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This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Metamora
Registration requested
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Black Partridge Park
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Baby Bookworms
Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!
Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!
Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives
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.
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This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Germantown Hills
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Baby Bookworms
9:00am–10:00am
Germantown Hills
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
West Lawn (GH)
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Baby Bookworms
Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!
Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!
Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Roanoke
Registration requested
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group
Jun
27
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Roanoke City Park
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming,
Summer Reading
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Benson
Registration requested
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group
Jun
23
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Benson
Room:
Benson Community Park
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming,
Summer Reading
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.
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This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Metamora
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
25
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming,
Games & Gaming,
STEAM,
Summer Reading,
Technology,
Workshops
Event Details:
Get ready to roll into the world of robotics with Sphero! In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn the basics of coding and controlling a Sphero robot through fun challenges and games.
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Germantown Hills
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Story Time
10:30am–11:30am
Germantown Hills
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
West Lawn (GH)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming,
Summer Reading
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.
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This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Youth (0 - 18),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Germantown Hills
This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Reptile Olympics
11:00am–12:00pm
Germantown Hills
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,
Music & Performances,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Reptile Olympics is slithering your way! Join Forest Park Nature Center’s Traveling Naturalist Program to discover the wild world of reptiles and amphibians through games, puzzles, and hands-on fun.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
27
2025
Fri
Digging Deeper Into Your Roots: Genealogy on the Go!
11:00am–12:00pm
Germantown Hills
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Genealogy & Local History
Event Details:
Digging Deeper Into Your Roots
Discover the fascinating world of genealogy on a captivating journey back in time. Learn the techniques and resources needed to uncover your ancestry, from deciphering documents to navigating online databases. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your methods, Digging Deeper is a roadmap to confidently trace your lineage, understand historical contexts, and preserve your family legacy for future generations. Connect with your past in a meaningful way!
Genealogy on the Go!Genealogy research used to require travel, microfilm readers, and hours spent in libraries — today, much of it can be done online. But sometimes, the best discoveries still happen "in the field."
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.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Spring Bay
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group
Jun
23
2025
Mon
Story Time
12:30pm–1:30pm
Spring Bay
Library Branch:
Spring Bay
Room:
Garden Gazebo (SB)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming,
Summer Reading
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.
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This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children (7 - 11),
Teens (12 - 18),
Adults,
Everyone
Germantown Hills
This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jun
27
2025
Fri
Craft and Conquer: A Minecraft Escape Challenge
1:30pm–5:45pm
Germantown Hills
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jun
22
2025
Sun
The Underground Railroad in Metamora
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Genealogy & Local History,
Movies
Event Details:
Attend the premiere of a new documentary!The involvement of Metamora and its surrounding community in the Underground Railroad is a significant, yet largely unknown, aspect of Central Illinois history.
Disclaimer(s)
This is not a library-sponsored program.
This program is presented in cooperation with one of our community partners. Please contact the presenting group or organization if you have questions regarding this program.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jun
25
2025
Wed
How to Library: Unlock Online Learning
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Classes,
Educational Programming,
Family Programming,
Workshops
Event Details:
How to Library
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 LearningFamed 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.
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