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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 9h

The spooky season is here. Celebrate with a movie from our Horror Movies display. From popular horror films to Binge Boxes perfect for a movie marathon, we have plenty of options to enjoy this season. Drop by and check it out!

Hollywood legends of horror collection: 6 masterworks of terror Binge Box.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 16h

Have you submitted your entry to Write-On? If you haven't, no worries, there's time. Write-On is a writing competition that lets students in grades 4-12 showcase their writing skills and win cash prizes. The last day to submit is Tuesday, Oct. 20. See competition details at writeon.ippl.info.

Blank document titled "Write-On Competition" open on a laptop screen, with a spiral notebook labeled "write-on ideas" and a pen resting on it.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Don't miss the AI for Human Health program on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Join Argonne National Laboratory's Nick Chia, a computational biologist, as they explore how AI assists healthcare experts in improving patient outcomes. IPPL cardholder exclusive. Save your seat at buff.ly/S4zm0jO.

Smiling professional wearing glasses, a gray suit and striped tie standing in a bright, modern office.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

From October 4 through October 10 is Banned Books Week. This week raises awareness of books that are challenged and celebrates the freedom to read. These popular books that are frequently challenged: • Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey • Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling • Goosebumps by R. L. Stine

Artwork for Banned Books Week: red open book wrapped in yellow caution-tape-style banners reading "BANNED BOOKS WEEK."

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

We host guided book discussions throughout the year. From true crime to nonfiction and great stories, our discussions are great for those looking to connect with fellow book lovers. View our upcoming book discussions and register at buff.ly/up4GheL.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It’s fall! The butterflies are enjoying the gardens, and the leaves on the trees are changing color. If you haven’t stopped by to visit the gardens during the fall season, be sure to come by.

A white butterfly feeding on a purple flower amid sunlit green garden foliage.

Yellowing autumn tree beside a parking lot.

Sunlit treetops in early autumn showing green leaves tipped with red and orange against a clear blue sky.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Oct. 3 is an iconic day for Mean Girls fans. Celebrate by watching or reading about Mean Girls. Visit our catalog to view all that's available at buff.ly/Bh3vg2m.

Three "Mean Girls" DVD and Blu-ray cases scattered on clover-covered grass.

High-school girl leans over an open textbook, smiling at a classmate in a classroom and saying, "It's October 3rd."

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Mood. We are still riding the high of White Sox second baseman's Chase Meidroth's 3-run home run in the Wild Card game that advanced the Sox to the American League Division Series (ALDS). Are you with us? Give this post a like. Let's go, White Sox.

Excited team member in the library holding a Chicago White Sox book, mouth open in a cheer; the top-left caption reads "MOOD."

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Want to win cash prizes? Enter Write-On, our student writing competition for grades 4-12, and showcase your writing skills! The deadline to submit is Tuesday, Oct. 20. Write-On is generously sponsored by the Gift of Carl Foundation. Learn more and submit your entry at writeon.ippl.info.

Artwork for Write‑On and a tagline reading "Sponsored by the Gift of Carl Foundation."

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We had a great time at Staff Training! Among our favorite activities were the team-building exercises.

Four smiling team members gathered around a table stacking books during a team-building activity.

Team members smiling and gathered around a table in the library, proudly displaying tower.

A small group gathered around a table colorful pipe-cleaner tower.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

With over 10,000 picture books, LOTE4Kids is a great resource for children learning multiple languages. Each book is provided with an English translation, helping kids develop multilingual reading and listening skills. This is an IPPL cardholder exclusive. Get started at buff.ly/7fVqsJy.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join us for the Three-Color Pet Print Art program on Monday, Oct. 5, 6:30-8 p.m. Design and cut apart a Styrofoam embossed image into various color plates and print a pet graphic. This program is an IPPL cardholder exclusive and is for adults. Register and see details at buff.ly/aEjOVob.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Have you spotted our hiring banner at the corner of Plainfield Road and Clarendon Hills Road? If you're looking to start the next chapter in your career, this is your sign. We're hiring for Guest Services Associates. Learn more and apply online at jobs.ippl.info.

Bright yellow banner for Indian Prairie Public Library reading "we're hiring" and "Join our team," showing the website jobs.ippl.info and a scannable QR code, displayed in front of tall grasses.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our friends are having a great time working on crafts from the activity table. Have your children stopped by? The activity table is on the second floor and hosts crafts that kids love. Be sure to drop by on your next visit!

