Dancing in the Spooky Stacks tickets only $20 before Oct. 5.
Call (630) 887-8760 to purchase by phone. 
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Cool Compositions Contest for Teens Starts Oct. 1

Calling all teen writers! Submit poems, short stories, and/or song lyrics for our Cool Compositions Contest. Entry forms will be available starting this Thursday, Oct. 1, at writeon.ippl.info and at the Kids & Teens Ask Us Desk. The entry deadline is Nov. 1. 

Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners in each category, and winners will be announced on Nov. 10 during An Evening with A. S. King. King, the bestselling author of Ask the Passengers and Please Ignore Vera Dietz, will discuss writing, her books, and the life of an author at a 7 p.m. program. 

The library's 10th annual Write-on Teen Literary Festival is sponsored by The Gift of Carl Foundation. To learn more about Write-on, read our fall newsletter cover story. 
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New for Kids: Write-on Jr. 

Kids in grades 5 and 6 can share the buzz of the 10th anniversary of the Write-on Teen Literary Festival. Introducing Write-On Jr.! Kids can submit poetry and short stories for a chance to win Barnes & Noble gift cards. There will be one winner in each category. Entries are due Nov. 1. Winning entries will be contacted by Nov. 13. Application forms are available here (scroll to bottom of page). 
Check Out Our October Book Discussions

Love to read? Join one of our book discussion groups!  

 

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Novel Idea: for readers who like to delve into a book's characters, plots, setting, and themes. Drop in at the library on the second Wednesday of the month (September-May) at 7 p.m. 

Next meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m. 

Book: The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin (2014)

 

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Crime Readers: 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, Oct. 15, 6-9 p.m. 
Book: Blood of the Wicked by Leighton Gage (2008)
 
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GenLit: 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, Oct. 28, 6:30-9 p.m. at
Taste of India, 7243 Kingery Hwy. in Darien 
 
Learn more about our book discussion groups.  
SCORE Mentoring Sessions @IPPL

SCORE, a nonprofit association that provides free assistance to small businesses, will host regular mentoring sessions at the library on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, October through December, 9 a.m. to noon. To learn more about SCORE or book a free mentoring session, visit foxvalley.score.org.
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Dancing in the Spooky Stacks: Tickets Only $20 Before Oct. 5!  

Join us for Dancing in the Spooky Stacks, the IPPL Foundation's unique fundraising event featuring an after-hours library performance by The Neverly Brothers, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 7-10 p.m. 

Costume contest, cash bar, and light snacks will be available. Must be 21 or older to attend.

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Tickets are available for purchase at the library or by calling the Checkout Desk at (630) 887-8760. They are $20 in advance, $30 starting Oct. 5, and $40 at the door (while supplies last). VIP tickets (limited quantity) are $50 and include a meet and greet with the band, reserved seating with a full view of the stage, an autographed event poster signed by the band, and two beverage tickets.

Proceeds will be used to support children's literacy and learning.

Visit spookystacks.ippl.info for information.
Get Started with Etsy

Learn to set up and run a successful store on Etsy, the e-commerce website focused on handmade and vintage items and supplies, next Thursday, Oct. 8, 6-8 p.m. Register here. 
Books on Tap at
Whole Foods Market Willowbrook

Join us for a casual conversation about all things books at the new Whole Foods Market in Willowbrook (6300 Kingery Hwy.) on Thursday, Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m. Light bites provided by Whole Foods. Beverages available for purchase. Space is limited. Register here. 
Programs Through Oct. 6

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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