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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.

Book cover for "What Happened to the Bennetts," by Lisa Scottoline.

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, January 5, 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:

What Happened to the Bennetts, by Lisa Scottoline

Jason Bennett is a suburban dad who owns a court-reporting business, but one night, his life takes a horrific turn.

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

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?

Sound Bath Meditation

Wednesday, January 7, 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 January 7, 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.

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 8, 2026 @ 4:00pm.

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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Diamond Art on Books for All Ages

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops

Age Group:

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

Open

Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 4:30pm.

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops

Registration requested

Event Details:

Bling My Book!

Drop in and give your favorite read a glittering glow-up! We’ll supply the rhinestones and tools—just bring the book you adore most and turn its cover into a shimmering masterpiece.

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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 9, 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.

Movie poster for "Sonic the Hedgehog 3".

Benson Feature Film Friday

Friday, January 9, 2026 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

Open

Registration will close on January 9, 2026 @ 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Benson

Room: Main Reading Room (B)

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

Program Type: Family Programming, Movies

Registration requested

Event Details:

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before.

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 12, 2026 @ 5:00pm.

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.

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Time	Mon (1/26)	Wed (1/28)	Thu (1/29)	Fri (1/30)
9 am		This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group Musical Mornings Free Play 9:00am–10:00am Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 5) Metamora Open Registration requested This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group 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. 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 "Adults" group Senior Social Hour 9:00am–12:00pm Adults Metamora This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group Musical Mornings Free Play 10:00am–11:00am Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 5) Germantown Hills Open Registration requested This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group Open Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 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. 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 "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! 🧵		This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group Musical Mornings Free Play 10:00am–11:00am Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 5) Roanoke Open Registration requested This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group 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. 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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4 pm			This event is in the "Children (6 - 11)" group Hexbug Robot Exploration for Children 4:00pm–6:00pm Children (6 - 11) Washburn Open Registration requested This event is in the "Children (6 - 11)" group 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. 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–5:30pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults Benson Open 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 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. 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.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Read with Benny

Attention K - 12 Students!

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What Happened to the Bennetts, by Lisa Scottoline

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Out with the Old, In with the New!

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"What is a Sound Bath?"

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Bling My Book!

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E-books and Audiobooks

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3

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Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

'SWAG' is now Senior Social Hour!

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Food Allergy Warning

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Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Knit & Stitch

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Nano Robot Rally

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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.