Indian Prairie Public Library
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Serving portions Darien, Willowbrook, and Burr Ridge, Illinois
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Bear Down! The Chicago Bears play the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card Game tonight at home. Go, Bears! 🧡💙🐻⬇️
January 10, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Bear Down! The Chicago Bears play the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card Game tonight at home. Go, Bears! 🧡💙🐻⬇️
Join Illinois Libraries Present on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7-8 p.m., for an evening with bestselling author Jonathan Eig. Jonathan is the author of Pulitzer Prize-winning title King: A Life. Register at buff.ly/wEjBCnK.
This program is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present.
This program is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present.
January 9, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Join Illinois Libraries Present on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7-8 p.m., for an evening with bestselling author Jonathan Eig. Jonathan is the author of Pulitzer Prize-winning title King: A Life. Register at buff.ly/wEjBCnK.
This program is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present.
This program is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present.
We love finding messages like these on our LEGO® wall. The LEGO® wall on the library's second floor is a fun space for kids to build, create, and practice their fine motor skills. Stop by on your next visit—we'd love to see what your kids create!
January 9, 2026 at 12:45 PM
We love finding messages like these on our LEGO® wall. The LEGO® wall on the library's second floor is a fun space for kids to build, create, and practice their fine motor skills. Stop by on your next visit—we'd love to see what your kids create!
Sign up for a February book discussion!
• The Devil in the White City: Thursday, Feb. 5, 7-8 p.m.
• A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons: Thursday, Feb. 12, 7-8 p.m.
• Pride and Prejudice: Monday, Feb. 16, 7-8 p.m.
Learn more and register at calendar.ippl.info.
• The Devil in the White City: Thursday, Feb. 5, 7-8 p.m.
• A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons: Thursday, Feb. 12, 7-8 p.m.
• Pride and Prejudice: Monday, Feb. 16, 7-8 p.m.
Learn more and register at calendar.ippl.info.
January 8, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Sign up for a February book discussion!
• The Devil in the White City: Thursday, Feb. 5, 7-8 p.m.
• A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons: Thursday, Feb. 12, 7-8 p.m.
• Pride and Prejudice: Monday, Feb. 16, 7-8 p.m.
Learn more and register at calendar.ippl.info.
• The Devil in the White City: Thursday, Feb. 5, 7-8 p.m.
• A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons: Thursday, Feb. 12, 7-8 p.m.
• Pride and Prejudice: Monday, Feb. 16, 7-8 p.m.
Learn more and register at calendar.ippl.info.
Help us reveal the image on our sticker poster! Kids can visit the second-floor Kids & Teens Desk to grab a sticker and help us bring the picture to life.
January 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Help us reveal the image on our sticker poster! Kids can visit the second-floor Kids & Teens Desk to grab a sticker and help us bring the picture to life.
Have little ones who love building or just knocking things down? Families with children 7 & under with an adult caregiver can join us on Saturday, Jan. 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m. for Little Builders Drop-In. Children can work on their fine motor skills while building with blocks and bricks of all sizes.
January 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Have little ones who love building or just knocking things down? Families with children 7 & under with an adult caregiver can join us on Saturday, Jan. 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m. for Little Builders Drop-In. Children can work on their fine motor skills while building with blocks and bricks of all sizes.
We are excited to have designed the 2026 Darien vehicle sticker. Although vehicle stickers are not required by the city, buying one is a great way to support the IPPL Foundation & Friends. Visit the Guest Services Desk today and purchase one for a suggested donation of $3—cash only.
January 7, 2026 at 12:45 PM
We are excited to have designed the 2026 Darien vehicle sticker. Although vehicle stickers are not required by the city, buying one is a great way to support the IPPL Foundation & Friends. Visit the Guest Services Desk today and purchase one for a suggested donation of $3—cash only.
Save yourself a trip to the post office. We have postage stamps available to purchase from the Guest Services Desk. Plus, if you're looking to drop off your mail, we have a mailbox located in front of our building. Mail is picked up daily around 10 a.m.
