Library News

IPDPL has had print copies of BookPage magazine available to patrons for many years, but we now offer the same great content in a digital format to read online!

Starting June 5, 2025, Illinois Prairie is launching SWAG – Seniors With Attitude Group at the Metamora branch.

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

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.

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.

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.

Illinois Prairie District Public Library is pleased to announce LinkedIn Learning as a new e-learning resource available to patrons!

The Ten Thirty-One Pictures Foundation, in collaboration with Illinois Humanities and the Metamora Associat

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

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.

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.