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                  Babies (0 - 24 months)
               
    
                  
                      Metamora
                   
          
    
 
        
          
       
                  
    
  
  
  
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Feb
      
    
          
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          Library Branch: 
          Metamora
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Meeting Room A/B (M)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies (0 - 24 months)
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming
                       
               
    
    
            
          
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            Baby Bookworms 
      
    
  
            Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!  
Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms! 
  
 
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives   
       
               
      
                               
    
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            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!    
      
 
 
              
  
      
            Children Outdoors 
      
    
  
            Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.  
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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                  Toddlers (2 - 5)
               
    
                  
                      Washburn
                   
          
    
 
        
          
       
                  
    
  
  
  
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Wed
      
       
      
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Washburn
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Community Room (W)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Toddlers (2 - 5)
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming
                       
               
    
    
            
          
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            Story Time 
      
    
  
            Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! 
All ages and developmental stages are welcome. 
  
 
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our   
       
               
      
                               
    
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            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!    
      
 
 
              
  
      
            Children Outdoors 
      
    
  
            Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.  
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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                  Babies (0 - 24 months)
               
    
                  
                      Germantown Hills
                   
          
    
 
        
          
       
                  
    
  
  
  
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Feb
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
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        Thu
      
       
      
        
        
          Baby Bookworms
        
        
                
      9:00am–10:00am
     
  
                      
                              Germantown Hills
                           
                   
        
        
 
       
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Germantown Hills
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (GH)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies (0 - 24 months)
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming
                       
               
    
    
            
          
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            Baby Bookworms 
      
    
  
            Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!  
Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms! 
  
 
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives   
       
               
      
                               
    
                      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!    
      
 
 
              
  
      
            Children Outdoors 
      
    
  
            Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.  
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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        Feb
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
      
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Roanoke
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (R)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Toddlers (2 - 5)
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming
                       
               
    
    
            
          
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            Story Time 
      
    
  
            Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! 
All ages and developmental stages are welcome. 
  
 
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our   
       
               
      
                               
    
                      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!    
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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        Feb
      
    
          
        10
      
    
    
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          Library Branch: 
          Benson
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Main Reading Room (B)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Toddlers (2 - 5)
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming
                       
               
    
    
            
          
                          Event Details:  
        
                          
            
  
      
            Story Time 
      
    
  
            Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! 
All ages and developmental stages are welcome. 
  
 
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our   
       
               
      
                               
    
                      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!    
      
 
 
              
  
      
            Children Outdoors 
      
    
  
            Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.  
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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                  Toddlers (2 - 5)
               
    
                  
                      Metamora
                   
          
    
 
        
          
       
                  
    
  
  
  
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Feb
      
    
          
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          Library Branch: 
          Metamora
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Meeting Room A/B (M)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Toddlers (2 - 5)
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming
                       
               
    
    
            
          
                          Event Details:  
        
                          
            
  
      
            Story Time 
      
    
  
            Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! 
All ages and developmental stages are welcome. 
  
 
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our   
       
               
      
                               
    
                      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!    
      
 
 
              
  
      
            Children Outdoors 
      
    
  
            Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.  
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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                  Adults
               
    
                  
                      Germantown Hills
                   
          
    
        
       
                  
    
  
  
  
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Knit & Stitch Group
        
        
                
      10:00am–12:00pm
     
  
                      
                              Germantown Hills
                           
                   
        
        
       
     
        
      
      
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          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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                  Toddlers (2 - 5)
               
    
                  
                      Germantown Hills
                   
          
    
 
        
          
       
                  
    
  
  
  
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Feb
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
        
        
          Story Time
        
        
                
      10:30am–11:30am
     
  
                      
                              Germantown Hills
                           
                   
        
        
 
       
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Germantown Hills
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (GH)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Toddlers (2 - 5)
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming
                       
               
    
    
            
          
                          Event Details:  
        
                          
            
  
      
            Story Time 
      
    
  
            Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! 
All ages and developmental stages are welcome. 
  
