We've Got SWAG!
Starting June 5, 2025, Illinois Prairie is launching SWAG – Seniors With Attitude Group at the Metamora branch.
Level Up at Your Library is Here!
Our annual Summer Reading Program has officially begun! IPDPL offers three different summer reading challenges so readers can choose the challenge that best suits them:
- Read to Me: for beginning and emerging readers (reading goal = 50 books)
- Casual Readers: for busy readers without a lot of time (reading goal = 25 hours)
- Avid Readers: for passionate readers who are all in (reading goal = 50 hours)
Head to Beanstack online or the Beanstack Tracker app on your device to join the program and choose your challenge!
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Hoopla Service Update
Starting May 1, IPDPL cardholders using hoopla will see some service changes. Due to a combination of factors, the library is reducing the number of hoopla checkouts to three (3) items per library card per month
New Book Club!
Illinois Prairie is launching a new adult book club on May 1st. The Silent Book Club will meet on the first Thursday of each month from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Eli's Coffee Shop in Metamora.
The Koehler Memorial Children's Collection
In October 2023, our community lost an avid supporter and library fan. Louise "Lucy" Koehler loved her community and spent countless hours in its service.
Read Across America
Reading can take you anywhere! Join your community and Read Across America in our March monthly reading challenge! The challenge runs from March 1 - 31 and is open to readers of all ages.
Total Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will happen overnight on Thursday, March 13, 2025. See a complete timeline of the eclipse and details on what to look for if you want to watch it.
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Boost Your Skills with LinkedIn Learning - Now Free from the Library!
Illinois Prairie District Public Library is pleased to announce LinkedIn Learning as a new e-learning resource available to patrons!
The Underground Railroad in Metamora
The Ten Thirty-One Pictures Foundation, in collaboration with Illinois Humanities and the Metamora Associat
IPDPL Seeks Community Input Proposed Washburn Renovations
Illinois Prairie District Public Library is planning renovations for its Washburn branch and seeks community input to ensure the new design meets residents’ needs. A community meeting to showcase potential library
Upcoming Delayed Opening
The Germantown Hills and Metamora branches will be closed until noon on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, so that staff may attend an in-service training event. All other branches will operate according to their regularly scheduled hours.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye Center
Thursday, February 27 - 10:00 am to noon - Germantown Hills
Illinois Eye Center staff is offering FREE visual acuity screenings to determine how well an individual can clearly see at a given distance.
For the Love of Reading
Celebrate your love of reading this February with our monthly reading challenge! Our For the Love of Reading challenge runs from February 1 – 28 and is open to readers of all ages.
New Online Resources for Job Skills and Careers
Find tools and information to help you prepare for employment, whether it is your first job or your next job!
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Help Shape the Future of IPDPL - Washburn
Illinois Prairie is planning exciting improvements to the Washburn branch, and we need your input!
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Discover What Your Library Card Can Do for You!
Discover all the benefits of having a library card!
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