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Adult Programs

Jan
19

Online - The Sound of Music: The Story Behind the Story

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Steven Frenzel from Marquee Movie Presentations shares clips, fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, historical insights, and wonderful moments from this classic film. ...

Jan
19

Online - Great Decisions: Meet & Greet

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Great Decisions discussions are on U.S. foreign policy and global issues. Topics are based on a briefing book developed by the Foreign Policy Association. Note that the topi Global Supply Chains and National Security (Feb. 16)...

Jan
20

Online - Chair Yoga

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dancing Cranes Yoga teaches this chair yoga class which provides an enjoyable movement opportunity for adults to improve flexibility, joint health, core strength, balance,...

Jan
20

Online Book Club: Convenience Store Woman

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for our next online book club. We are discussing Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata. In this surprising and heartwarming story set in contemporary Japan, a wom...

Jan
21

Online - Book Buzz with Sourcebooks

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A representative from Sourcebooks (an independent publisher based in Naperville) will be here to share upcoming titles for your to-read list....

Kids & Families

Custom Programs

Beginning with Baby
For parents & caregivers with babies 0-18 months. Schedule a private, online 15-min session with Miss Heather for songs, rhymes, & games. Sign up: heatherfj@ippl.info.

Pick-up while supplies last in the Kids & Teens Department. To request via the drive-up window, call 630/887-0718 or email youthservices@ippl.info.

Calendar Math
Available starting Jan. 4. For children ages 3-7 with an adult caregiver. Start the year off with this fun activity set to help develop early math skills at home. Get familiar with the calendar, track the weather, and learn to read a thermometer using numbers, puzzles, and patterns.

Snowman Decorating Kit
Available starting Jan. 4. For children ages 7 and under with an adult caregiver. Do you want to build a snowman? Each bag includes a variety of materials to personalize your snowy creations. Share pictures with #ipplinfo or email youthservices@ippl.info. You might be featured on the library’s social media.

Kids & Families Programs

Calendar Events - Kids & Families

Jan
19

Online - People in Your Neighborhood Storytime

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
For families with children 7 years old and younger. Do you know the people in your neighborhood? Join us for a series of storytimes that focus on introducing the h...

Jan
20

Online - Fireside Storytime

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
For families with children 7 years old and younger. Put on some PJs, grab a warm drink, and join us for a cozy time sharing stories and songs by the virtual ‘fire...

Jan
23

Online - Family Sing-Along

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
For families. Have a cozy Saturday morning, singing along to favorite songs and more! Play along with instruments you’ll probably find at home ...

Feb
2

Online - People in Your Neighborhood Storytime

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
For families with children 7 years old and younger. Do you know the people in your neighborhood? Join us for a series of storytimes that focus on introducing the h...

Feb
3

Online - Fireside Storytime

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
For families with children 7 years old and younger. Put on some PJs, grab a warm drink, and join us for a cozy time sharing stories and songs by the virtual ‘fire...

Feb
9

Online - People in Your Neighborhood Storytime

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
For families with children 7 years old and younger. Do you know the people in your neighborhood? Join us for a series of storytimes that focus on introducing the h...

Mid-Kids

Pick-up while supplies last in the Kids & Teens Department. To request via the drive-up window, call 630/887-0718 or email youthservices@ippl.info.

Igloo Challenge
Available Jan. 17
Grades 1-4
Using toothpicks and marshmallows try to build your own miniature igloo.

Kindness Rock Project
Monday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-noon
Families and Grades 1-6.

It's the 26th anniversary of the Day of Service that celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy. Pick up a kit to make kindness rocks. Each kit includes two rocks, paint, a brush, and quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr., and other leaders. Project supplies are from 10 a.m.- noon inside the main entrance or call 630/887-0718 in advance to pick them up at the drive-up window.

Mid-Kid Programs

Calendar Events - Mid-Kids

Jan
18

Online- Cooking Science: Peanut Butter Cups

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Grades 2-5. Use supplies found at home to create Peanut Butter Cup candies. A supply list reminder will be sent to participants 2 days before class. Supplies: 12 O...

Jan
19

Online - People in Your Neighborhood Storytime

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
For families with children 7 years old and younger. Do you know the people in your neighborhood? Join us for a series of storytimes that focus on introducing the h...

Jan
20

Online- Dungeons & Dragons with Mr. Jack

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Come along for the adventure of a lifetime as Mr. Jack hosts an epic journey to save a realm. This is a perfect chance for new players to get acquainted with the game and for exp...

Jan
20

Online - Fireside Storytime

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
For families with children 7 years old and younger. Put on some PJs, grab a warm drink, and join us for a cozy time sharing stories and songs by the virtual ‘fire...

Jan
23

Online - Family Sing-Along

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
For families. Have a cozy Saturday morning, singing along to favorite songs and more! Play along with instruments you’ll probably find at home ...

Jan
26

Online - Scratch Animation

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Learn to create animated videos using MIT's free online Scratch coding software. ...

Teens

Pick-up while supplies last in the Kids & Teens Department. To request via the drive-up window, call 630/887-0718 or email youthservices@ippl.info.

Perler Bead Art
Due to shipping delays, this grab bag is postponed. When we get the materials, we'll post a new date for pick-up.

Teen Programs

Calendar Events - Teens

Jan
19

Teen Trivia Night

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Teens. Grades 7-12. Join us for a weekly virtual trivia competiton for your chance to win prizes! Prizes will include books & gift cards. Each week there will be a different ...

Jan
22

Online - Hot Chocolate Bombs

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Teens. The library will provide the supplies and show you how to make your own Hot Chocolate Bombs. Great for warming up after a snowy day or sharing&nbs...

Jan
26

Teen Trivia Night

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Teens. Grades 7-12. Join us for a weekly virtual trivia competiton for your chance to win prizes! Prizes will include books & gift cards. Each week there will be a different ...

Jan
28

Online-Virtual Girls Who Code Club

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Girls who Code is a national organization that is on a mission to change the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. This...

Jan
30

Online - Chess @ IPPL

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
For teens. Hang out with friends on Zoom as we play casual games of chess on Lichess.org. Then, join us for a five-minute-a-side chess tournament; the winner will ...

Feb
2

Online-Virtual Girls Who Code Club

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Girls who Code is a national organization that is on a mission to change the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. This...

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Jan
18

Online- Cooking Science: Peanut Butter Cups

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Grades 2-5. Use supplies found at home to create Peanut Butter Cup candies. A supply list reminder will be sent to participants 2 days before class. Supplies: 12 O...

Jan
19

Online - People in Your Neighborhood Storytime

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
For families with children 7 years old and younger. Do you know the people in your neighborhood? Join us for a series of storytimes that focus on introducing the h...

Jan
19

Teen Trivia Night

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Teens. Grades 7-12. Join us for a weekly virtual trivia competiton for your chance to win prizes! Prizes will include books & gift cards. Each week there will be a different ...

Jan
19

Online - The Sound of Music: The Story Behind the Story

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Steven Frenzel from Marquee Movie Presentations shares clips, fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, historical insights, and wonderful moments from this classic film. ...

Jan
19

Online - Great Decisions: Meet & Greet

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Great Decisions discussions are on U.S. foreign policy and global issues. Topics are based on a briefing book developed by the Foreign Policy Association. Note that the topi Global Supply Chains and National Security (Feb. 16)...

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