Young kid seated at a table in a library, concentrating as he uses safety scissors to cut out a paper craft.

Caregiver guiding a kid as they color and cut paper crafts at a table.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We’re now accepting submissions for Write-On! Write-On is a writing competition for students in grades 4-12 and is sponsored by our friends at the Gift of Carl Foundation. Get all the details about the competition and how to enter at writeon.ippl.info.

Person typing on a laptop outdoors, hands on the keyboard and a document titled "Write-On Submission" visible on the screen.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Let's Go, White Sox! Go, Cubs, Go! The road to the World Series begins today with our Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox playing in the Wild Card Round. We are ready to cheer on our Chicago teams.

Two smiling library staff standing in front of shelves holding three baseball books titled "Chicago Cubs," "World Series," and "Say It's So."

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Want to try out a new hobby? Our Library of Things’ Arts & Crafts collection lets you do just that. Items from this collection include a crochet kit, knitting kit, and sewing machine. This is an IPPL cardholder exclusive. View the full collection online and place a hold at buff.ly/NVrZ2gH.

Unfinished blue cable-knit scarf on circular metal needles, resting over a folded gray ribbed knit, conveying a cozy hand-knitting project in progress.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Applying to jobs? Don't miss the ChatGPT: Boost Your Resume program on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2-3 p.m. Nicole Tochalauski of People’s Resource Center talks about what ChatGPT is and how to use it to create and tailor your resume. Save your seat at buff.ly/098XMP4.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Browsing materials on the first floor? Swing by the cafe to find our puzzle table. Whether you're stopping by to put a few pieces together or staying to work on it for hours, it's a fun activity to enjoy while you're visiting.

Table with a partially assembled jigsaw puzzle of yellow flowers and scattered pieces, beside a small sign reading "PUZZLE — Put together a few pieces or stay and work on it for hours."

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Try Transparent Language, the library's language-learning resource. Access over 140 self-paced, interactive language courses, including English, ASL, and Arabic. This is an IPPL cardholder exclusive. Try Transparent Language today at buff.ly/cRmhraS.

Promotional graphic for Transparent Language Online highlighting "Learn 140+ languages," showing a desktop, tablet, and smartphone displaying pronunciation waveforms and vocabulary exercises in Spanish, Chinese, and French.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Looking for your next book, movie, or audiobook? Check out the Staff Picks display on the library's first floor. You can't miss the display—it's located just past the front doors on the right when you walk in. Discover our team's recommendations to borrow and take home.

Library shelf labeled "Staff Picks" displaying staff-recommended books, audiobooks, and movies.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Enjoy hoopla Bonus Borrows more often! Choose from select titles without using your monthly borrows. Bonus Borrows are available now through Wednesday, Sept. 30. hoopla is an IPPL cardholder exclusive. Sign in with your hoopla account to get started at buff.ly/tQOLfFF.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

While we are closed today, Friday, Sept. 25, for Staff Training, we will miss seeing you! We are looking forward to spending the day together as a team to better serve you. The library's book drops are open during our training. Plus, you can access our digital materials on our website at ippl.info.

"We're staff training, but we miss you! So, we decided to draw you in." White hand-drawn stick-figure family (two adults and a child) overlaid on a sunlit brick courtyard with benches in front of a tall brick-and-glass building.

Children's play table holding a wooden train track with scattered toy vehicles in LittleTown, shelves and chairs behind, and a white stick‑figure drawing of a smiling girl waving at the right.

White stick-figure drawing holding an open book, standing beside a tan armchair and small round table in a quiet lounge by large blinds-covered windows with trees and lawn visible outside.

Round study table with gray chairs in the cafe with newspaper racks and windows, overlaid by a white stick-figure working on a laptop.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join us for our Mass Sightings of the Unknown—UFO Encounters program on Saturday Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Get a glimpse into the rich history of well-documented UFO sightings from right here in Illinois. This program is for adults. Tell us you're coming at buff.ly/RMsFK0L.

UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government's Search for Alien Life Here—and Out There by Garrett M. Graff book being pulled from a shelf.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Submit your entry to Write-On! Write-On is a writing competition that lets students in grades 4-12 showcase their writing skills and win cash prizes. The submission period is now open. The deadline to submit is Tuesday, Oct. 20. See Write-On competition details at writeon.ippl.info.

Write-On artwork and the tagline "Sponsored by the Gift of Carl Foundation."

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Start the next chapter in your career here! We'd love for you to be part of our team. And, if you know someone looking for a job, please share. We are hiring for Guest Services Associates. Learn more and apply online at jobs.ippl.info.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are closed this Friday, Sept. 25, for Staff Training. While we will miss seeing you, we are looking forward to spending the day together as a team to better serve you. The library’s book drops are open during our training, and as always, you can access our digital materials on our website.

Sixteen smiling IPPL team members shown in portraits.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Hello, fall! Welcome. We're ready for you. With the beginning of fall, the trees around the library are starting to change color. Leaves in shades of orange, red, and yellow are beginning to emerge, giving the trees a nice pop of color.

Close-up of a tree branch with mostly green leaves speckled with brown and several turning yellow.

Large tree with dense green foliage showing orange-red leaf tips.

Green lawn scattered with small curled brown and yellow leaves.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

If you live in the library's district and haven't signed up for a library card, what are you waiting for? Don't miss out on access to: • Create in our Maker Studio • Attend IPPL cardholder exclusive programs • Reserve meeting and individual rooms • Plus, so much more Sign up at getacard.ippl.info.

Librarian holding two Indian Prairie Public Library cards in front of blurred bookshelves, smiling and presenting the cards.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Ever wonder what the news was reporting on 20, 30, or even 40 years ago? With Global Newsstream, you can search more than 2,000 full-text sources, including newspapers, newswires, and websites. Get started at buff.ly/Mk1KxHN.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Recently, kids had fun designing alebrijes and decorating sugar skulls in our Middle School Art: Alebrijes & Sugar Skulls program. Looking for more programs? Visit calendar.ippl.info to see all we offer.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

From sundown today, Sunday, Sept. 20, through nightfall of Monday, Sept. 21, is Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement. During this holiday, Jews observe a 25-hour fast, special religious services, and are encouraged to make amends. To our friends celebrating, Tzom Kal.

Big Bad Wolf's Yom Kippur by David Sherrin.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

IPPL is here to support students in reaching their educational goals. We offer early literacy, basic research for K-12, and tutoring resources for students in Pre-K through adult learners. These resources are IPPL cardholder exclusives. See resources at buff.ly/pD1TfKq.

Caregiver guiding a child through a picture book at a library table.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Don't miss the Flower Arranging Demonstration program on Thursday, Sept. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Certified Floral Designer Shobha Basti for a flower-arranging demonstration and learn step-by-step tips to create gorgeous vase arrangements. Tell us you're coming at buff.ly/wDxugvR.

Vase of mixed cut flowers arranged as a centerpiece: deep magenta dahlias, lime-green hydrangea clusters, a yellow-orange bloom and small white filler flowers with glossy green leaves in a clear glass jar.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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.

Route 66 Monarch Flyway sign in Illinois featuring a highway shield labeled "ILLINOIS 66" with three orange monarch butterflies and text noting an Illinois Monarch Project initiative for monarch conservation.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Love puzzles? Join us for the Puzzle Swap program on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1:30-2 p.m. Bring the puzzles you're finished with and exchange each for a new-to-you puzzle. Puzzles must be complete with no missing pieces, in the original vendor box, and in good condition. Register at buff.ly/37qSpEd.

Four stacked jigsaw puzzle boxes on a table.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

S E R V I C E A L E R T: LittleTown Carpet Cleaning We are having the carpets cleaned in LittleTown after hours. To prepare, we are closing LittleTown early today, Friday, Sept. 18, at 4:30 p.m. LittleTown will reopen a half hour after we open the library on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 9:30 a.m.

Children’s pretend-play area labeled LittleTown featuring wooden playhouses, small picket fences, a toy kitchen and washer, and green tree cutouts beneath tall sunlit windows.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Are you a teen (entering grades 9-12) looking to serve your community and earn service hours? Apply to be on our Teen Advisory and Services Committee. Teens must be residents within the IPPL service boundaries and/or attend one of our served high schools. Learn more and apply at buff.ly/L37Mxx1.

