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A kitten hiding under a book.

Springtime Snuggles Story Time

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Animal Events, Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy Story Time filled with adorable baby animals!  We'll read fun stories and sing songs about the cutest little creatures.  It's a great way to engage you...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Animal Events, Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy Story Time filled with adorable baby animals!  We'll read fun stories and sing songs about the cutest little creatures.  It's a great way to engage young imaginations and introduce them to the animal world!

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.

 

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Baby Bookworms:

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately pre...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!

Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives

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!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Story Time:

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Story Time

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!

All ages and developmental stages are welcome.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

Graphic: Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: LEGO Free Play You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Benson – All day, every day! Washburn – Mondays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Free Play

Tuesday, March 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.

 

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Story Time:

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Story Time

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!

All ages and developmental stages are welcome.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

An assortment of yarn balls.

Knit & Stitch Group

Wednesday, March 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! 🧵

Text: How to Library: E-books and Audiobooks. Images: App icons for Boundless, Libby, Hoopla, Teen Book Cloud, and Tumblebooks.

How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

Wednesday, March 26, 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 ...

Event Details:

E-books and AudiobooksIn 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.&nbs...

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

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!

 

Event Details:

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.

 

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Baby Bookworms:

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately pre...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!

Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives

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!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Story Time:

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19

Story Time

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!

All ages and developmental stages are welcome.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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!

 

A paper planter with paper flowers.

Petals and Pots

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Home & Garden, Workshops
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Event Details:

Celebrate Plant a Flower Day with a Creative Craft!Get creative and craft your own 3D paper planter filled with colorful flowers!  Using precut materials, choose your colors, ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Home & Garden, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Celebrate Plant a Flower Day with a Creative Craft!

Get creative and craft your own 3D paper planter filled with colorful flowers!

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.

 

A paper planter with paper flowers.

Petals and Pots

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Home & Garden, Workshops
Age Group:
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Event Details:

Celebrate Plant a Flower Day with a Creative Craft!Get creative and craft your own 3D paper planter filled with colorful flowers!  Using precut materials, choose your colors, ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Home & Garden, Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Celebrate Plant a Flower Day with a Creative Craft!

Get creative and craft your own 3D paper planter filled with colorful flowers!

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.

 

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Story Time:

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Story Time

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!

All ages and developmental stages are welcome.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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!

 

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

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
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:

Boots on the GroundWhen interest in family history research surged in the 1970s, most genealogists had two options — writing letters or traveling to where records were stored. &nbs...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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:

Boots on the Ground

When interest in family history research surged in the 1970s, most genealogists had two options — writing letters or traveling to where records were stored.

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.

 

Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: LEGO Free Play You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Benson – All day, every day! Washburn – Mondays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Free Play

Saturday, March 29, 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 white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Story Time:

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Story Time

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!

All ages and developmental stages are welcome.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

A white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Story Time:

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Story Time

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!

All ages and developmental stages are welcome.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

Graphics: Decorative borders of assorted game pieces, movers, dice, cards, and LEGO bricks. Text: Play some games? Build with LEGO? Why not both! at LEGO Free Play and Are You Game? Mondays in Washburn; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

LEGO Free Play and Are You Game?

Monday, March 31, 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 ...

Event Details:

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...

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

 

Event Details:

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.

 

An infant with a cloth book

Baby Bookworms

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Baby Bookworms:

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately pre...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Baby Bookworms

Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers!

Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms!

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Baby Bookworms.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives

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!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

An older person's eye. Text: Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Tuesday, April 1, 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
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 white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Story Time:

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Story Time

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!

All ages and developmental stages are welcome.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

A scrapbook with assorted photos.

The Papercrafter's Workshop

Tuesday, April 1, 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 #2We're doing it again!  Do you have unfinished scrapbook pages, half-made cards, or other paper crafting projects waiting for the perfect time to complete the...

Open
Registration
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 #2

We're doing it again!  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.

 

Graphic: Cartoon boy thinking, "What will I build today?" Text: LEGO Free Play You supply the imagination, we’ll supply the bricks!* Benson – All day, every day! Washburn – Mondays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Metamora – Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm; Roanoke – Saturdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. *Supplied LEGO bricks are the property of IPDPL and are not intended to be taken home.

LEGO Free Play

Tuesday, April 1, 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 white, sitting teddy bear holding an open book on a blue background.

Story Time

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room (W) at Washburn
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Family Programming
Age Group:
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Story Time:

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome.  

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Community Room (W)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Story Time

Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter!

All ages and developmental stages are welcome.

 

Event Details:

Due to space limitations, registration is requested for Story Time.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our

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!

 

Children Outdoors

Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting.  Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations.  In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.

An assortment of yarn balls.

Knit & Stitch Group

Wednesday, April 2, 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! 🧵