Veterans Day Closure

All IPDPL branches will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in honor of Veterans Day.  Branches will reopen on Wednesday according to their regular schedules.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

The IPDPL Digital Library is always open!  View your account, access digital resources, and download or stream e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and more at any time!

Boundless App Update

Due to the unexpected closure of Baker & Taylor, the Boundless platform and app are being discontinued.  The eRead Illinois collection of e-books and e-audiobooks will transition to a new platform offering the same great titles plus new enhancements.  For complete details, please visit our Library News page.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Stories to Be Thankful For

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)
Registration will close on November 10, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing
Registration requested
Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

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How to Library: Unlock Online Learning

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone
Registration will close on November 12, 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:

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

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Stories to Be Thankful For

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)
Registration will close on November 13, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing
Registration requested
Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

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Sound Bath Meditation

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Classes, Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Registration will close on November 13, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Classes, Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

"What is a Sound Bath?"

Sound Baths use the vibrations of instruments, such as crystal bowls, chimes, or gongs, to create a wave of sound that washes through the body.

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Benson Feature Film Friday

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

Family Programming, Movies

Age Group:

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

Coco

From Disney - Pixar Studios

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Read to Dogs

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Animal Events, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Registration will close on November 15, 2025 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
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!

 

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Stories to Be Thankful For

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (W) at Washburn

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)
Registration will close on November 17, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Main Reading Room (W)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing
Registration requested
Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

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Jackbox Party at the Library

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Celebrations & Parties, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Technology

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Registration will close on November 18, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Celebrations & Parties, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Technology
Registration requested
Event Details:

Think fast, laugh hard!

Bring your competitive spirit (and your phone!) for an evening of laughter and friendly competition with Jackbox Party Games.

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Wits Workout: The Best Medicine

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on November 19, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

The Best Medicine

They say that laughter is the best medicine, especially when you are tense, nervous, or under stress.  Our brains are at their best when we can keep stress in check.  In this session, we will take a loo

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Stories to Be Thankful For

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)
Registration will close on November 20, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing
Registration requested
Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

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Jackbox Party at the Library

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on November 18, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Celebrations & Parties, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Technology
Registration requested
Event Details:

Think fast, laugh hard!

Bring your competitive spirit (and your phone!) for an evening of laughter and friendly competition with Jackbox Party Games.

Spring Bay Bookies

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Celebrations & Parties
Event Details:

Bookies

The Spring Bay Bookies is an adult book club that focuses on literary and women's fiction.  Readers who share a love of books and laughter are always welcome, but be warned - discussions are sure to get off the beaten path from time to time!  

The Bookies meet on the first Monday* of the month at 6:00 pm at IPDPL - Spring Bay.

*Regularly scheduled meetings that fall on holidays when the library is closed are routinely rescheduled to the following Monday.

 

Kpop Heroes After Hours Party: The Shadow Challenge for All Ages

5:00pm–6:30pm
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Metamora
Library Branch: Metamora
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations & Parties, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Movies, Music & Performances
Event Details:

Step into a world where music meets adventure! Join us for an all-ages party inspired by a popular K-Pop hero story. Sing, dance, and create as we celebrate our favorite heroes taking on mysterious creatures.

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!