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Build-a-Dragon Bash: Jeremy Dragon

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Patron Computer Area (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading, Workshops

Age Group:

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

Waitlist

Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.

Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Patron Computer Area (SB)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Get ready for a magical adventure! Choose your favorite 15-inch blue dragon, stuff your cuddly companion with fluff (and a bit of imagination!), make a special wish, and create a birth certificate to bring your new mythical friend to life.

Cartoon illustration of a human brain with arms and legs lifting a weighted barbell overhead.

Wits Workout: Game Day!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on June 18, 2025 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration requested

Event Details:

Game Day!

♟ Gaming is not just for the young. Discover the power of play in enhancing mental agility and overall well-being. In this session, we will focus on sensory memory and boost our brain health

Silent Book Club: Audiobook Edition

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Black Partridge Park at Metamora

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Open

Registration will close on June 19, 2025 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Black Partridge Park

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Health & Wellness

Registration requested

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Mini Golf and Bubble Bash

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Celebrations & Parties, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Outdoor Activities, Summer Reading

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on June 19, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

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

Program Type: Celebrations & Parties, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Outdoor Activities, Summer Reading

Registration requested

Event Details:

Get ready to level up your summer with a one-of-a-kind adventure at the library! Join us for an exciting day of indoor mini golf and an outdoor bubble party full of foamy fun.

Miss Make-Believe is smiling and holding her pig tails.

Miss Make-Believe: The Kindness Show

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Family Programming, Health & Wellness, Music & Performances, Summer Reading

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on June 20, 2025 @ 11:00am.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

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

Program Type: Family Programming, Health & Wellness, Music & Performances, Summer Reading

Registration requested

Event Details:

Get ready to laugh, gasp, and cheer! The Kindness Show is a high-energy performance full of magic, comedy, and surprises—perfect for the whole family.

Build-a-Dragon Bash: Winston Dragon

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading, Workshops

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Everyone

Waitlist

Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.

Library Branch: Benson

Room: Main Reading Room (B)

Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Get ready for a magical adventure! Choose your favorite 15-inch green dragon, stuff your cuddly companion with fluff (and a bit of imagination!), make a special wish, and create a birth certificate to bring your new mythical friend to life.

The Underground Railroad in Metamora

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History, Movies

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Off Site

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.

A dragon reading a book surrounded by flowers.

Snuggle Up with a Dragon Story Time

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Family Programming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6)

Open

Registration will close on June 23, 2025 @ 6:00pm.

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Meeting Room (R)

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)

Program Type: Family Programming, Summer Reading

Registration requested

Event Details:

Tuck in your tail and fluff up your wings—it's time for stories and magical things! Join us for a dreamy night of dragon delights, with fiery tales and cozy flights.

Reptile Olympics

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Animal Events, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on June 24, 2025 @ 11:00am.

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

Registration requested

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.

A picture of a blue and clear plastic sphere robot.

Sphero Robotics Workshop

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM, Summer Reading, Technology, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Waitlist

Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.

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

Registration requested

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.

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Time	Mon (7/21)	Tue (7/22)	Wed (7/23)	Thu (7/24)	Fri (7/25)	Sat (7/26)
All Day	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 Break-In Bag: Sports Edition All Day 7/21–7/26 Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults All IPDPL branches Offsite Event 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 Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Home & Garden, Summer Reading Event Details: Your duffel bag has been locked by a player on a competing team. Use the clues provided to break out your gear and take the loot home with you. A secret code will be in the bag to help you earn virtual Beanstack tickets for more prizes!
9 am				This event is in the "Adults" group SWAG: Seniors With Attitude Group 9:00am–12:00pm Adults Metamora This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Metamora Room: Meeting Room A/B (M) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness Seniors With Attitude Group Drop in and get your SWAG on! This open-house gathering is just for seniors and older adults looking to relax, connect, and have fun. Enjoy puzzles, coloring, games, good conversation, and a cozy cup of Eli’s Coffee. Light treats provided. Come and go as you please - no registration required! Disclaimer(s) Food Allergy Warning * FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Food items in this program may contain allergens, which may or may not be labeled. Please gauge accordingly if you have food allergies or sensitivities. IPDPL is not responsible for any health issues that may arise from participation in this program.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Knit & Stitch Group 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Germantown Hills This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Knit & Stitch 🧶 Knit & Stitch is a "loose-knit" group of crafters who enjoy fiber arts and handwork, including knitting, crochet, needlepoint, and other portable projects. Bring your yarn, thread, needles, and hooks, and don't forget a good story or two! 🧵			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 LEGO Free Play 10:00am–12:00pm Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Roanoke 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 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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1 pm				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 Craft and Conquer: A Minecraft Escape Challenge 1:30pm–5:00pm 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 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group 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 Power Up Your Puzzle! 2:00pm–3:00pm Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Germantown Hills Waitlist Registration requested This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group 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 Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading Registration requested Event Details: Power up your creativity—one piece at a time! Customize your own jigsaw puzzle with art supplies and unlock a level of fun you won’t want to miss. It’s time to turn your puzzle into a true masterpiece mode! 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.
3 pm		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 LEGO Free Play 3:30pm–6:00pm 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 Library Branch: Metamora Room: Play Space (M) 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group 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 Power Up Your Puzzle! 4:00pm–6:00pm Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Washburn Open Registration requested This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group 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 Open Registration will close on July 24, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Washburn Room: Community Room (W) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading Registration requested Event Details: Power up your creativity—one piece at a time! Customize your own jigsaw puzzle with art supplies and unlock a level of fun you won’t want to miss. It’s time to turn your puzzle into a true masterpiece mode! 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.	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 Family Game Night 4:00pm–5:45pm Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Benson 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 Library Branch: Benson Room: Main Reading Room (B) Age Group: Children (7 - 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!

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Drop in and get your SWAG on!

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Knit & Stitch

LEGO Free Play

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Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

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Registration is requested for this program.

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Registration is requested for this program.

LEGO Free Play

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LEGO Free Play

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Registration is requested for this program.

Family Game Night

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