Our Donor Tree has been growing since the library moved to its current building in 1996. The tree of commemorative leaves and stones is located near the first floor lobby. If you wish to have your name become a lasting part of the library, or are looking to honor a special person or occasion, memorialize a loved one, or recognize an organization or business, consider purchasing one of these personalized, one-of-a-kind gifts. A leaf on the tree can be purchased for $250. You can personalize it with three lines up to 24 characters for lines one and three, 28 characters for line two. Stones at the base of the tree can also be purchased. A small stone is $1,500 and a large boulder is $5,000. Although there is no set character limit for these, please keep in mind that the longer the inscription, the smaller the text size will be. Donate today: Call 630/887-0945 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Thank you to those who recently supported us including . . .
Anonymous, $5000
Darien Woman's Club, $1432
Susanne Riedell, $1000
Richard Pena, $300 In honor of Bea's Garden
Anonymous, $200
In memory of my parents Pam Welsch, $150
In loving memory of Bradley Huebsch Jeffrey Huebsch, $150
In memory of Rose Pilipowski Jennine Moorman, $150
In honor of Helen Chan Judy Miller, $150
Steven Szafranski, $150
Better World Books, $127.56
Sheila Welsch, $100
Alexis Palm-Wallace, $75
In memory of Charles Labate Adgie Labate, $75
In memory of Marion Kopriva Judy Kopriva, $75
In loving memory of Tom Carrozzo Louise Carrozzo, $75
In honor of the Bervens Hannah Fisher, $75
In memory of Larry Schaer Caryl Schaer, $75
In honor of Judy Betke Miller Carol & Ken Poindexter, $50
Daniel Paul Dennison, $30
Marcia Hadad, $25
Linda Temmer Garcia, $15
If you love the Indian Prairie Public Library and the services it provides, please consider a donation! Your donation is literally a gift to the entire community. Donate here. Thank you to our recent donors.
- Susanne Riedell, $1,000
- Patricia O'Donnell
- $500 Anonymous
- $314.20 Better World Books
- $251.90 Steven Szafranski
- $200 Dana Haugen
- $150 Amazon Shoppers
- $84.66 Ben, Colleen, and Cecilia Thompson
- $75C.J. Tracy
- $25 Marcia Hadad
- $25 Daniel Paul Dennison
- $20 Linda Temmer Garcia
- $20 In loving memory of Elmer Both, Jr. -L.B., D.B., B.B., & B.B. Thank you to all medical professionals Louis Both
- $310 For Bea's Garden Greg Meronek
- $200 Elizabeth Lawrence
- $50 In memory of Betty Benson Antoinette Kennedy
- $50 Mary Malone
- $50 Eleanor Robson
- $50 In memory of Michael Tatum Robert Hill
- $100 In memory of Elaine Couch Raymond & Nancy Powers
- $50 In loving memory of Virginia Graves Poli Garza
- $75 In loving memory of John H. Sparks Marian & Larry Krupicka
There's still time to make your end-of-year gift to the IPPL Foundation & Friends!
Donations do not fund day-to-day library operations, meaning that 100% of your gift is used to add new services, programs, or technology.
This year, your donations . . .
• funded the new café in the renovation to provide a gathering space for getting work done or simply meeting with friends.
• added a top-of-the-line 3D printer and laser cutter to the new Maker Studio, a place to learn and create.
• connected adults through online programs.
• helped children learn through initiatives like the summer challenge.
Donate here.
The Indian Prairie Public Library inspires discovery and creativity, provides opportunities for lifelong learning and enjoyment, and brings people together to share ideas, skills, and knowledge. Donations do not fund day-to-day library operations, meaning that 100% of your gift is used to add new services, programs, or technology.
No amount is too small! Make your donation.
As part of the library's renovation, the Foundation & Friends donated a laser cutter and top-of-the-line 3D printer to enhance the new Maker Studio, a space to learn and create. In addition, the Foundation & Friends funded the new café in the renovation to provide another gathering space. The Foundation & Friends also supports many of the programs offered by the library and the summer challenge. Your donation makes it possible to be a vital part of the community. Thank you to those who recently supported the library.
