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Crafts to Go

01/02/2025 @ 9:00am - 12/30/2025 @ 6:00pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12.  Preschool craft kits also available for ages 2 to 5.

Spring Fling Reading Challenge

03/01/2025 @ 12:00am - 05/31/2025 @ 11:45pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for a light and breezy reading challenge this spring? Are you looking for motivation to help you hit your 2025 reading goals?

Stained Glass Suncatcher Craft

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up supplies to make your own stained glass suncatcher. Available while supplies last.

Teen Book Box

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

A teen subscription box with books and other treats to pick up all summer long.

Bookmark of the Month: Sharpie Tie-Dye

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create this month's bookmark of the month using a sharpie tie-dye technique.

Masterpieces at Main: Reverse Appliqué

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Reverse appliqué is an easy sewing technique that is great for dealing with holes, covering stains, or adding a fun embellishment to your clothes.

Adulting 101- Digital Literacy

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

A part of our Adulting 101 series for teens, come to the Main Library to learn more about how to stay safe online!

Teen Digital Art Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Love drawing but don't love paying for art supplies? Join our Teen Digital Art club where we have brand new drawing tablets for you to learn and use. Polish your digital art skills and learn just how fun this hobby can be!

Prom/Formal Wear Swap Shop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Looking to get rid of your old Prom-wear? Or maybe looking for something new-to-you to wear to the Prom? Come to our formal wear swap, where you can drop off gently-used formal wear and/or pick out something new.

Anime Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

First Contact Day

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

"Boldly go" to the McClure Branch to celebrate First Contact Day with a special viewing of Star Trek: First Contact (1996). Refreshments provided. All ages. 

What Draws You, Peoria? National Library Week Poll for a Prize!

All Day 4/6 - 4/12
All ages
Multiple Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Help us celebrate National Library Week!  This year's theme is "Drawn to the Library," so Peoria Public Library staff wants to know what draws you!

Pokemon Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Pokemon Club. During each club session you can play Pokemon TCG, work on a Pokemon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while meeting fellow Pokemon fans.

Book Club Fair

2:00pm - 3:30pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Let's kick off National Library Week with a Book Club Fair!  Have you ever wanted to join a book club, but were too intimidated to just show up at a meeting?

Prom/Formal Wear Swap Shop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Looking to get rid of your old Prom-wear? Or maybe looking for something new-to-you to wear to the Prom? Come to our formal wear swap, where you can drop off gently-used formal wear and/or pick out something new.

Garden Science Kit For Kids

All Day 4/7 - 4/12
Children of all ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Learn the life cycle of seeds with a take-home germination kit! While supplies last. Children of all ages. 

Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families. Best for ages 0-24 months.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Anime/Manga Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

Mindful Mondays

4:30pm - 5:30pm
All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

April is National Stress Awareness Month, so come in and de-stress with seated yoga, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises at the McClure Branch throughout the month of April with Mindful Mondays. All ages. 

Drop In: Chess and Checkers Meet Up

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing Chess or Checkers and you're looking for someone to challenge you, gain some extra practice, or meet new people who have a common hobby, stop by our monthly Chess Meet Up.

Paint Along for Adults

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of painting. You'll follow step by step instructions in a guided video to make your own African Elephant painting. 

Gardening Tech At A Glance

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Do you want to improve your green thumb or just make gardening easier?  Technology may be the answer.  Join us in this introductory lecture to learn about different types of gardening tech.

Toddler Tales

10:15am - 10:45am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

Jane Austen Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at the Peoria Historical Society's Flanagan House Museum as we discuss the works of Jane Austen.

February 11 - Sense and Sensibility

April 8 - Pride and Prejudice

June 10 - Mansfield Park