo and Stitch

From Disney Animation Studios.

An illustration by Vanessa Brantley Newton promoting the 2025 summer reading program theme, "Level Up at Your Library."

Summer Reading Registration Begins!

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00am

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:

Registration is now open!

Play is one of the ways we learn to relate to others, to think in new ways, and to foster friendships - both new and old. Level Up at Your Library is an all-ages summer reading program cent

An illustration of a teacher and students playing musical instruments is alongside text of the program title, Musical Mornings, with a tagline of "Create, Play, and Explore Music Your Way!"

Musical Mornings Free Play

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Family Programming, Music & Performances, Workshops

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6)

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

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.

How to Library: Unlock Online Learning

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Meeting Room (R)

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

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.

A man with glasses and a beard and mustache is smiling.

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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group. 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip All Day Everyone Off Site Closed Registration requested Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Current Events, Family Programming, Outreach, Travel Registration requested Event Details: Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time! Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,	This event is in the "Everyone" group. 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip All Day Everyone Off Site Closed Registration requested Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Current Events, Family Programming, Outreach, Travel Registration requested Event Details: Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time! Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,	This event is in the "Everyone" group. 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip All Day Everyone Off Site Closed Registration requested Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Current Events, Family Programming, Outreach, Travel Registration requested Event Details: Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time! Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,	This event is in the "Everyone" group. 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip All Day Everyone Off Site Closed Registration requested Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Current Events, Family Programming, Outreach, Travel Registration requested Event Details: Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time! Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,	This event is in the "Everyone" group. 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip All Day Everyone Off Site Closed Registration requested Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Current Events, Family Programming, Outreach, Travel Registration requested Event Details: Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time! Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,	This event is in the "Everyone" group. 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip All Day Everyone Off Site Closed Registration requested Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Current Events, Family Programming, Outreach, Travel Registration requested Event Details: Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time! Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,	This event is in the "Everyone" group. 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip All Day Everyone Off Site Closed Registration requested Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Current Events, Family Programming, Outreach, Travel Registration requested Event Details: Discover Central Illinois, one library at a time! Welcome to the 2024 Read, Eat, Play Library Road Trip! We are excited for you to start your journey! We know you will have a great time exploring libraries, restaurants,
11 am						This event is in the "Everyone" group. How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account 11:00am - 12:00pm Everyone Germantown Hills Closed Registration requested 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: Everyone Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: How to Library 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! 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 them. In this session, we will learn about online library accounts, how to a
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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 "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!

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Lilo and Stitch

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Registration is now open!

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Unlock Online Learning

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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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Fun is popping up in Spring Bay!