The IPPL Foundation has launched a new website to keep the community and its donors up-to-date on fundraising events, projects, and contributions. Support the library by making a donation, buying a brick for the Reading Garden, adding a leaf or stone to the Donor Tree, or linking to AmazonSmile and iGive to shop online at the new ipplfoundation.org.
Our Donor Tree is Growing!
Do you want to have your name become a lasting part of the library? Are you looking to honor a special person or occasion, memorialize a loved one, or recognize an organization or business? Consider purchasing a leaf or stone for the library's Donor Tree. The tree is located near the first floor lobby by the DVD and CD collections. A leaf can be purchased for $250; a small stone for $1,500; and a large boulder for $5,000. Learn more.
Star Trek on hoopla
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Star Trek original series, and Star Trek Beyond opened in theaters last week. Relive the action of the Enterprise's original missions with more than 50 audiobooks narrated by William Shatner, George Takei, Leonard Nimoy and more on hoopla, our on-demand digital media service. View the collection.
Tie Dye on the Lawn
Thursday, July 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Families are invited to join us for this creative and messy night! Bring an item to dye and a plastic bag in which to take it home. Register here.
Teen Movie Night - The 5th Wave
Wednesday, July 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The aliens are among us. Find out what they have in store for Earth and join us for fun activities and snacks while we watch the movie. No registration required.
Hey Pokémon Go Players!
Stop by the library - we're a Pokemon gym! We also have the following items for Pokemon hunters:
Wifi, A/C, and water
Phone chargers, outlets, and USB ports
Gastly, Venonat, Paras, and more
Parents: concerned about where your child plays Pokémon Go? The library is a safe place to capture Pokémon and battle for a gym.
In addition, Pokémon hunters of all ages can join us for a Pokemon Go Meetup on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 5-6 p.m. to search Darien Community Park. We'll visit pokestops, gyms, and have lures set up to attract wild Pokemon. This event is open to all ages, but children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the library, outside near the front door.
Programs through Aug. 2
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 (*).
