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Musical Mornings Free Play

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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 January 28, 2026 @ 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.

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How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

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.

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Hexbug Robot Exploration for Children

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Community Room (W) at Washburn

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Technology, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (6 - 11)

Open

Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Community Room (W)

Age Group: Children (6 - 11)

Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Technology, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Nano Robot Rally

Join us to explore the fascinating world of Hexbug Nano Robots! These tiny, vibrating robots are perfect for discovering the basics of robotics and engineering in a fun and interactive way.

Musical Mornings Free Play

Friday, January 30, 2026 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 January 30, 2026 @ 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.

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, January 30, 2026 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 January 30, 2026 @ 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 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!

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Time	Tue (1/20)	Wed (1/21)	Thu (1/22)	Fri (1/23)	Sat (1/24)
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Social Hour 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: Open Meeting Area (M) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness Event Details: 'SWAG' is now Senior Social Hour! This drop-in gathering is specifically designed for seniors and older adults who want to relax, connect, and have fun. 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.
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! 🧵			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 10:00am–12:00pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Roanoke 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: Roanoke Room: Play Space (R) 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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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Wits Workout: Comforts of Home 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Germantown Hills Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Adults" 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: 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! 🎉 Comforts of Home 🏠 Our homes are filled with treasures that remind us of people, places, and adventures from our lives. 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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3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group The Papercrafter's Workshop 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Spring Bay Closed Registration requested This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops Registration requested Event Details: The Papercrafter's Workshop The Papercrafter's Workshop is a place to gather for anyone interested in papercrafting of any kind! Whether you are a scrapbooker, a cardmaker, or someone who makes 3D objects out of paper and cardstock, you will be in good company with us! This workshop is open to paper crafters of any experience level, from beginners just starting to seasoned makers with years of experience! Various papercrafting tools will be available for use for free, including trimmers, punches, and more. Bring your photos, memorabilia, embellishments, and supplies, and work at your own pace. Debbie Davis-Peshong will be on hand to guide anyone who would like help! Additional papers or embellishments are available for purchase (OPTIONAL). Registration is requested, but not required. Contact Debbie at (309) 264-5529 for more information. Valentines! In this session, we will make homemade Valentines for our nearest and dearest! 💌Come help spread the love! 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. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.			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 Family Game Night 3:30pm–5:30pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benson Room: Main Reading Room (B) Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming Family Game Night Friday is Game Day in Benson! Come play before dinner at Family Game Night! Bring the family for an afternoon of fun with video games on the Wii, board games, card games, or jigsaw puzzles. There's something for everyone to enjoy! 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!
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 Book Bingo for All Ages 4:30pm–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: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading Registration requested Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Books range from preschool to adult, so all ages are welcome. 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.		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 3D Gnome Lantern Craft for All Ages 4:00pm–6:00pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Washburn 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 "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Registration is no longer available for this event. Library Branch: Washburn Room: Community Room (W) 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. 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.

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E-books and Audiobooks

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Nano Robot Rally

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Genealogy Speed Round*

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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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'SWAG' is now Senior Social Hour!

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Food Allergy Warning

Knit & Stitch

LEGO Free Play

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Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Wits Workout

Comforts of Home

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

Wits Workout

The Papercrafter's Workshop

Valentines!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

LEGO Free Play

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Family Game Night

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Adult Supervision

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Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Glow Gnome

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Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.