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Featured Events

Discover Hygge: A Cozy Lifestyle Workshop

Wednesday, December 10, 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 10, 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.

How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account

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

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 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:

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

Movie poster for "Beauty and The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas"

Benson Feature Film Friday

Friday, December 12, 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:

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Belle prepares a Christmas celebration against the wishes of the Beast after learning of his hatred for the season.

A picture of a microphone that says Kpop on it surrounded by purple lightning bolts on a gold background.

Kpop Heroes After Hours Party: The Shadow Challenge for All Ages

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Celebrations & Parties, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Movies, Music & Performances

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Metamora

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations & Parties, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Movies, Music & Performances

Event Details:

Step into a world where music meets adventure! Join us for an all-ages party inspired by a popular K-Pop hero story. Sing, dance, and create as we celebrate our favorite heroes taking on mysterious creatures.

Cartoon illustration of a human brain with arms and legs lifting a weighted barbell overhead.

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

A teen sitting on a desk next to a stack of books holding an open book.

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!

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: 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!

A picture of a bean sitting on a couch reading a book in front of a fireplace.

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.

A picture of a snowy owl made out of a pinecone.

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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group This event is in the "Children (6 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group Winter Break Reading Challenge for Students All Day 12/20–1/5 Toddlers (2 - 5), Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18) All IPDPL branches Offsite Event This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group This event is in the "Children (6 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group 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.
		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!
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! 🧵
11 am					This event is in the "Everyone" group How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks 11:00am–2:00pm Everyone Germantown Hills Open Registration requested This event is in the "Everyone" group 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: 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! 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. 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.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Wits Workout: Out With the Old . . . 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Germantown Hills Open Registration requested This event is in the "Adults" group 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: 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! 🎉 Out with the Old, In with the New! 🤔 Ever wonder why some memories fade quickly while others stick around? 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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4 pm				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 Pinecone Snowy Owl Craft for All Ages 4:00pm–6:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Washburn Open Registration requested 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 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. 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!

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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

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Using Your Online Library Account

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Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

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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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Read with Benny

Attention K - 12 Students!

Blizzard Blunder

Knit & Stitch

How to Library

How to Library

E-books and Audiobooks

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

Wits Workout

Out with the Old, In with the New!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

Wits Workout

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Adult Supervision