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Peoria Zoomobile

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LN Outside at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join us to see animals from the Peoria Zoomobile and learn about their amazing adaptations! 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: LN Outside
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join us to see animals from the Peoria Zoomobile and learn about their amazing adaptations! 

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, July 9, 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, July 9, 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.

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.

music and movement

Music & Movement Storytime

Tuesday, July 9, 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. 

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
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.

storytime

Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens

Wednesday, July 10, 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.

Open Play Time

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Little ones and their caregivers can stop by for some unstructured playtime with toys, books, and social time! 

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

Little ones and their caregivers can stop by for some unstructured playtime with toys, books, and social time! 

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.

Summer Fruit Suncatcher

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Join us to make suncatchers that look just like your favorite summer fruits!

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to make suncatchers that look just like your favorite summer fruits!

storytime

Storytime Around the World

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Learn about cultures and languages spoken around the world with this special storytime series.  

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Learn about cultures and languages spoken around the world with this special storytime series.  

busy bees

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, July 12, 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!

movie

Hoot Movie Screening

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie, Peoria Reads
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of Hoot (2006, rated PG). Kids take on crooked politicians and greedy developers to save endangered owls threatened by a construction project. Popcorn will ...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Movie, Peoria Reads
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of Hoot (2006, rated PG). Kids take on crooked politicians and greedy developers to save endangered owls threatened by a construction project. Popcorn will be provided.

arts and crafts

Squeegee Painting

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Escape the heat and come try your hand at squeegee painting.  Dress for a mess!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Escape the heat and come try your hand at squeegee painting.  Dress for a mess!

coxitects

Boxitects

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Are you ready to be the next Boxitect (boxes+architect) just like Meg and Simone from the Kim Smith STEAM-centered picturebook? Show us what extraordinary things you can create wit...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Event Details:

Are you ready to be the next Boxitect (boxes+architect) just like Meg and Simone from the Kim Smith STEAM-centered picturebook?

sensory play

Sensory Play

Saturday, July 13, 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. 

"Gremlins" movie showing

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

"Gremlins" (PG) is an iconic comedy horror film you won't wanna miss! Bring your own blankets, pillows, bean bags, and snacks, we'll supply the popcorn and soda. It's a good thing ...

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

"Gremlins" (PG) is an iconic comedy horror film you won't wanna miss! Bring your own blankets, pillows, bean bags, and snacks, we'll supply the popcorn and soda. It's a good thing we are doing this before midnight!

dungeons and dragons

Dungeons & Dragons at the Library

Saturday, July 13, 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

game day

Sunday Game Days

Sunday, July 14, 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.

wiggle worms

Wiggle Worms Storytime

Monday, July 15, 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 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: Beehive Storytime Room
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. Best for ages 0-24 months.

Maker Mondays

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us to test your creativity and problem solving skills with Maker Mondays.  Each week, we'll use recycled or re-usable supplies to learn, solve a problem, or just have som...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to test your creativity and problem solving skills with Maker Mondays.  Each week, we'll use recycled or re-usable supplies to learn, solve a problem, or just have some fun! 

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A Big Small World

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

We want to inspire the scientists of tomorrow! This summer we will be exploring our world in ways you never imagined. From the microscopic biomes all around us to our interstellar ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

We want to inspire the scientists of tomorrow! This summer we will be exploring our world in ways you never imagined. From the microscopic biomes all around us to our interstellar neighborhood.

arts and crafts

DIY Painted Patches

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Come learn how to make your own vest or jacket patches using upcycled materials & paint, and make a few to take home. Registration required to ensure proper amounts of supplies...

Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come learn how to make your own vest or jacket patches using upcycled materials & paint, and make a few to take home. Registration required to ensure proper amounts of supplies. 

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, July 16, 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, July 16, 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.

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.

music and movement

Music & Movement Storytime

Tuesday, July 16, 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.