Indian Prairie Public Library Reaching Out to the Community

Indian Prairie Public Library partnered up with Our Lady of Peace Food Pantry to collect non-perishables. The pantry is serving over 70 families in the community. On nice weather days, the donation bin will be outside in front of the library; otherwise, the bin is located right inside the doors.

Items needed include: applesauce, saltine crackers, tuna, peanut butter, Jelly, pancake mix, syrup, canned vegetables, canned fruit, soup, paper towels, dish detergent, Kleenex, spaghetti, pasta sauce, noodles, rice a roni, toilet paper, macaroni & cheese, sugar, instant potatoes, stove top stuffing, cereal, napkins, oatmeal, and cookies.

The library also is working with Darien Woman’s Club and Vitalant to host a blood drive on Thursday, Oct. 8, noon-6 p.m.

Blood donation saves 12,000 human lives a day. Donors must be at least 110 pounds and in good health. Donors must be 16+; under 18 with parent permission. Masks and social distancing will be enforced. Schedule an appointment today by calling Vitalant at 877/258- 4825 or through their website at vitalant.org and use group code 398G. Those who donate will have their blood tested for COVID-19 antibodies, which could save additional lives.

The community also can contribute to the library’s rich history collection from the comfort of home. The library is collecting and preserving stories of how COVID-19 has affected daily lives. Everyone’s story is important and can help future generations understand the significance of the pandemic. Stories should be submitted at ippl.info/covid-19-stories.

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If you have questions, Indian Prairie Library’s expert staff is available to help. Call 630/887-8760, email ippl@ippl.info, or use the chat service on the website- look for the green "we are here" icon.