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March Madness: Classic Video Game Characters

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

During the month of March, come vote on your favorite classic video game character each week. By the end of March Madness, only one character will reign champion! For children of a...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

During the month of March, come vote on your favorite classic video game character each week. By the end of March Madness, only one character will reign champion! For children of all ages. 

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Sit 'n Stitch

Sunday, March 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.

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Illinois Libraries Present ~ Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Exploring Space with Coralie AdamPlease register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nuUh_VKrTa28M5GnfpqPgQ#/registrationCoralie Adam graduated in 2011 from Illinois ...

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

Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

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Drop In: DIY "I Spy" Bottle

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main LL1 Classroom A at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Is there a road trip in your future?  Do you want a non-digital distraction for restaurants & appointments?  Join us to assemble and customize your own "I Spy" Bottle...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL1 Classroom A
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Is there a road trip in your future?  Do you want a non-digital distraction for restaurants & appointments?  Join us to assemble and customize your own "I Spy" Bottle.

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.

Drop In: DIY Coin Purse/Zippered Wallet

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 5:00pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
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)
Event Details:

Stop in anytime to personalize your own zippered pouch where you can keep your money and library card secure.   While supplies last. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in anytime to personalize your own zippered pouch where you can keep your money and library card secure.  
 

While supplies last. 

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First Friday Art

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. March - Experiment with bold color and textures inspired by the art...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

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.

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Friday After School Crafts

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

Kitty Cafe with Peoria Humane Society

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Cuddle and play with some adorable (and adoptable!) cats and kittens from PCAPS animal shelter in our "Kitty Cafe!" Play with the kittens and enjoy a beverage while you learn about...

Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Cuddle and play with some adorable (and adoptable!) cats and kittens from PCAPS animal shelter in our "Kitty Cafe!" Play with the kittens and enjoy a beverage while you learn about opportunities to adopt or volunteer with PCAPS and Peoria Humane S

Super Mar10 Day: Drop In Power Up Craft

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Drop in to make an easy power up craft for fireballs or a star.Children of all ages. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in to make an easy power up craft for fireballs or a star.

Children of all ages. 

Mar10 Day Party

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Its Mar10 Day! Celebrate with a Mario themed party. There will be food, crafts, and even time to play Mario Games like Mario Kart and Mario Party!

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Its Mar10 Day! Celebrate with a Mario themed party. There will be food, crafts, and even time to play Mario Games like Mario Kart and Mario Party!

Super Mar10 Day: The Super Mario Bros Movie Screening

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate Super Mar10 Day with a movie showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Bring your favorite snack and a beverage and watch everyone's favorite plumbers in our Lakeview Room....

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Celebrate Super Mar10 Day with a movie showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Bring your favorite snack and a beverage and watch everyone's favorite plumbers in our Lakeview Room. 

Natasha Tarpley Author Visit

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lincoln Outside at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting morning with acclaimed children's book author, Natasha Tarpley (author of storytime favorites like I Love My Hair, Bippity Bop Barbershop, The Me I Choose t...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Outside
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting morning with acclaimed children's book author, Natasha Tarpley (author of storytime favorites like I Love My Hair, Bippity Bop Barbershop, The Me I Choose to Be, and

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Thursday Afternoon Craft-tivity

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
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)
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a fun activity or craft, adjusted for all ages & skill levels. Registration recommended to ensure supplies. Non-registered participants as supply lasts. Exa...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a fun activity or craft, adjusted for all ages & skill levels. Registration recommended to ensure supplies. Non-registered participants as supply lasts. Exact activities offered subject to change.

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Friday After School Crafts

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

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Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025

Sunday, March 16, 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

Drop In: Letter Writing for Absolutely Incredible Kid Day

03/17/2025 @ 9:00am to 03/22/2025 @ 6:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Typically celebrated on the third Thursday each March, Absolutely Incredible Kid Day is a day when people write or tell a young person in their life why they are important and what...

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

Typically celebrated on the third Thursday each March, Absolutely Incredible Kid Day is a day when people write or tell a young person in their life why they are important and what makes them special.

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Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Air Bud

Thursday, March 20, 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.

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Friday After School Crafts

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

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Drop In: Paint Your Own Hiking Stick

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Get ready for an adventure ....but first stop by the library to help get you ready!  Join us & other creatives who love the outdoors to add decoration & color to a hik...

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

Get ready for an adventure ....but first stop by the library to help get you ready!  Join us & other creatives who love the outdoors to add decoration & color to a hiking stick.

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.

DIY: I Spy Jars

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come make a DIY I-Spy jar with us using recycled items and rice. Registration required to ensure supplies. Ages 3+. 

Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come make a DIY I-Spy jar with us using recycled items and rice. Registration required to ensure supplies. Ages 3+. 

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Thursday Afternoon Craft-tivity

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
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)
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a fun activity or craft, adjusted for all ages & skill levels. Registration recommended to ensure supplies. Non-registered participants as supply lasts. Exa...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a fun activity or craft, adjusted for all ages & skill levels. Registration recommended to ensure supplies. Non-registered participants as supply lasts. Exact activities offered subject to change.

friday crafts

Friday After School Crafts

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Friday After School Crafts is an after school program for neighborhood grade schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

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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.

music mck

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