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Story Time

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on December 5, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: LEGO Free Play You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Benson – All day, every day! Washburn – Mondays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
LEGO Free Play:

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations ...

Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

LEGO Free Play

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Free Play session to build whatever is in your imagination!   

 

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!

 

LEGO Free Play

LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.

WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.

 

A pink painted ornament.

Painted Christmas Ball Ornament for All Ages

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Meeting Area (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

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.

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!

 

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: LEGO Free Play You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Benson – All day, every day! Washburn – Mondays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
LEGO Free Play:

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations ...

Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

LEGO Free Play

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Free Play session to build whatever is in your imagination!   

 

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!

 

LEGO Free Play

LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.

WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.

 

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
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.  

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: LEGO Free Play You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Benson – All day, every day! Washburn – Mondays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
LEGO Free Play:

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations ...

Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

LEGO Free Play

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Free Play session to build whatever is in your imagination!   

 

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!

 

LEGO Free Play

LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.

WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.

 

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: LEGO Free Play You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Benson – All day, every day! Washburn – Mondays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
LEGO Free Play:

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations ...

Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

LEGO Free Play

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Free Play session to build whatever is in your imagination!   

 

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!

 

LEGO Free Play

LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.

WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.

 

A picture of a snowy owl made out of a pinecone.

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

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

Open
Registration requested
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.

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!