Veterans Day Closure

All IPDPL branches will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in honor of Veterans Day.  Branches will reopen on Wednesday according to their regular schedules.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

The IPDPL Digital Library is always open!  View your account, access digital resources, and download or stream e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at any time!

Boundless App Update

Due to the unexpected closure of Baker & Taylor, the Boundless platform and app are being discontinued.  The eRead Illinois collection of e-books and e-audiobooks will transition to a new platform offering the same great titles plus new enhancements.  For complete details, please visit our Library News page.

Full STEAM Ahead!

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Family Programming

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
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Explore our new STEAM kits!

Embark on an exciting journey of discovery with our new STEAM kits!  Join us for hands-on experimentation with a variety of engaging activities spanning Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, all at your own pace.  Our diverse collection of kits includes Brainflakes Interlocking Building Discs, a Gears Super Building Set, Hexbug Nanobots, a PowerClix Magnetic Building System, the Squigz Suction System, and a Strawbees Building Kit.

Each week, a different kit will be featured at a different branch, rotating through all six locations until their tour concludes.  Following their journey, all kits will find a permanent home in the new Metamora Makerspace!  Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and curiosity!