Home delivery of library materials can be arranged at no charge if an IPPL cardholder is permanently homebound due to age or disability, or temporarily disabled for at least one month due to illness or surgery. Books, including large print and audio, movies, music, and/or magazines can be provided. Please contact Mary Schueren at (630) 887-8760 x265 or homebound@ippl.info for more information.

Beginner's Genealogy on the Web will help novice researchers find the best websites to begin their exploration online. Program meets Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. Register here. 

 

A Genealogy Research After-Hours will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Participants will be able to use the library after hours for uninterrupted research time, as well as get help from genealogy group volunteers and librarians. Participants should bring names, dates, and places to research. Register here. 

Teens! Submit a poem(s), short story, and/or graphic novel, and you could win a cash prize! Entry forms are available at the Kids & Teens Ask Us Desk and at writeon.ippl.info. The deadline for entries is Oct. 29. First, second, and third place winners in each category will be announced Nov. 12. 

Monday-Friday 
9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday 
9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday 

Darien IL 60561-4207

T 630/887-8760

F 630/887-8801

TDD Dial 711
email ippl@ippl.info

       

In October, share a picture of yourself (or selfie) with your favorite book! Photos will be posted to the library's Flickr account and may be displayed throughout the library, as well as featured on our website and social media pages. Photos should be emailed to myfavbook@ippl.info along with your name, town, phone number, email address, and library card number. Only one photo per cardholder, please, as all participants will be entered into our October Junction drawing. Open to all ages.

 

If you would like library staff to take your photo, visit the Ask Us Desk on Tues., Oct. 7, 6-8 p.m. or Sat., Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-noon.   

The Darien Chamber of Commerce Women in Business are hosting Paint the Town Pink during the month of October, encouraging all residents and businesses to decorate their home or business in pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

 

In addition, a silent auction for nine adirondack chairs designed by local artists was held at DarienFest, and all of the proceeds are being used to provide meals for Darien women going through breast cancer treatment. If you are currently going through breast cancer treatment or know of anyone who could benefit from this service, please call the Darien Chamber of Commerce at (630) 968-0004.