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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Black History Month Knowledge Quest
All Day
2/1–2/28
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Event Details:
In celebration of 100 years of Black History Month, Lakeview Branch will be having a knowledge quest featuring 16 Black heroes who have each made history with their talents and courage.
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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
African-American History Month Display of Hats in Honor of Mae Reeves
All Day
2/1–2/28
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
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.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
STEM to Go
All Day
2/1–2/28
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.
This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Take Home Heart Bookmark
All Day
2/1–2/28
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate Valentine's day and National Library Lovers month with a bookmark you can take home and decorate yourself!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Valentine's Painting Teen Craft To-Go
All Day
2/1–2/28
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Pick up a ceramic heart dish and paint to celebrate with a Valentine's Day-themed craft. Available while supplies last.
Winter Crafts to Go
All Day
2/1–2/28
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.
This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Celebrating African-American Life and History Book Display
All Day
2/2–2/28
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Event Details:
African-American Book Display, celebrating 100 years since the 1st "Negro Week" that was launched by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Crafts to Go
All Day
2/2–2/28
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.
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Children of all ages
North Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Lunar New Year Craft Kit To-Go
All Day
2/1–2/28
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year with a Year of the Horse craft kit to take home!
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Aug-Jun
2025
Children's Reading Challenge
08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Multiple Locations
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.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" 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
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Jan-Feb
2026
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!
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Feb
7
2026
Sat
Great Words, Great Works Storytime
10:00am–11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Peoria Public Library is the regional sponsor of the Scripps Spelling Bee! Each year the words for the Bee are chosen from a list of children's books.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
7
2026
Sat
Wood Conversation Hearts
10:00am–12:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Remember those Conversation Hearts that you used to get at Valentine's Day? Come create your own version from wood and paint. Supplies provided. Registration required.
Disclaimer(s)
Dress for a Mess
This activity involves some materials that may get messy. Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Main Library
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
7
2026
Sat
Alice's Ordinary People: Introduction and Q&A by Director Craig Dudnick
2:00pm–3:30pm
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
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Feb
7
2026
Sat
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
2:00pm–5:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Ages 13-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for tweens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
7
2026
Sat
Parenting the Neurodivergent Child
3:00pm–4:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Event Details:
Parenting can be difficult, and parenting the neurodivergent child comes with its own set of challenges. Join Chris Williams and Benjamin Howa
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
7
2026
Sat
Hatha Yoga
3:00pm–4:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Event Details:
Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Drop in to learn more! Please bring your own yoga mat.
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