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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.

Crafts to Go

01/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/30/2025 @ 6:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12.  Preschool craft kits also available for ages 2 to 5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12.  Preschool craft kits also available for ages 2 to 5.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Masterpieces at Main: Reverse Appliqué

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Reverse appliqué is an easy sewing technique that is great for dealing with holes, covering stains, or adding a fun embellishment to your clothes.  Bring a piece of clothing t...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Reverse appliqué is an easy sewing technique that is great for dealing with holes, covering stains, or adding a fun embellishment to your clothes.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Adulting 101- Digital Literacy

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

A part of our Adulting 101 series for teens, come to the Main Library to learn more about how to stay safe online! Whether you are just getting started, or have been online for a w...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

A part of our Adulting 101 series for teens, come to the Main Library to learn more about how to stay safe online!

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Music & Movement

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Little Builders

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 years at a special building program.  You and your child can sample a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program. &nbs...

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

Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 years at a special building program.  You and your child can sample a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program.  Experiment

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesday Matinee

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. April's feature is "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir," starring Gen...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. April's feature is "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir," starring Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Music & Movement

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you wanting to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online prog...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you wanting to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online programs that could be beneficial? 

Peoria Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main LL2 Conference Room at Main Library
Event Details:

Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Conference Room
Event Details:

Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Art Lab: Soap Carving

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Who knew that the good, old-fashioned bar of Ivory could be used as an art supply?  This super easy craft is exactly as it sounds and a fun way to explore making something 3D....

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Who knew that the good, old-fashioned bar of Ivory could be used as an art supply?  This super easy craft is exactly as it sounds and a fun way to explore making something 3D.  No experience necessary.  Bring a friend!

Closed for Easter

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.

Drop In Craft: May Baskets

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
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), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

May Day is right around the corner!  Tradition suggests you anonymously drop flowers at your friends' doors... and then run away!  Join us to create a paper version of th...

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

May Day is right around the corner!  Tradition suggests you anonymously drop flowers at your friends' doors... and then run away!  Join us to create a paper version of this surprise door decoration.  Drop in.  All ages.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Music & Movement

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

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

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

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

This event is in the "All ages" group.

*✿❀ Seed Planting for Earth Month! ❀✿*

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

🌻 Drop in and visit us to learn about the seed life cycle and plant your very own seeds! There will be seed starter cups to decorate, fill with dirt, and either take home OR leave ...

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

🌻 Drop in and visit us to learn about the seed life cycle and plant your very own seeds!

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.

Dress for a Mess

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

This event is in the "All ages" group.

River Talk with Dean!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Join us for an learning experience about what the biodiversity and ecology of living near a large river that feeds into the Mississippi is like! Dive with us into the history, the ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an learning experience about what the biodiversity and ecology of living near a large river that feeds into the Mississippi is like!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Film Club

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss a...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 79
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Music & Movement

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

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

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

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

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Seedling Science

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Main 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 6 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: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 6 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Masterpieces at Main: Bird collage stationery

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Join us in turning various papers into beautiful paper collaged cards.  No experience necessary.  Ages: 16+  Bring a friend!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in turning various papers into beautiful paper collaged cards.  No experience necessary.  Ages: 16+  Bring a friend!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you want to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online programs...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Do you want to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online programs that could be beneficial? 

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Music & Movement

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

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

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

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