Darien, Illinois
Upcoming events from Indian Prairie Public Library in Darien and Willowbrook.
35 upcoming events
At the Maker Studio on November 12, 2026, participants learn the basics of vinyl cutting and browse images and fonts for future designs in a 90-minute session from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. The event is for adults and teens aged 13 and older and is exclusive to IPPL cardholders.
This event, titled "Teen Puzzle Palooza," was scheduled for November 12, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in Meeting Room 2 on the second floor, for ages 13–18 (grades 7–12), and involved completing, designing, or solving puzzles at a sensory-friendly party with low lights and soft voices. The event has been cancelled.
A monthly crime-fiction book discussion for adults 18 and over, held November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room on the 2nd floor. This month's selection is Freya Sampson's *The Busybody Book Club* (2025), a mystery about amateur sleuths in a Cornish village; copies can be picked up at the Guest Services Desk or reserved through the catalog one month ahead.
Baby Brilliance is a 30-minute storytime (10:15–10:45 AM) for children from birth through 17 months, held with an adult caregiver in Meeting Room 2 on the 2nd floor. It teaches pre-reading skills, requires registration for all 7 weeks, is limited to IPPL cardholders, and does not allow siblings.
At the Colorful Turkey Craft on November 14, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM in Meeting Room 2 on the 2nd floor, participants create a festive Thanksgiving decoration. The event is for children ages 5 to 12, and the description specifies families with children 7 and under accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Preschool Play is a 30-minute weekly session (10:15–10:45 AM) in Meeting Room 2 on the 2nd floor, where children ages 3–6 enjoy stories, songs, and literacy activities to prepare for school. Registration covers all 7 weeks, is open to IPPL cardholders only, and requires adult caregivers to stay in the library.
On November 16, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at the Maker Studio, participants ages 8–12 learn to use a laser to etch aluminum and create a bracelet. The program is exclusive to IPPL cardholders.
At the Adult Chess Group Drop-In on November 16, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Board Room, people ages 18 and up can practice chess, with both beginners and experienced players welcome.
At this 1-hour event on November 16, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in Meeting Room 2 on the 2nd floor, adults aged 18 and up discuss the characters, plot, setting, and themes of this month's book, *Crow Talk* by Eileen Garvin. Attendees can pick up the book at the Guest Services Desk one month ahead or reserve it through the catalog.
Talented Toddlers is a 30-minute storytime class (10:15–10:45 AM, Meeting Room 2 on the 2nd floor) where children aged 18–36 months attend with an adult caregiver to build pre-reading skills. Registration covers all 7 weeks, is limited to IPPL cardholders, and does not allow siblings.
At this one-hour event on November 17, 2026 (4:30–5:30 PM) in Meeting Room 2 on the 2nd floor, participants ages 11–14 (grades 6–8) paint a wooden peg doll modeled on a favorite character, a real person, a pet, or anything they imagine.
At the Strong Families Developmental Screenings on November 18, 2026, from 9:15 AM to 1:00 PM in the Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room on the 2nd floor, children ages 2 months to 5 years can each take a 45-minute screening with YWCA Strong Families staff that assesses communication, gross and fine motor skills, and problem-solving. Caregivers must attend with their child, and registration is required through the YWCA form.
At the Maker Studio on November 18, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, participants create holiday cards for friends and family. The program is for ages 13 and up (adults and teens), is offered in two sessions (October 28 and November 18), and is exclusive to IPPL cardholders.
"Talented Toddlers" is a 30-minute storytime class held on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 10:15 AM in Meeting Room 2 on the 2nd floor, where children aged 18–36 months attend with an adult caregiver to build pre-reading skills. Registration covers all 7 weeks, is limited to IPPL cardholders, and does not allow siblings.
On November 18, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, adults aged 18 and up can join this online chair yoga class led by Dancing Cranes Yoga via Zoom, to improve flexibility, joint health, core strength, balance, and deep breathing without getting on the floor. Zoom details are emailed to attendees before the program begins.
This 1-hour book discussion for adults 18 and older takes place November 18, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Board Room, where participants delve into the characters, plot, setting, and themes of Eileen Garvin's novel *Crow Talk*.
At this one-hour event on November 18, 2026, participants test their Sphero guiding skills in several challenging games in Meeting Room 2 on the 2nd floor. It is for ages 5–12, specifically grades 4–6, and is exclusive to IPPL cardholders.
