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Musical Mornings Free Play

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Register Now
Registration will close on July 2, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore and play with a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace.

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Wits Workout: Happy Birthday, USA!

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
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Registration will close on July 2, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Happy Birthday, USA!

The United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial anniversary next year.  That's 250 years!

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Silent Book Club: Coffeehouse Edition

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults
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Registration will close on July 3, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration requested
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Musical Mornings Free Play

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Register Now
Registration will close on July 5, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming, Music & Performances, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore and play with a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace.

Two Minecraft sword crossed over a Minecraft crafting table.

Sword Up! Minecraft Maker Sessions

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
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Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Grab your pickaxe (or just a paintbrush) and get ready to deck out your very own Minecraft sword!

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Snuggle Up with a Dragon Story Time

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Family Programming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6)
Register Now
Registration will close on July 7, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Tuck in your tail and fluff up your wings—it's time for stories and magical things! Join us for a dreamy night of dragon delights, with fiery tales and cozy flights.

Book cover for "Remarkably Bright Creatures," by Shelby Van Pelt

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt

After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up.

Two Minecraft sword crossed over a Minecraft crafting table.

Sword Up! Minecraft Maker Sessions

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Register Now
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Grab your pickaxe (or just a paintbrush) and get ready to deck out your very own Minecraft sword!

Book cover for "The Women," by Kristin Hannah

Book Buzz Book Club

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

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

The Women, by Kristin Hannah

Women can be heroes.  When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation.

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How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops

Age Group:

Everyone
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Registration will close on July 9, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Using Your Online Library Account

As soon as you get a library card, an online library account is created for you, but many cardholders never use it.  In this session, we will learn about online library accou

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How to Library: E-Books and Audiobooks

5:30pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Metamora
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 23, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Workshops
Registration requested
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.

 

Baby Bookworms

9:00am–10:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months)
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 24, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: West Lawn (GH)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Baby Bookworms

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

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

 

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.

Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 24, 2025 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: West Lawn (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

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.

Craft and Conquer: A Minecraft Escape Challenge

1:30pm–5:00pm
Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Germantown Hills
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Educational Programming, Escape Rooms, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Event Details:

The world of Minecraft is in peril! The Ender Crystal, which keeps the realm in balance, has been shattered. Chaos is spreading across the Overworld, and only the bravest adventurers can save it.

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.

 

Story Time

9:30am–10:30am
Toddlers (2 - 6)
Roanoke
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 25, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

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.

 

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.

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 25, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History
Registration requested
Event Details:

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!

 

Researching Online

Genealogy research has never been more accessible, thanks to a wealth of online resources — but where should you begin?

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.

 

Read to Dogs

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Spring Bay
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on July 28, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Animal Events, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Grab a book and cuddle up with some tail-wagging friends from WOOF—We Offer Our Friends! These lovable pups are all ears, and they can’t wait to hear your stories. Join the fun and level up your reading skills at Read to Dogs!

 

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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.

 

Little Oaks School Aged STEM

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children (7 - 11)
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children (7 - 11)
Program Type: Educational Programming, Outreach, STEAM, Summer Reading, Technology