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September 27, 2006
Scholastic Book Fair
Buy books and enjoy youth activities during the Friends of the Library 2nd Annual Scholastic Book Fair. Join us for a fun-filled weekend to help support the library's Youth Services Summer Reading Program.
Friday, Sept. 29, noon - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 30, 9:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 1, 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Posted by indianprairie at 3:48 PM
September 21, 2006
Listen to an Audio Book Now!
The Indian Prairie Library provides a collection of downloadable audio books for you to listen to on your computer or personal MP3 player. Visit the library's web site for more information.
Posted by indianprairie at 4:03 PM
September 20, 2006
Library will offer free practice SAT
The Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road in Darien, will host a practice SAT test from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, conducted by The Princeton Review. The test is free and open to all, but reservations are required. This practice test will help gauge how a student may perform on the actual SAT test.To register, visit the library's Readers Services Desk or call (630) 887-8760, Ext. 239. Information about this program and others can be accessed on the library's Web site www.indianprairielibrary.org.
SAT Materials available at Indian Prairie
Posted by indianprairie at 3:41 PM
September 8, 2006
Sign-up social to open Fall Story Times at Indian Prairie Library
Parents can register their children for the Fall Story Times program at the Indian Prairie Public Library during a sign-up social set for 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 12.Fall story times begin the week of Monday, Sept. 18, and run through the week of Monday, Nov. 6. An Indian Prairie Library card is required, and each child may sign up for only one session. The child must be the appropriate age by Sept. 12. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 3:52 PM
September 7, 2006
Indian Prairie Library Special DarienFest Hours
The library will be open on Friday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and closed on Sunday, Sept. 10.
DarienFest schedule.
Posted by indianprairie at 12:01 PM
September 4, 2006
September 11 Project
n honor of the fifth anniversary of September 11, the library will be showing the 2006 film that depicts the events about United flight 93 on Monday, September 11.
British director Paul Greengrass uses a combination of actors and real people to portray the actions of the passengers and ground personnel during the hijacking and flight of the fourth plane overtaken by terrorists. A discussion will follow the movie. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:20 p.m.
On or around September 11, 2006, people worldwide will attend activities of discussion, dialogue, and reflection in public, academic, and school libraries. Come together and learn from your community and from your world. Find out what libraries are participating at The September Project Website.
Posted by indianprairie at 12:04 PM
September 1, 2006
September is National Library Card Month
Goody bags for the first 300 people to get NEW library cards in September. Make sure children have the most important school supply on their list their own library card!
Each bag will have a READ bracelet, card for $1 off fines or rentals, free ice cream cone from McDonalds, free coffee and donut at Dunkin Donuts and 2 free games at Willowbrook Lanes. Plus every one gets entered into a drawing to be featured on a READ poster to be on display at the library. Hurry! Be one of the first 300!
Posted by indianprairie at 12:12 PM
August 28, 2006
Library Requests the Return of all Bendable Summer Reading Toys
Our Youth Services Department has been notified by Highsmith of a toy recall on all bendable animals. The distributor of the toys was the Oriental Trading Company, Inc. If your child has chosen ANY of the bendable toys as a reading prize, we are asking you to return it in exchange for another toy from the fish bowl. Other animals include a giraffe, elephant, tiger, lion, and other dogs and cats. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. Visit the Indian Prairie Library Web site for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact the Head of Youth Services, Monica Dzierzbicki, at 630-887-8760.
Posted by indianprairie at 12:10 PM
July 31, 2006
Lecture to detail 1933 World's Fair
Art historian Jeff Mishur will present a slide lecture on the 1933 World's Fair, "A Century of Progress," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien.Highlights of the program are many of the powerful images and symbols of the 1933 World's Fair including the trans-Atlantic crossing led by Italo Balbo, the Sky Ride, Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion Car and Sally Rand. Read more...
See photos, artifacts and more at the Chicago Historical Society.
Posted by indianprairie at 8:03 AM
July 24, 2006
Genealogy expert headed to library
Genealogy expert Brother Joseph Martin will speak at the Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 27, with a lecture titled, "Half My Ancestors Were Women." Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 11:16 AM
July 20, 2006
Brookfield Zoo passes now available at the Library
Indian Prairie Library is excited to be a part of Brookfield Zoo痴 Wild about Reading Library Pass Program for area libraries. IPPL cardholders can check out one pass per family for free admission for 4. Passes are good for one week. Fines for overdue passes will be $1/day. Check for pass availability.
Posted by indianprairie at 11:05 AM
June 23, 2006
IP library will honor retiree on Sunday
The Indian Prairie Public Library will host a reception honoring Suzanne Lippencott, the head of the Youth Services Department who is retiring, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 25, in the meeting room of the library at 401 Plainfield Road in Darien. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 9:56 AM
June 12, 2006
Teen volunteers add energy to summer library programs
For those who entertain stereotypes of adolescents lounging at the pool with an iPod hooked to their ears, consider the teens who volunteer at Indian Prairie Public Library in Darien. Although school doors have closed for a three-month vacation, approximately 140 energetic teens serve our community as library volunteers. Read more...
