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Teen Job Fair
Saturday, April 9, 1-3:30 p.m.
Teens seeking employment, internships, and/or volunteer opportunities can explore openings at more than 20 local businesses and organizations. Co-hosted by the Darien Chamber of Commerce and Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Register here.
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Teen Job Interviewing Workshop
Wednesday, April 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Get ready for our Teen Job Fair! Human Resources expert Bob Schlacks will provide tips to give teens a leg up in their next interview. Register here. |
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Teen Service Day
Sunday, April 10, 1:15-4:45 p.m.
Teens can earn service hours for school, National Honor Society, confirmation, or other requirements with meaningful projects at the library. Register here.
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Borrow on the go with our eLibrary
Traveling over spring break? Take IPPL with you! Borrow books, movies, music, magazines, and more on the go with our eLibrary.
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How-To Expo
Saturday, April 16, Noon-3 p.m.
Our first-ever How-To Expo will be a celebration of the creative and do-it-yourself mindset. The free event will take over the entire library, and topics will range from coffee brew methods to craft beer styles and composting to crochet basics. FUN FOR ALL AGES! All workshops will be taught by community members and local business owners.
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Blackout Poetry Slam
Friday, April 1, 7-9 p.m.
April is National Poetry Month, and we're celebrating with a night of blackout poetry. Unfamiliar with the term? We provide pages of text, you "black out" words with markers, and whichever words remain will create a poem. We'll also have an open mic for anyone who wants to share their own poetry, blackout or otherwise. For 20-30somethings only. Register here. |
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April Book Discussions
Spring into reading with 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, April 13, 7-9 p.m.
Book: Inspector Sign Investigates: A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder by Shamini Flint (2010)
Crime Readers is for those 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, April 21, 6-9 p.m.
Book: Some Buried Caesar by Rex Stout (1938)
GenLit is for 20-30 somethings. Join us for drinks, dinner, and discussion on the fourth Wednesday of the month (January-October) at 6:30 p.m. at various local restaurants. Find GenLit on Facebook. Next meeting: Wednesday, April 27, 6:30-9 p.m. at Tap House Grill, 6010 S. Cass Ave., Westmont
Learn more about our book discussion groups.
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Celebrate National Library Week April 10-16
Join us for the following programs in celebration of National Library Week:
Friends of the Library Concert:
Petra van Nuis and Andy Brown
Sunday, April 10, 2-3 p.m. Jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown will perform selections from The Great American Songbook. Register here. Funded by the Friends of IPPL. The Fightin' Illini Wednesday, April 13, 7-8 p.m. Big Ten Network and Fox 1 Sports basketball analyst Stephen Bardo will talk about being on the 1989 University of Illinois men's basketball team that reached the Final Four. Copies of his book, The Flyin' Illini, will be available for purchase. Register here.
Books on Tap @ Whole Foods
Thursday, April 14, 7-8:30 p.m. Join us for casual conversation about all things books at Whole Foods Market in Willowbrook (6300 S. Kingery Hwy.). Register here. |
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Programs through April 5
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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3/30
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7 PM
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3/31
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10:30 AM
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3/31
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4:30 PM
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7 PM
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4/2
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10 AM
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4/2
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10 AM
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4/2
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6 PM
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4/4
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10:30 AM
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6 PM
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9:30 AM
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10:30 AM
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4/5
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11 AM
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4/5
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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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