Hear The Sound This Saturday

Join us for our fourth annual teen music competition this Saturday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. A panel of judges will award cash prizes for the best solo/duo and best band, plus a fan favorite will be chosen by text-in vote. Visit thesound.ippl.info for details.

The Sound is sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board, The Gift of Carl Foundation, and the Friends of IPPL.
Ravinia Ticket Giveaway

We still have FREE Ravinia lawn passes (2 tickets per performance to select shows) to give away to our cardholders. Stop by the Ask Us Desk to view the list of remaining eligible performances and enter our drawing. Those who entered last week are eligible to enter again this week.

Must be an IPPL cardholder to enter. Only one entry per cardholder. Entries must be submitted by the end of the day Monday, June 27. Winners will be drawn and notified on Tuesday, June 28.
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Library Closed July 4

The library will be closed Monday, July 4, for Independence Day. Our book drops will be open, and our website is available 24/7 so you can renew and reserve materials online.

Look for us in the Darien Lions Club's Independence Day Parade!
Tech Talk: Google Cardboard & Virtual Reality
Thursday, June 23, 7-8:30 p.m.

Join this staff-led technology discussion about Google Cardboard and other virtual reality devices. Register here.
Create a Job Search Plan
Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m.-noon

Learn how to engage in a highly focused and proactive job search. Create a project plan, learn a systematic approach, and measure your progress. Register here.
Job Interview Preparation with Brainfuse JobNow

Download a resume template then use the Resume Lab to receive expert analysis of your resume. Or read tips on successful interviewing then get live interview coaching from 2-11 p.m. daily. Plus browse other career, resume, and interview resources 24/7 with Brainfuse JobNow.
NAA drop-in
Lobby Drop-in: Naperville Astronomical Association
Monday, June 27, 4-6 p.m.

Jim Hopkins, president of NAA, will provide information about the club and its programs and events, plus answer other astronomy-related questions.
The Sun and Other Stars
Tuesday, June 28, 7-8:30 p.m.

Michelle Nichols from the Adler Planetarium will explain what a star is, how they form, how they die, and what they have to do with life on earth. Register here.
Backyard Astronomy Books

Looking for titles on Backyard Astronomy? Here are a few to get you started:

The Backyard Astronomer's Guide by Terence Dickinson (520 Dickinson)
 
Stargazing with Binoculars by Robin Scagell (523.8 Scagell)
 
Seeing in the Dark DVD (Science Astronomy Seeing)
 
Stargazing Secrets by Anton VamPlew (520 VamPlew)
Girls Night In
Girls Night In
Wednesday, June 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Teens can crimp their hair, wear their neon, and join us for this totally tubular '80s girls night in. We'll watch a movie, paint nails, and like totally have a rad time! Register here.
Programs through June 28

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 (*).

Title
Start Date
Start Time
6/21
5 PM
6/21
7 PM
6/22
9:30 AM
6/22
9:30 AM
6/22
1 PM
6/22
6:30 PM
6/23
1 PM
6/23
1:30 PM
6/23
6:30 PM
6/23
7 PM
6/24
6 PM
6/25
10 AM
6/25
10:30 AM
6/25
6:30 PM
6/27
9:30 AM
6/27
10:30 AM
6/27
3 PM
6/27
3 PM
6/27
4 PM
6/27
7 PM
6/28
9:30 AM
6/28
10:30 AM
6/28
2 PM
6/28
7 PM
 
Teal: Kids & Families
Blue: Mid-Kids
Purple: Teens
Red: Adults
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