Event List

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch.

For more information, contact Nancy at 309-231-3263 or email nvarness1967@gmail.com 

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

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time. 

February 5: “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

Join us for our monthly Pokemon Club. During each club session you can play Pokemon TCG, work on a Pokemon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while meeting fellow Pokemon fans.

Overflow room for Pokemon players

If you enjoy playing Chess or Checkers and you're looking for someone to challenge you, gain some extra practice, or meet new people who have a common hobby, stop by our monthly Chess Meet Up.

Stop in for an evening of games and conversation with other adult gamers. Play a round of of Mario Party, catch some Pokémon, see who is the ultimate fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or serve up some dishes in Overcooked.

This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12. 

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

Drop in during our open play time geared toward kids under 5 to help them build fine motor skills, identify colors and numbers, and more. 

Do you enjoy being creative and setting things on fire as much as we do? This simple craft will allow you to be creative with sharpies by designing your own reusable ceramic coaster and then you can set it on fire to seal the design in.

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.

Join us on the second Monday of the month at Lakeview Branch. The October meeting takes place off-site, as the Peoria Public Library locations is closed for Staff Development Day. 

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

Eat lunch and be social with other kids and teens for our Kahoot! Disney & Pixar trivia afternoon!

Bring your own lunch and test your knowledge on all things Disney & Pixar while meeting some new friends!

Calling all cozy mystery lovers! Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club. Each month, we will read and discuss a cozy mystery, usually the first in a series.

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.

Join us as we discuss the importance of end-of-life planning.

Join us for an evening of Kahoot! trivia all based on various forms of gaming throughout the years. Trivia will be cover many of areas of gaming from console to PC to board to card games.

As part of our ongoing Adulting 101 series for grades 8-12, this guided and interactive presentation with a licensed therapist from Full Circle Counseling and Wellness will focus on