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          Black Partridge Park
         
           
    
          
                              
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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! 
  
 
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
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            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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          SWAG: Seniors With Attitude Group
        
        
        
        
       
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
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          Room: 
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            Seniors With Attitude Group 
      
    
  
            Drop in and get your SWAG on! This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun.  Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, good conversation, and a cozy cup of Eli’s Coffee.  Light treats provided.   Come and go as you please - no registration required!    
      
 
 
      
                
                
               
      
                               
    
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            * 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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                  Toddlers (2 - 5)
               
    
                  
                      Metamora
                   
          
    
 
        
          
                  
            
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          Library Branch: 
          Metamora
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Black Partridge Park
         
           
    
          
                              
              Age Group:
                              Toddlers (2 - 5)
                           
                  
                  
            
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                          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. 
  
 
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
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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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                  Teens (12 - 18), 
                  Adults
               
    
                  
                      Metamora
                   
          
    
 
        
          
                  
            
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          Silent Book Club: Nature Edition
        
        
        
        
 
       
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Metamora
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Black Partridge Park
         
           
    
          
                              
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                              Teens (12 - 18), 
                              Adults
                           
                  
                  
            
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                          Health & Wellness
                       
               
    
    
            
          
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            Silent Book Club: Nature Edition 
      
    
  
            Looking for a low-key way to connect with fellow readers while getting your steps in?  Join us for Silent Book Club: Nature Edition!  There’s no assigned reading.  Bring the book you are reading or the audiobook you are listening to, and walk alone, in pairs, or small groups, or sit and enjoy the peace of nature while you read.   Silent Book Club is about community.  Everyone is welcome, and anyone is invited to join. Agenda for Meetings 1:00 - 1:30 pm - Gather in the front parking lot on Coal Bank Road.  Say, "Hello."  Share the audiobook you are reading. 1:30 - 2:30 pm - Silent reading and walking hour.  Enjoy the trails at your own pace. 2:30 - 3:00 pm - Return to the parking lot to wrap up. Silent Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at Black Partridge Park in Metamora (weather permitting).   
 About Silent Book Club Silent Book Club® is a global community of readers, with more than 1500 chapters in 54 countries around the world led by local volunteers.  SBC members gather to read together in quiet camaraderie.        
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
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                  Children (6 - 11), 
                  Teens (12 - 18), 
                  Adults
               
    
                  
                      Metamora
                   
          
    
        
       
                  
    
  
  
  
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Library Branch: 
          Metamora
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Play Space (M)
         
           
    
          
                              
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                              Children (6 - 11), 
                              Teens (12 - 18), 
                              Adults
                           
                  
                  
            
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                          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!       
      
 
 
      
                
                
               
      
                               
    
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            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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          Metamora
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Meeting Room A/B (M)
         
           
    
          
                              
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                              Children (6 - 11), 
                              Teens (12 - 18), 
                              Everyone
                           
                  
                  
            
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                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Family Programming, 
                          Workshops
                       
               
    
    
            
          
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            Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art!  Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.  
       
               
      
                               
    
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            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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