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A hand holding a book. Text: Banned Books Read-In. October 6, 2025.

Silent Book Club Banned Books Read-In

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

All IPDPL branches

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Current Events, Social Justice

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: All IPDPL branches

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Book Clubs, Current Events, Social Justice

Event Details:

We’ve teamed up with Libro.fm and Silent Book Club to host a Banned Books Week Read-In in protest of censorship. Join us and celebrate the FREADom to Read!

Book cover for "This is How it Always Is," by Laurie Frankel

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

This Is How It Always Is, by Laurie Frankel

This is how a family keeps a secret . . . and how that secret ends up keeping them.

A young person arranging Perler beads on a pegged tray.

Bead It!

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Study Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Open

Registration will close on October 7, 2025 @ 3:30pm.

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Study Room (R)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art! Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.

Bedazzled book cover for "Out of My Mind," by Sharon M. Draper

Bling My Book for Adults

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on October 7, 2025 @ 5:00pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops

Registration requested

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.

How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account

Wednesday, October 8, 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 October 8, 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:

Using Your Online Library Account

As soon as you get a library card, an online library account is created for you, but many cardholders never use it. In this session, we will learn about online library accou

Bling My Book for Teens

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Open Meeting Area (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18)

Open

Registration will close on October 9, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Open Meeting Area (M)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops

Registration requested

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.

Movie poster for Disney's "Ratatouille."

Benson Feature Film Friday

Friday, October 10, 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:

Ratatouille

Ratatouille tells the story of Remy, a rat with a passion for cooking who dreams of becoming a chef despite his family’s doubts and the dangers of the human world.

Baby playing an instrument surrounded by other instruments.

Musical Mornings Free Play

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Family Programming, Music & Performances

Age Group:

Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 5)

Open

Registration will close on October 13, 2025 @ 10:00am.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 5)

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.

Musical Mornings Free Play

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Family Programming, Music & Performances

Age Group:

Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 5)

Open

Registration will close on October 15, 2025 @ 9:00am.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 5)

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.

Circular "SBC" monogram for Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club: Nature Edition

Thursday, October 16, 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 October 16, 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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9 am			This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group Baby Bookworms 9:00am–10:00am Babies (0 - 24 months) Germantown Hills Open Registration requested This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group Open Registration will close on October 23, 2025 @ 9:00am. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months) Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming Registration requested Event Details: Baby Bookworms Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms! Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms. Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives 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! Children Outdoors Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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 "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Toddlers (2 - 5) Germantown Hills Open Registration requested This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group Open Registration will close on October 23, 2025 @ 10:30am. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5) Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming Registration requested Event Details: Story Time Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome. Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time. Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives our 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! Children Outdoors Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Digging Deeper Into Your Roots: Conducting Family Interviews 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Germantown Hills Open Registration requested This event is in the "Adults" group Open Registration will close on October 24, 2025 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History Registration requested Event Details: Digging Deeper Into Your Roots 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! Conducting Family Interviews One of the best sources of family history isn’t found in records or archives — it’s the stories and memories of our relatives. Conducting family interviews can uncover personal insights, traditio 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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Wits Workout: Child's Play 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Germantown Hills Open Registration requested This event is in the "Adults" group Open Registration will close on October 15, 2025 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Programming, Health & Wellness, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: Wits Workout 🧠 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! 🎉 Child's Play Can you remember what it felt like to be a child, playing games outdoors with friends, or celebrating family milestones? Some memories come easily, while others need a little prompting to resurface. 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. Wits Workout Wits Workout sessions are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. While Wits Workout is a series, each session is a self-contained, stand-alone program. Consecutive attendance is not required for any sessions.
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3 pm
4 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 Bling My Book for All Ages 4:30pm–6:30pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Germantown Hills Open Registration requested 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 Open Registration will close on October 23, 2025 @ 4:30pm. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops Registration requested 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. 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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6 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 The Underground Railroad in Metamora 6:00pm–8:00pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Germantown Hills Open Registration requested 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 Open Registration will close on October 21, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Author Events, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Genealogy & Local History, Movies, US & World History Registration requested Event Details: Discover the Untold Story . . . The involvement of Metamora and its surrounding community in the Underground Railroad is a significant, yet largely unknown, aspect of Central Illinois history.

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This Is How It Always Is, by Laurie Frankel

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Using Your Online Library Account

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Baby Bookworms

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Children Outdoors

Knit & Stitch

Story Time

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Children Outdoors

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

Conducting Family Interviews

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Registration is requested for this program.

Wits Workout

Child's Play

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Registration is requested for this program.

Wits Workout

Make it shine!

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Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Discover the Untold Story . . .