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Boxitects

Friday, July 12, 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?

Maker Mondays

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us to test your creativity and problem solving skills with Maker Mondays.  Each week, we'll use recycled or re-usable supplies to learn, solve a problem, or just have som...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to test your creativity and problem solving skills with Maker Mondays.  Each week, we'll use recycled or re-usable supplies to learn, solve a problem, or just have some fun! 

arts and crafts

Sea Turtle Painting

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

This step by step painting workshop will show you how to paint a beautiful turtle onto a canvas.For kids in grades 1st to 8th. Registration is required. 

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

This step by step painting workshop will show you how to paint a beautiful turtle onto a canvas.

For kids in grades 1st to 8th. Registration is required. 

storytime

Storytime Around the World

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Learn about cultures and languages spoken around the world at the North Branch with this special storytime series.  

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Learn about cultures and languages spoken around the world at the North Branch with this special storytime series.  

Kids Night Out Pajama Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

We're having a Pirate Pajama Storytime! Kids, put on your favorite PJ's for a fun night of stories, treasure hunting, coloring time, crafts, dancing and more!

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

We're having a Pirate Pajama Storytime! Kids, put on your favorite PJ's for a fun night of stories, treasure hunting, coloring time, crafts, dancing and more!

Back to School Bingo

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Have fun and score some free school supplies with Back to School Bingo!

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Have fun and score some free school supplies with Back to School Bingo!

LEGO

LEGO Builder's Club

Friday, July 19, 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.

Summer Slime Lab

Friday, July 19, 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)
Event Details:

It's a slime party! Join us for our summer slime lab! Reserve your spot online or by calling 309-497-2600. 

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

It's a slime party! Join us for our summer slime lab! Reserve your spot online or by calling 309-497-2600. 

Children's Opera Outreach Program: My Best Friend's a Pirate!

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Help North Branch welcome the Children's Opera Outreach Program for a rousing performance of "My Best Friend's a Pirate!"  This interactive performance will feature the music ...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Help North Branch welcome the Children's Opera Outreach Program for a rousing performance of "My Best Friend's a Pirate!"  This interactive performance will feature the music of Rossini, Mozart, Verdi and many more. 

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.

Book Club

Book Box

07/22/2024 @ 1:00pm to 07/29/2024 @ 4:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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)
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. 

Maker Mondays

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us to test your creativity and problem solving skills with Maker Mondays.  Each week, we'll use recycled or re-usable supplies to learn, solve a problem, or just have som...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to test your creativity and problem solving skills with Maker Mondays.  Each week, we'll use recycled or re-usable supplies to learn, solve a problem, or just have some fun! 

graphic novel club

Graphic Novel Book Club

Monday, July 22, 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.

Closing early for Summer Reading Party

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch, North Branch

We will be closing all locations at 6pm due to the Summer Reading Party. See you there!

Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, North Branch
Description:

We will be closing all locations at 6pm due to the Summer Reading Party. See you there!

storytime

Storytime Around the World

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Learn about cultures and languages spoken around the world at the North Branch with this special storytime series.  

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Learn about cultures and languages spoken around the world at the North Branch with this special storytime series.  

arts and crafts

Summer-Time Slime!

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Students get to create their own slime to take home!  

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Students get to create their own slime to take home!  

Ice Painting

Tuesday, August 6, 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:

Get out of the heat and into the a/c and chill out while painting with ice! The ice contains food coloring so please come dressed for and prepared for a mess!Registration requ...

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:

Get out of the heat and into the a/c and chill out while painting with ice! 

The ice contains food coloring so please come dressed for and prepared for a mess!

Registration required. 

LEGO

LEGO Builder's Club

Friday, August 16, 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, August 19, 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.

Labor 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

Fall Pastel Chalk Art

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Using pastels create artwork that leaves a colorful leaf print on top of black paper. This craft is very messy and involves using your hands to smear the pastels. Come prepared for...

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

Using pastels create artwork that leaves a colorful leaf print on top of black paper. This craft is very messy and involves using your hands to smear the pastels. Come prepared for a mess on your hands and your clothes! Grades K to 5th. 

graphic novel club

Graphic Novel Book Club

Monday, September 16, 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.

graphic novel club

Graphic Novel Book Club

Tuesday, September 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.

LEGO

LEGO Builder's Club

Friday, September 20, 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.

Paper Leaf Mosaic

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Decorate a beautiful fall leaf mosaic using scraps of paper.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:

Decorate a beautiful fall leaf mosaic using scraps of paper.

Grades K to 5th.