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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!

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.

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1 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks 1:00pm–2:00pm Everyone Metamora Open Registration requested This event is in the "Everyone" group Open Registration will close on February 11, 2026 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Meeting Room A/B (M) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Technology, 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! 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.		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 Nature Meets Machine Movie Event for All Ages 1:30pm–3:30pm Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Germantown Hills 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Open Registration will close on February 13, 2026 @ 1:30pm. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Family Programming, Movies Registration requested Event Details: Movies at the Library Join us at the library for a free movie! Whether it's a classic favorite, a new discovery, or one you've always meant to watch, now’s your chance. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a film that’s sure to entertain! The Wild Robot Join us for an adventure that blends technology and the wilderness! Watch a heartwarming animated film about a curious robot who finds herself learning to live—and care—in the wild. 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.
2 pm
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: Main Reading 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 Washburn 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 "Everyone" group Open Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 3:00pm. Library Branch: Washburn Room: Community Room (W) 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.			This event is in the "Everyone" group Popcorn Night 3:00pm–5:00pm Everyone Spring Bay This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Cooking & Food, Family Programming Event Details: Fun is popping up in Spring Bay! The second Thursday of each month is Popcorn Night at the Spring Bay branch. Stop by for your free popcorn, and pick up a book or two or twelve while you are there! We can't wait to see you! 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 3:30pm–5:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Spring Bay 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 February 12, 2026 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) 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.
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 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.			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 Benson Feature Film Friday 4:00pm–5:45pm 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 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: Movies at the Library Join us at the library for a free movie! Whether it's a classic favorite, a new discovery, or one you've always meant to watch, now’s your chance. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a film that’s sure to entertain! Frozen From Walt Disney Pictures

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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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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"What is a Sound Bath?"

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Bead It!

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How to Library

E-books and Audiobooks

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

Movies at the Library

The Wild Robot

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

LEGO Free Play

Are You Game?

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Bead It!

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Fun is popping up in Spring Bay!

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Registration is requested for this program.

Board Meetings

Movies at the Library

Frozen