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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Pollinator Crafts!
All Day
6/1–6/30
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:
Come to Lakeview to craft up some colorful pollinators! From bumble bees to butterflies, you'll learn about the insects that help flowers grow, and go home with some amazing artwork, too! Crafting supplies can be provided upon request.
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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
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
May-Jun
2026
Games 4 Grades
All Day
5/1–6/30
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Get good grades, win awesome prizes! This summer, come to the Lincoln Branch Library and earn a chance to win a PS5, a Nintendo Switch 2, or an iPad with an Apple Pencil!
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
Beaded Rainbow Teen Craft To-Go
All Day
6/1–6/30
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Pick up materials to make a rainbow beaded banner. Available while supplies last.
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
Teen Book Box
All Day
6/1–6/30
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Back for another summer, stop by the Lincoln Branch and sign up for a Teen Book Box. Fill out a survey to tell us what you love (and hate) to read and we'll put together boxes for June and July with:
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
Jun-Jul
2026
Teen G.R.O.W. Challenge
All Day
6/1–7/11
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Get ready for our world! Spend your summer having fun, learning and growing with the Teen G.R.O.W. 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
Crafts to Go
All Day
6/1–6/30
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.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Children of all ages
Main Library
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Children's Author Scavenger Hunt
All Day
6/8–6/13
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:
Join us the second week of each month for a themed scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a trinket from our prize box and a stamp on their participation card.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Summer Reading Adult Crafts to Go
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week. All materials will be provided. Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last. June 1-6: Cross stitch June 8-13: Crochet
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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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction
10:30am–11:00am
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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
STEM Sprouts
10:30am–11:30am
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Designed for ages 2-5. Each month this drop in program will focus on a different Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concept.
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.
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 "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
Children of all ages,
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Off Site
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
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens
Age Group:
Children of all ages,
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.
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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
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
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
Off Site
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
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Luthy Botanical Garden Tour
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
We are going to Plant a Seed, Read for Summer Reading this year and we want you to join us at Luthy Botanical Gardens to see all the wonders a garden can grow.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)
12:15pm–12:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Event Details:
Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.
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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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
McClure Branch
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
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Puzzle Club
3:00pm–5:00pm
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!
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.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Drop In: MAGNA-TILES Builders' Club
4:00pm–5:30pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Children's Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Join us to explore your creativity with MAGNA-TILES! Drop-in for free building time with our magnetic building sets.
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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Pride Rocks!
4:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop on in to paint some rocks about why Pride Rocks!! We'll bring the rocks, paint, brushes, and snacks, all you have to do is bring yourself and some friends to celebrate Pride Month :)
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