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                  Youth (0 - 18), 
                  Everyone
               
                      Germantown Hills
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Blue Heeler Hooray Party!
        
                
      10:00am–12:00pm
     
                              Germantown Hills
                           
 
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Germantown Hills
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Youth (0 - 18), 
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Celebrations & Parties, 
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming, 
                          Games & Gaming, 
                          Movies
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Drop in for a pawsome celebration inspired by everyone’s favorite blue heeler family! We’ll have playful games, creative crafts, and plenty of imagination—just like your favorite show.  
                               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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        Oct
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?
         
      
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          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
    
   
    
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                  Children (6 - 11), 
                  Teens (12 - 18), 
                  Adults, 
                  Everyone
               
                      Spring Bay
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Bling My Book for All Ages
        
 
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Spring Bay
         
          Room: 
          Main Reading Room (SB)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (6 - 11), 
                              Teens (12 - 18), 
                              Adults, 
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Classes, 
                          Literature & Writing, 
                          Workshops
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Make it shine!Give your favorite read a glittering glow-up!  We’ll supply the rhinestones and tools—just bring the book you adore most and turn its cover into a shimmering masterpiece.  
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            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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        Oct
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting
         
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Benson
         
          Room: 
          Main Reading Room (B)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Board of Trustees
                       
                
                          
            
  
      
            Board Meetings Illinois Prairie District Public Library is governed by an elected Board of Trustees.  The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees occurs on the second Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 pm CST/CDT, at IPDPL - Metamora, unless otherwise noted.   Agendas and Meeting Minutes are available on the Library website. In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, all Board Meetings are open to the public.  Anyone wishing to address the Board during the Public Comments portion of the meeting should check in with the Board Secretary prior to the meeting being called to order.  Speakers must be recognized prior to speaking.  Their comments will be limited to five (5) minutes.  Speakers are encouraged to be brief.  The Public Comments portion of the meeting shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes in total.  
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      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Washburn
         
          Room: 
          Community Room (W)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Family Programming, 
                          Workshops
                       
                
                          
            
  
      
            Creative Crafters Unleash Your Creativity!Drop in and get creative!  Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you.  Feel free to make our project, create something original of your own with the provided supplies, or bring a project from home* to work on in a welcoming community space.  All ages are welcome! 
 *No glitter, please. 😉   
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            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!   |  |  |