 
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our   
       
               
      
                               
    
                      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!    
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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                  Children (6 - 11), 
                  Teens (12 - 18), 
                  Adults
               
    
                  
                      Roanoke
                   
          
    
        
       
                  
    
  
  
  
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children (6 - 11)" group
    
   
                    
  
    
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        Feb
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
      
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Roanoke
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Play Space (R)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (6 - 11), 
                              Teens (12 - 18), 
                              Adults
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Family Programming, 
                          STEAM
                       
               
    
    
            
          
                
                          
            
  
      
            LEGO Free Play 
      
    
  
            Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Free Play session to build whatever is in your imagination!       
      
 
 
      
                
                
               
      
                               
    
                      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!    
      
 
 
              
  
      
            LEGO Free Play 
      
    
  
            LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff. 
 WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.    
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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                  Toddlers (2 - 5)
               
    
                  
                      Spring Bay
                   
          
    
 
        
          
       
                  
    
  
  
  
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Feb
      
    
          
        10
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
      
        
        
          Story Time
        
        
                
      12:30pm–1:30pm
     
  
                      
                              Spring Bay
                           
                   
        
        
 
       
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Spring Bay
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Main Reading Room (SB)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Toddlers (2 - 5)
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming
                       
               
    
    
            
          
                          Event Details:  
        
                          
            
  
      
            Story Time 
      
    
  
            Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! 
All ages and developmental stages are welcome. 
  
 
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our   
       
               
      
                               
    
                      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!    
      
 
 
              
  
      
            Children Outdoors 
      
    
  
            Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.  
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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        Feb
      
    
          
        11
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
      
        
        
          Book Buzz Book Club
        
        
                
      1:00pm–2:00pm
     
  
                      
                              Germantown Hills
                           
                   
        
        
       
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Germantown Hills
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (GH)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Clubs, 
                          Current Events
                       
               
    
    
            
          
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            Book Buzz 
      
    
  
            The Book Buzz Book Club is an adult book club, reading a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles.   They meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at IPDPL - Germantown Hills.   
For more information about previous and upcoming titles, or to join our online community, please visit our Bookclubs.com website. 
  
 
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety by Jimmy CarterIn the wake of the recent passing of President Carter, we are taking a look at his life through his memoir.  
       
               
      
                               
    
              
      
        
       
  
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                  Everyone
               
    
                  
                      Metamora
                   
          
    
 
        
          
       
                  
    
  
  
  
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Feb
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
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        Wed
      
       
      
                  
            Cancelled
          
        
        
          How to Library: Unlock Online Learning
        
        
        
        
 
       
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Metamora
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Meeting Room A/B (M)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Classes, 
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming, 
                          Workshops
                       
               
    
    
            
          
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            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! 
   
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Unlock Online LearningFamed 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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            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. 
   
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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        Feb
      
    
          
        10
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
      
        
        
          LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?
        
        
        
        
       
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Washburn
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Community Room (W)
         
           
    
          
                              
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            LEGO Free Play 
      
    
  
            Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Free Play session to build whatever is in your imagination!       
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Are You Game?Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun!  Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.  
       
               
      
                               
    
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            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!    
      
 
 
              
  
      
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            LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff. 
 WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.    
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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          Metamora
         
      
              
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          Play Space (M)
         
           
    
          
                              
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            LEGO Free Play 
      
    
  
            Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Free Play session to build whatever is in your imagination!       
      
 
 
      
                
                
               
      
                               
    
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            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!    
      
 
 
              
  
      
            LEGO Free Play 
      
    
  
            LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff. 
 WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.    
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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                      Spring Bay
                   
          
    
 
        
          
       
                  
    
  
  
  
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Library Branch: 
          Spring Bay
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Main Reading Room (SB)
         
           
    
          
                              
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                              Children (6 - 11)
                           
                  
                  
            
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                          Family Programming, 
                          Games & Gaming, 
                          Technology, 
                          Workshops
                       
               
    
    
            
          
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            Join us to explore the fascinating world of Hexbug Nano Robots! These tiny, vibrating robots are perfect for discovering the basics of robotics and engineering in a fun and interactive way.  
       
               
      
                               
    
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            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. 
   
