Germantown Hills

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Contact Information

Phone: (309) 921-5074
Fax: (309) 921-5057

Hours & Location

Address:
509 Woodland Knolls Rd
Germantown Hills, IL 61548

Directions

Hours:

Monday – Thursday10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots: Researching Online

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 25, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History
Registration requested
Event Details:

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

Discover the fascinating world of genealogy on a captivating journey back in time. Learn the techniques and resources needed to uncover your ancestry, from deciphering documents to navigating online databases.  Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your methods, Digging Deeper is a roadmap to confidently trace your lineage, understand historical contexts, and preserve your family legacy for future generations.  Connect with your past in a meaningful way!

 

Researching Online

Genealogy research has never been more accessible, thanks to a wealth of online resources — but where should you begin?

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 "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group

Musical Mornings Free Play

10:00am–11:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 28, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading
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
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 "Everyone" group

How to Library: Unlock Online Learning

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on August 1, 2025 @ 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:

How to Library

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!

 

Unlock Online Learning

Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson once said, “I love being wrong because that means, in that instant, I learned something new that day.”  Beyond books, the IPDPL Digital

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.

 

Library Services

Children's Computers

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Computers in the Children's department have educational programs, games, and videos preloaded. Students wishing to use library computers for general internet access should use the computers located adjacent to the Circulation desk. Children under the age of ten (10) must be accompanied and directly supervised at all times by a parent or other responsible caregiver. Please see the Unattended Children policy for details.

Unattended Children Policy

Copying & Printing

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Copying & Printing is available at all branches. Copy/Print charges: $0.10 per side for black and white and $0.25 per side for color (i.e., a front-and-back black and white copy = $0.20). Oversized copies and specialty papers may have an additional charge.

Curbside Pickup

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Have your books delivered to your car! Patrons may call the library from the parking area to ask to have library materials brought to them (within 15 minutes).

Faxing

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Faxing is available through an online, digital fax service. Outgoing faxes are charged at a rate of $1.00 per page. The cost to print incoming faxes is based on standard copy and print charges.

Genealogy Help

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Reference staff are available to help you find the items you need and assist you with your research. We can help you on the computer and show you how to use the library’s online resources. We welcome your questions!

Submit Help Request

Homebound Delivery

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IPDPL is pleased to offer Homebound Delivery service to qualifying patrons in our service area. Homebound Delivery is available on a temporary or permanent basis, as needs indicate. Patrons (or caregivers) must apply and be approved.

Laminating

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Document lamination is available at the Germantown Hills and Metamora branches. Lamination charges: $1.00 per thermal pouch. One thermal pouch can hold a single 8.5" x 11" document or multiple smaller items arranged in a single layer.  

Local History Collection

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Our staff is available to help you find the items you need and assist you with your research. We can help you on the computer and show you how to use the library’s online resources. We welcome your questions!

Makerspaces

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IPDPL offers a variety of creative resources in our Makerspaces, including Cricut cutting machines and a Bambu Lab 3D printer. We also offer instruction programs on using creative technology.

Reserve Makerspaces

Meeting Rooms

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Meeting rooms are available at the Germantown Hills, Metamora, and Roanoke branches. Meeting room reservation requests must be approved by staff prior to use and comply with the guidelines in the IPDPL Meeting Room policy.

Reserve a Meeting Room

Public Access Computers

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Patrons may use desktop computers for free with a library card or guest pass. Computers use a Windows-based operating system and connect to the internet. Please see the Internet Use policy for details.

Public WiFi

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IPDPL has free public wi-fi available at all branches.

Scanning

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Document and photo scanning is available free of charge. Scans are made in color. Items may be scanned to a USB flash drive or can be emailed as an attachment.

Study Rooms

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Study rooms are available at the Germantown Hills, Metamora, and Roanoke branches. Study rooms are available for walk-in use (if not previously reserved) and can accommodate up to 8 people. Room sizes vary by location.

Reserve a Study Room

Technology Help

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Patrons can access additional materials and resources using the IPDPL Digital Library. Bring your smartphone or tablet to the library for assistance with eBooks and audiobooks, mobile apps, and more. Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling an appointment in advance is encouraged.

Contact Us

Test Proctoring

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The Metamora Branch offers test proctoring. Test proctoring accomodations are determined according to the needs of the instructor and on a case-by-case basis. For more information and to schedule a test proctoring session, email Dawn Smith at dawn@ipdpl.org.