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| 11th Annual
Write-On Teen Literary Festival
Teen writers can submit their poetry, short stories, and/or song lyrics for our Cool Compositions Contest. Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners in each category. Entry forms are available at writeon.ippl.info and at the library's Kids & Teens Ask Us Desk. The entry deadline is Oct. 22. Winners will be announced Nov. 2 during An Evening with Jason Reynolds. To prepare, teens can sharpen their writing skills at our Teen Writer's Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 7-8:30 p.m. Write-on is sponsored by The Gift of Carl Foundation. |
| 2nd Annual
Write-on Jr./
Cool Compositions Jr.
Kids in grades 5 and 6 can submit poetry and short stories for a chance to win a gift card to Barbara's Bookstore. There will be one winner in each category. Entries are due by Oct. 31. Winning entries will be contacted by Nov. 11. Application forms are available online. |
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Wanted: Coders
We are looking for professional and hobbyist coders for our first-ever {Day of Code} event on Saturday, Dec. 10. {Day of Code} is an opportunity for children, teens, and adults to learn about computer programming through an array of programs, workshops, and activities. We need volunteers to help us plan, develop, and potentially teach classes, as well as mentors to help answer questions in classes and drop-ins. If you are interested in leading a class or mentoring, please fill out this form. For more information, contact Tyler Works at tylerw@ippl.info or 630/887-8760 x261.
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Minecraft Mini-Con
Monday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Kids and teens in grades 1 and up are invited to join us for our first-ever Minecraft Mini-Con to learn about servers, mods, and more. Make personalized buttons, magnets, and other crafts to show your love for Minecraft. Build in the real world using our LEGOs and other building materials. Bring your mobile device or laptop and play along other builders. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
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Simple Steps Before
Starting Your Business
Thursday, Oct. 6, 6:30-8 p.m.
This pre-business workshop will help potential start-ups reach a "go or no-go" decision. Presentation provided by SCORE, a nonprofit association that assists small business owners and those interested in starting a business . Register here.
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Budgeting Makes Cents
Friday, Oct. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
A rep from the Illinois Comptroller's office will discuss financial goals, budgeting, ways to cut expenses, credit history and credit score, paying off debts, and how to avoid identity theft. For those in their teens, 20s, and 30s. Register here. |
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Reading Garden Bricks
Would you like to see your name become a lasting part of the library? Do you want to honor a special person or occasion, memorialize a loved one, or recognize an organization or business? If so, please consider purchasing a personalized, engraved brick for the library's Reading Garden path. Bricks ordered by Oct. 1 will be installed this fall. Learn more. |
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Register to Vote
Oct. 11 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 general election. Register in person at the library, or online at ova.elections.il.gov.
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Programs through Oct. 4
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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9/27
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7 PM
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9/28
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10 AM
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9/28
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10 AM
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9/28
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1 PM
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9/28
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2 PM
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9/28
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4:30 PM
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9/28
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6:30 PM
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9/28
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7 PM
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10/1
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10 AM
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10/3
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10:30 AM
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10/3
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6 PM
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10/4
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9:30 AM
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10/4
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9:30 AM
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10/4
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10:30 AM
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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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