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Preview our new website
The library's new website will go LIVE next week, but we're offering a preview this week. Go to ippl.info and click on the banner at the top of the page to preview our new site. You can also s top by our lobby Wednesday, June 8 or Friday, June 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. for a preview! |
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Check out our catalog's new look
Our online catalog has a new look and improved functionality, including easier to use search results. When doing a search, the items at IPPL now show in the list so you can see what's on the shelf here at a glance without having to click into the item's full record. |
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June is Audiobook Month
If you're looking for a great audiobook, try hoopla, our on-demand digital media service! With more than 400,000 digital titles available, there's something for everyone, including music, movies, ebooks, comics, and of course, audiobooks. And titles are always available - NO WAITING! |
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Book Club Party
Wednesday, June 15, 7-9 p.m.
Mingle with other book clubs, discover new book ideas, and share your favorite discussion titles. You don't have to be in a book club to join us - everyone is welcome! Register here. |
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Inside the Box: Board Game Night
Friday, June 17, 6:30-9 p.m.
Join us for an evening of intrigue, betrayals, and shrewd tactics! Bring your favorite game to share, or play one of ours. For 20-30 somethings of all playing levels. Register here.
And if you're in your 20s or 30s, don't forget our GenLit Book Club will meet for dinner, drinks, and discussion on The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan on Wednesday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m. Meet at Home Run Inn Pizza, 7521 Lemont Rd. in Darien. Register at facebook.com/genlit. |
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The Sound Teen Battle of the Bands
IPPL will host its fourth annual teen music competition on Saturday, June 25. Performers of any style of music ages 12-18 should apply by Saturday, June 18 at thesound.ippl.info.
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Better Together
Summer Reading Challenge
For Kids & Teens * Through Aug. 6
In addition, kids (birth-grade 6) can make a summer reading pledge - all that's needed to get started is a reading log available at the Kids & Teens Ask Us Desk. When kids reach their goal, they will receive one free book of their choosing and a ticket for our grand prize drawing!
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Call to Action Food Drive
The participants in our June 1 Call to Action Workshop (grades 3-6) are running a food drive to benefit People's Resource Center in Westmont, and a donation box will be located at the foot of our staircase through July 14. Special thanks to Gower West teachers Mrs. McCandless and Mrs. Bjork for working with these students.
The group will talk about their project and how kids can make a difference in their community during the library's Giving Back Night on Thursday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. |
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Community Gardening Project
with Sunny Patch
Thursday, June 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Families can help to plant a pop-up community garden at the library with the Good Worx Sunny Patch Project. All of the food grown will be shared with local at-risk families. Presented by Good Worx Inc. Register here. |
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STEM in the Park
Tuesday, June 14, 1-3 p.m.
Harvester Park Wetlands
15W400 Harvester Dr., Burr Ridge
Students in grades 6-8 will make simple water filtration devices to use in the wetlands and learn what can be filtered out of the water. We will also use microscopes to learn about what lives in the water. Presented by Gower Middle School teachers Ms. Haney and Mr. Ramsey. Register here. |
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Programs through June 14
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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6/8
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9:30 AM
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6/8
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10 AM
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6/9
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4 PM
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6/9
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6:30 PM
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6/11
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10:30 AM
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6/13
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10:30 AM
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6/13
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6 PM
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6/13
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6:30 PM
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6/13
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7 PM
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6/14
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9:30 AM
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6/14
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10:30 AM
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6/14
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1 PM
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6/14
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2 PM
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6/14
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2 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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