Level Up at Your Library is Here!

Our annual Summer Reading Program has officially begun! IPDPL offers three different summer reading challenges so readers can choose the challenge that best suits them:

Read to Me: for beginning and emerging readers (reading goal = 50 books)
Casual Readers: for busy readers without a lot of time (reading goal = 25 hours)
Avid Readers: for passionate readers who are all in (reading goal = 50 hours)

Head to Beanstack online or the Beanstack Tracker app on your device to join the program and choose your challenge!

Week Calendar

Featured Events

A dragon reading a book surrounded by flowers.

Snuggle Up with a Dragon Story Time

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Family Programming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6)

Open

Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

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.

Book cover for "The Small and the Mighty," by Sharon McMahon.

Book Buzz Book Club

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

The Small and the Mighty, by Sharon McMahon

From America’s favorite government teacher comes a fascinating and fun portrait of twelve ordinary Americans whose courage formed the character of our country.

Bright, multicolored puzzle pieces scattered in the picture.

Power Up Your Puzzle!

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

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!

How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

Wednesday, June 11, 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

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

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.

Pixelated grass and dirt with a Minecraft diamond in front.

Craft and Conquer: A Minecraft Escape Challenge

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:15pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

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.

Multicolored Bingo cards and red marker chips on a table.

Book Bingo

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

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

Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading

Registration requested

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Books range from preschool to adult, so all ages are welcome.

Bradley Demo Crew

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading, Technology

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Meeting Room (R)

Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading, Technology

Registration requested

Event Details:

Level Up with Chemistry! Get ready for an electrifying science show as the Bradley Demo Crew from Bradley University brings chemistry to life! Enjoy thrilling experiments—from bubbling reactions to fiery displays—that make learning fun.

Read to Dogs

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Open Meeting Area (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Open Meeting Area (M)

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

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

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!

Movie poster for Disney's "The Emperor's New Groove".

Benson Feature Film Friday

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

Family Programming, Movies

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Benson

Room: Main Reading Room (B)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Family Programming, Movies

Event Details:

The Emperor's New Groove

From Walt Disney Pictures

A happy man wearing a peach shirt is smiling broadly.

Peoria Poetry Club

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Author Events, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Events, Literature & Writing

Event Details:

Ruining the Punchline, with Joel Shoemaker

Joel Shoemaker is a local author. He is also an actor. And a magician. And a librarian. Notably, he is the former Library Director for IPDPL!

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9 am			This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group Musical Mornings Free Play 9:00am–10:00am Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6) Metamora Open Registration requested This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group Open Library Branch: Metamora Room: Meeting Room A/B (M) Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading Registration requested Event Details: Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore and play with a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace. 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group Musical Mornings Free Play 10:00am–11:00am Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6) Germantown Hills Open Registration requested This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group Open Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading Registration requested Event Details: Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore and play with a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace. 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 "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group Musical Mornings Free Play 10:00am–11:00am Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6) Roanoke Open Registration requested This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group Open Library Branch: Roanoke Room: Meeting Room (R) Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Family Programming, Music & Performances Registration requested Event Details: Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore and play with a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace. 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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1 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! 1:00pm–6:00pm Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Spring Bay 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 Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Patron Computer Area (SB) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading 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!			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! 1:00pm–6:00pm Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Spring Bay 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 Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading 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!
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3 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! 3:00pm–5:00pm Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Spring Bay 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 Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading 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!

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The Small and the Mighty, by Sharon McMahon

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The Emperor's New Groove

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Ruining the Punchline, with Joel Shoemaker

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