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. Anything Goes Art! Wednesday, April 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: Bring your imagination, your curiosity, and your inventive spirit. Our closet cleanout leads to this open-ended art opportunity which has no directions, no assumptions, and n... 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Anything Goes Art! 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: Bring your imagination, your curiosity, and your inventive spirit. Our closet cleanout leads to this open-ended art opportunity which has no directions, no assumptions, and no rules. 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 "All ages" group. First Contact Day Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Movie Age Group: All ages Event Details: "Boldly go" to the McClure Branch to celebrate First Contact Day with a special viewing of Star Trek: First Contact (1996). Refreshments provided. All ages. This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat First Contact Day 3:00pm - 5:00pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: All ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: "Boldly go" to the McClure Branch to celebrate First Contact Day with a special viewing of Star Trek: First Contact (1996). Refreshments provided. All ages.
This event is in the "All ages" group. What Draws You, Peoria? National Library Week Poll for a Prize! All Day 4/6 - 4/12 Multiple Locations Age Group: All ages Event Details: Help us celebrate National Library Week! This year's theme is "Drawn to the Library," so Peoria Public Library staff wants to know what draws you! Write your response t... Offsite Event This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 6 - 12 2025 What Draws You, Peoria? National Library Week Poll for a Prize! All Day 4/6 - 4/12 Multiple Locations Library Branch: Multiple Locations Age Group: All ages Event Details: Help us celebrate National Library Week! This year's theme is "Drawn to the Library," so Peoria Public Library staff wants to know what draws you!
This event is in the "All ages" group. Book Club Fair Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm North McKenzie Room at North Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: All ages Event Details: Let's kick off National Library Week with a Book Club Fair! Have you ever wanted to join a book club, but were too intimidated to just show up at a meeting? Come learn ... This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 6 2025 Sun Book Club Fair 2:00pm - 3:30pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: All ages Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Let's kick off National Library Week with a Book Club Fair! Have you ever wanted to join a book club, but were too intimidated to just show up at a meeting?
This event is in the "All ages" group. Mindful Mondays Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: April is National Stress Awareness Month, so come in and de-stress with seated yoga, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises at the McClure Branch throughout the month of April... This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Mindful Mondays 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: April is National Stress Awareness Month, so come in and de-stress with seated yoga, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises at the McClure Branch throughout the month of April with Mindful Mondays. All ages.
This event is in the "All ages" group. I Can Do WHAT With My Library Card?! Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Seminar Room at North Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: It's National Library Week, the perfect time to learn all about the exciting and surprising thing you can do with your Peoria Public Library card. Guaranteed, you will learn ... This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu I Can Do WHAT With My Library Card?! 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: It's National Library Week, the perfect time to learn all about the exciting and surprising thing you can do with your Peoria Public Library card. Guaranteed, you will learn something new!
This event is in the "All ages" group. Know Your Roots: Midwest Foraging Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00am - 5:00pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: Join us for the Spring edition of Know Your Roots: Midwest Foraging, where we will learn how to identify local plants and their many uses. No prior experience required. All ages. This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Know Your Roots: Midwest Foraging 4:00am - 5:00pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: Join us for the Spring edition of Know Your Roots: Midwest Foraging, where we will learn how to identify local plants and their many uses. No prior experience required. All ages.
This event is in the "All ages" group. Sit 'n Stitch Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm North Seminar Room at North Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All ages Event Details: Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters. This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 13 2025 Sun Sit 'n Stitch 12:00pm - 1:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: All ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.
This event is in the "All ages" group. Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025 Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm North McKenzie Room at North Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!January 26 – Harvest SonsFebruary 23 – Bones JugsMarch 16 – Roundstone BuskersApril... This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 13 2025 Sun Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!January 26 – Harvest SonsFebruary 23 – Bones JugsMarch 16 – Roundstone BuskersApril 13 – Still Shine
This event is in the "All ages" group. Mindful Mondays Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: April is National Stress Awareness Month, so come in and de-stress with seated yoga, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises at the McClure Branch throughout the month of April... This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Mindful Mondays 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: April is National Stress Awareness Month, so come in and de-stress with seated yoga, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises at the McClure Branch throughout the month of April with Mindful Mondays. All ages.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: The Pagemaster Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages Event Details: Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie... This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: The Pagemaster 4:00pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.
