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Celebrate National Library Week April 10-16

Join us for the following programs in recognition 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.

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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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.
Find New Music on hoopla

Did the Academy of Country Music Awards spark your interest? Find music by ACM nominees and winners on hoopla, our on-demand digital media service.
 
Not into country? You can also find nominees and winners from the Grammy Awards and Juno Awards, plus the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.  
 
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! 
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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.
Teen Job Interviewing Workshop
Only a few spots left!
Teen Job Interviewing Workshop
Wednesday, April 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Get ready for our Teen Job Fair! A human resources expert will provide tips to give teens a leg up in their next interview. Register here.
Mighty Mid-Kids Gaming NIght
Mighty Mid-Kids Gaming Night
Friday, April 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Challenge yourself and your friends on Smash Bros. or play board games. Register here.
Under the Radar:
Great Shows from Europe
By Mary K. Paxson, readers advisory assistant and leader of the Novel Idea book discussion group

Are you finding TV to be a little dull since Downton Abbey ended? Here are some other great shows from Europe. These international mysteries will provide hours of entertainment:
 
From France: "Blood of the Vine" has an internationally renowned wine expert and part-time sleuth solving puzzling murders in the vineyards of France. Series 1-3
 
From Sweden: "Irene Huss' is a former European ju-jitsu champ, mother of two teenage girls, and a detective with the Violent Crimes Unit in Gothenburg, Sweden. Series 1, 12 episodes
 
From Denmark: "The Eagle" features Detective Hallgrim Hallgrimson, an Icelander, leading a team of Danish investigators fighting across-border organized crime in Europe. Series 1-3
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April Art Gallery Exhibits

Our second floor art gallery is now showing nature photography by Jamie Paske.

The gallery's display cases currently contain information from the Darien Garden Club and the Humanitarian Service Project, a group that serves low-income families, seniors, and children in DuPage and Kane counties.
 
All displays run through the end of April. Click here for the gallery schedule.
IPPL Reading Garden
Buy a Brick by April 15 for
Early Summer Installation

Looking to honor a special person or occasion, memorialize a loved one, or recognize an organization or business? Purchase a personalized, engraved brick for our Reading Garden path!

With a gift of $75, you can personalize a 4" x 8" brick with three lines. A gift of $150 allows you to personalize an 8" x 8" brick with up to six lines. If you are ordering a brick as a gift, please provide the gift recipient's information, and we will send them a notification. Duplicate bricks can be ordered as a keepsake for half-price. To order online, visit brick.ippl.info. For more information, call 630/887-8760 ext. 245.
Programs through April 12

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
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