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Featured Events

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Wits Workout: Take a Number!

Wednesday, December 17, 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 December 17, 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 Number!

What was the last thing you did that required your total intellectual focus and attention? No matter what it was, if it was intellectually challenging, it was good for your noggin! Stimulating our brains

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MTHS Finals Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History, Health & Wellness, Literature & Writing, Outreach, Technology, Workshops

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History, Health & Wellness, Literature & Writing, Outreach, Technology, Workshops

Event Details:

MTHS Finals Night

Join us for a night of studying with teacher help, laptops, snacks, and a chance to win gift cards!

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Digging Deeper Into Your Roots: Genealogy Speed Round

Friday, December 19, 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 December 26, 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:

Genealogy Speed Round

Join us for a fun, fast-paced session covering a mix of bite-sized genealogy topics!

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Winter Break Reading Challenge for Students

All Day 12/20 - 1/5

All IPDPL branches

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing, Reading Challenges

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: All IPDPL branches

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing, Reading Challenges

Event Details:

Read with Benny

Attention K - 12 Students!

Benny the Bean is ready to read—are you? Elementary through high school students can read and complete activities between Dec. 20 – Jan.

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Pinecone Snowy Owl Craft for All Ages

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Open Meeting Area (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Open Meeting Area (R)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

It’s cozy, craft time! Create a pinecone snowy owl to take home as a cute wintry friend. Registration preferred to guarantee your spot.

Wits Workout: Out With the Old . . .

Wednesday, January 7, 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 January 7, 2026 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Out with the Old, In with the New!

🤔 Ever wonder why some memories fade quickly while others stick around?

Pinecone Snowy Owl Craft for All Ages

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Community Room (W) at Washburn

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on January 6, 2026 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Community Room (W)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

It’s cozy, craft time! Create a pinecone snowy owl to take home as a cute wintry friend. Registration preferred to guarantee your spot.

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How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

Registration will close on January 2, 2026 @ 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:

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.

Pinecone Snowy Owl Craft for All Ages

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on January 13, 2026 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

It’s cozy, craft time! Create a pinecone snowy owl to take home as a cute wintry friend. Registration preferred to guarantee your spot.

Book Buzz Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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Time	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)
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 "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 Painted Christmas Ball Ornament for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Roanoke 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Roanoke Room: Open Meeting Area (R) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops Event Details: Merry & Bright Paint-Poured Ornaments Add a burst of color to your holidays! Drop in anytime during this hands-on crafting session to create a stunning paint-poured ornament. 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 "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 Paint Your Own Mitten Ornaments 3:30pm–5:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Spring Bay Open 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 Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: Mitten Magic 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 "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 Paint Your Own Mitten Ornaments 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Washburn Open 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 Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration will close on December 24, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Washburn Room: Community Room (W) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: Mitten Magic 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.
5 pm	This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Discover Hygge: A Cozy Lifestyle Workshop 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, Cooking & Food, Health & Wellness, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: What is "hygge" and why do I need it? Scandinavians are some of the happiest people on the planet, even during long, dark, cold winters. 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 "Teens (12 - 18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Discover Hygge: A Cozy Lifestyle Workshop 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens (12 - 18), Adults Metamora 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: Metamora Room: Meeting Room A/B (M) Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Cooking & Food, Health & Wellness, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: What is "hygge" and why do I need it? Scandinavians are some of the happiest people on the planet, even during long, dark, cold winters. 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 "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 Kpop Heroes After Hours Party: The Shadow Challenge for All Ages 5:00pm–6:30pm Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Metamora 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Metamora Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations & Parties, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Movies, Music & Performances Event Details: Step into a world where music meets adventure! Join us for an all-ages party inspired by a popular K-Pop hero story. Sing, dance, and create as we celebrate our favorite heroes taking on mysterious creatures. 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!

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Take a Number!

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MTHS Finals Night

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Genealogy Speed Round

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Read with Benny

Attention K - 12 Students!

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Out with the Old, In with the New!

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E-books and Audiobooks

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Knit & Stitch

Merry & Bright Paint-Poured Ornaments

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Adult Supervision

Mitten Magic

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Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Mitten Magic

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

What is "hygge" and why do I need it?

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

What is "hygge" and why do I need it?

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision