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IPDPL Local Author Series: Pat Miller

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Author Events, IPDPL Local Author Series
Age Group:
Everyone
The IPDPL Local Author Series:

Did you know that Central Illinois is home to some amazing authors?  You may know a few of them, while other names may be less familiar. Discover the rich literary tapest...

Pat Miller

IPDPL is proud to welcome back Pat Miller to Washburn! A Lowpoint-Washburn High School graduate and former owner of the Village Beauty Shoppe, Pat is returning to Washburn for a very special IPDPL

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author Events, IPDPL Local Author Series
Event Details:

The IPDPL Local Author Series

Did you know that Central Illinois is home to some amazing authors?  You may know a few of them, while other names may be less familiar. Discover the rich literary tapestry of Central Illinois at the IPDPL Local Author Series. Our series showcases a diverse range of writing talent, from children's authors and illustrators to adult fiction and non-fiction writers.  Join us for these engaging events where attendees have the opportunity to meet and chat with local authors, delve into their creative processes, and even get their books signed.  The IPDPL Local Author Series offers a unique opportunity to connect with the talented voices shaping our local literary landscape. Don't miss out on this celebration of stories and the authors behind them.

Pat Miller

IPDPL is proud to welcome back Pat Miller to Washburn! A Lowpoint-Washburn High School graduate and former owner of the Village Beauty Shoppe, Pat is returning to Washburn for a very special IPDPL

This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bead It!

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18), Everyone
:

Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art!  Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art!  Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.

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 "Everyone" group.

Creative Crafters

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Everyone
Creative Crafters:

Unleash Your Creativity!Drop in and get creative!  Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you.  Feel free to make our project, create s...

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Creative Crafters

Unleash Your Creativity!

Drop in and get creative!  Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you.  Feel free to make our project, create something original of your own with the provided supplies, or bring a project from home* to work on in a welcoming community space.  All ages are welcome!


*No glitter, please. 😉

 

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 "Everyone" group.

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
LEGO Free Play:

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations ...

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun!  Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO Free Play

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Free Play session to build whatever is in your imagination!   

 

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun!  Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

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!

 

LEGO Free Play

LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.


WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Everyone
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 ...

E-books and Audiobooks

In this session, we will look at the variety of options available for digital materials and explore the e-book and audiobook platforms the library offers.  

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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!

 

E-books and Audiobooks

In this session, we will look at the variety of options available for digital materials and explore the e-book and audiobook platforms the library offers.  

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 "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

What is AI?

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Classes, Current Events, Educational Programming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
:

Everything you always wanted to know about artificial intelligence, but were afraid to ask . .

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Classes, Current Events, Educational Programming, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Everything you always wanted to know about artificial intelligence, but were afraid to ask . .

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 "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bead It!

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18), Everyone
:

Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art!  Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art!  Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.

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 "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

What is AI?

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Classes, Current Events, Educational Programming, Technology
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
:

Everything you always wanted to know about artificial intelligence, but were afraid to ask . .

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Classes, Current Events, Educational Programming, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Everything you always wanted to know about artificial intelligence, but were afraid to ask . .

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 "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.

Family Game Night

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson
Program Type:
Family Programming, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Family Game Night:

Friday is Game Day in Benson!  Come play before dinner at Family Game Night!  Bring the family for an afternoon of fun with video games on the Wii, board games, card game...

Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming

Family Game Night

Friday is Game Day in Benson!  Come play before dinner at Family Game Night!  Bring the family for an afternoon of fun with video games on the Wii, board games, card games, or jigsaw puzzles.  There's something for everyone to enjoy!

 

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 "Everyone" group.

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
LEGO Free Play:

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations ...

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun!  Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO Free Play

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Free Play session to build whatever is in your imagination!   

 

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun!  Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

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!

 

LEGO Free Play

LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.


WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.

 

This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bead It!

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Teens (12 - 18), Everyone
:

Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art!  Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get creative with Perler beads and design your own awesome pixel art!  Whether you’re making keychains, magnets, or unique designs, this workshop is your chance to turn colorful beads into cool creations.

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 "Everyone" group.

