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graphic novel club

Graphic Novel Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Pick a book matching our new monthly theme to read and discuss at our Graphic Novel Book Club. We'll share what we read, talk about that month's theme, and enjoy an activity or cra...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Pick a book matching our new monthly theme to read and discuss at our Graphic Novel Book Club. We'll share what we read, talk about that month's theme, and enjoy an activity or craft while we snack.

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, May 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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.

anime club

Anime/Manga Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

storytime

Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.

sign and sing

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

Thursday, May 23, 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.

slime

Spring Slime Lab

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Get ready for summer and experiment with different kinds of slime! Space is limited, so sign up today to save your spot. 

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Get ready for summer and experiment with different kinds of slime! Space is limited, so sign up today to save your spot. 

Memorial 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

Memorial 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

Memorial 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
toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, May 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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.

seedling science

Seedling Science

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 5 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experiment...

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

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 5 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.

film discussion

Génération Greta : Movie Showing & Discussion

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a viewing and discussion of the film Generation Greta. This documentary interweaves the portraits of 9 young women from all around the world, aged 12 to 23, united in s...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a viewing and discussion of the film Generation Greta.

storytime

Fun Time Storytime

Thursday, May 30, 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.

origami

Animal Origami Craft to go

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

We will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own origami animal during the month of June. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!

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

We will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own origami animal during the month of June. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!

butterfly

Butterfly Life Cycle & Release

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Get a look at the butterfly life cycle up close! Watch as our caterpillars spin cocoons and emerge as butterflies. The butterflies will be released after one of our story...

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

Get a look at the butterfly life cycle up close! Watch as our caterpillars spin cocoons and emerge as butterflies. The butterflies will be released after one of our storytimes in June.  We won't know for sure which date until later

sensory play

Sensory Play

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Dress your child for a mess and join them in exploring sensory stations with rice, play-doh, painting, moon sand, and more.June & July will include water play!Ages 0-7. Adult s...

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

Dress your child for a mess and join them in exploring sensory stations with rice, play-doh, painting, moon sand, and more.

June & July will include water play!

Ages 0-7. Adult supervision required. 

beads

Magazine Beads Jewelry - Teens

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Use recycled magazines to create one of a kind beads that can be use to make bracelets, necklaces, and even earrings.

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

Use recycled magazines to create one of a kind beads that can be use to make bracelets, necklaces, and even earrings.

game day

Sunday Game Days

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets, and our Computer Lab open for game time.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children of all ages, Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets, and our Computer Lab open for game time.