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Preschool Events

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 "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group
This event is in the "Children (7 - 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

Power Up Your Puzzle!

1:00pm–6:00pm
Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Spring Bay
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Patron Computer Area (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Power up your creativity—one piece at a time! Customize your own jigsaw puzzle with art supplies and unlock a level of fun you won’t want to miss. It’s time to turn your puzzle into a true masterpiece mode!

 

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!

 

This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group
This event is in the "Children (7 - 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

Power Up Your Puzzle!

3:00pm–5:00pm
Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Spring Bay
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Power up your creativity—one piece at a time! Customize your own jigsaw puzzle with art supplies and unlock a level of fun you won’t want to miss. It’s time to turn your puzzle into a true masterpiece mode!

 

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!

 

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

Musical Mornings Free Play

9:00am–10:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Metamora
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 30, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
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 "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group
This event is in the "Children (7 - 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

Power Up Your Puzzle!

1:00pm–6:00pm
Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Spring Bay
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Power up your creativity—one piece at a time! Customize your own jigsaw puzzle with art supplies and unlock a level of fun you won’t want to miss. It’s time to turn your puzzle into a true masterpiece mode!

 

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!

 

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)
Roanoke
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on August 2, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
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.

 

Early Literacy Resources

TumbleBook Library

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TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of e-books for children in grades K - 6, with over 1200 animated, talking picture books, books in English, Spanish, and French, read-along chapter books, graphic novels, and non-fiction books, plus games and puzzles! No due dates or waiting to borrow. This digital library and its books are always available and streamed right to a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Library card required.
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NoveList K-8 Plus

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NoveList K-8 Plus contains information on books for all K-8 grade levels. It includes picture books, children’s chapter books, and young adult titles, as well as non-fiction titles.

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Beyond Books

Tot Time Game Night Kit Library of Things

Interest Grade: PK | It’s game night for the youngest children with this set of games for ages 3 and up. Early cooperation and game play are sure to be a hit for parents looking to engage their kids at home or in the library.

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Biscuit Phonics Kit

Interest Grades: PK-3 | Silly puppy, this kit is for readers. The Biscuit® phonics kit features a 12 book Biscuit® phonics set, Penworthy Prebound leveled reader, Wipe-Off phonics workbook and two phonics games.

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New Preschool Reads

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How to Spot a Mermaid

From award-winning and beloved author Jane Yolen, this delightful picture book is a funny and endearing field guide to the unique world of mermaids.

Would you like to spot a mermaid? If so, you will need a few supplies and a great deal of patience.

As we learn in these informative illustrated pages, mermaids are very shy and do not make friends easily. But if you find a place near the water, sit very still, and are willing to share your Goldfish crackers, you just might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of one. And who knows . . . there may even be a mermaid, somewhere, hoping to catch a glimpse of you, too!

Mermaid fans and science-minded young readers alike will love thestep-by-step guidance in How to Spot a Mermaid, a clever how-to book that celebrates the magic in the world around us and helps us to let our imaginations run wild and swim the line between reality and fiction.

FOR IMAGINATIVE EXPLORERS: Binoculars, map, pad, and pen--check. The main character who leads the way on this mermaid search is an engaged young scientist doing exciting fieldwork. She is at the ready for real-world observational science with all the tools she needs--including a sense of curiosity!

ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK FOR KIDS: Preservation of our wilderness--and our waterways in particular--is essential, and this book makes a great, upbeat starting point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world's natural habitats and ecosystems.

GORGEOUS UNDERWATER WORLD: This captivating marine life book illuminates the amazing biodiversity and wonder of our world's waterways by telling the story of one curious kid's search for an ever-elusive mermaid.

Perfect for:

  • Young readers who love mermaid tales and nature books
  • Parents and grandparents looking for books that spark imagination and curiosity
  • Educators looking for books that model fieldwork, observational science, and STEM themes in a fun way
  • Fans of Jane Yolen books, including the How Do Dinosaurs series, Owl Moon, and What To Do With a Box
  • Fans of books illustrated by Sally Deng, including Warrior Princess: The Story of Khutulun and Jella Lepman and Her Library of Dreams
  • Readers who love How to Catch a Mermaid, The World of Emily Windsnap, and The Little Mermaid Stories