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winter reading

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28
Multiple Locations
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge!

paint along

Paint Along with Skye: Winter in the City

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided.

arts and crafts

Gnome of the Month - Winter Pink Gnome

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love gnomes? If so, join us for our Gnome of the Month craft. Each month we'll be making a different gnome. This month will be winter-themed. Registration required.

arts and crafts

DIY Diamond Art Coasters

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:15pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add a little sparkle to your day! Join us to create dazzling butterfly-themed coasters using colorful diamond-art kits. All materials provided. Just bring your creativity!

peoria reads

Good Writing, Better Music: Insights into Famous Musicians and Their Art

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Peoria Reads
Event Details:

In celebrating David Remnick’s 2023 book, Holding the Note: Profiles in Popular Music, Dr.

puzzle competition

3rd Annual National Puzzle Day Competition

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Puzzle Day at North Branch with our third annual puzzle competition!  This year, we're challenging our contenders with 3D puzzles.  Please register your team by January 28. 

black history month

African-American History Month Display of Hats in Honor of Mae Reeves

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Display of Women Hats will be the focus for the month of February, in honor of Mae Reeves.  The first African American woman from Philadelphia whom in 1942, became an entrepreneur by opening her hat shop, called Mae's Millinery. Ms.

computer skills

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

movie showing

Alice's Ordinary People: Introduction and Q&A by Director Craig Dudnick

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Alice Tregay’s story: ordinary people effecting extraordinary change for human rights. Five decades of fearless activism

writers

Wonderful Writers Club

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

If you are working on a creative project, a school assignment, or just want to learn more about the craft of writing, the Wonderful Writers Club is here for you. This club is for students in grades 5-8.

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Children's Reading Challenge

08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Multiple Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

For young readers who are looking to explore new authors, series, genres, and more, check out our Children's Reading Challenge.

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1–2/28
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Multiple Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge!

3D Snowflake Winter Craft

All Day 1/2–1/31
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

As the holiday season winds down, enjoy this free, winter-themed craft from Peoria Public Library's Lakeview Branch! Create beautiful 3-D snowflakes using the materials provided in each kit!

Crafts to Go

All Day 1/2–1/31
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.

STEM to Go

All Day 1/2–1/31
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Pick up a STEM kit at the Information Desk to take home. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last. 

 

Winter Bracelet Teen Craft To-Go

All Day 1/2–1/31
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Pick up the materials to make your own winter-themed beaded bracelet! Available while supplies last.

Winter Crafts to Go

All Day 1/2–1/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a winter-themed craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12. 

New Year, New You: Library Tools to Achieve Your Goals!

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that the library provides a great deal more than just books, or even e-books?  Library users also have access to resources that can help to learn a new language, find a new hobby, or even develop new, marketable job skills.

Tween Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm–4:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 10-12. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for tweens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! 

Hatha Yoga

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation.  Drop in to learn more!  Please bring your own yoga mat.

 

Paint Along with Skye: Winter in the City

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
McClure Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided.

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Open Play Time

10:30am–11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.

Music & Movement

11:15am–11:45am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for music, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.

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.

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

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.

Teen STEAM Train

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

Tuesday STEAM Train

4:30pm–5:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

Sugar & Spice Book Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Event Details:

If you’ve been on the #spicy side of BookTok, you’ll love this new contemporary romance book club that meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro!

 

Little Builders

11:00am–12:00pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 years at a special building program.  You and your child can sample and experiment with a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program.

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.

Boos & Booze Book Club

6:30pm–9:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at Olympia Sports Bar & Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. 

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

10:30am–11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles.

Meeting with Paul Resnick

11:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 2nd Floor Monroe Room

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

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.

Puzzle Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!