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.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Wits Workout: Savor the Season

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on November 5, 2025 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Savor the Season

sea·son - /ˈsēz(ə)n/
noun

Silent Book Club: Coffeehouse Edition

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on November 6, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration requested

Stories to Be Thankful For

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)

Open

Registration will close on November 6, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Meeting Room (R)

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: E-Books and Audiobooks

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

Registration will close on November 7, 2025 @ 10:00am.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Everyone

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

Registration requested

Event Details:

E-books and Audiobooks

In this session, we will look at the variety of options available for digital materials and explore the e-book📖 and audiobook🎧 platforms the library offers.

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)

Open

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.

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

Open

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

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)

Open

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.

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

Open

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.

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

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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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Time	Mon (7/21)	Tue (7/22)	Wed (7/23)	Thu (7/24)	Fri (7/25)
1 pm		This event is in the "Children (6 - 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–6:30pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Roanoke This event is in the "Children (6 - 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Roanoke Room: Meeting Room (R) Age Group: Children (6 - 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.		This event is in the "Children (6 - 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 (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Germantown Hills This event is in the "Children (6 - 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Children (6 - 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 - 5)" group This event is in the "Children (6 - 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 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Germantown Hills Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group This event is in the "Children (6 - 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 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 "Everyone" group LEGO Free Play and Are You Game? 3:00pm–5:00pm Everyone Washburn This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.				This event is in the "Children (6 - 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 3:30pm–5:30pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Benson This event is in the "Children (6 - 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
4 pm				This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group This event is in the "Children (6 - 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 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Washburn Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group This event is in the "Children (6 - 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Washburn Room: Community Room (W) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks 5:30pm–6:30pm Everyone Metamora Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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 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! E-books and Audiobooks In this session, we will look at the variety of options available for digital materials and explore the e-book and audiobook platforms the library offers. 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.

Veterans Day Closure

Boundless App Update

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Savor the Season

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E-books and Audiobooks

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Unlock Online Learning

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"What is a Sound Bath?"

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Coco

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LEGO Free Play

Are You Game?

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Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Family Game Night

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Adult Supervision

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Adult Supervision

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How to Library

How to Library

E-books and Audiobooks

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