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A picture of a bean sitting on a couch reading a book in front of a fireplace.

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)

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.

Offsite Event
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.

A picture of John Green's Paper Towns with the push pin bedazzled.

Diamond Art on Books for All Ages

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Bling My Book!

Drop in and give your favorite read a glittering glow-up! We’ll supply the rhinestones and tools—just bring the book you adore most and turn its cover into a shimmering masterpiece. 

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Bling My Book!

Drop in and give your favorite read a glittering glow-up! We’ll supply the rhinestones and tools—just bring the book you adore most and turn its cover into a shimmering masterpiece. 

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 picture of John Green's Paper Towns with the push pin bedazzled.

Diamond Art on Books for All Ages

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Bling My Book!

Drop in and give your favorite read a glittering glow-up! We’ll supply the rhinestones and tools—just bring the book you adore most and turn its cover into a shimmering masterpiece. 

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Bling My Book!

Drop in and give your favorite read a glittering glow-up! We’ll supply the rhinestones and tools—just bring the book you adore most and turn its cover into a shimmering masterpiece. 

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 picture of John Green's Paper Towns with the push pin bedazzled.

Diamond Art on Books for All Ages

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Open Meeting Area (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Bling My Book!

Drop in and give your favorite read a glittering glow-up! We’ll supply the rhinestones and tools—just bring the book you adore most and turn its cover into a shimmering masterpiece. 

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Open Meeting Area (M)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Bling My Book!

Drop in and give your favorite read a glittering glow-up! We’ll supply the rhinestones and tools—just bring the book you adore most and turn its cover into a shimmering masterpiece. 

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 picture of John Green's Paper Towns with the push pin bedazzled.

Diamond Art on Books for All Ages

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops
Age Group:
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Bling My Book!

Drop in and give your favorite read a glittering glow-up! We’ll supply the rhinestones and tools—just bring the book you adore most and turn its cover into a shimmering masterpiece. 

Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on February 12, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Bling My Book!

Drop in and give your favorite read a glittering glow-up! We’ll supply the rhinestones and tools—just bring the book you adore most and turn its cover into a shimmering masterpiece. 

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.