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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.

pokemon club

Pokémon Club

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us for our monthly Pokémon Club. During each club session you can play Pokémon TCG, work on a Pokémon craft or coloring page, or play one of our Pokémon games on our Switch while meeting fellow Pokémon fans.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Pokémon Club. During each club session you can play Pokémon TCG, work on a Pokémon craft or coloring page, or play one of our Pokémon games on our Switch while meeting fellow Pokémon fans.

Closed for President's Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
lunar new year

Lunar New Year Craft

All Day 2/17 - 2/28
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Come and pick up a take-home craft to learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year! Available at the Information Desk while supplies last.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Come and pick up a take-home craft to learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year! Available at the Information Desk while supplies last.

pokemon

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/17 - 3/1
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Can you catch them all?! 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Can you catch them all?! 

playtime

Open Play Time

Tuesday, February 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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.

steam train

Teen STEAM Train

Tuesday, February 17, 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 17, 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!

Peoria Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main LL2 Conference Room at Main Library

Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Conference Room
Event Details:

Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm.

adulting 101

Adulting 101 - Self Esteem

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

As part of our ongoing and interactive Adulting 101 series for grades 8-12, a licensed psychotherapist from Full Circle Counseling and Wellness will cover self-esteem.

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

As part of our ongoing and interactive Adulting 101 series for grades 8-12, a licensed psychotherapist from Full Circle Counseling and Wellness will cover self-esteem.

lunar new year

Family Storytime: Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
All ages

Join us for stories about the Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year holidays! For children ages 2 through 5 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Join us for stories about the Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year holidays! For children ages 2 through 5 and their caregivers.

sugar and spice

Sugar & Spice Book Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

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!

 

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!