Library Early Closure Notice

All IPDPL locations that are open on Thursday, May 8, 2025, will close at 5:30 PM for a staff in-service training event.  Branches will reopen according to their regular schedules on Friday, May 9, 2025.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

The IPDPL Digital Library is always open!  Manage your online library account, search the catalog, or explore our e-book and audiobook collection from the comfort of your home.  

Hoopla Service Update

Beginning May 1, hoopla checkouts will be limited to 3 per month for IPDPL cardholders.  This small change helps ensure we can continue offering hoopla to our community.  You’ll still have access to the full catalog, plus a wide range of other digital resources, free with your library card.  For complete details, please visit the Library News page.

Baby Bookworms

9:00am - 10:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Roanoke
Closed
Registration requested
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Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type:
Registration requested

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!

Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!

 

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!

 

Illinois Mask Mandate

Due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, the state of Illinois has issued a mask mandate for all indoor activities.  All visitors ages 2 and up are required to wear a mask while visiting the library or attending IPDPL programs.

Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Roanoke
Closed
Registration requested
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Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Registration requested

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.

 

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!

 

Illinois Mask Mandate

Due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, the state of Illinois has issued a mask mandate for all indoor activities.  All visitors ages 2 and up are required to wear a mask while visiting the library or attending IPDPL programs.

Book Buzz Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Germantown Hills
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Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Book Buzz

The Book Buzz Book Club is an adult book club, reading a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles.   They meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at IPDPL - Germantown Hills.  

For more information about previous and upcoming titles, or to join our online community, please visit our Bookclubs.com website.

 

A remarkable novel about J. P.

Disclaimer(s)

Illinois Mask Mandate

Due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, the state of Illinois has issued a mask mandate for all indoor activities.  All visitors ages 2 and up are required to wear a mask while visiting the library or attending IPDPL programs.

IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
Metamora
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Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Open Meeting Area (M)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type:
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The Illinois Prairie District Public Library Board of Trustees meets on the second Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 pm CST/CDT.  All meetings are held at the Metamora branch and District Headquarters unless noted otherwise.  These meetings

Disclaimer(s)

Illinois Mask Mandate

Due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, the state of Illinois has issued a mask mandate for all indoor activities.  All visitors ages 2 and up are required to wear a mask while visiting the library or attending IPDPL programs.

Open House Reception for Joel Shoemaker

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Everyone
Metamora
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Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Open Meeting Area (M)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type:
Event Details:

IPDPL is bidding farewell to our Library Director, Joel Shoemaker.  The IPDPL Board of Trustees will host an Open House following the January board meeting to express our gratitude for the many contributions Joel has made to our District.&nbs

Disclaimer(s)

Illinois Mask Mandate

Due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, the state of Illinois has issued a mask mandate for all indoor activities.  All visitors ages 2 and up are required to wear a mask while visiting the library or attending IPDPL programs.