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Attend premier events from the comfort of your home!

IPPL is a member of Illinois Libraries Present, which gives IPPL cardholders exclusive access to premier online events. Did you grow up reading Goosebumps by R.L. Stine? Don't miss Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7-8 p.m. This program is intended for adults. Get your invite. Plus, there's more. View upcoming programs and register.

Illinois Libraries Present provides access to high-quality online events. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Secretary of State, using funds provides by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

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Attend a storytime!

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Enjoy a Sunday Afternoon Concert!

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Catch up on the latest news with the Chicago Tribune.

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Feb
14

Metal Stamping

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: Maker Studio

Adults & teens. Try

Feb
14

Valentine Storycraft

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Location: Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

Feb
16

AARP Tax-Aide

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

Feb
16

Preschool Play

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Location: Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

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Avoid the DMV by renewing your Illinois license plate sticker at the Guest Services Desk.

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We are an official Passport Acceptance Facility, accepting DS-11 applications for new passports. 

Library of Things. Tools, technology, & more to try: Yes, you can borrow that!

Explore our Library of Things collection.

 

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Get museum passes for the family

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. From the Brookfield Zoo to the Chicago Botanic Garden and local children's museums, there are so many places to visit for free or at a discount. Museum passes are an IPPL cardholder exclusive. Learn how you can snag your passes.

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