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Featured Events

A gnome with a red hat and mittens holding a 3D lantern against a winter background

3D Gnome Lantern Craft for All Ages

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on January 30, 2026 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Benson

Room: Main Reading Room (B)

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.

Book cover for "Killers of the Flower Moon," by David Grann.

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, February 2, 2026 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:

Killers of the Flower Moon, by David Grann

In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma.

The Papercrafter's Workshop

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Registration will close on February 3, 2026 @ 3:00pm.

Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

The Valentine Adventure Continues!

We are still making Valentines, but our focus in this session is on sharing the love!

An image of a science experiment in a beaker causing foam to erupt from it and a balloon on the top of a bottle inflating from the experiment.

Baking Soda and Vinegar STEM Experiments for Kids

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, STEAM, Workshops

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on February 3, 2026 @ 5:00pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, STEAM, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Fizz-tastic Experiments

Get ready for fizzy fun! Join us as we explore the exciting reaction between baking soda and vinegar through hands-on experiments that bubble, foam, and fizz.

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

Wits Workout: Two Heads are Better . . .

Wednesday, February 4, 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 February 4, 2026 @ 1:00pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Two Heads are Better than One

They say, "Great minds think alike," but for that to happen, great minds need to come together!

Sound Bath Meditation

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Open

Registration will close on February 4, 2026 @ 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

"What is a Sound Bath?"

Sound Baths use the vibrations of instruments, such as crystal bowls, chimes, or gongs, to create a wave of sound that washes through the body.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Open Meeting Area (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Open

Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Open Meeting Area (M)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration requested

A young person arranging Perler beads on a pegged tray.

Perler Bead Art for All Ages

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 4:30pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Bead It!

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.

Create with Cricut: Getting Started

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes, Technology

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Open

Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Technology

Registration requested

Event Details:

Getting Started

During this session, we will explore the world of Cricut, including the various machines available and their capabilities.

An open laptop with "Never Stop Learning" displayed on the screen.

How to Library: Unlock Online Learning

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Jobs & Careers, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

Registration will close on February 6, 2026 @ 11:00am.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Jobs & Careers, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Unlock Online Learning

Famed 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 Library opens th

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Time	Mon (1/12)	Tue (1/13)	Wed (1/14)	Thu (1/15)
1 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account 1:00pm–2:00pm Everyone Metamora Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Meeting Room A/B (M) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: 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! 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 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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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.			This event is in the "Children (6 - 11)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Perler Bead Art for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone Roanoke Closed 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 "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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: Bead It! 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. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Everyone Metamora This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Meeting Room A/B (M) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Board of Trustees 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.
5 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 5:00pm–6:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Germantown Hills Closed 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. 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. 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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Glow Gnome

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Killers of the Flower Moon, by David Grann

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The Valentine Adventure Continues!

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Fizz-tastic Experiments

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Two Heads are Better than One

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"What is a Sound Bath?"

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Bead It!

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Getting Started

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Unlock Online Learning

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How to Library

Using Your Online Library Account

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

LEGO Free Play

Are You Game?

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Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Bead It!

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Board Meetings

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Adult Supervision