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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...

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. 

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
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 ...

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...

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 ...

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.

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.

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...

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

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...

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...

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
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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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
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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, North Branch
Description:

The Library will close at 4pm on Mother's Day.