Thank you to those who voted IPPL the Best Public Library in West Suburban Living's 2015 Best of the West issue. For the full list of readers' choices in more than 80 categories, click here. 

Not only has IPPL has added six new Roku devices for checkout, but all devices now have access to Netflix, including the latest content such as House of Cards and Orange is the New Black. 

Plus new titles are added to our Rokus weekly. Our newest titles include Whiplash and Big Hero 6.

And don't forget: we have Family Rokus too! New family titles include Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day; The Book of Life; Big Hero 6; The Boxtrolls; and Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League. 

Love to read? Join one of our book discussion groups!  

• Novel Idea: a book club for for readers who like to delve into a book's characters, plots, setting, and themes. Drop in at the library for a librarian-led discussion on the second Wednesday of the month (September-May) at 7 p.m. 

Next meeting: Wednesday, March 11, 7-9 p.m. 

Book: This House of Sky by Ivan Doig (1978)

• Crime Readers: a book club for readers who like unraveling clues, interpreting evidence, and analyzing characters. We partner with the Woodridge Public Library to bring crime readers together on the third Thursday of the month (September-May). Meets at 6 p.m. for dinner (optional) and 7 p.m. for discussion at Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd. in Darien. Find Crime Readers on Facebook. 

Next meeting: Thursday, March 19, 6-9 p.m. 

Book: The Broken Shore by Peter Temple (2007)
 

• GenLit: a book club for 20-30 somethings. Join us for drinks, dinner, and discussion on the fourth Wednesday of the month (January-October) at 6:30 p.m. at various local restaurants. Find GenLit on Facebook. 

Next meeting: Wednesday, March 25, 6:30-9 p.m. at

Phillies Pizza, 6300 S. Kingery Hwy., Willowbrook 

Book: The Hundred-Year House by Rebecca Makkai (2014)  

The countdown continues - our new online catalog will go live on April 14! 

Our library's catalog is provided by SWAN, a network of 77 local libraries offering more than 8 million items, and the new catalog is part of SWAN's conversion to a new software system. (Please note: SWAN will be unavailable April 11-13 during software installation.)

It's not too early to get ready! Most of your account information will be automatically transferred to the new catalog, such as holds, checkouts, and reading history. However, your PIN will be reset to the last four digits of the primary phone number on your account. Please see our library staff to be sure that your phone number (and other information) is up-to-date by April 10! After April 14, you may change your PIN. Visit newcatalog.ippl.info for more information.   

In addition, if you have created wish lists in your SWAN account and want a copy of them, please export them (print or email) before April 10. Click here for instructions. 

Teen Tech Week is March 8-14, and we're challenging teens in grades 7-12 to design a 3D object that will make the life of a student easier. Entries will be judged on functionality, creativity, and originality. All entries that meet our 3D printer policy (go to 3dprinter.ippl.info) will be printed free of charge on the library's 3D printer. Email your questions and 3D design entries to Teen Librarian Tyler Works at tylerw@ippl.info with the subject line 3D Design Challenge. Entries are due by March 14. Winners will be announced the following week. 

Prizes

1st Place: 3Doodler 2.0 pen (a portable 3D printing pen)
2nd Place: 10 free hours of 3D printing @ IPPL
3rd Place: 5 free hours of 3D printing @ IPPL 

At the time this list is published, there are still openings in these programs. Each program is linked to its description and registration form (when required). Drop-in programs have an asterisk (*).  

Blue: Kids & Families

Purple: Teens