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warm wrappings

Warm Wrappings

All Day 11/10 - 12/7
Multiple Locations
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Visit our decorated donation boxes at any of our locations and donate NEW winter scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, socks, coats, and toiletries for all ages. Collected items will be ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Visit our decorated donation boxes at any of our locations and donate NEW winter scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, socks, coats, and toiletries for all ages.

22VA

22VA Veteran Art Show

All Day 11/11 - 1/3
Main Gallery at Main Library
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

22 Veteran Artists (VA) 22 strives to encourage veterans, especially those battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to express themselves through visual and creative arts as...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Gallery
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

22 Veteran Artists (VA) 22 strives to encourage veterans, especially those battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to express themselves through visual and creative arts as an element of therapy.

cookie day

Cookie Day Decorating

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Cookie Day at North Branch by decorating (and of course EATING) a cookie.  We'll provide a plain cookie, frosting, and sprinkles.  You bring the creati...

At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Celebrate National Cookie Day at North Branch by decorating (and of course EATING) a cookie.  We'll provide a plain cookie, frosting, and sprinkles.  You bring the creativity (and appetite)!

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...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

Turas

Music in the McKenzie ~ Turas

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

We are excited to get our 13th year of Music in the McKenzie started! Please watch our website and social media for upcoming dates and performers. Always free and always open to al...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

We are excited to get our 13th year of Music in the McKenzie started! Please watch our website and social media for upcoming dates and performers. Always free and always open to all ages.

Dec 8: Turas

raina

Illinois Libraries Present ~ The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

The Magic of Raina TelgemeierPlease register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3XrsqL1sRsuOgejE3KgJDw#/registration Join us for a night with critically acclaim...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

gingerbread

Gingerbread House Decorating Extravaganza!

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

It's the most wonderful time of the year: time for decorating gingerbread houses!  We'll provide the houses and a wide assortment of candies and other goodies to stick on them...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Event Details:

It's the most wonderful time of the year: time for decorating gingerbread houses!  We'll provide the houses and a wide assortment of candies and other goodies to stick on them, you bring the holiday cheer!

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.

computer basics

Computer Basics ~ online-safety tips, tricks, and more!

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Join us to learn about online-safety tips, tricks, and more! This program to help adults learn about how to NOT get hacked, credit information stolen, or fall for a scam. Onli...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to learn about online-safety tips, tricks, and more! 

Little Women

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Little Women: The Musical

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Little Women: The MusicalPlease register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/experience-little-women-the-musical-at-home-tickets-922129282507Registration will be limited to 3000 tot...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Little Women: The Musical

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
arts and crafts

Drop In: DIY Disco Ball

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Get out of the house and make a festive decoration to ring in the new year.  You'll use tissue paper and shiny cardstock to craft your very own disco ball.  All materials...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get out of the house and make a festive decoration to ring in the new year.  You'll use tissue paper and shiny cardstock to craft your very own disco ball.  All materials provided.  Low mess.  All ages welcome.

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.

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 11:45pm
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

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Happy New Year! All locations will be closed on Jan 1, 2025

Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Description:

Happy New Year! All locations will be closed on Jan 1, 2025

winter reading

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28
Multiple Locations
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge! Visit peoriapubliclibrary.beanstack.org to register virtually or pick up a paper log ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge! Visit peoriapubliclibrary.beanstack.org to register virtually or pick up a paper log at any of the Peoria Public Library locations to get started!

Love Letters for McClure Branch

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
McClure Table at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate the McClure Branch's 87th birthday by writing a love letter to the library!

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Table
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the McClure Branch's 87th birthday by writing a love letter to the library!

arts and crafts

Drop In: Watercolor Salt Painting

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Need a beautiful, but easy little art project to wrap up your kids' winter break?  Don't have any kids, but just want to add a little creativity into a cold winter day?  ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: 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:

Need a beautiful, but easy little art project to wrap up your kids' winter break?  Don't have any kids, but just want to add a little creativity into a cold winter day?

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.

Sit 'n Stitch

Sunday, January 5, 2025 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 your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.

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 your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.

Full Moon Tea Celebration

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lincoln Outside at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Hot Tea Month as well as as the first full moon of 2025! We will host an outdoor viewing party as the moon rises, hot tea will be provided as well as light snack...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Outside
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Hot Tea Month as well as as the first full moon of 2025! We will host an outdoor viewing party as the moon rises, hot tea will be provided as well as light snacks while we discuss all things lunar.

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Balto

Thursday, January 16, 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...

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 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
music mck

Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025

Sunday, January 26, 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...

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 Sons

February 23 – Bones Jugs

March 16 – Roundstone Buskers

April 13 – Still Shine

Sit 'n Stitch

Sunday, February 2, 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.

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.