IPPL is the proud recipient of an oil painting created and donated by Willowbrook artist and author Jenn Weinshenker. The artwork is on display in the seating area at the base of the library's stairway.  

After a head-on car accident 20 years ago, Jenn had to re-learn everything - reading, writing, walking, and talking. While learning to read again, Jenn found help, encouragement, assistance, and support at her local public library. 

"The library isn't just a place where there are books. It's a place where there are people who really extend themselves and help you to learn to be a better person, to be a part of your community. I wanted to gift this library with a painting that represented my appreciation, so this is like a love gift to the whole community. It's for everybody." 

The painting took a year to create. Patrons may recall Jenn painting on location on the second floor of the library last summer. 

Did you know that IPPL offers free emagazines to our cardholders? Emagazines can be read on computers, tablets, or smart phones through a provider called Zinio. All you need is an IPPL card and an email address. To get started, or to see a full list of the magazines available, visit our emagazines page. Once you download a magazine, it's yours to keep!
 

Our second floor art gallery is now showing the "Meet, Meat & Wheat" exhibit by the Plainfield Art League.

The gallery's display cases contain two separate exhibits: Ceramic Spring Birds by the second graders at Concord Elementary School in Darien, and Poems About Transportation by the Illinois State Poetry Society.

All displays run through the end of May. Visit our website for a full schedule.  

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Our display cases are open for July and August! If you are interested in displaying in our gallery, please email theresap@ippl.info. Displays stay up for the entire month, and you can book a single case or both cases.