Hoopla Service Update

Beginning May 1, hoopla checkouts will be limited to 3 per month for IPDPL cardholders. This small change helps ensure we can continue offering hoopla to our community. You’ll still have access to the full catalog, plus a wide range of other digital resources, free with your library card. For complete details, please visit the Library News page.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Peoria Poetry Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Author Events, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Events, Literature & Writing

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Being Positive in Turbulent Times

In times of societal upheaval, poetry has often served as a powerful medium to capture the zeitgeist and give voice to the passions of the people.

Book cover for "The Things We Do for Love," by Kristin Hannah.

Book Buzz Book Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Literature & Writing

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The Things We Do for Love, by Kristin Hannah

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Women comes a poignant, evocative stor

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Library

Program Type:

Author Events, Current Events, Educational Programming, Social Justice, Virtual/Zoom Events

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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Library Branch: Digital Library

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Author Events, Current Events, Educational Programming, Social Justice, Virtual/Zoom Events

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Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist Natalie Moore.

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton Unive

How to Library: Let Me Entertain You

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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:

More than just books . .

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.

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Time	Mon (12/02)	Tue (12/03)	Wed (12/04)	Thu (12/05)
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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12 pm
1 pm	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. Brainflakes Open Studio! 1:00pm - 6:00pm Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Spring Bay 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming Event Details: Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library! From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes allow you to unleash your imagination and explore the principles of en 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. Wits Workout: Take a Test Drive! 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! 🎉 Take a Test Drive! 🚗 Paying attention behind the wheel is mandatory — but strengthening focus in other areas can be equally beneficial. 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.	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. Brainflakes Open Studio! 1:00pm - 6:00pm Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Spring Bay 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming Event Details: Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library! From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes allow you to unleash your imagination and explore the principles of en 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!
2 pm
3 pm		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. Brainflakes Open Studio! 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Spring Bay 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming Event Details: Drop in and join us for a hands-on adventure in creativity with Brainflakes at the library! From constructing sturdy bridges to crafting whimsical sculptures, Brainflakes allow you to unleash your imagination and explore the principles of en 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. Time to wrap it up! The finishing touch on any wrapped gift is the tag. Without it, that perfect present could be for anyone.
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5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Spring Bay Bookies 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Celebrations & Parties 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. Party Time!* Our book for December is . . . . NOTHING! We're not reading!

Hoopla Service Update

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Being Positive in Turbulent Times

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The Things We Do for Love, by Kristin Hannah

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Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist Natalie Moore.

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More than just books . .

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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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Wits Workout

Take a Test Drive!

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Registration is requested for this program.

Wits Workout

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Adult Supervision

The Papercrafter's Workshop

Time to wrap it up!

Bookies

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