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March Program Calendar Available for Indian Prairie Library

Upcoming Programs for Every Age Group.

It’s never too early to get Indian Prairie Public Library programs on the calendar. Browse March online programs for everyone. Some highlights include:

Mindful Mid-Kid Art

Wednesday, Mar. 10, 4 p.m.

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Grades 3-6

Learn to create art that helps relax the body and calm the mind. After registering, pick up supplies at the library on the second floor.

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Marvel Jeopardy

Thursday, Mar. 11, 6 p.m.

Teens

Know everything about the Marvel universe? Show that knowledge off and join in a virtual trivia game. Winners can choose a book as a prize.

Yoga Stories: Bear Snores On

Saturday, Mar. 13, 10 a.m.

Families with children ages 7 and younger

Learn and practice basic yoga positions to bring picture books to life.

Cooking Science: Pizza Bagels

Monday, Mar. 15, 4:30 p.m.

Grades 2-5

Use supplies found at home to create pizza bagels with a homemade sauce from scratch.

Listen to Music Online

Monday, Mar. 15, 6 p.m.

Adults

There’s no shortage of ways to get free or inexpensive access to music on a computer, phone, or tablet. Learn all the best options for listening at home or on-the-go, including Pandora and Spotify.

Vegetable Gardening 101

Tuesday, Mar. 16, 7 p.m.

Adults

Horticulturist Sharon Yiesla teaches the basics to get a garden up and running. She covers planning, preparing the soil, proper times to plant, and more. This program is sponsored by the Indian Prairie Public Library Foundation & Friends.

Ozobots

Wednesday, Mar. 17, 4:30 p.m.

Grades 1-3

Learn to code Ozobots using color patterns drawn on paper. The library will supply kits with Ozobots to checkout and all materials needed to participate.

Star Wars Discussion Group

Friday, Mar. 19, 7 p.m.

Teens

For those new to the fandom or born with all the knowledge of the force, this discussion group has something for all levels of fandom. Discuss the lore, impact, and so much more surrounding the Star Wars universe.

Storytime Makers

Tuesday, Mar. 23-Apr.6, 9:30 a.m.

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Wednesdays, Mar. 24-Apr.7, 6 p.m

Families with children ages 7 and younger

Build a personal storytime prop collection to engage in online storytimes or to recreate favorite storytime moments at home. Registered participants are provided a bag of supplies to begin creating their collection of egg shakers, rhythm sticks, and wrist ribbons. Please choose only one storytime session.

Indian Prairie Library's expert staff is available to help. Stop in, call 630/887-8760, email ippl@ippl.info, or use the chat service on the website- look for the green "we are here" icon.

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