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New Online Calendar
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Our online calendar has a new look and improved features that make registering for a program even easier. You can even be reminded by text message about your upcoming programs! Check it out at calendar.ippl.info.
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The Golden Age of Radio
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Join us as Steve Darnall, host of WDCB's Those Were the Days and publisher of Nostalgia Digest, discusses shows such as The Bob HopeShow, The Jack Benny Show, The Shadow, and others that inspired the imaginations of listeners everywhere on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1 p.m. Register here.
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Ebook Drop In
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Stop by the lobby on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2-4 p.m. to learn how to download ebooks, magazines, movies, and music to your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Bring your device and your IPPL card to get started.
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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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Get ready for our September Book Discussions
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Love to read? Join one of our book discussion groups!
 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, Sept. 9, 7-9 p.m.
Book: The Story Hour by Thrity Umrigar (2014)
 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. Follow Crime Readers Book Discussion on Facebook.
Next meeting: Thursday, Sept. 17, 6-9 p.m.
Book: Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon (1992)
 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, Aug. 26, 6:30-9 p.m.
at Tap House Grill, 6010 S. Cass Ave. in Westmont
Book: Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson (2012)
September meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6:30-9 p.m.
at La Cabanita, 118 Burr Ridge Parkway in Burr Ridge
Book: The Maritan by Andy Weir (2014)
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New Book Discussion Group
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Do you enjoy books and like the idea of joining a discussion group, but don't have enough time or inclination for the typical once-a-month discussions? IPPL is considering starting a group for people who like the idea but can't make the time. Depending on the interests of the group, we may read short novels (novellas), short stories, or essays, and meet about every other month. Leave your name, phone number, and email address for Shirley Jensen at
shirleyj@ippl.info or 630/887-8760 ext. 233 if you are interested in participating in such a group.
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Rewarding Readers, Supporting Schools
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 This summer, in addition to challenging kids and teens to read for our Homemade Readers Summer Reading Challenge, we also challenged our schools to get involved!
This fall, we are awarding a trophy to the school with the highest percentage of readers who completed their summer reading goals.
We are proud to announce that the winner is Anne M. Jeans Elementary School! Anne M. Jeans will get to display the trophy throughout the 2015-16 school year.
Our enormous thanks and congratulations to all of the schools and students who participated in our 2015 Homemade Readers Summer Reading Challenge!
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TAB Applications Available
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Applications are being accepted for our Teen Advisory Board. TAB is a forum for teens in grades 7-12 to:
- have fun and meet other teens
- have a voice in planning library activities for teens
- assist librarians with programs and events for children
- gain leadership skills and community service hours
TAB meets on the third Saturday of the month, September to May, 2:30-4:30 p.m. The group discusses and plans activities, volunteer opportunities, and thinks about ways the library can better serve teens in our community. TAB members earn community service hours for their time. For more information or to apply, visit tab.ippl.info.
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Remaining August Programs
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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 (*).
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Time
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8/24
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6 PM
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8/24
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7 PM
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8/26
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1 PM
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8/26
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6:30 PM
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8/27
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1 PM
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8/27
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2 PM
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Teal: Kids & Families
Blue: Mid-Kids
Purple: Teens
Red: Adults
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