Name: LEGO Free Play
Start: 2025-02-22T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-22T12:00:00-06:00
Location: IPDPL - Roanoke

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Play Space (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Family Programming, STEAM

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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 ...

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Play Space (R)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

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!

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.

LEGO Free Play

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Play Space (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Family Programming, STEAM

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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 ...

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Play Space (M)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

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!

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.

Knit & Stitch Group

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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, t...

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! 🧵

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Thursday, February 27, 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

Event Details:

Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye CenterYour vision is vital for a healthy lifestyle! Get your vision checked with a FREE screening provided by Illinois Eye Center. &n...

Open

Registration

Open

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.

A large tree with a network of exposed roots. Text: Digging Deeper Into Your Roots; Unlock the secrets of your family history.

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots: Ask Me Anything!

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History

Age Group:

Adults

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...

Event Details:

Ask Me Anything!Have genealogy questions? Curious about tracing your family history? Join us in February for a special "Ask Me Anything - Genealogist Version"! Jo...

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

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!

Event Details:

Ask Me Anything!

Have genealogy questions? Curious about tracing your family history? Join us in February for a special "Ask Me Anything - Genealogist Version"!

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.

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Play Space (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Family Programming, STEAM

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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 ...

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Play Space (R)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

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!

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.

Book cover for "Ordinary Grace," by William Kent Krueger

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

Bookies:

The Spring Bay Bookies is an adult book club that focuses on literary and women's fiction. Readers who share a love of books and laughter are always welcome, but be warned - ...

Event Details:

Ordinary Grace, by William Kent Krueger“That was it. That was all of it. A grace so ordinary there was no reason at all to remember it. Yet I have never across th...

Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Bookies

The Spring Bay Bookies is an adult book club that focuses on literary and women's fiction. Readers who share a love of books and laughter are always welcome, but be warned - discussions are sure to get off the beaten path from time to time!

The Bookies meet on the first Monday* of the month at 6:00 pm at IPDPL - Spring Bay.

*Regularly scheduled meetings that fall on holidays when the library is closed are routinely rescheduled to the following Monday.

Event Details:

Ordinary Grace, by William Kent Krueger

“That was it. That was all of it. A grace so ordinary there was no reason at all to remember it.

The Papercrafter's Workshop

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

The Papercrafter's Workshop:

The Papercrafter's Workshop is a place to gather for anyone interested in papercrafting of any kind! Whether you are a scrapbooker, a cardmaker, or someone who makes 3D objec...

Event Details:

A Tuesday "Two-fer"!This session has options! You can choose to work on one or both! Love is in the AirSpring is on its way, bringing the season of weddings and celebrat...

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

The Papercrafter's Workshop

The Papercrafter's Workshop is a place to gather for anyone interested in papercrafting of any kind! Whether you are a scrapbooker, a cardmaker, or someone who makes 3D objects out of paper and cardstock, you will be in good company with us! This workshop is open to paper crafters of any experience level, from beginners just starting to seasoned makers with years of experience!

Various papercrafting tools will be available for use for free, including trimmers, punches, and more. Bring your photos, memorabilia, embellishments, and supplies, and work at your own pace. Debbie Davis-Peshong will be on hand to guide anyone who would like help!

Additional papers or embellishments are available for purchase (OPTIONAL).
Registration is requested, but not required.
Contact Debbie at (309) 264-5529 for more information.

Event Details:

A Tuesday "Two-fer"!

This session has options! You can choose to work on one or both!

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.

LEGO Free Play

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Play Space (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Family Programming, STEAM

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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 ...

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Play Space (M)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

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!

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.

A smiling woman posing in front of an image of a planet.

Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Library

Program Type:

Author Events, STEAM, Virtual/Zoom Events

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Event Details:

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam!Born and raised in Illinois, Coralie holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and Astronomy from the Universit...

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Digital Library

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Author Events, STEAM, Virtual/Zoom Events

Event Details:

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam!

Born and raised in Illinois, Coralie holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and Astronomy from the University of Illinois, and an M.S.

Knit & Stitch Group

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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, t...

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! 🧵

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

Wits Workout: Giddy for Green

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Wits Workout:

🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout? Join us for brain games to exercise your mind and maintain or improve cognitive function and memory, and conversations on some key aspec...

