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Learn about the library's Foundation, their fundraising efforts, and the programs and services they fund on the Indian Prairie Public Library Foundation Facebook page.
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Foundation Fundraiser:
Buy a Brick for the Reading Garden Path
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Speaking of the IPPL Foundation, they are selling personalized, engraved bricks for the library's Reading Garden path. If you are looking to honor a special person or occasion, memorialize a loved one, or recognize an organization or business, please consider purchasing one of these one-of-a-kind gifts. For more information, click here.
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Art Appreciation 101 Moved to May 21
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Art Historian Jeff Mishur will offer an introduction to the appreciation of art in a slide lecture on Thursday, May 21, 7-8:30 p.m. He'll demonstrate how an artwork is "built" out of colors, lines, and similar visual components, and discuss basic design principles. Register here.
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An Afternoon with Elizabeth Berg
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New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg will visit IPPL to talk about her newest novel, The Dream Lover, and sign copies on Sunday, May 17, 2-3:30 p.m. Copies of the book will be sold at the library on the day of the event by Barbara's Bookstore of Burr Ridge. Register here.
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Hours
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Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.
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Contact Us
| 401 Plainfield Road
Darien IL 60561-4207
630/887-8760 |
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Seed Library Opens April 18
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 Next week, we will open a new library at IPPL- our Seed Library! IPPL members will be able to borrow seeds from our Seed Library to
grow at home. The Seed Library will be located
in the Kids & Teens department, but seeds will be available to patrons of all ages. The Indian Prairie Seed Library is sponsored by Pick. at Garden Patch Farms.
Other Spring Gardening Programs:
Community Seed Swap
Sat., April 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bring seeds to donate or trade. All varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers are welcome. Get a free tomato starter plant, purchase a live butterfly garden,
enjoy a special storytime, and paint a planter in the Wouldshop. Fun for all ages! Register here.
Family Gardening with Pick.
Wed., May 6, 7 p.m.
How do plants grow? What plants grow best in our part of Illinois? Learn the answers to these questions and more from the farmers at Pick. at Garden Patch Farms. For all ages and gardening skill levels. Register here. Shade Gardening Tues., May 19, 7 p.m. A garden shaded by trees or buildings can be a challenge. Horticulturist Nina Koziol provides solutions and ideas for artful plantings. Register here.
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New Online Catalog Debuts Next Week!
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Have you heard? Our online catalog will have a new look and new features next Tuesday, April 14!
Our 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 transition to a new software system.
To learn more about the new catalog, visit newcatalog.ippl.info, or read last week's special eNews for important things to know about the transition April 11-14.
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IPPLpotamus Ideas Due April 15
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IPPL is designing a library mascot, and we want your ideas! Our mascot will be called an "IPPLpotamus" (pronounced ip-ul-pot-uh-muh s), but what does an IPPLpotamus look like? Help us decide! Submit ideas, drawings, and/or a list of characteristics to the Kids & Teens Ask Us Desk by April 15, and watch for the IPPLpotamus this summer!
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Free Comic Book Day May 2
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 Drop in for our 2nd annual Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Meet Babymouse, take a chance on a scratch-off prize ticket, create your own comic or superhero shield, and, of course, get a free comic book (while supplies last)! Don't miss the photo booth and costume contest, with prizes donated by Graham Cracker Comics.
Fun (and comic books) for all ages!
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Programs through April 14
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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 (*).
Teal: Kids & Families Blue: Mid-Kids Purple: Teens Red: Adults
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