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Write-On Deadline Extended!

Great news! We extended the deadline for submissions. The deadline for submissions is now Friday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m.

Submissions are now open for the Write-On, the writing contest for grades 4–12 where cash prizes are awarded. There are three levels of competition: Grades 4–6, 7–8, and 9–12. Every level has two categories for submission: "Short Stories" and "Poetry."  Learn more about the competition and submit your entry.

 Write-On is generously sponsored by the Gift of Carl Foundation.

Piano and sheet music

Attend a Sunday Afternoon Concert.

Volunteen

Apply to be a teen volunteer.

Books on a shelf.

Attend a book discussion. 

Programs & Classes

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Oct
22

Homeschool Hangout: Autumn STEM

10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

Oct
22

Genealogy Group: Hands-On Personal Genealogy Research with Assistance

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

Oct
22

A Brief History of the Reintroduction of the Native Americans into Illinois

7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Location: Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

Oct
23

Baby Brilliance

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Location: Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

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Family reading.

Join 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and read together to earn prizes and complete the goal of reading 1,000 books before kindergarten.

Girl at table.

Read from the Caudill, Monarch, or Bluestem challenges for your grade group to earn a free book. Logs are available near the Kids & Teens Desk. 

100 Books Before Graduation

Teens: Join the 100 Books Before Graduation reading challenge and win a prize for every 20 books you read. 

 

Hello Babt

Sign your child up for their first library card

Receive a new Hello Baby bag when you get your 0–2-year-old child their first library card. The bag includes a board book, craft, tote bag, information about reading programs, and an activity calendar. While supplies last. Hello, Baby is sponsored by the IPPL Foundation & Friends.
 

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