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Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil
and local "prognosticator" Woodstock Willie
both say an early spring is on its way! 
Library Closed Feb. 5

The library will be closed this Friday, Feb. 5, for a Staff Institute Day. Our book drops will be open, and our website, www.ippl.info, is available 24/7. You can renew and reserve materials online, or visit our eLibrary. 
Tax Services @ IPPL

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free tax assistance to seniors and low-to-moderate income taxpayers at the library on Monday and Friday mornings starting Feb. 12 and running through mid-April. Appointments must be made by calling 630/887-8760 ext. 239 or in person at the Adult Ask Us Desk.

The library will also have a limited number of paper tax forms (with instructions) for distribution. Federal forms include 1040, 1040A, and 1040 EZ. Illinois forms include IL 1040 and Schedule ICR. Staff at the Ask Us Desk will print other forms for patrons. The first 10 pages are free, and additional pages are 10 cents per page. The second copy of any form will also cost 10 cents per page.
 
For those preparing their own returns, we have the latest tax preparation books, as well as instructions on how to order any necessary forms.
Fun Fact

The library used to distribute more than 50,000 paper forms and instruction booklets annually! Unfortunately, we also had many unused boxes of leftover forms that went to waste each year, so the transition to electronic filing has been better for the environment.
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Making Movies with iMovie
Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. - noon
Learn to create a movie from start to finish on an iPad using iMovie. This hands-on class will teach the basics. iPads will be provided.
College Prep Workshops

ACT Essay Workshop
Saturday, Feb. 6, 1-2:30 p.m. 
An ACT tutor from FranCenter will offer advice on how to improve scores. Register here.

College Scholarships
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 6:30-8 p.m.
A financial aid expert from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will offer advice on finding scholarships, improving essays, and more. Register here.
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February WouldShop™ Themes

The WouldShop™ is a creative DIY space where families can gather to learn, explore, and create. It includes how-to books as well as tools and materials for select projects, including art, science, and technology. There are even kits that can be used in the library or checked out to take home.

Here's what's happening in the WouldShop™ this month:

Feb. 1-7: Making Maps
Make maps using compasses, GPS, and Google Maps.

Feb. 8-14: Creating Change
Photograph and paint portraits while learning about people who have made significant change.

Feb. 15-21: Searching Stars
Create constellation crafts and check out our new telescope.

Feb. 22-28: Finding Fossils
Re-create fossils with molds, play dough, and the library's 3D printer.
Night at the Museum
Friday, Feb. 19, 6-8 p.m.

Fun for the whole family! Use technology to investigate fossils, maps, stars, and the people who have created significant cultural change throughout history by visiting our special hands-on children's museum. No registration required.
Programs through Feb. 9

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
401 Plainfield Rd. | Darien, IL 60561 | 630/887-8760 | ippl@ippl.info | ippl.info
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  | Sunday 1-5 p.m.
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