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Featured Events

Stories to Be Thankful For

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)

Open

Registration will close on November 3, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Benson

Room: Main Reading Room (B)

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Registration requested

Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

Book cover for "Weyward," by Emilia Hart.

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, November 3, 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:

Weyward, by Emilia Hart

I am a Weyward, and wild inside.

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Open

Registration will close on November 4, 2025 @ 10:00am.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 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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Wits Workout: Savor the Season

Wednesday, November 5, 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 November 5, 2025 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Savor the Season

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Stories to Be Thankful For

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)

Open

Registration will close on November 6, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Meeting Room (R)

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Registration requested

Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

Silent Book Club: Coffeehouse Edition

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

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on November 6, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration requested

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How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

Registration will close on November 7, 2025 @ 10:00am.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

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.

Stories to Be Thankful For

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)

Open

Registration will close on November 10, 2025 @ 5:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Registration requested

Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

How to Library: Unlock Online Learning

Wednesday, November 12, 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 November 12, 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:

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

Stories to Be Thankful For

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)

Open

Registration will close on November 13, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Registration requested

Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

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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 "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. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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. Harvest Pages Celebrate the season with a special scrapbook workshop! Create beautiful harvest-themed 🌽🥕🍇 pages to capture your 🌻autumn memories 🎃 and add a festive touch to your scrapbook. 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.		This event is in the "Children (6 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Bead It! 3:30pm–5:30pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone Spring Bay Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Children (6 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" 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: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: 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. 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 (6 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Bead It! 4:00pm–6:00pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone Metamora Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Children (6 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" 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: Meeting Room A/B (M) Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: 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. 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.		This event is in the "Children (6 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Bead It! 4:00pm–6:00pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone Washburn Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Children (6 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" 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: Washburn Room: Community Room (W) Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: 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. 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 "Teens (12 - 18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Create with Cricut: Paper Crafting 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens (12 - 18), Adults Germantown Hills Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Technology Registration requested Event Details: Create with Cricut Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use? Maybe you have always wanted to try a Cricut cutting machine but never had the opportunity. Perhaps you would like to learn more or simply try using one for yourself before committing to spending the money. Our "Create with Cricut" classes are the answer! In each session, we explore a different aspect of the Cricut crafting universe, from designing an original project to creating vinyl stickers, personalized greeting cards, and iron-ons for totes, t-shirts, and more! Join us for this exciting crafting adventure! Paper Crafting In this session, we will explore the world of paper crafting. We will design and cut a simple greeting card and scratch using Cricut Design Space, and then use the Cricut Card Mat to create a card from existin

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Weyward, by Emilia Hart

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Create with Cricut

Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Paper Crafting