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Indian Prairie Library Offers In-Person Events
Enjoy In-Person Programs Outdoors and Inside at the Library.
Indian Prairie Public Library has a variety of in-person programs for community members to enjoy. Learn more by clicking the links below or browse the full calendar at ippl.info/opc.
Storytimes
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Friday, Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m.
All ages. Participate in stories, songs, and fun outside Barbara's Bookstore. Barbara’s is located at 770 Village Center Dr., Burr Ridge.
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Wednesdays, Aug. 11-30, 9:30 a.m.
Babies 0-18 months with an adult caregiver. Join in a group playdate with toys, books, bubbles, and friends. Darien Community Park is located at 7100 Clarendon Hills Rd., Darien.
Friday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m.
Families with children of all ages. Explore a new park and enjoy a fun-filled storytime. Meyer Woods Park is located at 2500 Oldfield Rd., Darien.
Creative Time for Everyone
Monday, Aug. 9-30, 9:15 a.m. or 10:15 a.m.
Ages 6 and under with an adult caregiver. Children can explore their creativity using a variety of mediums.
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m.
Ages 8+. Make a custom t-shirt for a dog or cat using a vinyl cutter.
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 10:30 a.m.
Grades 4-6. Use large and small pendulums to make one-of-a-kind art to take home.
Teen Upcycle Crafts: Wall Pouches
Thursday, Aug. 12, 4:30 p.m.
Ages 12+. Turn an old CD into a wall pouch for holding keys, pens, and more.
You Make It Challenge: Build a Boat
Friday, Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m.
Grades 1-6. Using provided materials, participants will create boats that can float on water, hold weight, and splash down a small water slide.
Teen Crafternoon: Pipecleaner Superheroes
Saturday, Aug. 14, noon
Teens. Create poseable superhero figures out of pipecleaners and straws.
Games and Fun for Kids
Teen Board Game Club: Superfight
Monday, Aug. 9, 1 p.m.
Teens. Drop in and play Superfight or bring a game from home to play.
Mid-Kids Lounge: Minute to Win It Challenges
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 3 p.m.
Grades 1-6. Drop in and try to succeed at challenges of various difficulty levels.
Adult Programs
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m.
Bring a chair and enjoy some lively rock ‘n’ roll music outside the library. Sponsored by the IPPL Foundation & Friends.
Monday, Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Join physician Taaha Shakir of KidsMD for a conversation about healthy lunches and snacks for the school year.
IPPL Readers' Club: Such a Fun Age Book Discussion
Thursday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m.
Books clubs are back and this month’s choice is Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. Pick up a copy at the Guest Services desk.
For expert help from the library's staff, stop in, call 630/887-8760, email ippl@ippl.info, or use the chat service on the website- look for the green "we are here" icon.
