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Featured Events

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Wits Workout: The Best Medicine

Wednesday, November 19, 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 November 19, 2025 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

The Best Medicine

They say that laughter is the best medicine, especially when you are tense, nervous, or under stress. Our brains are at their best when we can keep stress in check. In this session, we will take a loo

Stories to Be Thankful For

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 5)

Open

Registration will close on November 20, 2025 @ 5:00pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing

Registration requested

Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas and join us for a special Thanksgiving storytime! We’ll gobble up fun turkey-themed books, sing a few songs, and celebrate the season of thankfulness together.

A large tree with a network of exposed roots. Text: Digging Deeper Into Your Roots; Unlock the secrets of your family history.

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots: Heritage Albums

Friday, November 21, 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 November 21, 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:

Heritage Albums

Just in time for the Holidays! Learn how to turn your family history research into a beautiful keepsake album or printed book—perfect for sharing with relatives or giving as a meaningful gift.

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Musical Mornings Free Play

Monday, November 24, 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 November 24, 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, November 26, 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 November 26, 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.

Musical Mornings Free Play

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Family Programming, Music & Performances

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on November 29, 2025 @ 10:00am.

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Meeting Room (R)

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.

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3D Gnome Lantern Craft for All Ages

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on December 1, 2025 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Glow Gnome

Step into a world of cozy charm! Craft a delightful paper gnome, complete with a tiny lantern to light the way through the enchanted woods (or your living room). Perfect for adding a touch of magic to your décor.

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Celebrations & Parties

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Celebrations & Parties

Event Details:

Discover Hygge: A Cozy Lifestyle Workshop

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes, Cooking & Food, Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Open

Registration will close on December 2, 2025 @ 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Cooking & Food, Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

What is "hygge" and why do I need it?

Scandinavians are some of the happiest people on the planet, even during long, dark, cold winters.

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Hot Chocolate Story Time for Families

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 5)

Open

Registration will close on December 3, 2025 @ 6:00pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Toddlers (2 - 5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Educational Programming, Family Programming

Registration requested

Event Details:

Hot Chocolate, Anyone?

Join us for a cozy, hot chocolate-themed Story Time! Enjoy songs, bubbles, stories, and a craft about our favorite winter drink. We will also enjoy a comforting cup of cocoa at the end of Story T

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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 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 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!	Closing New Year's Eve All Day All IPDPL branches Branches: All IPDPL branches Description: Happy New Year! All branches of Illinois Prairie District Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31^st (New Year’s Eve) and Thursday, January 1^st (New Year’s Day).	Closing New Year's Day All Day All IPDPL branches Branches: All IPDPL branches Description: Happy New Year! All branches of Illinois Prairie District Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31^st (New Year’s Eve) and Thursday, January 1^st (New Year’s 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 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 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!
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 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 LEGO Free Play 3:30pm–6:00pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Metamora 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 Library Branch: Metamora Room: Play Space (M) Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM 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! 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.

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The Best Medicine

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Heritage Albums

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Glow Gnome

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What is "hygge" and why do I need it?

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Hot Chocolate, Anyone?

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Blizzard Blunder

Blizzard Blunder

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Blizzard Blunder

Blizzard Blunder

LEGO Free Play

Are You Game?

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LEGO Free Play

LEGO Free Play

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Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play