More information and applications can be found on the teen summer volunteer web page.
Posted by indianprairie at 3:11 PM
June 8, 2006
Indian Prairie Library offfers downloadable Audio Books
Over 1,200 titles - best sellers, book club favorites, award-winning authors and more! Download an audio book onto your computer or MP3 player. Find out more...
Posted by indianprairie at 2:45 PM
May 23, 2006
Summer reading at the library
Sign-up for Summer Reading!
Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales for Kids
Creature Feature for Teens
Get Swept Away with a Good Book for Adults
Weve got great programs and fabulous prizes for kids, teens and adults check your newsletter for details, call us at 887-8760 or check out our Web site.
Sign-up for the library's e-News and recieve an e-mail on the 2nd and 4th Friday's of the month on the latest library news.
Posted by indianprairie at 1:38 PM
May 4, 2006
Teens Volunteers @ the library
We have great opportunities for teen volunteers this summer - help with the summer reading program, join an acting troupe, be a book buddy or teach chess. Find out more...
Posted by indianprairie at 12:49 PM
May 3, 2006
Library News Delivers
Indian Prairie Public Library May-August Newletter should have arrived at your door. If you missed it you can pick up a copy in the library or view it here.
To recieve library news via e-mail sign-up for the library's e-News letter sent out on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
Posted by indianprairie at 12:45 PM
April 28, 2006
Vatican art lecture planned at library
Art historian Michelle Paluch-Mishur will present a slide lecture titled "Splendors of the Vatican" at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at the Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien.
Her presentation will cover a selection of works from the Vatican Museums, particularly those that are on tour as part of the exhibition "St. Peter and the Vatican: the Legacy of the Popes," which is currently on display at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 1:12 PM
April 25, 2006
Learn more about herbs at library
A slide lecture on "The Herb Patch" will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, in Darien. Sandy Lentz, a master gardener since 1999, will educate both beginner and advanced gardeners on the selection, care and use of herbs. Lentz is one of a group of volunteers trained by the University of Illinois to provide gardening programs and horticultural activities to educate the public. Read more...
University of Illinois Master Gardener
Posted by indianprairie at 12:26 PM
April 3, 2006
Raise a Reader @ your library
Indian Prairie Public Library offers classes designed for parents and caregivers of 4-5 year olds to learn fun and effective pre-reading techniques to "Raise a Reader". Classes are attended without children.
April 8 at 9:30 AM
Posted by indianprairie at 8:19 PM
March 22, 2006
'Chicken Little' to fly into Indian Prairie Library
"Chicken Little," a 2005 computer-animated movie about a chicken who thinks the sky is falling, will be shown at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at the Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien.
Admission to this G-rated Disney feature movie is free to Indian Prairie Library cardholders, who can pick up passes now at the library's youth services desk. Admission is limited to Indian Prairie Library cardholders. Tickets may also be obtained on the day of the performance. Read more...
Reserve a copy today of the DVD at the Indian Prairie Library.
Posted by indianprairie at 1:49 PM
March 15, 2006
Dyed in the Wool
Back again at the Indian Prairie Public Library! This popular Irish band will help you get a head-start on your St. Patrick痴 Day celebration. Registration required contact Readers Services,630.887.8760x239
Thurs., Mar. 16, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Posted by indianprairie at 10:51 AM
February 13, 2006
The 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy
The Indian Prairie Public Library as created a list of Web sites covering the latest news and highlights of the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Posted by indianprairie at 3:23 PM
February 7, 2006
Voter's Registration @ the Library
You can register to vote at the Indian Prairie Public Library. It's very easy and only takes a few minutes! Just bring in 2 forms of identification (make sure one has your current address on it), and we will take care of the rest! Voter's registration always closes 30 days before any election, so register by February 21, 2006.
Related information: DuPage County Election Commission
Posted by indianprairie at 1:08 PM
January 24, 2006
Raise A Reader
Get your child ready to read with our Raise a Reader program. Learn fun and effective ways to teach your child pre-reading skills that they must know in order to read. Your child can learn these skills starting at birth! Program details...
This early literacy initiative is a partnership among the Public Library Association, the Association for Library Service to Children, and the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development.
Posted by indianprairie at 9:46 AM
January 23, 2006
Froggy will hop into Indian Prairie library
Froggy, the children's character created by author Jonathan London, will meet families and children from 10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road in Darien. The program will include stories, games, treats and time with Froggy. Children of all ages accompanied by an adult are welcome, but registration is required and is limited to Indian Prairie Public Library cardholders. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 3:53 PM
Tax Resources at the Library and on the Web
DOING TAXES? Need federal and state tax forms, contact information, and other tax resources? Go to the Indian Prairie Public Library Tax Resource Page.
