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Enjoy works by local artists and craftsmen in the second floor art gallery and exhibit space.
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"I find the library to be a place of peaceful joy.  My grandchildren get happy when I say 'Who wants to go to the library?' We all love it here and it's a quick getaway from everyday life. Thank you all for a library of order and excellence."
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January 24, 2012
Keeping you current on all things IPPL!
Sign up for StoryTimes Feb. 7    
StoryTime
This little girl is laughing along with our story telling librarian!


Register in person from 9-11 a.m. and enjoy snacks and play time.  Online and phone registration starts at 11 a.m. Here's a list of all the story times for the session starting the week of Feb. 13, running through the week of March 19.
Kids Only Book Sale on Feb. 7
The Friends of IPPL will be having a Kids Only Book Sale on Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  They will be selling only kids' books and everything will be priced at a quarter.  Stop by after you register for a story time!
Groundhog Day rescheduled for Feb. 10
Last week, we cancelled our showing of Groundhog Day due to the snow.  It's been rescheduled for Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.  Register here.
IPPL has great silent film collection 
MoviesThis morning,
The Artist was one of the movies nominated for an Academy Award. 

Interested in seeing some other great silent movies?  Here's what we have to offer.
It's tax time already! 
Most of the commonly used tax forms have arrived.  You can call our Ask Us Desk at 630/887-8760 ext. 239 to be sure that the form you need is on hand.  AARP Tax Aide will be available on Monday and Friday mornings from Feb. 13 through April 13.  Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 630/887-8760 ext. 239.
Improve your job skills online
Use the Workplace Skills Improvement section of Learning Express Library to improve your grammar, vocabulary and spelling, and your business writing skills.
We have e-books!

You can now download over 5,000 e-books from the library's website. Plus, we have handouts and tutorials to walk you through the process.
Coming Soon

Details and registration here.

Jan. 26 - Genealogy Group

Jan. 27 - After School Chess- Kids         

Jan. 27 - Play Reading Society

Jan. 29 - Journey to Japan         

Jan. 30 - Kaplan Test Strategies Workshop         

Feb. 3  - Play Reading Society   

Feb. 3  - Movies & More: It's Complicated

Feb. 4  - ESL Conversation Group          

Feb. 4  - Design a Valentine       

Feb. 4  - Kids Swap 'n' Shop      

Feb. 6  - Adult Chess Group       

Feb. 7  - Story Time Sign Up Social        

Feb. 7  - It's All About the Cupcake!        

Feb. 8  - Elder Care Issues 55+ Council   

Feb. 8  - Novel Idea Book Discussion     

Feb. 9  - After School Chess- Kids         

Feb. 9  - What You Need to Know COD  

Feb. 10 - Play Reading Society  

Feb. 10 - Movies and More: Groundhog Day  

Feb. 11 - The Trial of Goldilocks  

Feb. 13 - All Ages Story Time      

Feb. 13 - Explore Time Class      

Feb. 13 - Adult Chess Group       

Feb. 13 - Great Decisions           

Feb. 14 - Babies, Books and Songs        

Feb. 14 - Terrific Twos    

Feb. 14 - On Our Own Story Time

Feb. 14 - 55+ Council Wants Your Advice

Feb. 14 - Family Story Time