Adult

Technology Services Playlist
Watch and learn with technology classes from IPPL experts.

Grab Bag

Pick-up while supplies last near the movies on the first floor. To request via the drive-up window, call 630/887-0718 or email heatherfj@ippl.info

Oscar Grab Bags
For adults. Bring home the fun of the Oscars for this year's awards night. Fill out a ballot with your predictions, play Academy Awards BINGO while you watch, and keep popcorn nearby to snack on during those long acceptance speeches.

Adult Programs

Apr
13

Online - Bill Pay and Budget Tools

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Discover what online budget tools help you manage your assets more effectively and how they can help you gain lasting benefits for your money management. ...

Apr
13

Online - Great Decisions: The end of globalization? Presenter: Maureen Heffern Ponicki

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Great Decisions discussions are on U.S. foreign policy and global issues. Topics are based on a briefing book developed by the Foreign Policy Association. Note that the topi Global Supply Chains and National Security (Feb. 16)...

Apr
14

Online - Chair Yoga

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dancing Cranes Yoga teaches this chair yoga class which provides an enjoyable movement opportunity for adults to improve flexibility, joint health, core strength, balance,...

Apr
14

Online - ESL Conversation Group

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills....

Kids & Families

Custom Programs

Beginning with Baby
For parents and caregivers with babies 0-24 months. Schedule your private, online session with Miss Heather for songs, rhymes, and games to enjoy with your baby. Ask about milestones, development, and library resources, or maybe you just need a listening ear. To sign up for your 15-minute session, email heatherfj@ippl.info.

Pick-up while supplies last in the Kids & Teens Department. To request via the drive-up window, call 630/887-0718 or email youthservices@ippl.info.

Big Coloring Pages Bundles
Available starting April 1. For ages 7 & under. Create masterpieces at home with oversized coloring pages and coloring supplies.

Baby Sensory Grab Bag
Available starting April 1. For babies ages 0 – 18 months. Introducing new sensory play activities to stimulate early development. Look for a new bag to take home each month. This month features a set of colorful plastic balls.

Kids & Families Programs

Calendar Events - Kids & Families

Apr
24

Online - Show and Tell

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
For families. Join Miss Lexy and Miss Heather for Show and Tell! Share a unique collection, a craft or drawing, a funny joke, or story. We'll also play a matching game, ...

Apr
30

Online - Show and Tell

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
For families. Join Miss Lexy and Miss Heather for Show and Tell! Share a unique collection, a craft or drawing, a funny joke, or story. We'll also play a matching game, ...

May
4

Online - Star Wars Storytime

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
For families. Celebrate Star Wars Day (May the Fourth) with stories and fun, along with some of your favorite characters! Dressing up in Star Wars gear or cos...

May
4

Online - Star Wars Storytime

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
For families. Celebrate Star Wars Day (May the Fourth) with stories and fun, along with some of your favorite characters! Dressing up in Star Wars gear or cos...

May
7

Barbara's Bookstore Storytime

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
For all ages. Join us on the green outside Barbara's Bookstore in the Burr Ridge Village Center for stories, songs, and fun! Barbara's is located at 770 Village Center D...

May
8

Online - Chinese Storytime

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
For families. Storyteller, Juno Dong from The Language Labs, will share books, activities, songs and more in both Chinese and English to learn some ...

Mid-Kids

Pick-up while supplies last in the Kids & Teens Department. To request via the drive-up window, call 630/887-0718 or email youthservices@ippl.info.

Money Smart
Available starting April 1. For both kids ages 6 to 9 and 10 to 12. Grab bags for Mini Mid-Kids (ages 6 to 9) will include activities to learn concepts of earning and spending. Grab bags for Mighty Mid-Kids (ages 10 to 12) will explore creative business ideas.

Mid-Kid Programs

Calendar Events - Mid-Kids

May
1

Outdoor - Irish Dance for Mid-Kids

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ages 5 - 12. Alyssa Harling of The Harling School of Irish Dance teaches Irish dance steps in the parking lot (weather permitting). Registration is required. Face masks ar...

May
4

Online - Star Wars Storytime

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
For families. Celebrate Star Wars Day (May the Fourth) with stories and fun, along with some of your favorite characters! Dressing up in Star Wars gear or cos...

May
4

Online - Star Wars Storytime

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
For families. Celebrate Star Wars Day (May the Fourth) with stories and fun, along with some of your favorite characters! Dressing up in Star Wars gear or cos...

May
6

Online - First Chapter Chats – 2022 Monarchs

4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
For Kids Grade K – 3rd. Thursday May 6, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Read along as we aloud the first chapter of three 2022 M...

Teens

Pick-up while supplies last in the Kids & Teens Department. To request via the drive-up window, call 630/887-0718 or email youthservices@ippl.info.

Job Fair Goodies
Available starting April 1. In this grab bag you will find some goodies such as a nice pen, a notebook to take on interviews, as well as resume and interview tips and tricks, and a list of employers participating in our annual Teen Job Fair.

Teen Programs

Calendar Events - Teens

Apr
10

Online - Earth Day Teen Movie Club: I Am Greta (2020)

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
For teens in grades 7-12. Earth Day is April 22nd, so join us for an early celebration as we watch the 2020 documentary "I Am Greta," a film about the world-famous...

Apr
17

Online - Teen Job Fair

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Teens. Are you looking for a job? Join us to meet local employers in one place virtually! Potential employers will talk about their company, what they are looking for and ho...

Apr
28

Online - Why Gap Years Matter

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Teens. Adults. Are you considering a Gap Year for fall 2021, and wondering if this is still possible? Curious about how to work with your selected college on a Gap Yea...

May
7

Online - Star Wars R2-D2 Luminary Jar

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Teens. Grades 7-12. Create one of Star Wars most iconic characters as a friendly room light that seconds as a pencil Jar. A materials bag will be av...

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Apr
10

Online - Earth Day Teen Movie Club: I Am Greta (2020)

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
For teens in grades 7-12. Earth Day is April 22nd, so join us for an early celebration as we watch the 2020 documentary "I Am Greta," a film about the world-famous...

Apr
13