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Hoot Book Discussion

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Peoria Reads
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Carl Hiaasen's book Hoot. Grades 3rd to 8th. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Peoria Reads
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Carl Hiaasen's book Hoot. Grades 3rd to 8th. 

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.

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.

12 tropes of romance

Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you'll read anything with that trope? Join the Twelve Tr...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you'll read anything with that trope?

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.

"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!

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.

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, July 16, 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.

Street Art for Beginners

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This introductory course with a local artist will cover the legalities, safety, and technique of street art. Be sure to wear clothes you're willing to get messy. Space is extremely...

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This introductory course with a local artist will cover the legalities, safety, and technique of street art. Be sure to wear clothes you're willing to get messy. Space is extremely limited so please register quickly!

Beginner Counted Cross Stitch for Teens

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Learn the basics of counted cross stitch.  All supplies provided.

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

Learn the basics of counted cross stitch.  All supplies provided.

arts and crafts

Sea Turtle Painting

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

This step by step painting workshop will show you how to paint a beautiful turtle onto a canvas.For kids in grades 1st to 8th. Registration is required. 

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This step by step painting workshop will show you how to paint a beautiful turtle onto a canvas.

For kids in grades 1st to 8th. Registration is required. 

LEGO

LEGO Builder's Club

Friday, July 19, 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.

Autism Resource Group

Autism Resource Group

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a parent of a child or teen with Autism Spectrum Disorder?  Join us on the third Saturday of each month for resource sharing and support.  

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you a parent of a child or teen with Autism Spectrum Disorder?  Join us on the third Saturday of each month for resource sharing and support.  

Teen Advisory Board

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the libr...

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

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens. Plus, it looks good on resumes!

Book Club

Book Box

07/22/2024 @ 1:00pm to 07/29/2024 @ 4:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Bring the excitement of mystery boxes to your children this summer! Throughout the summer we'll offer mystery book boxes that include a book to check out, an activity sheet, bookma...

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring the excitement of mystery boxes to your children this summer! Throughout the summer we'll offer mystery book boxes that include a book to check out, an activity sheet, bookmark, a small toy or trinket, and a snack. 

Messy Car Wash

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
LV Outside at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a very messy car wash! Kids will drive toy cars into edible messy containers and then rinse them off as though at a car wash. Come dressed to get very messy and wet!Thi...

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

Join us for a very messy car wash! Kids will drive toy cars into edible messy containers and then rinse them off as though at a car wash. Come dressed to get very messy and wet!

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, July 23, 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.

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, July 23, 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.

Closing early for Summer Reading Party

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch, North Branch

We will be closing all locations at 6pm due to the Summer Reading Party. See you there!

Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, North Branch
Description:

We will be closing all locations at 6pm due to the Summer Reading Party. See you there!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 9:15pm
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

The ultimate showdown is here and we invite you to smash your rivals off the stage in this Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament! We invite all teens to participate regardless of s...

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The ultimate showdown is here and we invite you to smash your rivals off the stage in this Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament! We invite all teens to participate regardless of skill level. 

Neurodivergent Network

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. Light refreshments will be supplied. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. Light refreshments will be supplied. 

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, July 30, 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.

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, July 30, 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.

mature readers

Mature Readers Book Club

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Mature Readers Book Club typically meets on the last Wednesday of each month. January 31 — In the Unlikely Event by Judy BlumeFebruary 28 — The Thursday Murder Club by Ric...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Mature Readers Book Club typically meets on the last Wednesday of each month. 

January 31 — In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume