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Mother's Day flower bouquet craft

Mother's Day Flower Bouquet Craft To-Go Kit

05/01/2024 @ 10:00am to 05/12/2024 @ 4:00pm
North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Stop in and pick up all the materials you will need to make a lovely paper flower bouquet.  One kit per family. While supplies last. 

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

Stop in and pick up all the materials you will need to make a lovely paper flower bouquet.  One kit per family. While supplies last. 

sign and sing

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, ...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles.

arts and crafts

Fingerprint Flower Craft

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Come dressed for a mess as we fingerpaint flowers onto paper plates for a spring craft to decorate your homes.  Ages 2 to 5.Caution: We have smocks, but paint may stain clothe...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come dressed for a mess as we fingerpaint flowers onto paper plates for a spring craft to decorate your homes.  Ages 2 to 5.


Caution: We have smocks, but paint may stain clothes. 

busy bees

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are 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.

storytime

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome.

Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome.

solar oven

Solar Oven S'mores

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Join us to make your own solar oven and cook some s'mores using the suns rays! Space is limited, so please sign up to save your spot.

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us to make your own solar oven and cook some s'mores using the suns rays! Space is limited, so please sign up to save your spot.

crafts

Graduation Cap Decorating

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Graduating high school seniors are welcomed to drop-in to use our art supplies to decorate their graduation cap.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Graduating high school seniors are welcomed to drop-in to use our art supplies to decorate their graduation cap.

dungeons and dragons

Dungeons & Dragons at the Library

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm
LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Main for “Dungeons & Dragons at the Library.”  The program is open to ages 13 and up.Doors open at 2pm and game play starts at 2:30.Feel free to bring snacks!Mo...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Main for “Dungeons & Dragons at the Library.”  
The program is open to ages 13 and up.
Doors open at 2pm and game play starts at 2:30.
Feel free to bring snacks!

Monthly on the 2nd Saturday

Early closing for Mother's Day

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, North Branch

Lakeview, Lincoln, and North will close at 4pm

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

Lakeview, Lincoln, and North will close at 4pm

tic tac toe

Travel Tic Tac Toe Kit

All Day 5/13 - 5/18
North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Excited for Summer vacation? Take home one of our kits to design your own traveling Tic Tac Toe game for the road .

Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Excited for Summer vacation? Take home one of our kits to design your own traveling Tic Tac Toe game for the road .

budding bookworms

Budding Bookworms

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us with your budding bookworm as we learn about the world through songs, stories and crafts.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us with your budding bookworm as we learn about the world through songs, stories and crafts.

wiggle worms

Wiggle Worms Baby Lap Time

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
NB Outside at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followe...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: NB Outside
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families.

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

open play

Open Play Time

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week. We will provide variety of age appropriate toys and books.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week. We will provide variety of age appropriate toys and books.

music and movement

Music & Movement Storytime

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

 Join us for music and movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

 Join us for music and movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. 

arts and crafts

Neighborhood House Visits

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Reserved for weekly Neighborhood House visits.

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

Reserved for weekly Neighborhood House visits.

stamp time

Stamp Time

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Children learn vital skills such as sharing, creativity, and explore their artistic side by making artwork using stamps. They can also make fingerprint creations using our ink pads...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children learn vital skills such as sharing, creativity, and explore their artistic side by making artwork using stamps. They can also make fingerprint creations using our ink pads.

Octavius

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.This is...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.

Octavius

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. This is a timed event so pl...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. 

This is a timed event so please arrive promptly for your scheduled time. 

octavius

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.This is...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.

storytime

Fun Time Storytime

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Fun Time Storytime Ages 3 to 6.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Fun Time Storytime 
Ages 3 to 6.

paint night

Teen Paint Night

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Follow along with a video tutorial and create a summer landscape. Supplies and refreshments provided. Ages 12-18. Registration is requested as space is limited.

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Follow along with a video tutorial and create a summer landscape. Supplies and refreshments provided. Ages 12-18. Registration is requested as space is limited.

busy bees

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are 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.

LEGO

LEGO Builder's Club

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday o...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday of each month.