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Teen Craft to Go: Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This month, we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This month, we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!

study session

SAT/ACT Test Study Session

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:15pm - 4:15pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Are you taking the ACT or SAT soon? The Peoria Public Library has several resources available to help you prepare! Join us for some quiet study time where you can use the library's...

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

Are you taking the ACT or SAT soon? The Peoria Public Library has several resources available to help you prepare! Join us for some quiet study time where you can use the library's resources to prepare for the ACT and SAT. 

arts and crafts

Sit and Stitch

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and camaraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and camaraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

arts and crafts

Diamond Art Coasters

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Decorate a set of diamond art coasters to set your drinks on. Seats are limited, registration required.

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Decorate a set of diamond art coasters to set your drinks on. Seats are limited, registration required.

Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 6:00pm to 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

All locations will close at 6pm on Wed, Nov 27, and remain closed through Fri, Nov 29.

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

All locations will close at 6pm on Wed, Nov 27, and remain closed through Fri, Nov 29.

hair braiding workshop

Hair Braiding Workshop

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to braid? Skilled braiding expert Lacy Simmons will provide a short educational presentation and assist in hands-on practice. All materials will be provide...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to braid? Skilled braiding expert Lacy Simmons will provide a short educational presentation and assist in hands-on practice. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.  

arts and crafts

Teen Craft To Go: Pom-Pom Christmas Ornament

All Day
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

In December we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Colorful Pom-Pom Christmas Ornament. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies las...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In December we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Colorful Pom-Pom Christmas Ornament. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!

arts and crafts

Melted Crayon Candles

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Ages 13-18. Come upcycle old crayons into cute, molded candles. Registration required, as space & supplies are limited.

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Ages 13-18. Come upcycle old crayons into cute, molded candles. Registration required, as space & supplies are limited.

candle making

Teen Candle Making

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us to make your own candle - choose your scents, melt the wax, even design your own candle label! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us to make your own candle - choose your scents, melt the wax, even design your own candle label! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

holiday gifts

Homemade Holiday Gifts

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Save some money by making some unique gifts this holiday season!  At this event, you’ll get ideas and instructions for creating homemade presents, and you’ll even get to try o...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Save some money by making some unique gifts this holiday season!  At this event, you’ll get ideas and instructions for creating homemade presents, and you’ll even get to try one out for yourself. 

wrap and yap

Wrap and Yap

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Tired of wrapping gifts alone or having people walk in and ruin their surprises? Bring your gifts to the library and enjoy company, snacks, and the crackle of our virtual fireplace...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Tired of wrapping gifts alone or having people walk in and ruin their surprises? Bring your gifts to the library and enjoy company, snacks, and the crackle of our virtual fireplace while you wrap!

anime club

Anime/Manga Club

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

teen author fair

Teen Craft & Local Author Fair

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), All ages
Event Details:

Shop local for the holidays at our first ever Teen Craft and Local Author fair! Our young talented crafters, artists, and authors in the community will be selling a wide varie...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Shop local for the holidays at our first ever Teen Craft and Local Author fair! Our young talented crafters, artists, and 

authors in the community will be selling a wide variety of one-of-a-kind items.

3d pen

3D Pen Catapults

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a 3D pen and use one to make your very own catapult. Ages 10+. Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to use a 3D pen and use one to make your very own catapult. Ages 10+. Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

book wreath

✧°˖. Book-Page Wreaths .°˖✧

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Looking for some book-themed holiday decor in your home, but don't know where to start? Come on in to enjoy some hot coco and warmth inside at the Main library to make book-page wr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for some book-themed holiday decor in your home, but don't know where to start? Come on in to enjoy some hot coco and warmth inside at the Main library to make book-page wreaths with us!

gingerbread

Gingerbread House Construction!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Build the gingerbread house of your dreams --- or take home a pile of crumbled graham cracker bits if your design doesn't work out! Either way, we'll have fun and learn some things...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Build the gingerbread house of your dreams --- or take home a pile of crumbled graham cracker bits if your design doesn't work out! Either way, we'll have fun and learn some things together! And, of course, EAT :) 

sonic

"Sonic" watch party

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

In anticipation of the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, we are having a watch party for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2! Bring your own pillows, beanbags, blankets,...

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

In anticipation of the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, we are having a watch party for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2!

teen advisory board

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the libr...

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

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens.

movie

Christmas Vacation Movie Screening

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

The Griswold family is coming to the screen at Peoria Public Library! Wear your favorite festive shirt and come ready to drink some egg nog as we watch Christmas Vacation (1989, ra...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

The Griswold family is coming to the screen at Peoria Public Library! Wear your favorite festive shirt and come ready to drink some egg nog as we watch Christmas Vacation (1989, rated PG-13).

Winter Snowglobe Craft

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come make your very own custom snowglobe using a glass jar! We will be using modeling clay and glitter to make our own wintery snowscapes. Be sure to register online as spots will ...

Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come make your very own custom snowglobe using a glass jar! We will be using modeling clay and glitter to make our own wintery snowscapes. Be sure to register online as spots will be limited.

Slime Lab

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for another amazing slime lab. This month we're making snow slime! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for another amazing slime lab. This month we're making snow slime! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

arts and crafts

Sit and Stitch

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Christmas Eve

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

Christmas 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