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solar oven

Solar Oven S'mores

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Join us to make your own solar oven and cook some s'mores using the suns rays! Space is limited, so please sign up to save your spot.

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us to make your own solar oven and cook some s'mores using the suns rays! Space is limited, so please sign up to save your spot.

Early closing for Mother's Day

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, North Branch

Lakeview, Lincoln, and North will close at 4pm

Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, North Branch
Description:

Lakeview, Lincoln, and North will close at 4pm

tic tac toe

Travel Tic Tac Toe Kit

All Day 5/13 - 5/18
North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Excited for Summer vacation? Take home one of our kits to design your own traveling Tic Tac Toe game for the road .

Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Excited for Summer vacation? Take home one of our kits to design your own traveling Tic Tac Toe game for the road .

Octavius

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.This is...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.

Octavius

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. This is a timed event so pl...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. 

This is a timed event so please arrive promptly for your scheduled time. 

octavius

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.This is...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.

LEGO

LEGO Builder's Club

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday o...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday of each month.

graphic novel club

Graphic Novel Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Pick a book matching our new monthly theme to read and discuss at our Graphic Novel Book Club. We'll share what we read, talk about that month's theme, and enjoy an activity or cra...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Pick a book matching our new monthly theme to read and discuss at our Graphic Novel Book Club. We'll share what we read, talk about that month's theme, and enjoy an activity or craft while we snack.

Memorial Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Memorial Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Memorial Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Book Club

Book Box

06/04/2024 @ 12:00pm to 06/10/2024 @ 2:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Bring the excitement of mystery boxes to your children this summer! Throughout the summer we'll offer mystery book boxes that include a book to check out, an activity sheet, bookma...

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring the excitement of mystery boxes to your children this summer! Throughout the summer we'll offer mystery book boxes that include a book to check out, an activity sheet, bookmark, a small toy or trinket, and a snack. 

coxitects

Boxitects

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Are you ready to be the next Boxitect (boxes+architect) just like Meg and Simone from the Kim Smith STEAM-centered picturebook? Show us what extraordinary things you can create wit...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Event Details:

Are you ready to be the next Boxitect (boxes+architect) just like Meg and Simone from the Kim Smith STEAM-centered picturebook?

arts and crafts

DIY Wind Chimes

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Follow step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful wind chime to enjoy this summer!  Grades 3 to 6.

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Follow step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful wind chime to enjoy this summer!  Grades 3 to 6.

Make Your Own Ice Cream

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Join us to make your own delicious vanilla ice cream from scratch! 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Join us to make your own delicious vanilla ice cream from scratch! 

Book Club

Book Box

06/17/2024 @ 1:00pm to 06/24/2024 @ 2:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Bring the excitement of mystery boxes to your children this summer! Throughout the summer we'll offer mystery book boxes that include a book to check out, an activity sheet, a smal...

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring the excitement of mystery boxes to your children this summer! Throughout the summer we'll offer mystery book boxes that include a book to check out, an activity sheet, a small toy or trinket, and a snack. 

Our Planet! and Oceans! Book Discussion

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Peoria Reads
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Discuss what you learned from reading Stacy McAnulty's books Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth and Oceans!. Activity sheets related to the books will also be available. This ...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Peoria Reads
Event Details:

Discuss what you learned from reading Stacy McAnulty's books Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth and Oceans!. Activity sheets related to the books will also be available.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Pick a book matching our new monthly theme to read and discuss at our Graphic Novel Book Club. We'll share what we read, talk about that month's theme, and enjoy an activity or cra...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Pick a book matching our new monthly theme to read and discuss at our Graphic Novel Book Club. We'll share what we read, talk about that month's theme, and enjoy an activity or craft while we snack.

Juneteenth

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
LEGO

LEGO Builder's Club

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday o...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday of each month.

arts and crafts

Firework Artwork Workshop

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Make beautiful artwork that looks like fireworks using two different processes. Our paint is messy and stains clothes so come dressed for a mess! Grades K to 5th. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make beautiful artwork that looks like fireworks using two different processes. Our paint is messy and stains clothes so come dressed for a mess! Grades K to 5th. 

Recycled CD Suncatcher

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Transform a recycled CD into a beautiful, vibrant suncatcher.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Transform a recycled CD into a beautiful, vibrant suncatcher.

arts and crafts

Recycled Flower Art

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Using all recycled materials create a piece of art that looks like flowers in vase.  Grades K to 5.

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Using all recycled materials create a piece of art that looks like flowers in vase.  Grades K to 5.

Tie Dye Party

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a tie dye party! Bring a white shirt, pillowcase or pair of socks to dye and we'll supply everything else. Make sure to wear clothes you don't mind staining. Reservatio...

Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a tie dye party! Bring a white shirt, pillowcase or pair of socks to dye and we'll supply everything else. Make sure to wear clothes you don't mind staining. Reservation required!