Fun Fact:

Our 3D printer generated 278 objects for members in 2015, ranging from replacement parts for toys and electronics to a miniature neighborhood for a business proposal.

The library's 3D printer, which was donated by the IPPL Foundation in 2014, allows library members to take digital designs they have created or downloaded from the Internet and generate high-resolution, three-dimensional plastic objects.

Want to learn more about 3D printing and how to make a 3D object print successfully? Stop by our lobby next Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2-4 p.m. during our 3D Printing Drop-in.

To submit a print request or learn more about the library's 3D printer, visit 3dprinter.ippl.info.

The Golden Rule: IPPL After School!

We offer after-school activities for all ages - join us in January!

FrISK: Friday Interactive Storytimes for Kids
Fun activities that correspond to the book of the week for grades K-3 on Fridays, Jan. 15-Feb. 26, at 4 p.m.

Jan. 15: Dinosaurs. Register here.
Jan. 22: Ancient Egypt. Register here.
Jan. 29: Medieval Times. Register here.

MIMO: Make It My Own
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities for grades 4-6 on Thursdays, Jan. 14-Feb. 25, at 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 14: Perler Beads. Register here.
Jan. 21: Tech Thursday. Register here.
Jan. 28: Simply Sewing. Register here.

DIY Teens
Activities for grades 7-12 on Wednesdays, Jan. 13-Feb. 24, at 4 p.m.

Jan. 13: Perler Beads. Register here.
Jan. 20: Melted Crayon Pendants. Register here.
Jan. 27: Itty Bitty Anything Out of Clay. Register here.

Charles T. Webber

Histories for Kids: The Underground Railroad

Are your kids off from school next Monday, Jan. 18? Join us as we explore what life was like in Illinois for the families who were part of the Underground Railroad from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register here.

January College Prep Workshops

ACT Essay Workshop

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7-8:30 p.m.

An ACT tutor from FranCenter will offer advice on how to improve your scores. Register here.

FAFSA Workshop

Monday, Jan. 25, 6:30-8 p.m.

A financial aid expert from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will answer your questions. Register here.

Library Home Delivery

Home delivery of library materials can be arranged at no charge if an IPPL member is permanently homebound due to age or disability, or temporarily disabled for at least one month due to illness or surgery. Please contact Mary Schueren at (630) 887-8760 x265 or homebound@ippl.info for more information.

New Year - New Job!

Brainfuse JobNow provides practical tools for job seekers. Get started by downloading a resume template then use the Resume Lab to receive expert analysis of your resume. Or read tips on successful interviewing then get live interview coaching from 2-11 p.m. daily. Plus browse other career, resume, and interview resources and more 24/7.

The Revenant: Audiobook

Available on hoopla

Want to hear The Revenant on audiobook before seeing the movie? It's on hoopla, our on-demand digital media service.

Never used hoopla? Now is a great time to give it a try! IPPL cardholders can borrow twice as many items per month (10 instead of 5) through February 2016. Visit our eLibrary to learn more.

With more than 400,000 digital titles available, there's something for everyone on hoopla, including music, movies, audiobooks, ebooks, and comics. And titles are always available - NO WAITING!

How-To Expo

Saturday, April 16

Noon - 3 p.m.

Our first-ever How-To Expo will be a family-friendly celebration of the creative and do-it-yourself mindset, and we are looking for people willing to demonstrate their skills, share their knowledge, and provide instruction to others. Interested participants should apply online by Feb. 1.

Programs through Jan. 19

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
Baby Brilliance	1/13	9:30 AM
Introduction to Computers and the Internet	1/13	10 AM
Super Siblings	1/13	10:30 AM
Drama Reading Group	1/13	2 PM
DIYT's - Perler Beads	1/13	4 PM
Novel Idea Book Discussion: the Wife, The Maid, and the Mistress *	1/13	7 PM
MIMO - Perler Beads	1/14	4:30 PM
Twitter 101	1/14	6 PM
Talented Toddlers	1/15	9:30 AM
FrISK - Dinosaurs	1/15	4 PM
#FBF: Blanket Fort Movie Night (for 20-30somethings only)	1/15	7 PM
ESL Conversation Group	1/16	10 AM
Hindi Stories	1/16	10:30 AM
Histories for Kids - The Underground Railroad	1/18	11:30 AM
Discovery	1/18	2 PM
Adult Chess Group *	1/18	6 PM
Anime Addicts	1/18	6:30 PM
Baby Brilliance	1/19	9:30 AM
Fantastic Families	1/19	9:30 AM
Drop-In: 3D Printing *	1/19	2 PM
ACT Essay Workshop	1/19	7 PM

Teal: Kids & Families

Blue: Mid-Kids

Purple: Teens

Red: Adults

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