Almost 700 people attended our first-ever How-To Expo on April 16!
Celebrate Money Smart Week 2016

Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Join us for two Money Smart Week programs next week:

Tuesday, April 26, 7-8:30 p.m.

Jim Fox, retirement planner and author of I Love Annuities...and You Should Too, will discuss annuities and how they work. Copies of his book will be available for sale following his presentation. Register here.

Wednesday, April 27, 1-2:30 p.m.

Want to learn about future bestsellers and have a chance to read books BEFORE they are published? A Random House rep will give us the scoop on summer and fall titles, and attendees will receive excerpt samplers, book catalogs, and "Keep Calm and Read On" tote bags. Register here.
Start Early, Start Smart:
College Major and Career Planning Seminar
Wednesday, April 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

A Career Vision Counselor will help you identify a college major and career direction while reducing college expenses. Open to parents and students. Register here.  
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Help IPPL Win $2,000:
Register for the Darien Dash!

The 16th annual Darien Dash, a 1Mile/5k/10k fundraiser for the Darien Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Sunday, May 15. This year, a portion of the proceeds will benefit one Darien not-for-profit organization and one Darien school. If you plan to register for the event, please consider making the Indian Prairie Public Library your not-for-profit of choice! For more information or to register, visit www.dariendash.com.
Be Green When You Garden
Be Green When You Garden
Wednesday, April 20, 7-8:30 p.m.

Horticulturist Sharon Yiesla will discuss simple, environmentally-friendly gardening practices including proper plant selection, water conservation, composting, and using fewer chemicals. Register here. 
Community Seed Swap
Community Seed Swap
Saturday, April 23, Noon-1 p.m.

Bring your seeds to donate or trade. All varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers are welcome. Visit our Seed Library and stop by the WouldShop to paint a pot to take home! For all ages.
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Get Ready to Garden @IPPL

 

Planning your garden? Get the seeds you need from our Seed Library!


Our Seed Library is a collection of seeds that cardholders can check out to plant and grow at home. There is no charge and no obligation to return the seeds. IPPL cardholders can check out two seed packets per visit, and each packet contains enough seeds to grow 3-5 plants.

The Seed Library is located at the entrance to the Kids & Teens Department on the second floor, but seeds are available to cardholders of all ages - and gardening skill levels!
Community Event:
ARTboretum Unveiling
Friday, April 22, 4-5 p.m.
Burr Ridge Village Center Village Green

Join us at the Burr Ridge Village Center for the unveiling of their ARTboretum student mural. The event will include Earth Day activities and giveaways, and the library will be on hand to teach participants how to make biodegradable newspaper starter pots. Plus see our 3D printer in action! Learn more here.
Programs through April 26

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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