January 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Save yourself a trip to the post office. We have postage stamps available to purchase from the Guest Services Desk. Plus, if you're looking to drop off your mail, we have a mailbox located in front of our building. Mail is picked up daily around 10 a.m.
We spotted this guest catching up on the latest news. Our printed newspapers are available in the library's cafe. Plus, we have online newspaper offerings that you can checkout with your IPPL card and device. View our offerings at buff.ly/Y5a87zi.
January 6, 2026 at 1:45 PM
We spotted this guest catching up on the latest news. Our printed newspapers are available in the library's cafe. Plus, we have online newspaper offerings that you can checkout with your IPPL card and device. View our offerings at buff.ly/Y5a87zi.
Enjoy movies from the comfort of your home with Kanopy. With movies, documentaries, world cinema, TV series, plus children's offerings, it's one of the best ways to stream movies instantly. Kanopy is an IPPL cardholder exclusive. Get started at buff.ly/pDjF5SV.
January 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Enjoy movies from the comfort of your home with Kanopy. With movies, documentaries, world cinema, TV series, plus children's offerings, it's one of the best ways to stream movies instantly. Kanopy is an IPPL cardholder exclusive. Get started at buff.ly/pDjF5SV.
Explore our growing Playaway collection. Playaways are preloaded audiobook devices that allow you to listen to audiobooks without a separate device. Stop by the New Playaway display near the Guest Services Desk to explore the latest additions to the collection and to find your next listen.
January 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Explore our growing Playaway collection. Playaways are preloaded audiobook devices that allow you to listen to audiobooks without a separate device. Stop by the New Playaway display near the Guest Services Desk to explore the latest additions to the collection and to find your next listen.
The Spice of the Month Kits are a great way to introduce new spices to your kitchen. One of our guests, Donna, made the butternut squash soup recipe from the kit. The Spice of the Month Kit programs are currently full, but look for sign-up opportunities in our next newsletter.
January 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The Spice of the Month Kits are a great way to introduce new spices to your kitchen. One of our guests, Donna, made the butternut squash soup recipe from the kit. The Spice of the Month Kit programs are currently full, but look for sign-up opportunities in our next newsletter.
Looking for something to do with the family? Snag a museum pass from Explore More Illinois or Museum Adventure Pass to explore local museums and cultural attractions. Museum passes are an IPPL cardholder exclusive. Learn how you can snag your passes at buff.ly/LfsPHPM.
January 3, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Looking for something to do with the family? Snag a museum pass from Explore More Illinois or Museum Adventure Pass to explore local museums and cultural attractions. Museum passes are an IPPL cardholder exclusive. Learn how you can snag your passes at buff.ly/LfsPHPM.
Our outdoor signs got a new look! We hope you love it as much as we do.
January 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Our outdoor signs got a new look! We hope you love it as much as we do.
Jam out to your favorites! From country to pop and rock & roll, our vinyl collection has something for everyone. This is an IPPL cardholder exclusive. Sponsored by the IPPL Foundation & Friends. Explore the collection at the display near the cafe or browse online at catalog.ippl.info.
January 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Jam out to your favorites! From country to pop and rock & roll, our vinyl collection has something for everyone. This is an IPPL cardholder exclusive. Sponsored by the IPPL Foundation & Friends. Explore the collection at the display near the cafe or browse online at catalog.ippl.info.
Happy Friday! We are open today, Friday, Jan. 2, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. We can't wait to see you.
January 2, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Happy Friday! We are open today, Friday, Jan. 2, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. We can't wait to see you.
Happy New Year, IPPL community! We look forward to 2026 with you.
As a reminder, we are closed today, Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year's. Although our building is closed, our drive-up book returns are open. And, you can access our eMaterials online at ippl.info.
As a reminder, we are closed today, Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year's. Although our building is closed, our drive-up book returns are open. And, you can access our eMaterials online at ippl.info.
January 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Happy New Year, IPPL community! We look forward to 2026 with you.
As a reminder, we are closed today, Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year's. Although our building is closed, our drive-up book returns are open. And, you can access our eMaterials online at ippl.info.
