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Featured Database: Brainfuse HelpNow
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Brainfuse HelpNow has SkillSurfer and Flashbulb - two fun tools to help students learn when they don't have homework!
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Library Closed July 4
| The library will be closed Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Our book drops will be open, and our website, www.ippl.info, is available 24/7. You can renew and reserve materials online, or visit our eLibrary.
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Readers Advisory
| Not sure what to read or watch this summer? Stop by our Readers' Advisory Drop-In next Wednesday, June 24, 1-3 p.m. We'll be in the lobby to recommend books and movies. Give us 10 minutes, and we'll give you three recommendations!
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Darien Farmers Market
| Look for IPPL at the Darien Farmers Market at Westwood Park this summer! Join us for all ages storytimes on Wednesdays through Aug. 5, 6-6:45 p.m. (weather permitting).
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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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Hear THE SOUND This Weekend!
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 IPPL will host The Sound, its third annual teen music fest, this Saturday, June 20, at 5:30 p.m.
Local teens will compete for the best solo/duo and best band awards and cash prizes. A panel of judges will award prizes for the top act in each category, and a fan favorite will be chosen by text-in vote. The suggested donation for admission to the event is new school supplies to be donated locally. Visit thesound.ippl.info for details.
The Sound is sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board, The Gift of Carl Foundation, and the Friends of IPPL.
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Resume Workshop
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Get ready for our July 22 Job Fair! Learn to write an eye-catching and informative resume at our Resume Workshop next Thurs., June 25, 7-8:30 p.m. We'll cover format, function, and descriptions, as well as an overview of library resources. Register here.
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Jobs Fair
Wed., July 22, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ashton Place, 341 75th St., Willowbrook
Sen. Christine Radogno, Rep. Jim Durkin, Rep. Ron Sandack, and IPPL will host our 2nd annual jobs fair featuring companies from all over the area. It will include breakout sessions on Stand-Out Resumes, Successful Interviewing, and Networking Your Way to a New Job.
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New Catalog Feedback
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Since we went live with our new catalog almost two months ago, we have received several suggestions from our patrons as to how to improve it. These requests have been passed along to SWAN.
If you would like to share your thoughts about the new catalog, please fill out the survey at ippl.info/online-catalog
Paper forms are available at the library as well.
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Homemade Readers Summer Reading Challenge
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 READ BOOKS - WIN PRIZES!
Join us for Homemade Readers, our 2015 Summer Reading Challenge for kids and teens, through Aug. 8! Sign up at the Kids & Teens Ask Us Desk or online at ippl.info.
A Reader Lives Here!
Kids and teens (birth-grade 12) can make a reading pledge. Tell us how many books you will read this summer, and you can get an A READER LIVES HERE! yard sign. One sign per household, please. While supplies last. Email a photo of you and your sign to youthservices@ippl.info, and you could be a winner! For more information on our Homemade Readers Summer Reading Challenge, visit summer.ippl.info.
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Programs Through June 23
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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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