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The Meal Planning for SNAP program originally sche

The Meal Planning for SNAP program originally scheduled for this Friday at 11am has been cancelled due to lack of registrants. The University of Illinois Extension Office will reschedule soon.

Come and join us next week for our next Bilingual

Come and join us next week for our next Bilingual Storytime /Ven y únete a nosotras la próxima semana para nuestro próximo cuento bilingüe.

Calling all Dog Man fans! We are ONE WEEK away fro

Calling all Dog Man fans! We are ONE WEEK away from our Dog Man Party as we celebrate the release of the 11th Dog Man book: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea! We will see you on Tuesday, March 28th at 3pm!

Join us as we celebrate all things Dog Man here at the library! Registration is Required. To register, visit our website at idapubliclibrary.org or click on the link:https://forms.gle/8LkT6jSRAqu1R1fk6

Ida Public Library's One Year Anniversary for the

Ida Public Library's One Year Anniversary for the Bookmobile is today, March 21! Hard to believe we have been on the roll for a year already. Stop by and see Tracy and Hannah this week at their various stops. They will have tootsie rolls to hand out, in memory of the first treats they brought along. Also in memory, we share this photo of Kye, the Immanuael Lutheran comfort dog, who was one of our first visitors on the bookmobile. You were a great joy to our small patrons, Kye!

Join us this week at our teen Manga and Anime Club

Join us this week at our teen Manga and Anime Club to watch anime, and learn and play some fun traditional Japanese games! No registration required.

Spring is in the air, and we're keeping our eyes o

Spring is in the air, and we're keeping our eyes out for it this week at Ida's Explorers! Register and join us at the Boone County Conservation District Nature Center, where we'll be enjoying the warming weather while we search for signs of spring. Please register soon, and make sure to dress for an easy hike! https://forms.gle/BL3JWvtyQchAqjde7

An important way to save money spent on food is to

An important way to save money spent on food is to prepare more meals at home. Learn how to plan your meals ahead of time using what you already have in your cupboards or fridge while following the MyPlate guidelines. Participants will taste a simple recipe that is easy to prepare. *For SNAP recipients only*. Registration required. https://forms.gle/L87HJQCLTxbRW2MQ8
March 24, 11am in Ida Public Library Meeting Room

Learn more about gardening with University of Illi

Learn more about gardening with University of Illinois's extension office on March 22nd @ 6PM! This session is all about container gardening! Registration is required. For more information and to register please visit idapubliclibrary.org!

Secrets of a Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Wi

Secrets of a Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz
Tuesday, April 25, 7 p.m.

Will Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle, and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses crossword puzzles. The author/editor of more than 500 puzzle books, Shortz is also the puzzle master for NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, held annually for more than 40 years. Through his championing of puzzles Will has earned admiring fans from all over the world.
In honor of this event, Will Shortz has created a special crossword puzzle all about Illinois. The puzzle will be emailed to all registrants after March 14!

Register here for the puzzle and the link: http://bit.ly/42lHOFm

Smaller font: This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Calling all Pokemon trainers! While you're out and

Calling all Pokemon trainers! While you're out and about catching Slowpoke for this month's Community Day, stop by the library PokeStop for free snacks, a Pokemon-themed craft, and challenge our library gym leader to win a badge!

Are you the kind of person who stands out in the y

Are you the kind of person who stands out in the yard checking the sky during every storm? Well, so are the Illinois Storm Chasers! Join Nick Bartholomew from the ISC as he explains severe weather, local climatology, and storm chasing. Nick will share photos/videos and there will be a Q&A session at the end, so bring all your weather and mysterious Boom questions! Wed, April 12@ 6 pm in the Ida Public Library meeting room. Registration is required: https://forms.gle/BNUwnW9tHS7G4RrX8

Hey coders! Don't miss this week's session of Codi

Hey coders! Don't miss this week's session of Coding Corner, where we'll be learning how to make adventure games using the game development program RPG Maker MV! Please register: https://forms.gle/DarcUegVksXvQqYs8

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