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Looking for something fun to do this weekend?
Tickets are available for purchase at the library or by calling the Checkout Desk at (630) 887-8760. Tickets are $20 each and 25% off if you buy four or more (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.
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Thank you to our event sponsors:
Beer Sponsor
Want to be a sponsor? It's not too late!
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Halloween on hoopla
Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or just settling in for some family fun, hoopla has a mix of entertainment for all ages. Looking for family-friendly Halloween fun? Instantly download movies, music, ebooks, audiobooks, and comics suitable for all ages.
Looking for Halloween horrors? Instantly download scary movies, music, audiobooks, and comics guaranteed to haunt the night. Whatever you want to conjure up this year, you'll always be able to find it on hoopla, our on-demand digital media service. There are no waiting lists - titles are ALWAYS available. To learn how to instantly borrow free music, movies, TV shows, ebooks, audiobooks, and comics 24/7 with your library card, visit our eLibrary. |
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Land the Job of Your Dreams with Brainfuse JobNow
The Brainfuse JobNow database provides practical tools for job seekers. Use the Resume Lab to receive expert analysis of your resume, get live interview coaching 2-11 p.m. daily, plus browse other career, resume, and interview resources. Click here to get started.
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Blogging with Tumblr
Learn how to use the social media site Tumblr on Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. We'll cover how to s tart a blog, create and share content, manage posts, and gain a following. Register here. |
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Wattpad & More: Sharing Your Stories Online
Learn how to make your stories better and share them online on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. Presented by local writers Amanda Gibson and Meredith Ferrill. Register here.
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Cool Compositions Contest for Teens
Calling all teen writers! There is still time to submit poems, short stories, and/or song lyrics for our Cool Compositions Contest. Entry forms are available 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. |
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Write-on Jr. Contest for Kids
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). |
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Programs Through Oct. 27
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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10/20
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2 PM
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10/20
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4 PM
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10/20
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7 PM
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10/21
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10:30 AM
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10/21
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1 PM
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10/21
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6 PM
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10/21
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7 PM
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10/22
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10:30 AM
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10/22
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1 PM
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10/22
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4:30 PM
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10/22
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6 PM
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10/22
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6:30 PM
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10/26
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7 PM
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10/27
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9:30 AM
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10/27
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4 PM
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Teal: Kids & Families
Blue: Mid-Kids
Purple: Teens
Red: Adults
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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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