This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Drop In: Bottle Cap Bugs Wednesday, July 2, 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 Event Details: Using recycled materials to craft a cute little guest for your garden. Can be used to decorate a potted plant or turned into a magnet for your refrigerator. (Larger jar... This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Drop In: Bottle Cap Bugs 11:30am - 1:30pm Main Library 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: Using recycled materials to craft a cute little guest for your garden. Can be used to decorate a potted plant or turned into a magnet for your refrigerator. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Chillhop Meditation Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Known for its calming atmosphere, chillhop is a popular genre of electronic music that blends hip-hop elements with smooth melodies and jazzy samples. Drop-in! Let’s chill and cent... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Chillhop Meditation 12:00pm - 1:00pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Known for its calming atmosphere, chillhop is a popular genre of electronic music that blends hip-hop elements with smooth melodies and jazzy samples. Drop-in! Let’s chill and center ourselves midweek to finish strong.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Historical Fiction Society Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time. February 5: “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victor... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Historical Fiction Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time. February 5: “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main Library 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Games of Yesteryear Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main LL1 Classroom A at Main Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Gin rummy, cribbage, euchre, canasta... If you enjoy playing card games and you're looking for a new opponent, stop by our Games of Yesteryear meetup. We will be runnin... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Games of Yesteryear 1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL1 Classroom A Age Group: Adults Event Details: Gin rummy, cribbage, euchre, canasta... If you enjoy playing card games and you're looking for a new opponent, stop by our Games of Yesteryear meetup.
Closed for the 4th of July Holiday 07/03/2025 @ 6:00pm to 07/04/2025 @ 6:00pm Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch All locations will close at 6pm on July 3 and remain closed through July 4. Closing Jul 3 - 4 2025 Closing Closed for the 4th of July Holiday 07/03/2025 @ 6:00pm - 07/04/2025 @ 6:00pm Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch Description: All locations will close at 6pm on July 3 and remain closed through July 4.
This event is in the "Adults" group. DIY Dotty Tote Bag Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Looking for a new summer tote? Join us in creating a colorful, fun bag. You bring your creativity, we'll provide the materials. Registration required. Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 5 2025 Sat DIY Dotty Tote Bag 10:00am - 12:00pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Looking for a new summer tote? Join us in creating a colorful, fun bag. You bring your creativity, we'll provide the materials. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Masterpieces at Main: Dragon Eggs Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: On this project, very simple materials lead to a very striking result. Join us for a time of low stress crafting. Bring a friend. Supplies are limited. Ages: 16+ This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 5 2025 Sat Masterpieces at Main: Dragon Eggs 10:30am - 12:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: On this project, very simple materials lead to a very striking result. Join us for a time of low stress crafting. Bring a friend. Supplies are limited. Ages: 16+
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Drop In: Chess and Checkers Meet Up Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: If you enjoy playing Chess or Checkers and you're looking for someone to challenge you, gain some extra practice, or meet new people who have a common hobby, stop by our monthly Ch... This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Drop In: Chess and Checkers Meet Up 5:00pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: If you enjoy playing Chess or Checkers and you're looking for someone to challenge you, gain some extra practice, or meet new people who have a common hobby, stop by our monthly Chess Meet Up.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Video Game Café Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Stop in for an evening of games and conversation with other adult gamers. Play a round of of Mario Party, catch some Pokémon, see who is the ultimate fighter in Super Smash Bros. U... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Video Game Café 6:00pm - 7:45pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Stop in for an evening of games and conversation with other adult gamers. Play a round of of Mario Party, catch some Pokémon, see who is the ultimate fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or serve up some dishes in Overcooked.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main Library 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Chillhop Meditation Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Known for its calming atmosphere, chillhop is a popular genre of electronic music that blends hip-hop elements with smooth melodies and jazzy samples. Drop-in! Let’s chill and cent... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Chillhop Meditation 12:00pm - 1:00pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Known for its calming atmosphere, chillhop is a popular genre of electronic music that blends hip-hop elements with smooth melodies and jazzy samples. Drop-in! Let’s chill and center ourselves midweek to finish strong.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Wednesday Matinee Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adults Event Details: Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. July's feature is "Yankee Doodle Dandy," starring James Ca... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Wednesday Matinee 2:30pm - 5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. July's feature is "Yankee Doodle Dandy," starring James Cagney and Joan Leslie.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30.January 8, 2025 - Northwoods by Amy Pease
This event is in the "Adults" group. Level Up at Your Library: Tabletops and Tomes Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Looking for a fun way to spend your Wednesday night? Level up at your library and bring your own board game, or select from an assortment of the library's own! Bring along friend o... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Level Up at Your Library: Tabletops and Tomes 6:30pm - 8:00pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Looking for a fun way to spend your Wednesday night? Level up at your library and bring your own board game, or select from an assortment of the library's own! Bring along friend or make some new ones and form a team over the tabletop.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main Library 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Level Up at Your Library: Classic Games Trivia Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Seminar Room at North Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Test your memory while traipsing down that old eponymous lane with trivia about classic twentieth century board games (Monopoly, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, The Game of Life and mor... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Level Up at Your Library: Classic Games Trivia 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Test your memory while traipsing down that old eponymous lane with trivia about classic twentieth century board games (Monopoly, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, The Game of Life and more).
This event is in the "Adults" group. Unplug Illinois: Mason Jar Lid Sun Catchers 07/11/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/12/2025 @ 6:00pm McClure Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Trying to figure out what to do with all that unplugged time on July 12? Pick up a sun catcher kit and add a little joy to your living space. While supplies last. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 11 - 12 2025 Unplug Illinois: Mason Jar Lid Sun Catchers 07/11/2025 @ 9:00am - 07/12/2025 @ 6:00pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Trying to figure out what to do with all that unplugged time on July 12? Pick up a sun catcher kit and add a little joy to your living space. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Games of Yesteryear Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Main LL1 Classroom A at Main Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Gin rummy, cribbage, euchre, canasta... If you enjoy playing card games and you're looking for a new opponent, stop by our Games of Yesteryear meetup. We will be runnin... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Games of Yesteryear 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL1 Classroom A Age Group: Adults Event Details: Gin rummy, cribbage, euchre, canasta... If you enjoy playing card games and you're looking for a new opponent, stop by our Games of Yesteryear meetup.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Bookmark of the Month: Embroidered Flowers Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: Create this month's bookmark of the month using beginner embroidery skills. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat Bookmark of the Month: Embroidered Flowers 10:00am - 11:30am McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create this month's bookmark of the month using beginner embroidery skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm North Seminar Room at North Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather). New members are always welcome!For more inform... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 13 2025 Sun Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather). New members are always welcome!For more information, please call Roberta at 309-264-1966.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice 07/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/19/2025 @ 6:00pm McClure Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start? Join us in the Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club where you can pick up a packet with a spi... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 14 - 19 2025 Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice 07/14/2025 @ 9:00am - 07/19/2025 @ 6:00pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Age Group: Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start?
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:30pm North Seminar Room at North Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. (except in October when it is the third Monday.)Read the feature article (and any other art... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group 11:45am - 12:30pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. (except in October when it is the third Monday.)
This event is in the "Adults" group. Science Fiction | Fantasy Book Club Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us on the second Monday of the month at Lakeview Branch. The October meeting takes place off-site, as the Peoria Public Library locations is closed for Staff Development Day.&... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Science Fiction | Fantasy Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the second Monday of the month at Lakeview Branch. The October meeting takes place off-site, as the Peoria Public Library locations is closed for Staff Development Day.