Anonymous, $5,000
Darien Woman's Club, $1,000
AIG Corporate match, $1,000
Michaelene C. Skronski Social Capital Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of the Strategic Financial Group Charitable Giving Fund Program, $500
Steven Szafranski, $150
John Formento, $100
Utsav Sethi, $20
Linda Temmer Garcia, $15
Daniel Paul Dennison, $15
Your donation to the IPPL Foundation & Friends makes it possible for us to be a vital part of our community. Thank you to those who recently donated to the library.
Anonymous, $1,000
Anonymous, $500
Karen Nelson $500
Jackie Streid, $250
Patricia Vastalo, $250
In memory of Michael P. Vastalo
Rebecca & Ashley Kerschen, $230
Steven Szafranski, $200
Joe & Lisa Sullivan, $150
In honor of Michael Tatum
Dana & Gail Lawrence, $150
In memory of Cynthia Mitchell
Dr. Vasant Kale, $150
In memory of Agnes Kale
Sarah Turek, $150
For Tumnus "Leetle Kraken"
Dennis Augustine, $150
In memory of Kerry John Morrissey
Cristina Drynan, $150
In loving memory of Marion Creery
Ann Harris, $150
Darien Garden Club, $150
Anthony Gricus, $100
Linda Templin, $100
Mary Ann Toljanic, $75
Beth Madura, $75
In memory of Eleanore Zwolinski. "Canasta Queen"
Ellen Bovard, $75
In memory of Ed Bovard
Rachel Hunnewell, $75
Andrew, Kelly, & Weston Hitchman, $75
Jennifer Izzo, $75
Laura Perez, $75
Tony Allitto, $75
The Talamonti & Nield Families, $75
Teresa Skorusa, $75
Firdaus Saleh, $75
Sarah Torres, $75
Beverly Moor, $50
Christine Delia, $50
CAF America, $50
Matching Ben Gittleson
Hui Zhu, $50
Matched by Delta Dental $25
JoAnn, Jim, Jr., & Jeffery Fiolka, $28
In memory of Jenny
Lisa Berg, $25
Doreen Thomas, $25
Daniel Paul Dennison, $20
Linda Temmer Garcia, $20
Patti Sommers, $8.25
In 2019, more than 23,345 kids and teens learned, created, and explored at the library.
While 2020 has looked different, we are still making an impact. For example, Our friend Bradley (pictured top) and Ellie (bottom) enjoyed library activities from home this year.
A lot of planning and care goes into making sure the kids in our community can be their best. This year, we rose to the challenge and continue to partner with schools and respond to the needs of our community. This includes developing programs to connect with kids, creating learning materials, and providing favorite books.
And, we can't do it alone.
Help us to reach even more kids by donating. Due to the fluid nature of COVID-19, now more than ever, your gift to the IPPL Foundation & Friends will be especially impactful.
When Allen Smuda learned IPPL was adding telescopes to the collection for takeout thanks to a donation from the IPPL Foundation & Friends, he couldn't wait to check one out. His expectations did not disappoint. Looking through the lens just before dusk, he saw it—Saturn's rings. Because his wife was not home, and he couldn't wait to tell her, he sent her a text: "OMG. I can see Saturn's rings." Then, Allen proceeded to text his neighbors. Just like that, he had an impromptu gathering on his patio, with everyone exploring the sky together.
"I have a great view of the sky from my back deck, and thanks to the library's telescopes, I have seen the moon, the planets, and the stars all up close," said Allen. "It's an incredible tool. I can't wait to check one out again."Thanks to that donation from the Foundation & Friends, we are able to give the gift of space exploration to the community through these portable telescopes. You, too, can check out one of six telescopes. Telescopes are an IPPL cardholder exclusive.
Help us continue to bring bonding and memories to the community, and make a gift to the IPPL Foundation & Friends.
Thank you to those who made donations to the Foundation & Friends recently, including . . .
