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A picture of a snowy owl made out of a pinecone.

Pinecone Snowy Owl Craft for All Ages

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Registration will close on January 12, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

It’s cozy, craft time! Create a pinecone snowy owl to take home as a cute wintry friend. Registration preferred to guarantee your spot.

Book cover for "Be Ready When Luck Happens: A Memoir," by Ina Garten.

Book Buzz Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Be Ready When Luck Happens, by Ina Garten

For the first time, Ina Garten presents an intimate, entertaining, and inspiring account of her remarkable journey.

A gnome with a red hat and mittens holding a 3D lantern against a winter background

3D Gnome Lantern Craft for All Ages

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Registration will close on January 14, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Glow Gnome

Step into a world of cozy charm! Craft a delightful paper gnome, complete with a tiny lantern to light the way through the enchanted woods (or your living room). Perfect for adding a touch of magic to your décor. 

A young person arranging Perler beads on a pegged tray.

Perler Bead Art for All Ages

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone
Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Study Room (R)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Bead It!

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.

A picture of John Green's Paper Towns with the push pin bedazzled.

Diamond Art on Books for All Ages

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Bling My Book!

Drop in and give your favorite read a glittering glow-up! We’ll supply the rhinestones and tools—just bring the book you adore most and turn its cover into a shimmering masterpiece. 

An image of a science experiment in a beaker causing foam to erupt from it and a balloon on the top of a bottle inflating from the experiment.

Baking Soda and Vinegar STEM Experiments for Kids

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, STEAM, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, STEAM, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Fizz-tastic Experiments

Get ready for fizzy fun! Join us as we explore the exciting reaction between baking soda and vinegar through hands-on experiments that bubble, foam, and fizz.

A gnome with a red hat and mittens holding a 3D lantern against a winter background

3D Gnome Lantern Craft for All Ages

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Glow Gnome

Step into a world of cozy charm! Craft a delightful paper gnome, complete with a tiny lantern to light the way through the enchanted woods (or your living room). Perfect for adding a touch of magic to your décor. 

Multicolored Bingo cards and red marker chips on a table.

Book Bingo for All Ages

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Registration will close on January 20, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Books range from preschool to adult, so all ages are welcome.

Cartoon illustration of a human brain with arms and legs lifting a weighted barbell overhead.

Wits Workout: Comforts of Home

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Comforts of Home

🏠 Our homes are filled with treasures that remind us of people, places, and adventures from our lives.

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Diamond Art on Books for All Ages

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Washburn
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on February 12, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Literature & Writing, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Bling My Book!

Drop in and give your favorite read a glittering glow-up! We’ll supply the rhinestones and tools—just bring the book you adore most and turn its cover into a shimmering masterpiece. 

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.

 

Baking Soda and Vinegar STEM Experiments for Kids

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on February 17, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Children (6 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, STEAM, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Fizz-tastic Experiments

Get ready for fizzy fun! Join us as we explore the exciting reaction between baking soda and vinegar through hands-on experiments that bubble, foam, and fizz.

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.