Storytimes near Indian Prairie Public Library

Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

For grades 2–6. For all players who want to learn to play, practice playing, or improve their game in a social environment.

Kids & Teens, 2nd Floor

For grades 1-4. Practice reading skills with a teen volunteer during a 15-minute session. Earn a prize from the treasure box for every session you attend.

Maker Studio

Families. Learn about 3D printing and paint a 3D minifigure. This event is offered in two sessions: July 9 and July 29. Please choose one time slot. This program is for families only; individual attendees are not permitted. Register each member of your family. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

For readers who like twisty, thrilling plots and solving mysteries. This month's book is Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippman (2025). Book description: Former private investigator and middle-aged widow Muriel Blossom's vacation on a Parisian River cruise turns into a deadly international mystery -- that only she can solve. Pick up books at the Guest Services Desk one month in advance or go to the catalog and reserve the book.

Keshav's Garden

For grades 1-6. Enjoy hands-on exploration of plants, insects, and more in Keshav’s Garden. Program is canceled in case of weather issues.

Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

For families with children 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Do you love building or just knocking things down? Children can work on their fine motor skills while building with blocks and bricks of all sizes.

Kids & Teens, 2nd Floor

A representative from the Birth to Five Illinois organization will be available to share information and answer questions.

Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

Adults. In this four-week course, learn how to move and resize application windows; create files, folders, and shortcuts; explore libraries and external drives; rename and delete files. To register, contact the People’s Resource Center at 630/682-5402 x218 or email ct@peoplesrc.org. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

For families with children ages 7 & under. Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Registration is for all seven weeks. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Board Room - 2nd Floor

Learn to use the library’s two digital resource platforms, Libby and hoopla, to access eBooks and eAudiobooks anytime, anywhere at this hands-on program for beginners. Please come prepared with your library card barcode number, your library PIN, a device that you can use to download an app (like a smartphone or tablet), and a valid email address. This program is an IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

For grades 1-6. Practice your paper folding skills with various origami projects.

Board Room - 2nd Floor

If you’ve been using Libby or hoopla to access eBooks or eAudiobooks for a while and have more advanced questions or would like to experiment with new features, this program is for you. Please come prepared with your library card barcode number, your library PIN, and the device you like to read or listen to. This program is not for beginners. If you have never used either Libby or hoopla previously, please attend the “Libby & hoopla Basics” program. This program is an IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

For grades 7–12. Listen to your favorite K-Pop songs, make K-Pop crafts, and try snacks from South Korea.

Board Room - 2nd Floor

Practice chess. Beginners and experienced players welcome.

Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

Adults & teens. Learn how to create, edit, and save basic presentations using PowerPoint. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

For grades 6–8. Spirals, curls, swirls and waves; use paper and yarn to make art.

Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

For families with children of all ages. Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that’s all around us! Program features audience interaction and opportunities for children to volunteer.

Maker Studio

Adults & teens. Try metal stamping and create a keychain and necklace. This event is offered in two sessions: July 14 and July 15. Please choose one time slot. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Maker Studio

Adults & teens. Try metal stamping and create a keychain and necklace. This event is offered in two sessions: July 14 and July 15. Please choose one time slot. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

For children ages 3–6 with an adult caregiver. Spend some time by the water when you join us for this beachy read and craft.

Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

For newly independent and independent readers at grades K–3 learning levels. Step into a pressure-free environment to enjoy reading aloud to a trained dog from the Love on a Leash organization. One reader per 15–minute session. Once registered for a date, you will be contacted by staff the week of the event with your exact start time. One child per registration. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

Adults & teens. Learn what we mean when talking about AI, where it shows up in your life, what it is good (and not so good) at, and why it is causing both excitement and worry. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Board Room - 2nd Floor

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Please call 630/887-0945 for more information.

Willow Pond, NE corner of Plainfield Rd. and Adams St.

Location: Willow Pond, NE corner of Plainfield Rd and Adams St., Willowbrook For families with children ages 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and join us at a local park for stories, songs, and fun for the whole family! At this week's water-themed storytime, we will have a special guest from Goldfish Swim School at the end of storytime available to share information on water safety. This park location has a splash pad. Program is cancelled in case of weather issues. Registration required.

Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

Left heartbroken in Rome after a wedding disaster, a stranded groom finds his ruined honeymoon transformed by a determined local and a few meddling travelers, proving that sometimes heartbreak is only the beginning. Stars Kevin James. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Popcorn is provided. Sponsored by the Foundation & Friends.

Kids & Teens, 2nd Floor

For grades 1-4. Practice reading skills with a teen volunteer during a 15-minute session. Earn a prize from the treasure box for every session you attend.

Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

For grades 2–6. For all players who want to learn to play, practice playing, or improve their game in a social environment.

Maker Studio

Ages 8–12. Use your imagination to draw a design using sublimation markers and transfer your design to a mug. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

In this living history portrayal, American patriot Abigail Adams recounts her life, including her famous call to her husband John to "remember the ladies" in the founding of the new nation. She shares her opinions of the founding fathers, displays her lively wit, and offers a glimpse at one of the great love stories of all time. This program is sponsored by Cathy Lou Pearson. This program is an IPPL cardholder exclusive. One registration per library card number. Multiple registrations per cardholder are not allowed.

Keshav's Garden

For grades 1-6. Enjoy hands-on exploration of plants, insects, and more in Keshav’s Garden. Program is canceled in case of weather issues.