Posted by indianprairie at 9:30 AM
January 20, 2006
Libraries Big Read effort approaches starting gate
If last year is any indication, thousands of patrons from eight libraries, representing 10 suburbs, will participate in the second annual The Big Read project in the months ahead. The selected book this year is "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 4:41 PM
January 13, 2006
Library to host opera lecture
The Friends of the Indian Prairie Public Library will host a lecture about Guiseppe Verdi's opera, "Rigoletto" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. The lecture will feature Charles V. DeWitt Jr., a member of the Lyric Opera Lecture Corps.The program will be held in the second-floor meeting room of the library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien. Tickets are free but needed reservations can be made at the readers services desk or by calling (630) 887-8760, Ext. 239.
The 2005-2006 Lyric Opera season commentaries are available on compact disc at the Indian Prairie Public Library. Search (keyword search for "2005-2006 Lyric Opera Season") the library catalog for availability.
Posted by indianprairie at 8:47 AM
December 22, 2005
Library Board Appoints New Director
The Indian Prairie Public Library will start the new year with a new director, Jamie Bukovac, who is leaving the top library post in Hinsdale.Bukovac, 47, will begin Monday, Jan. 9, at the Darien library, succeeding the retiring Lee Schacht. Bukovac served as assistant director at the Downers Grove library for 14 years, during a period when the library almost doubled in space, and left in 2003 for the top job in Hinsdale. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 1:47 PM
December 3, 2005
Food accepted in lieu of library fines
Indian Prairie Public Library users can pay their fines with food donations from Sunday, Dec. 4, through Thursday, Dec. 8. The library, at 401 Plainfield Road, will accept one nonperishable item for each $1 of fines owed. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 1:10 PM
November 30, 2005
Kids can play 1860s-era games at library
Children in grades first through sixth are invited to attend a party Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Indian Prairie Public Library that will re-create the fun and games enjoyed by young girls around the year 1864. Many of the activities are inspired by the popular book, "Meet Addy - An American Girl." There will also be crafts, prizes and refreshments at the two parties, one beginning at 10:30 a.m. for grades first to third, and the other at 1:30 p.m. for grades fourth to sixth. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 1:23 PM
November 28, 2005
Italy is focus of library lecture
Darien resident and world traveler Carl DiNello will present a slide lecture called "Abruzzi," covering the life and customs of people in a small village in the mountains of central Italy, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road. Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 1:12 PM
November 16, 2005
Biggert, Bellock will host library program on freedom
"We, the People," a program for families with school-age children, will be held at the Indian Prairie Public Library at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, R-13th District, of Willowbrook, and State Rep. Patricia Bellock, R-47th District, of Hinsdale -- along with World War II veterans Bill Schaefer, Bob Atkins and former Resistance fighter Ted Gadomski -- will talk about what freedom means to them. Read more...Books on freedom are currenlty on display in the Youth Services Department.
Posted by indianprairie at 9:07 AM
November 8, 2005
Win a $20.00 Gift Certificate to Blueberry Hill Pancake House
Patrons who use the Indian Prairie Library's Self-Check machine in the month of November can enter into a drawing to win $20.00 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill Pancake House. After you use the self-check machine go to the Reception Desk for entry form. One entry per person per day.
Posted by indianprairie at 3:06 PM
Driving course planned at libary
Motorists age 50 or older can take a refresher driving course at the Indian Prairie Public Library, which is sponsoring 55 Alive, a two-day program held from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 8 and 9.Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 9:05 AM
October 25, 2005
Library will host Business Coach
Business coach Tom Kelly will present "The Attraction Principle: How to Shift from Working to Get Clients to Attracting Them Effortlessly" at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road in Darien.Read more...
Posted by indianprairie at 3:56 PM
October 12, 2005
Indian Prairie Library ready to celebrate Illinois Arts Week
The Indian Prairie Public Library will celebrate Illinois Arts Week with a variety of programs focusing on the theme "The Arts Are All Around Us." * At 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, pianist Eugene Kwok will perform the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Read more...Library program schedule.
Posted by indianprairie at 10:32 AM
October 11, 2005
Library to host opera lectures
The Friends of the Indian Prairie Public Library are again hosting a series of Lyric Opera Lectures at the library. More
The 2005-2006 Lyric Opera season commentaries are available on compact disc at the Indian Prairie Public Library. Search (keyword search for "2005-2006 Lyric Opera Season") the library catalog for availability.
Posted by indianprairie at 11:46 AM
October 5, 2005
Indian Prairie Library Web Site Survey
The Indian Prairie Public Library needs the communities input with the redesign of its Web site. Review the library's Web site then take the library's Web Site Survey located on the main page. You could have a chance to win a 2006 Entertainment Book and help shape the library's Web site.
