The library will be closed Monday, July 4, for Independence Day. Our book drops will be open, and ourwebsiteis available 24/7 so you can renew and reserve materials online.
Look for us in the Darien Lions Club's Independence Day Parade!
Do you have a favorite park or forest preserve?
July is Park and Recreation Month, and we're looking for input on your favorite parks. Email the name of your favorite nature spot, forest preserve, or state park to joep@ippl.info by July 15. We'll take an informal vote at the library to pick the most popular later in the month.
Art Therapy Night
Friday, July 1, 7-8:30 p.m.
Unwind with adult coloring books and other forms of art therapy while enjoying friendly conversation and soothing music. Bring your own materials or use ours. For 20-30 somethings only. 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 Circle by Dave Eggers on Wednesday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. Meet at The Brook at Whole Foods, 6300 S. Kingery Hwy., Willowbrook. Register at facebook.com/genlit.
Documentaries: A Moving Picture of the United States
Families will love this event for all ages. Math has never been more fun! Register here.
Shark Week Celebration
Wednesday, July 6, 2-4 p.m.
Celebrate Shark Week by watching Shark Tale (PG) and creating fun shark crafts to take home. For families and kids in grades K-5. Registration not required.
Call to Action Food Drive
The participants in our 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'sGiving Back Night on Thursday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Programs through July 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 (*).