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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          IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting
        
        
        
        
       
     
        
      
      
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          Metamora
         
      
              
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          Meeting Room A/B (M)
         
           
    
          
                              
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                              Everyone
                           
                  
                  
            
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                          Board of Trustees
                       
               
    
    
            
          
                
                          
            
  
      
            Board Meetings 
      
    
  
            Illinois Prairie District Public Library is governed by an elected Board of Trustees.  The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees occurs on the second Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 pm CST/CDT, at IPDPL - Metamora, unless otherwise noted.   Agendas and Meeting Minutes are available on the Library website. In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, all Board Meetings are open to the public.  Anyone wishing to address the Board during the Public Comments portion of the meeting should check in with the Board Secretary prior to the meeting being called to order.  Speakers must be recognized prior to speaking.  Their comments will be limited to five (5) minutes.  Speakers are encouraged to be brief.  The Public Comments portion of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes in total.   
      
 
 
      
                
                
               
      
                               
    
              
      
        
       
  
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          Kitchen Conversations
        
        
        
        
 
       
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Benson
         
      
              
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          Main Reading Room (B)
         
           
    
          
                              
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            Kitchen Conversations 
      
    
  
            A casual gathering to chat about home cooking.  Each month, we explore a different topic, swap recipes, share tips, and talk about what works (or doesn’t!) in our kitchens.  Come join the conversation and bring your favorite ideas to share!    
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Crockpot CookingLife is busy, and sometimes there is not enough time after work to prepare a home-cooked meal.  The solution? Crockpot Cooking!  
       
               
      
                               
    
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            Food Allergy Warning 
      
    
  
            * FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Food items in this program may contain allergens, which may or may not be labeled.  Please gauge accordingly if you have food allergies or sensitivities.  IPDPL is not responsible for any health issues that may arise from participation in this program.    
      
 
 
              
  
      
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            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. 
   
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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                      Washburn
                   
          
    
 
        
          
       
                  
    
  
  
  
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Washburn
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Community Room (W)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (6 - 11)
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming, 
                          Games & Gaming, 
                          Technology, 
                          Workshops
                       
               
    
    
            
          
                          Event Details:  
        
                          
                
                
                  
            Join us to explore the fascinating world of Hexbug Nano Robots! These tiny, vibrating robots are perfect for discovering the basics of robotics and engineering in a fun and interactive way.  
       
               
      
                               
    
                      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. 
   
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
      
  
                                    
  
    
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          Washburn
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Main Reading Room (W)
         
           
    
          
                              
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                              Everyone
                           
                  
                  
            
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                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Family Programming, 
                          Workshops
                       
               
    
    
            
          
                
                          
            
  
      
            Creative Crafters 
      
    
  
            Unleash Your Creativity!Drop in and get creative!  Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you.  Feel free to make our project, create something original of your own with the provided supplies, or bring a project from home* to work on in a welcoming community space.  All ages are welcome! 
 *No glitter, please. 😉    
      
 
 
      
                
                
               
      
                               
    
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            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!    
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
      
  
                                    
  
    
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          Library Branch: 
          Spring Bay
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Main Reading Room (SB)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Cooking & Food, 
                          Family Programming
                       
               
    
    
            
          
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            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! We can't wait to see you!  
       
               
      
                               
    
              
      
        
       
  
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                  Children (6 - 11)
               
    
                  
                      Germantown Hills
                   
          
    
 
        
          
       
                  
    
  
  
  
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Nano Robot Rally
        
        
                
      5:00pm–6:00pm
     
  
                      
                              Germantown Hills
                           
                   
        
        
 
       
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Germantown Hills
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (GH)
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (6 - 11)
                           
                  
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming, 
                          Games & Gaming, 
                          Technology, 
                          Workshops
                       
               
    
    
            
          
                          Event Details:  
        
                          
                
                
                  
            Join us to explore the fascinating world of Hexbug Nano Robots! These tiny, vibrating robots are perfect for discovering the basics of robotics and engineering in a fun and interactive way.  
       
               
      
                               
    
                      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. 
   
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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