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Musical Mornings Free Play

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)

Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore and play with a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace.

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Register Now
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 5, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore and play with a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace.

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.

 

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, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

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Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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 Mark Hayward spinning two red yo-yos toward the camera.

Spin, Laugh, Read: A Yo-Yo Show with Mark Hayward

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Get ready for a whirlwind of fun with world yo-yo champion and comedy juggler Mark Hayward!

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Register Now
Registration requested
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Get ready for a whirlwind of fun with world yo-yo champion and comedy juggler Mark Hayward!

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.

 

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, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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.

 

Two Minecraft sword crossed over a Minecraft crafting table.

Sword Up! Minecraft Maker Sessions

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Grab your pickaxe (or just a paintbrush) and get ready to deck out your very own Minecraft sword!

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Register Now
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 15, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Grab your pickaxe (or just a paintbrush) and get ready to deck out your very own Minecraft sword!

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.

 

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

Story Time

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
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
Register Now
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 18, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Summer Reading
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, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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.

 

Pixelated grass and dirt with a Minecraft diamond in front.

Craft and Conquer: A Minecraft Escape Challenge

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

The world of Minecraft is in peril! The Ender Crystal, which keeps the realm in balance, has been shattered. Chaos is spreading across the Overworld, and only the bravest adventurers can save it.

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Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Educational Programming, Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Event Details:

The world of Minecraft is in peril! The Ender Crystal, which keeps the realm in balance, has been shattered. Chaos is spreading across the Overworld, and only the bravest adventurers can save it.

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.

 

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

Story Time

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
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
Register Now
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 25, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Summer Reading
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, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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.

 

Baby playing an instrument surrounded by other instruments.

Musical Mornings Free Play

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, Music & Performances
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)

Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore and play with a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace.

Open
Register Now
Registration requested
Registration will close on August 2, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming, Music & Performances
Registration requested
Event Details:

Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore and play with a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace.

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.

 

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, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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.

 

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IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Everyone
Board Meetings:

Illinois Prairie District Public Library is governed by an elected Board of Trustees.  The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees occurs on the second Tuesday of each month,...

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Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Board of Trustees

Board Meetings

Illinois Prairie District Public Library is governed by an elected Board of Trustees.  The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees occurs on the second Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 pm CST/CDT, at IPDPL - Metamora, unless otherwise noted.  

Agendas and Meeting Minutes are available on the Library website.

In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, all Board Meetings are open to the public.  Anyone wishing to address the Board during the Public Comments portion of the meeting should check in with the Board Secretary prior to the meeting being called to order.  Speakers must be recognized prior to speaking.  Their comments will be limited to five (5) minutes.  Speakers are encouraged to be brief.  The Public Comments portion of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes in total. 

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, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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, August 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

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Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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, September 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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, October 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Space (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Family Programming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (7 - 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 ...

View Details
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Play Space (R)
Age Group: Children (7 - 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.