Week Calendar

Featured Events

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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

Open

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

Open

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

A large tree with a network of exposed roots. Text: Digging Deeper Into Your Roots; Unlock the secrets of your family history.

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

Open

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.

Wits Workout: Take a Test Drive

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on September 3, 2025 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Take a Test Drive

🚗 Paying attention behind the wheel is mandatory — but strengthening focus in other areas can be equally beneficial.

Silent Book Club: Coffeehouse Edition

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

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on September 4, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration requested

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

Open

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

Book cover for "A Fall of Marigolds," by Susan Meissner.

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

A Fall of Marigolds, by Susan Meissner

September 1911. On Ellis Island in New York Harbor, nurse Clara Wood cannot face returning to Manhattan, where the man she loved fell to his death in the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire.

Book cover for "Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions," by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey.

Book Buzz Book Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions, by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey

John Grisham is known worldwide for his bestselling novels, but it’s his real-life passion for justice that led to his work with Jim McClo

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

Open

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.

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Friday, September 12, 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

Registration will close on September 12, 2025 @ 10:00am.

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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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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3 pm		This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group Mitten Madness: Paint Your Own Wooden Ornaments 3:00pm–5:00pm Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Spring Bay Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: Join us at the library for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces. 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! 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group Mitten Madness: Paint Your Own Wooden Ornaments 4:00pm–6:00pm Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Benson Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Benson Room: Main Reading Room (B) Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: Drop in for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces. 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! 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Swiftie Birthday Par-TAY! 5:00pm–7:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Metamora Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" 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. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Open Meeting Area (M) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Current Events, Family Programming, Games & Gaming Registration requested Event Details: Get ready to Shake It Off at the ultimate after-hours Taylor Swift-themed birthday celebration! Join us for a magical, music-filled evening that’s perfect for fans, old and new. 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!
6 pm	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group Cancelled Gingerbread Story Time 6:00pm–6:45pm Toddlers (2 - 6) Roanoke Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Roanoke Room: Meeting Room (R) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming Registration requested Event Details: Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged! 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 "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group Gingerbread Story Time 6:00pm–6:45pm Toddlers (2 - 6) Washburn Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Washburn Room: Community Room (W) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming Registration requested Event Details: Join us for a gingerbread-themed story time and enjoy stories, songs and activities featuring a favorite winter cookie! Pajama’s are encouraged! 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!
7 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 The Magic of Raina Telgemeier 7:00pm–8:00pm Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Digital Library Virtual Event 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: Digital Library Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Virtual/Zoom Events Event Details: Join us for a night with critically-acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier!

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Understanding Census Records

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Take a Test Drive

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Using Your Online Library Account

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A Fall of Marigolds, by Susan Meissner

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Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions, by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey

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E-books and Audiobooks

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Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye Center

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