Sign up for a library card (or renew your expired card) during September for a chance to spin our IPPL prize wheel! In addition, cardholders will receive a ticket for a drawing for a Kindle Fire HD every time they check out materials throughout the month. 

Back to school? Take advantage of LIVE online tutoring from 2-11 p.m. daily. Use Brainfuse HelpNow for personalized assistance with homework problems and writing assignments. 

On Sept. 11, Patriot's Day, we remember those who lost their lives on that fateful day in 2001. Commemorate this solemn occasion by watching a movie or documentary or reading a book on the subject. 

Do you have a collection, or create three-dimensional art such as pottery? If you or someone you know would like to display in the cases of our gallery, please email theresap@ippl.info. Display cases are available in October, November, and December. Displays stay up for the entire month, and you can book a single case or both cases. Those displaying in the cases will receive an entry into the Junction drawing for that month.

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9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday 
9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday 

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The library's parking lot will be seal coated and re-striped on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 11 and 12. As a result, parts of the lot will not be accessible at times and parking will be limited. We apologize for the inconvenience. The work will be rescheduled in the event of rain.  

Did you know that you can borrow e-books and audiobooks and download them to your computer, e-reader, or mobile device using your IPPL library card? It's simple - just visit our e-books page and click on eMediaLibrary.

 

For those who already use eMediaLibrary, two options have been added to the Account Settings page that allow users to customize their browsing and discovery experience based on content maturity level:

In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI, the September selections for our book and movie discussion groups are set during and in the aftermath of WWI.

 

Novel Idea: The book discussion for anybody

Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. in the library

Cartographer of No Man's Land by P. S. Duffy

 

Crime Readers: for those who like mysteries, thrillers, and suspense

Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at Home Run Inn Pizza, 

7521 Lemont Rd, Darien.  Optional dinner at 6 p.m.

Tug of War by Barbara Cleverly

 

GenLit: for 20 and 30somethings

Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at The Patio, 

7440 Kingery Dr., Darien

The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway

 

Movies & More: Watch the movie then stay for the discussion

Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the library 

Paths of Glory with Kirk Douglas and directed by Stanley Kubrick

 

Books are available one month prior to the discussion at the Checkout Desk. Discussions are led by staff members, and newcomers are always welcome.  

The library is conducting an online survey of teens regarding the services the library provides. Click here to take the survey. The survey link will be active through Tuesday, Sept. 30. Any teen who completes the survey will be entered to win a $25 gift card from McDonalds, Barnes and Noble, or Amazon. Only one survey per person, please.