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winter reading

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28
Multiple Locations
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
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

Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
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: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge!

arts and crafts

3D Snowflake Winter Craft

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages

As the holiday season winds down, enjoy this free, winter-themed craft from Peoria Public Library's Lakeview Branch! Create beautiful 3-D snowflakes using the materials provided in each kit!

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

As the holiday season winds down, enjoy this free, winter-themed craft from Peoria Public Library's Lakeview Branch! Create beautiful 3-D snowflakes using the materials provided in each kit!

music in the Mckenzie

Music in the McKenzie ~ 2026

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
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

January 11 - Still Shine

February 8 - Bones Jugs

March 8 - Nathan Taylor Band

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie 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
Event Details:

January 11 - Still Shine

February 8 - Bones Jugs

March 8 - Nathan Taylor Band

scavenger hunt

Children's Author Scavenger Hunt

All Day 1/12 - 1/17
Main Library
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Join us the second week of each month for a themed scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a trinket from our prize box and a stamp on their participation card.

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

Join us the second week of each month for a themed scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a trinket from our prize box and a stamp on their participation card.

Closed for 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
movie

Family Movie Matinee

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Adults

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing Wild Robot, rated PG (101 mins).

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing Wild Robot, rated PG (101 mins).

music together

Music Together: A Family Storytime

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Some things -- like books, food, and MUSIC -- help bring people together.  Bring your family together for a musical weekend storytime at North Branch.

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

Some things -- like books, food, and MUSIC -- help bring people together.  Bring your family together for a musical weekend storytime at North Branch.

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.

lunar new year

Lunar New Year Craft Kit To-Go

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year with a Year of the Horse craft kit to take home! 

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

Celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year with a Year of the Horse craft kit to take home! 

lego

Let's LEGO!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Join us to explore your creativity with LEGO!  Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged.  Recommended for ages 4-12, but families with children outside that range are welcome!

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

Join us to explore your creativity with LEGO!  Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged.  Recommended for ages 4-12, but families with children outside that range are welcome!

first Friday art

First Friday Art for Kids

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages

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

January - Henri Matisse

February - Piet Mondrian 

March - Yayoi Kusama

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. 

January - Henri Matisse

February - Piet Mondrian 

March - Yayoi Kusama

Children's Author Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/9 - 2/14
Main Library
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Join us the second week of each month for a themed scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a trinket from our prize box and a stamp on their participation card.

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

Join us the second week of each month for a themed scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a trinket from our prize box and a stamp on their participation card.

"I Love You 'Alotl'" Axolotl Crafts

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Need some quick handmade Valentines gifts? Or just a really big fan of axolotls? Join us for some axolotl themed crafts! 

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Need some quick handmade Valentines gifts? Or just a really big fan of axolotls? Join us for some axolotl themed crafts! 

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

Closed for President's 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
lunar new year

Lunar New Year Craft

All Day 2/17 - 2/28
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Come and pick up a take-home craft to learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year! Available at the Information Desk while supplies last.

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

Come and pick up a take-home craft to learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year! Available at the Information Desk while supplies last.

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/17 - 3/1
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Can you catch them all?! 

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

Can you catch them all?! 

movie

Family Movie Matinee

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Adults

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing How to Train Your Dragon (2025), rated PG (125 mins).

 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing How to Train Your Dragon (2025), rated PG (125 mins).

 

March Madness: Children's Book Characters

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
North Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages, All ages

Vote on your favorite children's book character and see who wins our March Madness Bracket!

One lucky participant will win an Amazon gift card at the end of the month. 

Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages, All ages
Event Details:

Vote on your favorite children's book character and see who wins our March Madness Bracket!

One lucky participant will win an Amazon gift card at the end of the month. 

Children's Book Bingo

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages, All ages

Join us for a game of book bingo! We'll play some games of bingo using popular children's titles. Bring your family and either work together or see who can get a BINGO first!

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, All ages
Event Details:

Join us for a game of book bingo! We'll play some games of bingo using popular children's titles. Bring your family and either work together or see who can get a BINGO first!

lego

Let's LEGO!

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Join us to explore your creativity with LEGO!  Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged.  Recommended for ages 4-12, but families with children outside that range are welcome!

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

Join us to explore your creativity with LEGO!  Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged.  Recommended for ages 4-12, but families with children outside that range are welcome!

first Friday art

First Friday Art for Kids

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages

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

January - Henri Matisse

February - Piet Mondrian 

March - Yayoi Kusama

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. 

January - Henri Matisse

February - Piet Mondrian 

March - Yayoi Kusama

Children's Author Scavenger Hunt

All Day 3/9 - 3/14
Main Library
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Join us the second week of each month for a themed scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a trinket from our prize box and a stamp on their participation card.

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

Join us the second week of each month for a themed scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a trinket from our prize box and a stamp on their participation card.

Women's History Month Kahoot!

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages

This March, head over to Peoria Public Library's Lakeview branch where we'll be celebrating Women's History Month through several rounds of Kahoot!

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

This March, head over to Peoria Public Library's Lakeview branch where we'll be celebrating Women's History Month through several rounds of Kahoot!

March Madness: Mythical Creatures

All Day 3/15 - 4/11
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages

During the month of March, come vote on your favorite mythical creature each week. By the end of March Madness, only one of the creatures will reign champion! For children of all ages. 


 

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

During the month of March, come vote on your favorite mythical creature each week. By the end of March Madness, only one of the creatures will reign champion! For children of all ages. 


 

movie

Family Movie Matinee

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Adults

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing Little Women (2019), rated PG (135 mins).

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing Little Women (2019), rated PG (135 mins).