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Virtual Programs for All Ages at Indian Prairie Library

Learn new skills and tips during upcoming programs.

Learning opportunities are plentiful with Indian Prairie Library’s virtual programs. While infants and toddlers discover the world around them, adults can learn skills for investing. Mid-kids and teens can find guidance in S.T.E.A.M. programs that include mixing science with cooking and learning to code.

Registration is required for all programs. Browse the entire calendar at ippl.info/opc.

Stories & STEAM

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Wednesdays, Nov. 4-18, 6 p.m.

Bring stories to life with hands-on activities for ages 3-6.

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Cooking Science: Mini Pumpkin Pies

Monday, Nov. 16, 4:30 p.m.

Mr. Jack shows grades 2-5 how to make tiny treats for the season.

Girls Who Code

Thursdays, Nov. 5 & 19.

Girls Who Code is a national organization that is on a mission to change the gender gap in technology and the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Open to grades 6-12, regardless of skill level/experience.

Beginners Guide to Investing with Weiss Financial Ratings

Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.

Weiss Financial Ratings offers independent, unbiased, and conservative BUY-HOLD-SELL investment ratings of thousands of stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. Learn how to navigate this IPPL cardholder exclusive database and find the tools to help with investment goals.

Community members also can browse the library’s YouTube channel to find on-demand videos for various age groups.

Indian Prairie Library’s expert staff is available to help. 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.

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