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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.

Genre Bingo

All Day 8/1 - 10/31
Adults
Multiple Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Calling all bibliophiles! Whether you're a die hard fan of a specific genre, an eclectic reader, or you're looking to branch out into a new genre, this bingo board is for you!

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.

Adult Craft To Go: Collage

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Passive adult program - craft to go in a bag! Create your own collage of pictures and/ or words with the random ones supplied in the bag that you pick up at the reference desk.

National Pizza Month Poll

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Help us determine Peoria's best pizza!  Vote for your favorite pizza place and you'll be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card to your favorite pizzeria.  One vote/entry per person.  

TeenTober: Comic and Manga Madness!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to create your own story board panel for a comic or manga? Well now is your chance! 

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?

TeenTober: Spooky STEM Craft-to-Go

All Day 10/15 - 10/26
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Create a skeleton hand and get a sense of how the bones and tendons in your hands work with this Spooky STEM craft-to-go.  While supplies last. 

Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club

10/15/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/19/2024 @ 6:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start?

Family History Month Webinarpalooza!

10:00am - 5:30pm
Adults
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Join the Local History/Genealogy Department in celebrating Family History Month with WEBINARPALOOZA!

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!

LEGO Builder's Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday of each month.

Lattes and Lit Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing morning of good drinks and great discussion at CxT Roasting Company in Kellar Station.  

Autism Resource Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you a parent of a child or teen with Autism Spectrum Disorder?  Join us on the third Saturday of each month for resource sharing and support.  

Family History: Getting Started Orientation

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL1 Classroom A
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you interested in discovering your ancestors?  Do you want to work on your family history?  A quick overview of beginning steps will be presented every half hour beginning at 10:30 through 12:30.  

TeenTober: 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. 

Microfilm Mania!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Local History & Genealogy Department
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Take a walk into history the old school way! 

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

4:00pm - 5:30pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Shop!

Drop In: Doily Ghosts

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in anytime to make cute, scary, or book inspired ghosts using doilies and markers. 


Children of all ages. 

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.

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

1:00pm - 2:30pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Shop!

Music in the McKenzie ~ Edward David Anderson

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

We are excited to get our 13th year of Music in the McKenzie started! Please watch our website and social media for upcoming dates and performers. Always free and always open to all ages.

TeenTober: Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

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)
Event Details:

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens.

Wiggle Worms Baby 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 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.