How to Library: Unlock Online Learning

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Everyone
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 ...

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Creative Crafters

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Everyone
Creative Crafters:

Unleash Your Creativity!Drop in and get creative!  Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you.  Feel free to make our project, create s...

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Creative Crafters

Unleash Your Creativity!

Drop in and get creative!  Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you.  Feel free to make our project, create something original of your own with the provided supplies, or bring a project from home* to work on in a welcoming community space.  All ages are welcome!


*No glitter, please. 😉

 

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 "Everyone" group.

How to Library: Let Me Entertain You

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Everyone
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 ...

More than just books . .

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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!

 

More than just books . .

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 "Everyone" group.

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
LEGO Free Play:

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations ...

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun!  Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO Free Play

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Free Play session to build whatever is in your imagination!   

 

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun!  Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

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!

 

LEGO Free Play

LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.


WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Popcorn Night

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Family Programming
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Fun is popping up in Spring Bay!

The second Thursday of each month is Popcorn Night at the Spring Bay branch.  Stop by for your free popcorn, and pick up a book or two or twelve while you are there!

We can't wait to see you!

Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Family Programming
Event Details:

Fun is popping up in Spring Bay!

The second Thursday of each month is Popcorn Night at the Spring Bay branch.  Stop by for your free popcorn, and pick up a book or two or twelve while you are there!

We can't wait to see you!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Creative Crafters

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Everyone
Creative Crafters:

Unleash Your Creativity!Drop in and get creative!  Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you.  Feel free to make our project, create s...

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Creative Crafters

Unleash Your Creativity!

Drop in and get creative!  Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you.  Feel free to make our project, create something original of your own with the provided supplies, or bring a project from home* to work on in a welcoming community space.  All ages are welcome!


*No glitter, please. 😉

 

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 "Everyone" group.

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
LEGO Free Play:

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations ...

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun!  Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO Free Play

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Free Play session to build whatever is in your imagination!   

 

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun!  Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

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!

 

LEGO Free Play

LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.


WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

IPDPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Everyone
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,...

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Main Reading Room (W)
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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

How to Library: Let Me Entertain You

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Everyone
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 ...

More than just books . .

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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!

 

More than just books . .

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 "Everyone" group.

Creative Crafters

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Everyone
Creative Crafters:

Unleash Your Creativity!Drop in and get creative!  Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you.  Feel free to make our project, create s...

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Creative Crafters

Unleash Your Creativity!

Drop in and get creative!  Each week, we will have craft supplies and a suggested project to inspire you.  Feel free to make our project, create something original of your own with the provided supplies, or bring a project from home* to work on in a welcoming community space.  All ages are welcome!


*No glitter, please. 😉

 

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 "Everyone" group.

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
LEGO Free Play:

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations ...

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun!  Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Event Details:

LEGO Free Play

Did you know that using only six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks, there are 915,103,765 possible building combinations?  IPDPL has a LOT more than six LEGO bricks, so the combinations could be endless!  Come to our drop-in LEGO Free Play session to build whatever is in your imagination!   

 

Are You Game?

Bring your friends and family to the library for some tabletop gaming fun!  Explore the library’s collection of games, or bring your own family-friendly favorites to share.

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!

 

LEGO Free Play

LEGO Free Play sessions are intended as an opportunity for children to exercise their creativity using LEGO bricks and pieces.  All supplied LEGO bricks and pieces provided are the property of Illinois Prairie District Public Library and are not intended to be taken home.  Completed LEGO builds may be displayed within the library at the discretion of library staff.


WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD: Standard LEGO pieces are intended and rated for children 3 years and up.  LEGO pieces should not be placed in or near the mouth.  LEGO pieces should not be swallowed as this can present a choking hazard.

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

How to Library: Unlock Online Learning

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Age Group:
Everyone
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 ...

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

 

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.

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
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Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye Center

Your vision is vital for a healthy lifestyle!  Get your vision checked with a FREE screening provided by Illinois Eye Center.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye Center

Your vision is vital for a healthy lifestyle!  Get your vision checked with a FREE screening provided by Illinois Eye Center.