Join Indian Prairie Library in the Garden This Summer

Indian Prairie Library has programs and volunteer opportunities for families or adults who enjoy working in the garden. Register for these programs on the calendar at ippl.info/opc or by clicking the links below.

It takes many hands to keep a successful community garden growing – and with help, the library’s Prairie Patch is able to provide an outdoor learning space and grow food to feed the community. The Prairie Patch is a garden with 40 raised flower pots used to grow a variety of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers. Contact Monica Dzierzbicki at monicad@ippl.info for more information or a volunteer application.

Planting the Prairie Patch

Saturday, June 5, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

All ages

Help plant the Prairie Patch, the library’s community garden, or come to learn about volunteer opportunities.

National Garden Week, Backyard Habitats

Wednesday, June 9, 6:30 p.m.

Adults & families

In celebration of National Garden Week, and to honor the Darien Garden Club’s 20th anniversary, enjoy a virtual program on Backyard Habitats with certified naturalist Kim White. Kim’s love of nature inspires a greater understanding of local wildlife and how to bring nature back to our gardens.

Pollinators Week Celebration with Darien Garden Club

Saturday, June 26, 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 11 a.m.

All ages

Hear from special presenters and pick up Take & Make bags with pollinator information, activities, and butterfly milkweed giveaways. This program is presented in partnership with the Darien Garden Club. Please register for only one time slot. Weather permitting.

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.