Category Archives: Announcement

Big Library Read

Posted on May 15, 2013 by suzyd

Indian Prairie Library is participating in the Big Library Read with libraries across the country. This year’s selection The Fours Corners of the Sky by Michael Malone is a funny and warm-hearted look at how we love and forgive. The … Continue reading →

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New scanner at the Computer Help Desk

Posted on May 14, 2013 by shirleyj

The Computer area has a new scanner for public use.  It has all the features of the old scanner (scan your document or photo to printer, email, USB drive, or Google Docs) as well as a new option for sending … Continue reading →

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Join the conversation on Goodreads

Posted on April 27, 2013 by jennifera

Indian Prairie is now on Goodreads. Stop by to talk about books you love, find new ones to read, and connect with other readers. Join the group by May 15 to be entered in a drawing for a gift card … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Money Smart Week!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by jennifera

The Federal Reserve introduced Money Smart Week to help consumers improve their personal finances. We’re hosting two events: Join us on Tuesday, April 23 at 1:00 to Get Money Smart. Brian Ahern from Financial Ratings Series will demonstrate how to … Continue reading →

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Haiku to you, too

Posted on April 19, 2013 by shirleyj

Try your hand at writing haiku and if you submit our favorite one, you may win a small  prize.  Tweet us at @ipplinfo with your poetic creation. Please use hashtag #ipplpoem. We’re celebrating National Poetry Month. Check our Twitter timeline … Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Poetry Month

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jennifera

April is National Poetry Month and we have several resources for you to explore. Visit Litfinder to discover poems, criticism, and author biographies. Also check out this fabulous blog post from BookBrowse. Editor Davina Morgan-Witts highlights a dozen of the … Continue reading →

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Area Newspapers Now Available Online

Posted on April 1, 2013 by jennifera

Through Chicago Area Newspapers, you can access the Chicago Sun-Times (1986 to present), The Doings, Suburban Life, and other Chicagoland papers. The Chicago Tribune Historical Archives (1849-1985) are available via NewsBank. Browse front pages by date, search obituaries by name, … Continue reading →

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When’s that home opener?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by shirleyj

Hey, baseball fans! Get ready for the season. We have the current issue of Sports Illustrated (April 1) here now and it includes scouting reports!

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