Event Details:

Giddy for Green🍀 Luck of the Irish to you! 🍀 St. Patrick's Day is coming soon, and we are surrounded by a sea of green. Beyond shamrocks, leprechauns, and green be...

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Wits Workout

🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout? Join us for brain games to exercise your mind and maintain or improve cognitive function and memory, and conversations on some key aspects of brain health - intellectual challenges, social connections, sleep, diet, physical exercise, stress, and more. Have fun on your journey to a healthier brain today! 🎉

Event Details:

Giddy for Green

🍀 Luck of the Irish to you! 🍀 St.

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.

Wits Workout

Wits Workout sessions are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. While Wits Workout is a series, each session is a self-contained, stand-alone program. Consecutive attendance is not required for any sessions.

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Play Space (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Family Programming, STEAM

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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 ...

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Play Space (R)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

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!

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.

Peoria Poetry Club

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Author Events, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Adults

Peoria Poetry Club:

Celebrating the spoken word!The Peoria Poetry Club was founded on January 28th, 1941, and the first meeting was held at the Pere Marquette Hotel. PPC offers glimpses of creat...

Event Details:

Writing: Why Bother?, presented by Dr. Ezekiel JarvisEveryone writes — whether it's notes, letters, cards, or emails — but not everyone sees themselves as a writer. Many beli...

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Events, Literature & Writing

Peoria Poetry Club

Celebrating the spoken word!

The Peoria Poetry Club was founded on January 28th, 1941, and the first meeting was held at the Pere Marquette Hotel. PPC offers glimpses of creative writing through poetry, participating in poetry workshops, and other creative programs presented by poets and others. Attendees are invited to bring a favorite poem to share, or just come to listen and enjoy readings and recitations by others.

Meeting schedule:

11:30 - 12:00 - Meet and greet time - Catch up with friends new and old!
12:00 - Poetry Club Role Call - Anyone is welcome to share a poem!
1:00 - Monthly Presentation

The Peoria Poetry Club is free to attend and all are welcome!

Event Details:

Writing: Why Bother?, presented by Dr. Ezekiel Jarvis

Everyone writes — whether it's notes, letters, cards, or emails — but not everyone sees themselves as a writer.

Disclaimer(s)

This is not a library-sponsored program.

This program is presented in cooperation with one of our community partners. Please contact the presenting group or organization if you have questions regarding this program.

Book cover for "The Beekeeper of Aleppo," by Christy Lefteri

Book Buzz Book Club

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Adults

Book Buzz:

The Book Buzz Book Club is an adult book club, reading a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. They meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at IPDPL - G...

Event Details:

The Beekeeper of Aleppo, by Christy LefteriNuri is a beekeeper and Afra, his wife, is an artist. Every morning, Nuri rises early to hear the call to prayer before driving to ...

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Literature & Writing

Book Buzz

The Book Buzz Book Club is an adult book club, reading a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. They meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at IPDPL - Germantown Hills.

For more information about previous and upcoming titles, or to join our online community, please visit our Bookclubs.com website.

Event Details:

The Beekeeper of Aleppo, by Christy Lefteri

Nuri is a beekeeper and Afra, his wife, is an artist. Every morning, Nuri rises early to hear the call to prayer before driving to his hives in the countryside.

LEGO Free Play

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Play Space (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Family Programming, STEAM

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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 ...

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Play Space (M)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

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!

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.

Knit & Stitch Group

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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, t...

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! 🧵

Kitchen Conversations

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

Cooking & Food

Age Group:

Adults

Kitchen Conversations:

A casual gathering to chat about home cooking. Each month, we explore a different topic, swap recipes, share tips, and talk about what works (or doesn’t!) in our kitchens. &n...

Event Details:

Fish FoodLooking for delicious meat-free meal ideas? Curious about adding more plant-based meals to your routine? Whether you're observing Meatless Mondays, cooking for...

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Benson

Room: Main Reading Room (B)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Cooking & Food

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Kitchen Conversations

A casual gathering to chat about home cooking.

Each month, we explore a different topic, swap recipes, share tips, and talk about what works (or doesn’t!) in our kitchens. Come join the conversation and bring your favorite ideas to share!

Event Details:

Fish Food

Looking for delicious meat-free meal ideas? Curious about adding more plant-based meals to your routine?

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.

