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Children's Reading Challenge

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

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

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

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28
Multiple Locations
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
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

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

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!

black history month

Black History Month Display of Hats in Honor of Mae Reeves

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

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.

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.

black history month

Black History Month Knowledge Quest

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
All ages

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. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: All ages
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. 

lunar new year

Lunar New Year Craft Kit To-Go

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year with a Year of the Horse craft kit to take home! 

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! 

STEM

STEM to Go

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

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. 

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. 

valentines

Take Home Heart Bookmark

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages

Celebrate Valentine's day and National Library Lovers month with a bookmark you can take home and decorate yourself! 

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! 

valentines

Valentine's Painting Teen Craft To-Go

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Pick up a ceramic heart dish and paint to celebrate with a Valentine's Day-themed craft. Available while supplies last.

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.

arts and crafts

Winter Crafts to Go

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts

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

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. 

black history month

Black History Month: Celebrating African-American Life and History Book Display

All Day 2/2 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages

African-American Book Display, celebrating 100 years since the 1st "Negro Week" that was launched by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

African-American Book Display, celebrating 100 years since the 1st "Negro Week" that was launched by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926.

arts and crafts

Crafts to Go

All Day 2/2 - 2/28
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)

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.

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.

scavenger hunt

Children's Author Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/9 - 2/14
Main Library
Age Group:
Children of all ages

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.

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.

Anne book club

Anne of Green Gables Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Peoria Historical Society's Flanagan House to discuss the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery.

February 10: Anne of Green Gables

April 14: Anne of Avonlea

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at Peoria Historical Society's Flanagan House to discuss the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery.

February 10: Anne of Green Gables

April 14: Anne of Avonlea

playtime

Open Play Time

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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

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 and movement

Music & Movement

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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

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

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.

paper heart

Paper Heart Garland

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Create a heart shaped garland made of paper to decorate for Valentine's Day.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Create a heart shaped garland made of paper to decorate for Valentine's Day.

steam train

Teen STEAM Train

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

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!

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!

steam train

Tuesday STEAM Train

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

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!

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!

crafting

Catching on to Crafting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12.


 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12.


 

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for stories and songs each Wednesday! For children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs each Wednesday! For children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

crafting for adults

Crafting for Adults: Winter Door Hanger

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome back, crafters!  Whether you're enjoying the season or are ready for the snow to go, you can craft a simple, unique winter door hanger with us this month to add to your home decor. 

At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome back, crafters!  Whether you're enjoying the season or are ready for the snow to go, you can craft a simple, unique winter door hanger with us this month to add to your home decor. 

little builders

Little Builders

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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.

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.

computer skills

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Open
Registration Required
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.