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Holiday Closings Christmas Eve | Friday, Dec. 24 | Closed
Christmas Day | Saturday, Dec. 25 | Closed
New Year's Eve | Friday, Dec. 31 | Closing at 5 pm
New Year's Day | Saturday, Jan. 1 | Closed |
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eContent
Our Digital Library is Open 24/7 Even when our building is closed, access books, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers anytime on our website. Need help getting started? Call us at 630-868-7520. View our eContent
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Ancestry Library Edition Research Your Family History from HomeBuild your family tree, search military and immigration records, and more! You’ll have until December 31 to use Ancestry Library Edition from home—starting January 1, the provider decided to revert back to in-library use only. More Information
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Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt Wednesday, Dec. 1 - Friday, Dec. 31 | in-person Gingerbread people are loose in the library! See if you can find them all. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at any of our service desks beginning December 1. Completed scavenger hunts will be entered into a prize drawing. More information |
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Gingerbread House Competition Friday, Dec. 17 - Sunday, Dec. 19 | in-personIt's time to show off your decorating skills in cookie form. Enter our Gingerbread House Competition for the chance to win a prize! More information
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Baking Cinnamon Star Bread Monday, Dec. 6 | 7 pm | virtual Expert baker Andrea Pracht of My Kitchen Clatter will demonstrate how to create a stunning Cinnamon Star Bread, perfect to share with family and friends over the holidays. More information |
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ACES: Get Connected Tuesday, Dec. 7 | 10:30 am | in-person Curious about all those interactive Zoom meetings and enriching videos you’ve heard about? Let AgeGuide help you learn how to connect to the internet simply and inexpensively. More information |
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COVID Vaccine Booster Clinic Tuesday, Dec. 7 | 3-7 pm | in-person The Illinois Department of Public Health is providing this free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. Registrations will be honored first, but walk-ins are welcome! More information |
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Winter Folktales from Around the World
Tuesday, Dec. 14 | 7 pm | virtual Seasonal stories from Russia, Germany, Denmark and beyond will be brought to life by master storyteller, Terry Lynch of HFK Presents. More information |
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ACES: Curb Utility Costs
Wednesday, Dec. 15 | 7 pm | virtual
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will help you reduce your energy usage, better understand your bills, avoid scams, and access programs designed to save you money. More information
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Teen Book Match Looking for some books to read over winter break? Submit a Teen Book Match form and receive personalized suggestions! |
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Teen Winter Book Bag Subscription Complete Form by December 6 Teens in grades 6-12 can register for our Teen Book Bag Subscription using our subscription form. You will receive books during the following pick up dates: Wednesdays: December 15, January 19, and February 16. |
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Quill & Cucumber Writers Club Friday, Dec. 3 & 17 | 5 pm | in-person Join us to learn and dabble in different types of creative writing, try out writing prompts, and discuss your work with fellow writers. |
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Teen Library Council Tuesday, Dec. 14 | 4:30 pm | in-person Would you like to earn service hours and make a difference at the library? Join the Teen Library Council! Help put together and run programs, discuss library and community projects, recommend books and materials, and more. More information
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D&D Club Monday, Dec. 20 | 6 pm | virtual Take a journey with us as we explore new realms, fight evil creatures, and attempt to save the world. Each club meeting will present us with new stories (or one-shots) by anyone who would like to direct their own adventure (or DM). No previous experience required. More information
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Family Yoga Saturday, Dec. 4 | 9:30 am | virtual We're excited to welcome back Amber Bloomquist from Kindness Kids Yoga for a family yoga practice over Zoom! Join us for Winter Connections with partner poses, activities, and relaxation for the whole family! More information
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Cartooning: Wacky Winter Sports Saturday, Dec. 11 | 10:30 am | virtual Get your paper and pencils ready for a virtual drawing class led by cartoonist Mark Anderson! Cartoonists will draw all sorts of silly winter sports! Snowman bobsled! Reindeer ski jump! Turtle slow-skating! And the freestyle snowball fight! More information
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Winter Break FunDraw Along, Bingo, Learn to Play, and more! Visit the online calendar for the whole Winter Break lineup! More information
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Noon Year's Eve Wild Rumpus
Friday, Dec. 31 | 11 am | in-person Let's count down to noon! Join us for activity stations and a wild rumpus to celebrate the new year. More information |
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New Website
Coming this December
The library is excited to share that we'll be launching a new website with a new look! Get ready for even more content including reading recommendations for all ages, book club resources, recorded programs, and more.
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Did You Miss a Program? Watch on WPL's YouTube Channel
Many of our programs, concerts, art exhibits as well as programs for teens and kids are recorded. Watch any time! View our Channel |
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WPL Mobile App Find it in the App Store or Google Play The library at your fingertips! Easy access to your library card and so much more! More information |
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