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Play Space (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Family Programming, STEAM

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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 ...

Library Branch: Roanoke

Room: Play Space (R)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

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!

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.

A group of hand-painted art journals displayed on a wood surface.

Introduction to Art Journaling

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Discover the creative and expressive world of art journaling! This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce you to layering colors, adding personal touches like handwriting o...

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Discover the creative and expressive world of art journaling!

This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce you to layering colors, adding personal touches like handwriting or printed phrases, and incorporating meaningful i

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.

The Papercrafter's Workshop

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

The Papercrafter's Workshop:

The Papercrafter's Workshop is a place to gather for anyone interested in papercrafting of any kind! Whether you are a scrapbooker, a cardmaker, or someone who makes 3D objec...

Event Details:

Spring Cleaning #1Do you have unfinished scrapbook pages, half-made cards, or other paper crafting projects waiting for the perfect time to complete them? Join us for a relaxed aft...

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

The Papercrafter's Workshop

The Papercrafter's Workshop is a place to gather for anyone interested in papercrafting of any kind! Whether you are a scrapbooker, a cardmaker, or someone who makes 3D objects out of paper and cardstock, you will be in good company with us! This workshop is open to paper crafters of any experience level, from beginners just starting to seasoned makers with years of experience!

Various papercrafting tools will be available for use for free, including trimmers, punches, and more. Bring your photos, memorabilia, embellishments, and supplies, and work at your own pace. Debbie Davis-Peshong will be on hand to guide anyone who would like help!

Additional papers or embellishments are available for purchase (OPTIONAL).
Registration is requested, but not required.
Contact Debbie at (309) 264-5529 for more information.

Event Details:

Spring Cleaning #1

Do you have unfinished scrapbook pages, half-made cards, or other paper crafting projects waiting for the perfect time to complete them?

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.

LEGO Free Play

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Play Space (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Family Programming, STEAM

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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 ...

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Play Space (M)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Family Programming, STEAM

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!

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.

Knit & Stitch Group

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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, t...

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! 🧵

Wits Workout: Women in Herstory

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Wits Workout:

🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout? Join us for brain games to exercise your mind and maintain or improve cognitive function and memory, and conversations on some key aspec...

Event Details:

Women in HerstoryMarch is Women's History Month, when we look back at famous women who have contributed to human civilization. The exploits of many of these famous female fig...

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Registration

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Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Wits Workout

🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout? Join us for brain games to exercise your mind and maintain or improve cognitive function and memory, and conversations on some key aspects of brain health - intellectual challenges, social connections, sleep, diet, physical exercise, stress, and more. Have fun on your journey to a healthier brain today! 🎉

Event Details:

Women in Herstory

March is Women's History Month, when we look back at famous women who have contributed to human civilization. The exploits of many of these famous female figures are stored in our long-term memory. Ho

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.

Wits Workout

Wits Workout sessions are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. While Wits Workout is a series, each session is a self-contained, stand-alone program. Consecutive attendance is not required for any sessions.

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LEGO Free Play

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Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

LEGO Free Play

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Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Knit & Stitch

Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye Center

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

Ask Me Anything!

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Registration is requested for this program.

LEGO Free Play

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Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Bookies

Ordinary Grace, by William Kent Krueger

The Papercrafter's Workshop

A Tuesday "Two-fer"!

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Registration is requested for this program.

LEGO Free Play

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Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam!

Knit & Stitch

Wits Workout

Giddy for Green

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Registration is requested for this program.

Wits Workout

LEGO Free Play

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Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Peoria Poetry Club

Celebrating the spoken word!

The Peoria Poetry Club is free to attend and all are welcome!

Writing: Why Bother?, presented by Dr. Ezekiel Jarvis

Disclaimer(s)

This is not a library-sponsored program.

Book Buzz

The Beekeeper of Aleppo, by Christy Lefteri

LEGO Free Play

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Knit & Stitch

Kitchen Conversations

A casual gathering to chat about home cooking.

Fish Food

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

LEGO Free Play

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Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Discover the creative and expressive world of art journaling!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

The Papercrafter's Workshop

Spring Cleaning #1

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

LEGO Free Play

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Adult Supervision

LEGO Free Play

Knit & Stitch

Wits Workout

Women in Herstory

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Registration is requested for this program.

Wits Workout