This event is a 5-minute Library Truth in Taxation Hearing held on November 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 6:35 PM in the 2nd floor Board Room, open to ages 18 and up. The description notes that the Library Board of Trustees meets monthly on the third Wednesday at 6:30 PM, with meetings open to the public, and directs callers to 630/887-0945 for more information.
The Library Board of Trustees holds an open-to-the-public meeting in the Board Room on the 2nd floor on November 18, 2026, from 6:35 PM to 9:00 PM, for ages 18 and up. Call 630/887-0945 for more information.
In this one-hour lecture for ages 18 and up, historian Leslie Goddard explores the history of Route 66, the road linking Chicago to Los Angeles from 1926 until the mid-1980s, and what it was like at its peak and today. The event takes place November 18, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room on the 2nd floor, and is limited to IPPL cardholders with one registration per library card.
On November 19, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room on the library's 2nd floor, adults 18 and older can conduct hands-on personal genealogy research using Ancestry Library Edition and FamilySearch.org with help from volunteers, including a brief lesson on searching NARA records; a limited number of library laptops are available, and participants are encouraged to bring their own.
At the Tiny Food Party on November 19, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in Meeting Room 2 on the 2nd floor, participants aged 13–18 (grades 7–12) eat small foods on tiny plates and then write tiny reviews. Products may be made in a facility that handles common allergens, and IPPL is not responsible for any health issues from participation.
At this one-hour event on November 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Maker Studio, participants learn to create simple designs for 3D printing and how to find thousands of pre-made designs. It is for children ages 8–12 and is exclusive to IPPL cardholders.
Baby Brilliance is a 30-minute storytime (10:15–10:45 AM on November 20, 2026, in Meeting Room 2 on the 2nd floor) that teaches pre-reading skills to children from birth to 17 months, accompanied by an adult caregiver. It is open only to IPPL cardholders, requires registration for all 7 weeks, and does not allow siblings.
At this drop-in event on November 21, 2026, participants can practice English pronunciation and conversation skills in a group setting from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The event is for adults aged 18 and over and is held in Conference Room 201 on the 2nd floor, with a maximum of 8 people.
In this one-hour session on November 21, 2026, children ages 5 to 12 (described as grades 4–6) take part in a timed LEGO build challenge, with a new challenge each session. All builds stay in the library.
On November 22, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in the Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room on the 2nd floor, attendees can watch storyteller Jenny Riddle, in character as Constanze Mozart, recount Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's life through the women who knew him, while pianist Jeffrey Panko performs his piano music. The program is for ages 18 and up.
At this one-hour program on November 23, 2026, children ages 5–12 (grades 1–6) learn about wild animals in the Chicago area, how they benefit the environment, and how to keep them safe, with a special guest animal joining the session.
At the Adult Chess Group Drop-In on November 23, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the 2nd floor Board Room, people ages 18 and up can practice chess, with both beginners and experienced players welcome.
"Playing with STEM" is a 30-minute program on November 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM in Meeting Room 2 on the 2nd floor, where children ages 3–6 with an adult caregiver explore science, technology, engineering, and math through play; it is exclusive to IPPL cardholders. The listed age range of 5–12 conflicts with the description's 3–6, so the description's age range is the one used here.
At the Puzzle Swap on November 24, 2026 from 1:30 to 2:00 PM in the Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room on the 2nd floor, adults 18 and older bring complete puzzles in good condition (in the original box) to exchange for a new-to-them puzzle, with light refreshments and a local organization representative available to answer questions about their services.
This event is listed as "Library Closing at 6 p.m." on November 25, 2026, with a listed time of 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM and no location given. It is for ages 18 and up, and the description is blank, so there is no further detail about what a person does there.
In this one-hour online Zoom class on November 25, 2026, adults 18 and older practice chair yoga taught by Dancing Cranes Yoga to improve flexibility, joint health, core strength, balance, and deep breathing without getting on the floor. Attendees receive the Zoom details by email before the program begins.
At Dino Bingo on November 25, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:15 PM in the Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room on the 2nd floor, participants play dinosaur-themed bingo to earn prizes as part of Dinovember. The event is for children ages 5 to 12, in grades 1 through 6.
The library is closed all day on November 26, 2026, for Thanksgiving, with no programs or services offered. The listing is for adults aged 18 and older.
This page lists upcoming public events from the Indian Prairie Public Library calendar in Darien and Willowbrook.
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