Upcoming Events

Bead It!

4:00pm–6:00pm

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Metamora

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on September 16, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art! Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.

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.

Bead It!

3:30pm–5:30pm

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Spring Bay

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on September 18, 2025 @ 3:30pm.

Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art! Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.

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.

Bead It!

4:00pm–6:00pm

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Washburn

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on September 18, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Community Room (W)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art! Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.

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.

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

3:00pm–5:00pm

Everyone

Washburn

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Community Room (W)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM

Event Details:

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!

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun! Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

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.

Bead It!

4:00pm–5:30pm

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Benson

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on September 22, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Benson

Room: Main Reading Room (B)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art! Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.

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.

How to Library: Let Me Entertain You

5:30pm–6:30pm

Everyone

Metamora

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on September 24, 2025 @ 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

How to Library

“Step 1: Get a library card, . . . but what’s next?”

Do you have questions about using your library card? Curious about all the benefits it brings beyond just borrowing books? How to Library . . . is a hands-on guide to exploring everything your card unlocks!

More than just books . .

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Creative Crafters

4:00pm–6:00pm

Everyone

Washburn

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Community Room (W)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Creative Crafters

Unleash Your Creativity!

Drop in and get creative! Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you. Feel free to make our project, create something original of your own with the provided supplies, or bring a project from home* to work on in a welcoming community space. All ages are welcome!

*No glitter, please. 😉

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!

Bead It!

4:30pm–6:00pm

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Germantown Hills

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on September 25, 2025 @ 4:30pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art! Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.

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.

Family Game Night

3:30pm–5:30pm

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Benson

Library Branch: Benson

Room: Main Reading Room (B)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming

Family Game Night

Friday is Game Day in Benson! Come play before dinner at Family Game Night! Bring the family for an afternoon of fun with video games on the Wii, board games, card games, or jigsaw puzzles. There's something for everyone to enjoy!

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!

"Join or Die" Movie Screening and Joining Fair

1:30pm–4:30pm

Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Off Site

Open

Registration requested

Offsite Event

Open

Registration will close on September 28, 2025 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Current Events, Health & Wellness, Movies, Outreach

Registration requested

Event Details:

Come "Join" Us!

Illinois Prairie is proud to present a free screening of the film, Join or Die, from Delevan Street Films.

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

3:00pm–5:00pm

Everyone

Washburn

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Community Room (W)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM

Event Details:

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!

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun! Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

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.

Creative Crafters

4:00pm–6:00pm

Everyone

Washburn

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Community Room (W)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Creative Crafters

Unleash Your Creativity!

Drop in and get creative! Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you. Feel free to make our project, create something original of your own with the provided supplies, or bring a project from home* to work on in a welcoming community space. All ages are welcome!

*No glitter, please. 😉

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!

How to Library: Unlock Online Learning

11:00am–12:00pm

Everyone

Germantown Hills

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on October 3, 2025 @ 11:00am.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

How to Library

“Step 1: Get a library card, . . . but what’s next?”

Do you have questions about using your library card? Curious about all the benefits it brings beyond just borrowing books? How to Library . . . is a hands-on guide to exploring everything your card unlocks!

Unlock Online Learning

Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson once said, “I love being wrong because that means, in that instant, I learned something new that day.” Beyond books, the IPDPL Digital

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Read to Dogs

10:30am–11:30am

Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Roanoke

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on October 4, 2025 @ 10:30am.

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Meeting Room (R)

Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Animal Events, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Registration requested

Event Details:

Grab a book and cuddle up with some tail-wagging friends from WOOF—We Offer Our Friends! These lovable pups are all ears, and they can’t wait to hear your stories. Join the fun and level up your reading skills at Read to Dogs!

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.

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

3:00pm–5:00pm

Everyone

Washburn

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Community Room (W)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM

Event Details:

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!

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun! Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

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.

Silent Book Club Banned Books Read-In

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

All IPDPL branches

Offsite Event

Library Branch: All IPDPL branches

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Book Clubs, Current Events, Social Justice

Event Details:

We’ve teamed up with Libro.fm and Silent Book Club to host a Banned Books Week Read-In in protest of censorship. Join us and celebrate the FREADom to Read!

Bead It!

3:00pm–5:00pm

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Roanoke

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on October 7, 2025 @ 3:30pm.

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Study Room (R)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art! Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.

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.

How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account

1:00pm–2:00pm

Everyone

Metamora

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on October 8, 2025 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

How to Library

“Step 1: Get a library card, . . . but what’s next?”

Do you have questions about using your library card? Curious about all the benefits it brings beyond just borrowing books? How to Library . . . is a hands-on guide to exploring everything your card unlocks!

Using Your Online Library Account

As soon as you get a library card, an online library account is created for you, but many cardholders never use it. In this session, we will learn about online library accou

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Popcorn Night

3:00pm–5:00pm

Everyone

Spring Bay

Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Cooking & Food, Family Programming

Event Details:

Fun is popping up in Spring Bay!

The second Thursday of each month is Popcorn Night at the Spring Bay branch. Stop by for your free popcorn, and pick up a book or two or twelve while you are there!

We can't wait to see you!

Creative Crafters

4:00pm–6:00pm

Everyone

Washburn

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Community Room (W)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Creative Crafters

Unleash Your Creativity!

Drop in and get creative! Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you. Feel free to make our project, create something original of your own with the provided supplies, or bring a project from home* to work on in a welcoming community space. All ages are welcome!

*No glitter, please. 😉

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!

Benson Feature Film Friday

4:00pm–5:45pm

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Benson

Library Branch: Benson

Room: Main Reading Room (B)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Family Programming, Movies

Event Details:

Movies at the Library

Join us at the library for a free movie! Whether it's a classic favorite, a new discovery, or one you've always meant to watch, now’s your chance. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a film that’s sure to entertain!

Ratatouille

Ratatouille tells the story of Remy, a rat with a passion for cooking who dreams of becoming a chef despite his family’s doubts and the dangers of the human world.

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 and Are You Game?

3:00pm–5:00pm

Everyone

Washburn

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Community Room (W)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM

Event Details:

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!

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun! Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

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.

IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm–5:00pm

Everyone

Benson

Library Branch: Benson

Room: Main Reading Room (B)

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.

Bling My Book for All Ages

3:30pm–5:30pm

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Spring Bay

Open

Registration requested

Open

Registration will close on October 16, 2025 @ 3:30pm.

Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Make it shine!

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.

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