Week Calendar

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!

🧶 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! 🧵

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!   

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!

🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout?  Join us for brain games to exercise your mind and maintain or improve cognitive function and memory, and conversations on some key aspects of brain health - intellectual challenges, social connections, sleep, diet, physical exercise, stress, and more.  Have fun on your journey to a healthier brain today! 🎉

Looking for a low-key way to connect with fellow readers while getting your steps in?  Join us for Silent Book Club: Nature Edition!  There’s no assigned reading.  Bring the book you are reading or the audiobook you are listening to, and walk alone, in pairs, or small groups, or sit and enjoy the peace of nature while you read.   Silent Book Club is about community.  Everyone is welcome, and anyone is invited to join.

Agenda for Meetings
1:00 - 1:30 pm - Gather in the front parking lot on Coal Bank Road.  Say, "Hello."  Share the audiobook you are reading.
1:30 - 2:30 pm - Silent reading and walking hour.  Enjoy the trails at your own pace.
2:30 - 3:00 pm - Return to the parking lot to wrap up.

Silent Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at Black Partridge Park in Metamora (weather permitting).  

About Silent Book Club
Silent Book Club® is a global community of readers, with more than 1500 chapters in 54 countries around the world led by local volunteers.  SBC members gather to read together in quiet camaraderie.    

The Papercrafter's Workshop is a place to gather for anyone interested in papercrafting of any kind!  Whether you are a scrapbooker, a cardmaker, or someone who makes 3D objects out of paper and cardstock, you will be in good company with us!  This workshop is open to paper crafters of any experience level, from beginners just starting to seasoned makers with years of experience!

Various papercrafting tools will be available for use for free, including trimmers, punches, and more.  Bring your photos, memorabilia, embellishments, and supplies, and work at your own pace.  Debbie Davis-Peshong will be on hand to guide anyone who would like help!

• Additional papers or embellishments are available for purchase (OPTIONAL). 
• Registration is requested, but not required.
• Contact Debbie at (309) 264-5529 for more information.

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!   

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!