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It's Giving Tuesday!
Today is Giving Tuesday, and the IPPL Foundation has joined this national campaign that encourages community members to give back in the spirit of the season.
As you make your contributions today, please consider making a donation to the Foundation, buying a brick for the reading garden path, or buying a leaf for the donor tree in the lobby.
The Foundation's mission is to support the library as an essential center of learning, inspiration, and community pride. It provides funds to support diverse programs and classes, enrich the library's collections, and provide cutting-edge library enhancements. To learn more, click here. |
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Food for Fines
Help us help the community this holiday season by donating nonperishable food and personal care items to our Food for Fines drive this 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.
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Enjoy the Holidays with hoopla
We have a holiday gift for you! Check out up to 10 items per month with hoopla, our on-demand digital media service (instead of 5) from now until February 29, 2016. Check out holiday movies or music, read ebooks or comics, listen to audiobooks, or watch TV episodes. With hoopla, there are no waiting lists - titles are ALWAYS available. Click here to view and search the collections. To learn how to instantly borrow free digital titles 24/7 with your library card, visit our eLibrary.
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Holiday Craft Programs
Upcycled Book Night
Adults can rescue and repurpose old books with DIY skills this Friday, Dec. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Create handmade gifts, decorations, organizers, accessories, and more! For 20-30somethings only. Register here.
Gifts Galore
Kids can create a gift, tag, or wrapping paper for the holidays (or any occasion) this Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Supplies will be provided. For families or kids grades 1 and up. Children under age 8 must be with a caregiver. Register here. DIY Holiday Presents Teens can make a holiday gifts including snow globes, candle holders, and even ugly holiday sweaters (bring your own sweater to modify) this Saturday, Dec. 5, 1-2:30 p.m. Register here. |
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TAB Giving Tree
The library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is collecting donations of new winter hats, gloves, and scarves 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 near the library's lobby.
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Consumer Information Drop-in
Stop by the lobby to learn about library resources that can help you with your holiday gift giving, home improvements, and more on Monday, Dec. 7, 2-4 p.m.
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Looking for holiday ideas?
Browse all of our December magazines featuring holiday decorating how-to's, recipes, gift ideas, and more for FREE with Zino, our digital magazine provider!
Emagazines can be read on computers, tablets, or smart phones - all you need is an IPPL card and an email address. To get started, or to see a full list of the magazines available, visit the IPPL Zinio page. Once you download a magazine, it's yours to keep! |
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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 (*).
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12/4
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6:30 PM
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12/5
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10 AM
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12/5
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10:30 AM
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12/5
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1 PM
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12/7
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2 PM
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12/7
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6 PM
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12/8
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3 PM
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12/8
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6 PM
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Teal: Kids & Families
Blue: Mid-Kids
Purple: Teens
Red: Adults
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Library Closings
The library will be closed:
- Thursday, Dec. 24
- Friday, Dec. 25
- Thursday, Dec. 31
- Friday, Jan. 1
Our book drops will be open, and our website, ippl.info, is available 24/7. You can renew and reserve materials online, or visit our eLibrary.
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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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