As a reminder, we are closed today, Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year's. Although our building is closed, our drive-up book returns are open. And, you can access our eMaterials online at ippl.info.
The library is closed today, Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year's. We wish you all the best as we welcome the coming year.
As a reminder, although our building is closed, our drive-up book returns are open. And, you can access our eMaterials online at ippl.info.
As a reminder, although our building is closed, our drive-up book returns are open. And, you can access our eMaterials online at ippl.info.
December 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The library is closed today, Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year's. We wish you all the best as we welcome the coming year.
As a reminder, although our building is closed, our drive-up book returns are open. And, you can access our eMaterials online at ippl.info.
As a reminder, although our building is closed, our drive-up book returns are open. And, you can access our eMaterials online at ippl.info.
Are your kids not sure what to read? Pick up a Monarch (K-3rd), Bluestem (3rd-5th), or Caudill (4th-8th) reading challenge log from the second floor. The log is a guide with what to read next, complete with titles, book descriptions, and Lexile scores. Sponsored by the IPPL Foundation & Friends.
December 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Are your kids not sure what to read? Pick up a Monarch (K-3rd), Bluestem (3rd-5th), or Caudill (4th-8th) reading challenge log from the second floor. The log is a guide with what to read next, complete with titles, book descriptions, and Lexile scores. Sponsored by the IPPL Foundation & Friends.
What a year it has been! From PopCon to Summer Reading Kick-Off Party and Write-On, we love seeing YOU at the library. We also expanded our collection with new eReaders and Library of Things items. Plus, we unveiled our new logo. We look forward to the new year with you!
December 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
What a year it has been! From PopCon to Summer Reading Kick-Off Party and Write-On, we love seeing YOU at the library. We also expanded our collection with new eReaders and Library of Things items. Plus, we unveiled our new logo. We look forward to the new year with you!
Design a bookmark for a chance to have it distributed at IPPL's PopCon. Entry sheets are at the Kids & Teens Desk. The contest is open to IPPL cardholders and those attending schools in IPPL's service area. Submit entries by Monday, Jan. 5. See the contest sheet to learn more.
December 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Design a bookmark for a chance to have it distributed at IPPL's PopCon. Entry sheets are at the Kids & Teens Desk. The contest is open to IPPL cardholders and those attending schools in IPPL's service area. Submit entries by Monday, Jan. 5. See the contest sheet to learn more.
We are closed on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year's. As a reminder, while our building is closed, our drive-up book returns will remain open. Plus, you can access the library online at ippl.info.
December 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We are closed on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year's. As a reminder, while our building is closed, our drive-up book returns will remain open. Plus, you can access the library online at ippl.info.
Earlier in December, we shared IPPL Wrapped 2025, which comprises the top 20 books for Adult Fiction and Adult Nonfiction. Explore our community's favorites by visiting buff.ly/HbNzvb0 for Adult Fiction and buff.ly/7hIWTxd for Adult Nonfiction. Happy reading!
December 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Earlier in December, we shared IPPL Wrapped 2025, which comprises the top 20 books for Adult Fiction and Adult Nonfiction. Explore our community's favorites by visiting buff.ly/HbNzvb0 for Adult Fiction and buff.ly/7hIWTxd for Adult Nonfiction. Happy reading!
The Mayslake Council 4053-Knights of Columbus is collecting donations now through Friday, Jan. 2. Drop off unexpired, non-perishable food in jars, cans, and sealed packets in the donation bin located inside our front doors. This drive benefits community food pantries.
December 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Mayslake Council 4053-Knights of Columbus is collecting donations now through Friday, Jan. 2. Drop off unexpired, non-perishable food in jars, cans, and sealed packets in the donation bin located inside our front doors. This drive benefits community food pantries.
We had a great time at our Frosty Family Fun program earlier in December. Families enjoyed playing games, attending storytimes, and making crafts. Interested in our programs? View our programs and register at calendar.ippl.info.
December 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
We had a great time at our Frosty Family Fun program earlier in December. Families enjoyed playing games, attending storytimes, and making crafts. Interested in our programs? View our programs and register at calendar.ippl.info.