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Adult Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 12/1
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Read with us, Peoria! Find a new book or author each month, letting our themes inspire you! Log your reading on Beanstack to enter a monthly drawing for a gift card to a local business. We will celebrate with a party at the end of the year.

Fall Reading Challenge

All Day 9/3 - 11/27
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Fall back into the reading habit with the Fall Reading Challenge. Check out the prompts on Beanstack or pick up a copy from any branch to participate.

Turkey Day Giveaway

All Day 10/1 - 11/7
All ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

It's our first ever Turkey Day Giveaway! Patrons who participate in programs at Lincoln Branch will be entered to win a Thanksgiving basket filled with groceries for your family dinner!

Kid Librarian

All Day 10/1 - 12/31
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Calling all students at Elise Ford Allen, C.T. Vivian, Annie Jo Gordon, Harold B. Dawson, Trewyn and Whittier! Want to be Lincoln Branch's next Kid Librarian?

Take-out a Book! ~ Uber Reads

All Day 11/1 - 11/23
Adults
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the display table for "Take-out a Book ~ Uber Reads" or call 309-497-2600 to place your order and pick-up a mystery book in a bag.  A valid library card is required!

Sir Mix-A-Lot for America's Libraries

All Day 11/1 - 11/26
All ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

OMG, Becky! Look at her BOOKS!  Come in and check-out this fun display of BIG BOOKS that you can check-out! And take home a copy of the song "I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie".  You other readers can't deny!     

International Games Month: Game Exchange

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Tired of playing the same board games over and over? Looking for something new to play with the family this holiday season?

Teen Craft to Go: Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This month, we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!

IT Courses for FREE

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Are you looking to expand you skills to earn more money in your current job, or find a new one?

Historical Fiction Society

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time. 

Yoga with Adriene

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

Let's Lego at North Branch!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to explore your creativity with Legos!  Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged. 

Busy Bees 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)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Table
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you writing a novel for National Write a Novel Month? Join us to chat about your progress or get some much-needed writing time.

Teen Art Lab: Black Light Painting

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let's work the longer nights to our advantage...  Come create a banner that will literally GLOW when you are finished!  No experience necessary.  All materials provided. Space is limited.

Craft to go: Pipe Cleaner Pumpkin

All Day
Children of all ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a pumpkin craft kit to do at the library or take home to do with family or friends. 

Local Author & Craft Fair

11:00am - 3:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Please join us for the 2024 Local Author & Craft Fair! You will have a chance to meet and talk with local authors and crafters and do some holiday shopping at the same time. 

Anime/Manga 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: 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. 

Wiggle Worms Weekend Storytime

3:00pm - 3:30pm
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)
Program Type: Storytime
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.

Princess Tea Party

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Would you like to be a princess for a day? Wear a beautiful gown and join us for a princess tea party with light snacks followed by storytime from a special princess guest.

Millennial Nostalgia Matinee

3:30pm - 5:45pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Reminisce with us this Fall season with hits that influenced an entire generation! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday we will feature a different film with classic Millennial treats!

September 14 - Forrest Gump (1994 - PG13)

Warm Wrappings

All Day 11/10 - 12/7
All ages
Multiple Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Visit our decorated donation boxes at any of our locations and donate NEW winter scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, socks, coats, and toiletries for all ages.

Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (third Sunday in May). New members are always welcome!

22VA Veteran Art Show

All Day 11/11 - 1/3
All ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Gallery
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

22 Veteran Artists (VA) 22 strives to encourage veterans, especially those battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to express themselves through visual and creative arts as an element of therapy.