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New Catalog
Video Tutorials Available
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Want to learn more about our new online catalog? Check out the video tutorials on Getting Started, Signing Up for Text Notifications, and Resetting Your PIN. You can also learn more at newcatalog.ippl.info.
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eLibrary Drop In
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 Stop by the lobby on Wednesday, May 6, between 2 and 4 p.m. to learn more about getting FREE ebooks, emagazines, emovies, and emusic with your IPPL card. Bring your tablet, smartphone, or ereader.
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Facebook 101: Saturday Class
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 Learn how to set up a Facebook account, choose privacy settings, and connect with family and friends on Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. - noon. Participants must be comfortable using the keyboard, the mouse, and the Internet. Email address is required - please bring your email address and password to class. 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
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Darien IL 60561-4207
630/887-8760 |
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May Book Discussions
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Love to read? Join one of our book discussion groups!
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 Novel Idea: a book club 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, May 13, 7-9 p.m.
Book: China Dolls by Lisa See (2014)
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 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.
Next meeting: Thursday, May 21, 6-9 p.m.
Book: Death of a Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong (2000)
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 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, May 27, 6:30-9 p.m. at
La Cabanita, 118 Burr Ridge Parkway in Burr Ridge
Book: The Expats by Chris Pavone (2012)
Learn more about our book discussion groups.
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ReDiscover Final Event:
Celebrating Home with Meg Caswell
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 Spend an evening with Meg Caswell, Chicago interior design guru and season six winner of HGTV's Design Star, this Thursday, April 30, 7-8:30 p.m. at Ashton Place, 341 75th St. in Willowbrook. She will share her perspective on what home means to her, as well as answer interior design questions and provide tips on how to make your home a happy and beautiful place. Register here.
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Free Comic Book Day
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 Drop in for our 2nd annual Free Comic Book Day this 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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Family Gardening
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 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 on Wednesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. For all ages and gardening skill levels. Register here.
And don't forget, our Seed Library is NOW OPEN! IPPL members can borrow seeds from our Seed Library to grow at home. The Seed Library is 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.
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Programs through May 5
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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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