Library Closed Thanksgiving Day

The library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, for Thanksgiving. Our book drops will be open, and our website, ippl.info, is available 24/7 to renew and reserve materials online. 
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Borrow on the go with our eLibrary

Traveling this holiday season? Take IPPL with you! Borrow books, movies, music, magazines, and more on the go with our eLibrary.
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Parking Lot Construction

The building south of the library belonging to Hinsdale South High School (formerly LADSE and Kid's Choice) will be under construction until April 2016, and the building's parking lot and exit will not be available for library use.
TAB Gving Tree
TAB Giving Tree

The library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is collecting donations of new winter hats, gloves, and scarves Friday, Nov. 27 through Saturday, Dec. 19. Donations can be for any age and will be given to local organizations. Anyone who makes a donation will be given an ornament to sign and place on the Giving Tree in the library's lobby.
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Teen Service Days

Teens can earn service hours for school, National Honor Society, confirmation, or other requirements this Sunday, Nov. 29, 1-5 p.m. Register here. Another Teen Service Day will take place Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Register here. Space is limited so sign up for your preferred date today!
Food for Fines

Help us help the community this holiday season by donating nonperishable food and personal care items to our Food for Fines program Saturday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 13. All items collected will be distributed to the food pantries at Our Lady of Peace and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Darien.

During the Food for Fines program, if those making donations have fines due, the library will waive one dollar of fines owed for each item donated. However, community members don't need to have fines due, or even have a library card, to contribute to the drive

Suggested donations include boxed or canned foods (especially cereal and canned soups), peanut butter and jelly, toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissues, shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant. No opened or expired items, please.
Access Consumer Reports for FREE with your library card

Getting ready for the holiday shopping season? Before you make that big ticket purchase, check Consumer Reports for expert product reviews and ratings.
December Book Discussions

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

Novel Idea is 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, Dec. 9, 7-9 p.m.
Book: Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (2001)

Crime Readers is 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, Dec. 17, 6-9 p.m.
Book: Killed at the Whim of a Hat by Colin Cotterill (2011)

Learn more about our book discussion groups.
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Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Project

The third annual Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Project is seeking an Illinois author with a self-published adult fiction book that libraries can help to make "famous." Previous winners have spoken at dozens of Illinois libraries as well as given several interviews to major newspapers, local radio stations, magazines, and more. Are you the next "Soon to be Famous" author? Submit your entry via IPPL through Jan. 4. Visit soontobefamous.info for details.
Get Ready for Cyber Monday!

The holidays are upon us. Do you plan to do your shopping online?

Help the Indian Prairie Public Library Foundation raise money to support the library by shopping online through Fundinco and iGive.

Shopping Amazon.com through Fundinco helps the Foundation earn 3% of every dollar spent by our supporters.

Similarly, supporters can generate donations by shopping at any of 1,700+ online stores through iGive. Search the list of stores here.
Programs Through Dec. 8

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 (*).

Title
Date
Time
11/27
4 PM
11/29
1 PM
Upcycled Book Night (for 20-30somethings) 
12/4
6:30 PM
12/5
10 AM
12/5
10:30 AM
12/5
1 PM
12/7
2 PM
12/7
6 PM
12/8
3 PM
12/8
6 PM

Teal: Kids & Families
Blue: Mid-Kids
Purple: Teens
Red: Adults
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