Anonymous, $5,000In memory of Rob Vuillaume, Gift of Carl Foundation, Inc, $2,000
AIG – Company match, $1,000
In honor of Hugh Glenn's retirement, $170
Evalee and Stephen Dumas, $100
Steven Szafranski, $100
In memory of Helene Cox
- John Hempill, $250
- Barbara Hempill, $250
- Ken & Sara Heike and Elizabeth & Phil Callahan, $150
- Karen Blackful, $100
- Rod & Deb Feak, $100
- Roberta & Clayton Klein, $100
3D Printing for AMITA Heath
- Peter Makris, $10
- S. Eisenberg, $50
- M. Irene Spaletto, $25
- Dorian Gray, $50
- Sarah Carson, $25
- Stacy Palmisano, $50
- Helen Galan, $50
- Pamela Hines, $20
- Deborah S. Hogan, $50
Health care professionals asked for help in securing personal protective equipment (PPE) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We answered.
Our team used the library's 3D printer to create Prusa face mask headbands and chin straps for AMITA Health Medical Centers. We worked with Dr. Bonny Chen to determine which hospital-approved design would be of the best help to them. We ran the printer around the clock to create 244 headbands and 186 chin straps that helped make the masks they needed.
"Thank you so much for everything you have done for us; it is truly life-saving!," said Dr. Chen. The library's 3D printer was donated by the IPPL Foundation & Friends. If you would like to help us cover the cost of materials, donate here.
Our donor drive has been growing since the library moved to its current building in 1996. The tree of commemorative leaves and stones is located near the first-floor lobby.
If you wish to have your name become a lasting part of the library, or are looking to honor a special person or occasion, memorialize a loved one, or recognize an organization or business, please consider purchasing one of these personalized, one-of-a-kind gifts.
A leaf on the tree can be purchased for $250. You can personalize it with three lines up to 24 characters for lines one and three, 28 characters for line two.
Stones at the base of the tree can also be purchased. A small stone is $1,500 and a large boulder is $5,000. There is no text limit.
Contact us at 630/887-0945 to be part of the giving tree or order online here.
- 369,954 people visited the Indian Prairie Public Library.
- 671,280 materials were checked out.
- The library team answered 80,697 of reference questions.
- Our community logged 45,783 hours of computer use.
- We delivered 1,592 items to homebound residents who couldn't visit us in person.
- Nearly 30,000 adults, kids, and teens enjoyed 1,055 library programs to learn something new.
None of this would be possible without you.
Help us to reach even more of your friends and neighbors by donating to the Indian Prairie Public Library Foundation & Friends. Any gift can be directed for a special purpose like helping the library purchase new books, new technology, or fund children's programs.
Giving Tuesday- a day to celebrate the causes and the missions that mean the most to us- deserves more than one day.
There's a lot that goes into helping kids in our community be their best. This includes hands-on programs, partnering with the community schools, developing learning materials, and providing their favorite books. The Indian Prairie Public Library a place for everyone in the community to explore, connect, and be inspired.
Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPE4cHzdJEc
Giving Tuesday is a day-long global event to put your dollars toward a cause that is near and dear to your heart. We know you love the Indian Prairie Public Library. Please consider a donation to the Indian Prairie Public Library Foundation & Friends.
As you get ready to shop for the holidays on Amazon, a portion of your sales can benefit the library at no additional cost to you at AmazonSmile.
Choose Indian Prairie Public Library Foundation as the charity you wish you donate to when you sign up at smile.amazon.com.
Thank you in advance for supporting the Indian Prairie Public Library Foundation & Friends.Our Donor Tree has been growing since the library moved to its current building in 1996. The tree of commemorative leaves and stones is located near the first-floor lobby.
If you wish to have your name become a lasting part of the library, or are looking to honor a special person or occasion, memorialize a loved one, or recognize an organization or business, please consider purchasing one of these personalized, one-of-a-kind gifts.
A leaf on the tree can be purchased for $250. You can personalize it with three lines up to 24 characters for lines one and three, 28 characters for line two.
Stones at the base of the tree can also be purchased. A small stone is $1,500 and a large boulder is $5,000. There is no text limit.
Contact us at 630/887-0945 to be part of the giving tree or order online here.