Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Wits Workout: Take a Number!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Take a Number!

What was the last thing you did that required your total intellectual focus and attention? No matter what it was, if it was intellectually challenging, it was good for your noggin! Stimulating our brains

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MTHS Finals Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History, Health & Wellness, Literature & Writing, Outreach, Technology, Workshops

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History, Health & Wellness, Literature & Writing, Outreach, Technology, Workshops

Event Details:

MTHS Finals Night

Join us for a night of studying with teacher help, laptops, snacks, and a chance to win gift cards!

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Digging Deeper Into Your Roots: Genealogy Speed Round

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on December 26, 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:

Genealogy Speed Round

Join us for a fun, fast-paced session covering a mix of bite-sized genealogy topics!

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Winter Break Reading Challenge for Students

All Day 12/20 - 1/5

All IPDPL branches

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing, Reading Challenges

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

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Library Branch: All IPDPL branches

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing, Reading Challenges

Event Details:

Read with Benny

Attention K - 12 Students!

Benny the Bean is ready to read—are you? Elementary through high school students can read and complete activities between Dec. 20 – Jan.

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Pinecone Snowy Owl Craft for All Ages

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Open Meeting Area (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Open Meeting Area (R)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

It’s cozy, craft time! Create a pinecone snowy owl to take home as a cute wintry friend. Registration preferred to guarantee your spot.

Wits Workout: Out With the Old . . .

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on January 7, 2026 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Out with the Old, In with the New!

🤔 Ever wonder why some memories fade quickly while others stick around?

Pinecone Snowy Owl Craft for All Ages

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Community Room (W) at Washburn

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on January 6, 2026 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Community Room (W)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

It’s cozy, craft time! Create a pinecone snowy owl to take home as a cute wintry friend. Registration preferred to guarantee your spot.

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How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

Registration will close on January 2, 2026 @ 11:00am.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

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.

Pinecone Snowy Owl Craft for All Ages

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on January 13, 2026 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

It’s cozy, craft time! Create a pinecone snowy owl to take home as a cute wintry friend. Registration preferred to guarantee your spot.

Book Buzz Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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

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All Day	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 Winter All Ages Break-In Bag All Day Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults All IPDPL branches Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming Event Details: Blizzard Blunder Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!	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 Winter All Ages Break-In Bag All Day Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults All IPDPL branches Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming Event Details: Blizzard Blunder Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!	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 Winter All Ages Break-In Bag All Day Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults All IPDPL branches Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming Event Details: Blizzard Blunder Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!	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 Winter All Ages Break-In Bag All Day Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults All IPDPL branches Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming Event Details: Blizzard Blunder Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!	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 Winter All Ages Break-In Bag All Day Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults All IPDPL branches Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming Event Details: Blizzard Blunder Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!	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 Winter All Ages Break-In Bag All Day Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults All IPDPL branches Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming Event Details: Blizzard Blunder Oh no! Benny the Polar Bear was gathering supplies for his big winter party, but a sudden snowstorm scattered everything — and now his special surprise is locked inside this bag!
9 am				This event is in the "Adults" group SWAG: Seniors With Attitude Group 9:00am–12:00pm Adults Metamora This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Meeting Room A/B (M) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness Seniors With Attitude Group 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! Disclaimer(s) Food Allergy Warning * FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Food items in this program may contain allergens, which may or may not be labeled. Please gauge accordingly if you have food allergies or sensitivities. IPDPL is not responsible for any health issues that may arise from participation in this program.
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3 pm	This event is in the "Everyone" group LEGO Free Play and Are You Game? 3:00pm–5:00pm Everyone Washburn This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Take a Number!

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MTHS Finals Night

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Genealogy Speed Round

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Read with Benny

Attention K - 12 Students!

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Out with the Old, In with the New!

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E-books and Audiobooks

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Blizzard Blunder

Blizzard Blunder

Blizzard Blunder

Blizzard Blunder

Blizzard Blunder

Blizzard Blunder

Seniors With Attitude Group

Drop in and get your SWAG on!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

LEGO Free Play

Are You Game?

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play