Community members can still register for Indian Prairie Public Library’s virtual March programs. Learn new skills, practice fitness, and hear from popular presenters from the comfort of home. Browse the calendar or use the links below to register.
Programs for kids and teens.
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Thursday, Mar. 11, 6 p.m.
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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.
Saturday, Mar. 13, 10 a.m.
Families with children ages 7 and under
Learn and practice basic yoga positions to bring picture books to life.
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.
Tuesdays, Mar. 16-23, 5 p.m.
Grades 6-12
Girls Who Code is a national organization on a mission to change the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. This virtual club is open to students, regardless of skill level/experience.
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.
Mini Mid-Kids Wonder Women - Then & Now
Thursday, Mar. 18, 4 p.m.
Grades 1-3
Participants will use research skills to uncover many amazing and wonderful achievements from women throughout history. They also will share the story of the amazing women in their own life and family.
Programs for adults:
Wednesdays, Mar. 24 & 31, 7 p.m.
Practice English pronunciation and conversation skills guided by a volunteer from Literacy DuPage.
Monday, Mar. 15, 6 p.m.
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.
Tuesday, Mar. 16, 7 p.m.
Horticulturist Sharon Yiesla teaches the basics to get a garden up and running. She covers planning, preparing the soil, and proper times to plant. Sponsored by the Indian Prairie Public Library Foundation & Friends.
Online Book Club: 142 Ostriches
Wednesday, Mar. 17, 7 p.m.
Join in discussing 142 Ostriches by April Davila. Set against the unexpected splendor of an ostrich ranch in the California desert, this beautifully written debut conjures an absorbing and compelling heroine in a story of courage, family, and forgiveness. The book is available on hoopla as an eBook or audiobook.
City of Big Songs: My Favorite Songs about Chicago
Sunday, Mar. 21, 2 p.m.
Musician and Chicago historian Clarence Goodman performs songs about Chicago and tells the stories behind the songs. Sponsored by the Indian Prairie Public Library Foundation & Friends.
Indian Prairie Library's expert staff is available to help. Come 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.