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Crafts to Go

01/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/30/2025 @ 6:00pm
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.

reading challenge

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.

cocoa kits

DIY Cocoa Kits

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages

DIY Cocoa Kits - all month - Pick up a delicious holiday treat at the Lincoln Branch! These Cocoa Kits come assembled, you just need to add your own hot water (carefully!) Stop by and grab one, while supplies last!  

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

DIY Cocoa Kits - all month - Pick up a delicious holiday treat at the Lincoln Branch! These Cocoa Kits come assembled, you just need to add your own hot water (carefully!) Stop by and grab one, while supplies last!  

gingerbread

Find the Gingerbread Girl

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Our gingerbread girl has escaped! Every night she leaves her house and hides somewhere in the children's section. If you can find her and bring her to her home, you can choose a prize from our prize box! 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Our gingerbread girl has escaped! Every night she leaves her house and hides somewhere in the children's section. If you can find her and bring her to her home, you can choose a prize from our prize box! 

arts and crafts

Mandala Suncatcher Teen Craft To-Go

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Pick up materials to make your own standing mandala suncatcher at home! Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Pick up materials to make your own standing mandala suncatcher at home! Available while supplies last.

STEM

STEM to Go

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

STEM to Go - We're offering creative and educational STEM activities to do at home! Pick up a STEM kit at the library. 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:

STEM to Go - We're offering creative and educational STEM activities to do at home! Pick up a STEM kit at the library. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last. 

arts and crafts

Winter-Themed Crafts to Go

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Stop by the library to pick up a winter-themed craft kit to take home. Available all month long. While supplies last. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the library to pick up a winter-themed craft kit to take home. Available all month long. While supplies last. 

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

All locations will be closed Dec 24 & 25 for Christmas.

Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Description:

All locations will be closed Dec 24 & 25 for Christmas.

arts and crafts

Drop In: Salt Art Snowflakes

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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

We had sooo much fun doing this last winter, we're doing it again!  Bring the whole family; everyone is going to love this craft!  We'll start with the basics of paper and glue, but everyday table salt is going to be the magic catalyst!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We had sooo much fun doing this last winter, we're doing it again!  Bring the whole family; everyone is going to love this craft!  We'll start with the basics of paper and glue, but everyday table salt is going to be the magic catalyst!

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.

pretend play

Pretend Play

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for two hours of pretend play in the Beehive! In addition to our normal Beehive toys, we'll also have activities focused on counting, fine motor skills, and reading comprehension! For children from 0-5, but all children are welcome!

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for two hours of pretend play in the Beehive! In addition to our normal Beehive toys, we'll also have activities focused on counting, fine motor skills, and reading comprehension! For children from 0-5, but all children are welcome!

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.

arts and crafts

Musical Note Wall Art

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a little post-holiday stress relief? Join us for an afternoon of painting a music-themed wall hanging. All supplies will be provided. Adults only. Registration required. 

At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a little post-holiday stress relief? Join us for an afternoon of painting a music-themed wall hanging. All supplies will be provided. Adults only. Registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

movie

Film Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

neurodivergent network

Neurodivergent Network

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. 

thinking money

Thinking Money for Kids Program: You Pick!

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

We'll have all 5 of our Thinking Money for Kids Games available and you pick which one you'd like to try!

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

We'll have all 5 of our Thinking Money for Kids Games available and you pick which one you'd like to try!

wiggle worms

Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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 0-3.

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 0-3.

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.

snowman

Snowman Crafts

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages

Join us to make three snowman related crafts! Each craft will use different materials, and each one will be a different level of complexity. We'll be making snowmen out of yarn wrappings, tealights, and paper chains!

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to make three snowman related crafts! Each craft will use different materials, and each one will be a different level of complexity. We'll be making snowmen out of yarn wrappings, tealights, and paper chains!

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.

tropes of romance

Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope?

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope?

open play

Open Play Time

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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.

new years

Drop In New Year's Headbands & Glasses

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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

Come down to the library to design some festive partywear for your New Years Eve celebrations.  We'll use sunglasses and headbands as bases and then embellish them until they are worthy of ringing in the new year!  Open to all ages.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come down to the library to design some festive partywear for your New Years Eve celebrations.  We'll use sunglasses and headbands as bases and then embellish them until they are worthy of ringing in the new year!  Open to all ages.

arts and crafts

FINISH IT!

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Work better under pressure? Come by the McClure Branch on New Years Eve to finish what you started! Bring your almost-finished projects and complete them inside the library.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Work better under pressure? Come by the McClure Branch on New Years Eve to finish what you started! Bring your almost-finished projects and complete them inside the library.

new years

Countdown to Noon

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Let your little ones ring in the new year by counting down to noon! We'll have coloring pages, crafts, snacks, a photo booth, and dancing! At 11:45 we'll start a special countdown to noon.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Let your little ones ring in the new year by counting down to noon! We'll have coloring pages, crafts, snacks, a photo booth, and dancing! At 11:45 we'll start a special countdown to noon.

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.

New Year's closing

12/31/2025 @ 2:00pm to 01/01/2026 @ 8:00pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

All locations will close at 2pm on Dec 31 and remain closed through Jan 1, 2026. See you in the new year!

Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Description:

All locations will close at 2pm on Dec 31 and remain closed through Jan 1, 2026. See you in the new year!

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!

arts and crafts

3D Snowflake Winter Craft

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages

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!

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!