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This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Metamora
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group
Apr
14
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Event Details:
Baby Bookworms
Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!
Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!
Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives
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!
Children Outdoors
Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group
Toddlers (2 - 5)
Washburn
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group
Apr
15
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Washburn
Room:
Community Room (W)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Event Details:
Story Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!
All ages and developmental stages are welcome.
Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives our
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!
Children Outdoors
Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Germantown Hills
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group
Apr
16
2026
Thu
Baby Bookworms
9:00am–10:00am
Germantown Hills
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Event Details:
Baby Bookworms
Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!
Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!
Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives
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!
Children Outdoors
Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group
Apr
17
2026
Fri
Library Branch:
Roanoke
Room:
Meeting Room (R)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Event Details:
Story Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!
All ages and developmental stages are welcome.
Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives our
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!
Children Outdoors
Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group
Toddlers (2 - 5)
Metamora
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group
Apr
14
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Metamora
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Event Details:
Story Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!
All ages and developmental stages are welcome.
Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives our
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!
Children Outdoors
Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
15
2026
Wed
Knit & Stitch Group
10:00am–12:00pm
Germantown Hills
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! 🧵
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group
Toddlers (2 - 5)
Germantown Hills
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group
Apr
16
2026
Thu
Story Time
10:30am–11:30am
Germantown Hills
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Event Details:
Story Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!
All ages and developmental stages are welcome.
Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives our
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!
Children Outdoors
Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group
Toddlers (2 - 5)
Spring Bay
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 5)" group
Apr
13
2026
Mon
Story Time
12:30pm–1:30pm
Spring Bay
Library Branch:
Spring Bay
Room:
Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 5)
Program Type:
Educational Programming,
Family Programming
Event Details:
Story Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!
All ages and developmental stages are welcome.
Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives our
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!
Children Outdoors
Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
14
2026
Tue
Book Buzz Book Club
1:00pm–2:00pm
Germantown Hills
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Book Buzz
The Book Buzz Book Club is an adult book club, reading a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. They meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at IPDPL - Germantown Hills.
For more information about previous and upcoming titles, or to join our online community, please visit our Bookclubs.com website.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Everyone
Germantown Hills
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
14
2026
Tue
IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting
4:00pm–5:00pm
Germantown Hills
Library Branch:
Germantown Hills
Room:
Meeting Room (GH)
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.
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