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Wits Workout: Two Heads are Better . . .

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on February 4, 2026 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Two Heads are Better than One

They say, "Great minds think alike," but for that to happen, great minds need to come together!

Sound Bath Meditation

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Open

Registration will close on February 4, 2026 @ 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

"What is a Sound Bath?"

Sound Baths use the vibrations of instruments, such as crystal bowls, chimes, or gongs, to create a wave of sound that washes through the body.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Open Meeting Area (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Open

Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Open Meeting Area (M)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration requested

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Perler Bead Art for All Ages

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Open

Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 4:30pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Bead It!

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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Create with Cricut: Getting Started

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes, Technology

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Open

Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Technology

Registration requested

Event Details:

Getting Started

During this session, we will explore the world of Cricut, including the various machines available and their capabilities.

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How to Library: Unlock Online Learning

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Jobs & Careers, Workshops

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Open

Registration will close on February 6, 2026 @ 11:00am.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Jobs & Careers, 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 Library opens th

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Book Bingo for All Ages

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Open

Registration will close on February 6, 2026 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Benson

Room: Main Reading Room (B)

Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading

Registration requested

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Books range from preschool to adult, so all ages are welcome.

Perler Bead Art for All Ages

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room (W) at Washburn

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Open

Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 3:00pm.

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:

Bead It!

Book cover for "Mount Vernon Love Story," by Mary Higgins Clark

Book Buzz Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

America 250, Book Clubs, US & World History

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: America 250, Book Clubs, US & World History

Event Details:

Mount Vernon Love Story, by Mary Higgins Clark

In Mount Vernon Love Story, bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark reveals the flesh-and-blood man who became the "father of our country" in a story that is charming, insightf

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How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Technology, Workshops

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Open

Registration will close on February 11, 2026 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Technology, 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.

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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 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. The Valentine Adventure Continues! We are still making Valentines, but our focus in this session is on sharing the love! 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.
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 Perler Bead Art for All Ages 4:30pm–6:30pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone Germantown Hills Open 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 Open Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 4:30pm. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: Bead It! 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 "Children (6 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group Baking Soda and Vinegar STEM Experiments for Kids 5:00pm–6:00pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Metamora Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Children (6 - 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: Metamora Room: Meeting Room A/B (M) Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, STEAM, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: Fizz-tastic Experiments Get ready for fizzy fun! Join us as we explore the exciting reaction between baking soda and vinegar through hands-on experiments that bubble, foam, and fizz. 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 "Teens (12 - 18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Create with Cricut: Getting Started 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens (12 - 18), Adults Metamora Open Registration requested This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 5:30pm. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Meeting Room A/B (M) 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! Getting Started During this session, we will explore the world of Cricut, including the various machines available and their capabilities.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Two Heads are Better than One

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"What is a Sound Bath?"

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Bead It!

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Getting Started

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Unlock Online Learning

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Bead It!

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Mount Vernon Love Story, by Mary Higgins Clark

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E-books and Audiobooks

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Knit & Stitch

The Papercrafter's Workshop

The Valentine Adventure Continues!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

Bead It!

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Fizz-tastic Experiments

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Create with Cricut

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

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Getting Started