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      This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Youth (0 - 18), 
                  Teens (12 - 18), 
                  Adults, 
                  Everyone
               
                      Germantown Hills
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Read to Dogs
        
                
      10:30am–11:30am
     
                              Germantown Hills
                           
 
 
              
          Library Branch: 
          Germantown Hills
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (GH)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Youth (0 - 18), 
                              Teens (12 - 18), 
                              Adults, 
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Animal Events, 
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming, 
                          Literature & Writing
                       
                          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!   
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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.   | 
              
          | 11 am |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
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          | 1 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          How to Library: Unlock Online Learning
        
 
 
              
          Library Branch: 
          Metamora
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room A/B (M)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Classes, 
                          Educational Programming, 
                          Family Programming, 
                          Workshops
                       
                          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!  
            Unlock Online LearningFamed 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 
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            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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          | 3 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        10
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?
         
              
          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 "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Spring Bay
         
          Room: 
          Main Reading Room (SB)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Cooking & Food, 
                          Family Programming
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Fun is popping up in Spring Bay!The second Thursday of each month is Popcorn Night at the Spring Bay branch.  Stop by for your free popcorn, and pick up a book or two or twelve while you are there! We can't wait to see you! 
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          | 4 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting
         
              
          Library Branch: 
          Metamora
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room A/B (M)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Board of Trustees
                       
                          Event Details:  
  
      
            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. 
            The library is closed on November 11th for Veterans Day, but the Board Meeting will still be held in Metamora in the afternoon.Anyone wishing to attend the meeting is asked to RSVP to Dawn Smith. 
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      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
              
          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. 😉   
                               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 "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
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  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
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Benson Feature Film Friday
         
              
          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:  
  
      
            Movies at the Library Join us at the library for a free movie!  Whether it's a classic favorite, a new discovery, or one you've always meant to watch, now’s your chance.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy a film that’s sure to entertain!  
            CocoFrom Disney - Pixar Studios 
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