Closed for Easter All Day Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Closed for Easter All Day Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
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 Craft: May Baskets Monday, April 21, 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: May Day is right around the corner! Tradition suggests you anonymously drop flowers at your friends' doors... and then run away! Join us to create a paper version of th... 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. Apr 21 2025 Mon Drop In Craft: May Baskets 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: May Day is right around the corner! Tradition suggests you anonymously drop flowers at your friends' doors... and then run away! Join us to create a paper version of this surprise door decoration. Drop in. All ages.
This event is in the "All ages" group. Mindful Mondays Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: April is National Stress Awareness Month, so come in and de-stress with seated yoga, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises at the McClure Branch throughout the month of April... This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Mindful Mondays 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: April is National Stress Awareness Month, so come in and de-stress with seated yoga, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises at the McClure Branch throughout the month of April with Mindful Mondays. All ages.
This event is in the "All ages" group. Earth Day Celebration Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: Celebrate Earth Day at the McClure Branch, where we will be painting terra cotta planters and making seed bombs while watching Earth (2007). All ages. Dress for a mess. This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Earth Day Celebration 3:00pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: Celebrate Earth Day at the McClure Branch, where we will be painting terra cotta planters and making seed bombs while watching Earth (2007). All ages. Dress for a mess.
This event is in the "All ages" group. *✿❀ Seed Planting for Earth Month! ❀✿* Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: All ages Event Details: 🌻 Drop in and visit us to learn about the seed life cycle and plant your very own seeds! There will be seed starter cups to decorate, fill with dirt, and either take home OR leave ... This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed *✿❀ Seed Planting for Earth Month! ❀✿* 11:00am - 1:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: All ages Program Type: STEM Event Details: 🌻 Drop in and visit us to learn about the seed life cycle and plant your very own seeds! 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 "All ages" group. River Talk with Dean! Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: All ages Event Details: Join us for an learning experience about what the biodiversity and ecology of living near a large river that feeds into the Mississippi is like! Dive with us into the history, the ... This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat River Talk with Dean! 11:30am - 1:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: All ages Program Type: STEM Event Details: Join us for an learning experience about what the biodiversity and ecology of living near a large river that feeds into the Mississippi is like!
This event is in the "All ages" group. Mindful Mondays Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: April is National Stress Awareness Month, so come in and de-stress with seated yoga, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises at the McClure Branch throughout the month of April... This event is in the "All ages" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Mindful Mondays 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: April is National Stress Awareness Month, so come in and de-stress with seated yoga, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises at the McClure Branch throughout the month of April with Mindful Mondays. All ages.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Illinois Libraries Present ~ Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Program Type: Virtual Age Group: Children of all ages, All ages Event Details: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan SantatPlease register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XHhy15E3RxKyvIQnjK8zaw#/registration Dan Santat is the a... Virtual Event This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Illinois Libraries Present ~ Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children of all ages, All ages Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat
This event is in the "All ages" group. Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025 Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm North McKenzie Room at North Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!January 26 – Harvest SonsFebruary 23 – Bones JugsMarch 16 – Roundstone BuskersApril... This event is in the "All ages" group. May 4 2025 Sun Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!January 26 – Harvest SonsFebruary 23 – Bones JugsMarch 16 – Roundstone BuskersApril 13 – Still Shine
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 Craft: Flower Frogs Wednesday, May 7, 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: Please note, this is not an animal frog, but rather the type used in flower arranging. Using air dry clay, we will craft this useful helper. Gift it to a mother, a ment... 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. May 7 2025 Wed Drop In Craft: Flower Frogs 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: Please note, this is not an animal frog, but rather the type used in flower arranging. Using air dry clay, we will craft this useful helper. 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 "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: Hydrangea Bubble Painting Saturday, May 10, 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: Spring is here! Let's combine bubble blowing and beautiful blooms to produce something truly lovely. Use this time to make something for someone special in your life OR... 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. May 10 2025 Sat Drop In: Hydrangea Bubble Painting 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: Spring is here! Let's combine bubble blowing and beautiful blooms to produce something truly lovely. Use this time to make something for someone special in your life OR bring them along and create together! 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 "All ages" group. Sit 'n Stitch Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm North Seminar Room at North Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All ages Event Details: Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters. This event is in the "All ages" group. May 11 2025 Sun Sit 'n Stitch 12:00pm - 1:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: All ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.
Mother's Day ~ early closing Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, North Branch The Library will close at 4pm on Mother's Day. Closing May 11 2025 Sun Closing Mother's Day ~ early closing 4:00pm - 5:00pm Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, North Branch Description: The Library will close at 4pm on Mother's Day.