Bold, overlapping letters spelling "VOLUNTEEN" in bright blue, red, yellow, and green.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We are closed Friday, Sept. 25, for Staff Training. While we will miss seeing you, we are looking forward to spending the day together as a team to better serve you. The library’s book drops are open during our training, and as always, you can access our digital materials on our website.

Collage of 16 smiling team members, posed individually and in pairs.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Love books about books? We have a display on the first floor near the Guest Services Desk just for you. Be sure to drop by and check it out on your next visit.

Book cover for "The Neighbor Favor" by Kristina Forest showing two neighbors on adjoining fire-escape balconies passing a book between them against a stylized yellow-orange city skyline.

Bright illustrated book cover showing a red-haired woman with round blue glasses reading, with the title "The Bookish Life of Nina Hill" and author "Abbi Waxman" in playful white script on a yellow and blue background.

Book cover for the novel "Days at the Morisaki Bookshop," depicting a cozy illustrated bookshop storefront with packed shelves, potted plants, a cat at the threshold and two silhouetted figures framed by a yellow doorway.

Library display labeled "Books About Books" showing featured titles, including "The Lost Bookshop" and "The Book Eaters" on a vertical wooden stand.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Are your kids not sure what to read next? Pick up a Monarch (K-3rd), Bluestem (3rd-5th), or Caudill (4th-8th) reading challenge log from the second floor. Complete with titles, book descriptions, and Lexile scores, the logs serve as a great guide to decide what to read next.

Smiling team member holding reading challenge logs.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Do you have a child under the age of two who doesn’t have a library card? Starting this September, receive a Hello, Baby! bag when you get your 0-2-year-old child their first library card. Bags are available while supplies last. Hello, Baby! is sponsored by the IPPL Foundation & Friends.

White gift bag with a sticker reading "HELLO, Baby!"; a navy tote bag peeks out, placed on a table.

Hello, Baby! Bag with a board book, craft, tote bag, information about reading programs, and an activity calendar. Items are placed on top of a table.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. This annual celebration recognizes the contributions of Hispanics and Latinos to the history and culture of the United States.

Spanish Is the Language of My Family by Michael Genhart book.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We appreciate State Representative Nicole La Ha for bringing DMV services to IPPL and the community. Pictured are Rep. Nicole La Ha and Executive Director Laura Birmingham.

Pictured is Rep. Nicole LaHa and Executive Director Laura Birmingham smiling.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Whether you're bringing the kids to enjoy activities in the library, reading the latest news in the cafe, or cozying up with a good book, we love when you visit. Remember, our team is here to help and answer your questions. Drop by the Guest Services or Kids & Teens Desks. We're happy to see you!

Young child focused on coloring a worksheet at a table, holding a yellow colored pencil while a blue tray of colored pencils sits nearby.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Stream, download, and enjoy the greatest hit albums of the summer on hoopla Music. Find various albums, including The Great Divide by Noah Kahan (pictured), ARIRANG by BTS, and The Romantic by Bruno Mars. hoopla is an IPPL cardholder exclusive. Sign in to get started at buff.ly/tQOLfFF.

Two children running across a backyard at dusk, framed through a six-pane window.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

To all the grandparents, caregivers, friends, and family members who make our lives brighter, we wish you a wonderful Grandparents' Day.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Check out the gallery! The galleries and display cases on both floors showcase Abhi Ganju's work. A retired physician, she enriches her life with art. She enjoys painting with oil, acrylic, and watercolor. In addition, she does urban photography with a focus on design, shadow, and color.

Framed oil painting showing three white boats moored at a calm marina with golden, sunlit mountains and trees behind them and warm sunset colors reflecting on rippling water.

Vibrant oil painting of pink-purple coneflowers with orange centers and loose, colorful brushstrokes.

Sunlit red barn beside a vine-covered silo, with bright pink and purple flower beds and a sunlit green lawn in the foreground.

Framed nature photograph showing smooth brown and gray river stones with silky, long-exposure water flowing around them.

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Indian Prairie Public Library @ipplinfo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tonight, Friday, Sept. 11, marks the first day of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This two-day holiday commemorates the creation of the world. To our friends who celebrate, Shana Tova!

The Rosh Hashanah Recipe by Dr. Laura Gehl book.

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