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Planning a day out with the family? Snag a museum pass from Explore More Illinois or Museum Adventure Pass to explore local museums and cultural attractions. Museum passes are an IPPL cardholder exclusive. Learn how you can snag your passes at buff.ly/LfsPHPM.
ALT Tiger laying on a rock.
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Have you completed a Summer Reading log? Prize pick-up begins tomorrow, Monday, June 15. Turn in your reading log or show the app to receive your prizes at the second-floor Summer Reading Table.
Note: Prizes are available while supplies last.
ALT Staff member sitting at Summer Reading Table.
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The Pollinator Celebration Activities Drop-In program is today, Sunday, June 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Held in partnership with the Darien Garden Club, everyone is invited to stop by to learn about the benefit of attracting pollinators to your garden. Kids' activities available.
ALT Caterpillar.
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Looking your next read? Our expert librarians have compiled book lists for adults, kids, mid-kids, teens, and parents. Browse book lists on various themes, including Beach Reads, Mid-Kid Classics, and Fantasy for Teens. View our book lists at buff.ly/yzs96Hc.
ALT Stack of books.
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Check out the gallery! The galleries on the first and second floors display artwork from members of the Downers Grove Artists’ Guild. The guild, established in 1941, supports the fine arts by encouraging artists to explore, teach, and share their talents.
ALT Painting of Chicago.
ALT Various artwork pieces.
ALT Artwork of nature.
ALT Artwork of birds and nests.
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June is Audiobook Appreciation Month! Celebrate by discovering your next audiobook. Find thousands of titles in a variety of genres for all ages on hoopla and Libby. hoopla and Libby are an IPPL cardholder exclusive. Learn more and get started at buff.ly/rSksnLg.
ALT Phone and headphones.
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S E R V I C E A L E R T
We are having the carpets cleaned in LittleTown after hours. To prepare, we are closing LittleTown early today, Friday, June 12, at 4:30 p.m. LittleTown will reopen a half hour after we open the library on Saturday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m.
ALT LittleTown.
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Join us for the Craft Supply Swap event on Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Early entry begins at 10 a.m.; event opens to the public at 11 a.m. See online calendar for detailed information about donations and attending the event at buff.ly/858YGhO.
ALT Crafting materials.
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We are grateful for those who joined us at the Summer Kick-Off Party. Thank you Darien Community Bank, A Wintrust Community Bank; Willowbrook Police Department; and Culver's Darien. And, thank you Darien Community Bank, A Wintrust Community Bank for sponsoring the ice cream cart.
ALT Wintrust Community Bank.
ALT Willowbrook Police Department.
ALT Culver's.
ALT Family enjoying ice cream.
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We are excited to have designed the 2026 Darien vehicle sticker. Although vehicle stickers are not required by the city, buying one is a great way to support the IPPL Foundation & Friends. Visit the Guest Services Desk and purchase one for a suggested donation of $3-cash only.
ALT 2026 Darien vehicle sticker.
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The Pollinator Celebration Activities Drop-In program is on Sunday, June 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Held in partnership with the Darien Garden Club, everyone is invited to stop by to learn about the benefit of attracting pollinators to your garden. Kids activities available.
ALT Butterfly on a flower.
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It's National Garden Week! Stop by our gardening collection on the first floor to find inspiration, expert tips, and resources to help your garden thrive all summer long.
ALT Hand holding Ground Rules by Kate Frey book.
ALT Gardening book collection.
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We had a blast at the Summer Kick-Off Party! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the beginning of the Summer Reading Program.
Haven’t registered for Summer Reading yet? You can sign up and learn more at summer.ippl.info.
ALT Family enjoying ice cream outside.
ALT Kid holding a bookmark.
ALT Family enjoying ice cream.
ALT Family taking a photograph.
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Celebrate the season by exploring The Great Outdoors book display. Located on the second floor, this collection features librarian-picked reads about outdoor adventures, wildlife, and nature. Drop by and pick up a book or two to enjoy with your little one.
ALT The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss book.
ALT Not a Butterfly Alphabet Book: It's About Time Moths Had Their Own Book! by Jerry Pallotta book.
ALT A Pocket Full of Rocks by Kristin Mahoney book.
ALT The Great Outdoors book display.
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The Summer Reading Program is officially underway! Read or listen to your favorites or that one book that's been on your to-be-read list. And, if you haven't registered yet, no problem. You can register and learn more at summer.ippl.info.
ALT Guest reading on a Kindle device.
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Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke is the latest addition to our Adult Audiobook Tablets. This story follows a “tradwife” social media influencer who wakes up trapped in 1855, forced to live the reality of farm life. Listen to this title by placing a hold at buff.ly/24kDUtd.
ALT Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke audiobook cover.
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Sunflowers, marigolds, tomatoes, and basil are among the plants growing in the raised garden beds at Keshav’s Garden. Located on the east side of the building, drop by and explore all that’s growing.
ALT Sunflower plants.
ALT Basil plants.
ALT Tomato plants.
ALT Marigold plant.
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Our butterflies unfurled their wings just in time for our Summer Kick-Off Party. While we wish we could've invited you in advance, we were happy to release them with a crowd around on the first day of Summer Reading.
ALT Butterfly
ALT Butterflies
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The Route 66 Monarch Flyway is a 66-mile-wide corridor that stretches from Chicago to St. Louis. The Gardens of IPPL are part of this route. We received this recognition by creating an environment that supports the monarch butterflies’ annual migration.
ALT Route 66 Monarch Flyaway sign.
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We had to share this note. It reads, "IPPL is amazing! From the Library of Things to video and board games, to the fabulous selection of books to the wonderful staff, to meetings for Girl Scouts and other events, this place has it all! Thanks for all you do!"
ALT Hand holding a note.
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