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Adult Reading Challenge

Adult Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 12/1
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Read with us, Peoria! Find a new book or author each month, letting our themes inspire you! Log your reading on Beanstack to enter a monthly drawing for a gift card to a local busi...

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

Read with us, Peoria! Find a new book or author each month, letting our themes inspire you! Log your reading on Beanstack to enter a monthly drawing for a gift card to a local business. We will celebrate with a party at the end of the year.

genre bingo

Genre Bingo

All Day 8/1 - 10/31
Multiple Locations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all bibliophiles! Whether you're a die hard fan of a specific genre, an eclectic reader, or you're looking to branch out into a new genre, this bingo board is for you! Each...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Calling all bibliophiles! Whether you're a die hard fan of a specific genre, an eclectic reader, or you're looking to branch out into a new genre, this bingo board is for you!

fall reading challenge

Fall Reading Challenge

All Day 9/3 - 11/27
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Fall back into the reading habit with the Fall Reading Challenge. Check out the prompts on Beanstack or pick up a copy from any branch to participate. Finish reading nine books bet...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Fall back into the reading habit with the Fall Reading Challenge. Check out the prompts on Beanstack or pick up a copy from any branch to participate.

arts and crafts

Adult Craft To Go: Collage

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Passive adult program - craft to go in a bag! Create your own collage of pictures and/ or words with the random ones supplied in the bag that you pick up at the reference desk. Fee...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Passive adult program - craft to go in a bag! Create your own collage of pictures and/ or words with the random ones supplied in the bag that you pick up at the reference desk.

pizza month

National Pizza Month Poll

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Help us determine Peoria's best pizza!  Vote for your favorite pizza place and you'll be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card to your favorite pizzeria.  One vote/e...

Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Help us determine Peoria's best pizza!  Vote for your favorite pizza place and you'll be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card to your favorite pizzeria.  One vote/entry per person.  

comic and manga madness

TeenTober: Comic and Manga Madness!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to create your own story board panel for a comic or manga? Well now is your chance! Stop by our YA reading area to pick up panels or booklets to create yo...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to create your own story board panel for a comic or manga? Well now is your chance! 

turkey day

Turkey Day Giveaway

All Day 10/1 - 11/7
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

It's our first ever Turkey Day Giveaway! Patrons who participate in programs at Lincoln Branch will be entered to win a Thanksgiving basket filled with groceries for your family di...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

It's our first ever Turkey Day Giveaway! Patrons who participate in programs at Lincoln Branch will be entered to win a Thanksgiving basket filled with groceries for your family dinner!

kid librarian

Kid Librarian

All Day 10/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Calling all students at Elise Ford Allen, C.T. Vivian, Annie Jo Gordon, Harold B. Dawson, Trewyn and Whittier! Want to be Lincoln Branch's next Kid Librarian? Visit us and fill out...

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

Calling all students at Elise Ford Allen, C.T. Vivian, Annie Jo Gordon, Harold B. Dawson, Trewyn and Whittier! Want to be Lincoln Branch's next Kid Librarian?

silent

Silent Book Club

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy two of silent reading. Bring your own book or pick one at the library. Registration required. Adults only.

At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Enjoy two of silent reading. Bring your own book or pick one at the library. Registration required. Adults only.

costume swap

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Sho...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Shop!

costume swap

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Sho...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Shop!

movie

Sunday Movie Matinee: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Enjoy a free showing of the movie "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" Popcorn will be provided.  

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a free showing of the movie "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" 

Popcorn will be provided.

 

 

wiggle

Wiggle Worms Baby Storytime

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North 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: North 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.

budding bookworms

Budding Bookworms

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us with your budding bookworm as we learn about the world through songs, stories and crafts.

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

Join us with your budding bookworm as we learn about the world through songs, stories and crafts.

computer basics

Computer Basics: Resume Building

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to learn some tips and tricks about building your resume! Whether you are starting yours from scratch or are looking for ways to elevate your current resume, we are here to...

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

Join us to learn some tips and tricks about building your resume! Whether you are starting yours from scratch or are looking for ways to elevate your current resume, we are here to help.

Caregiver Support Group

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Join us for a chance to meet with other caregivers in your area.  Dr. Nargis Khan, MD, LCPC from the Bradley University Counseling and Research Training Clinic will help you l...

North Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Purpose of Meeting

Join us for a chance to meet with other caregivers in your area.  Dr.

arts and crafts

Paint a Mini Pumpkin

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Decorate a mini pumpkin with paint! All supplies provided. Register online or call 309-497-2600.  

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Decorate a mini pumpkin with paint! All supplies provided. Register online or call 309-497-2600. 

 

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.

paper pumpkins

Paper Pumpkins

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Using paper make a stand up pumpkin to decorate your home this fall. For children in grades K to 5th. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Using paper make a stand up pumpkin to decorate your home this fall. 

For children in grades K to 5th. 

election integrity

Ensuring Election Integrity in Peoria County

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The mission of the Peoria County Election Commission is to conduct accurate, secure, fair and accessible local, state and federal elections with the highest level of professionalis...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The mission of the Peoria County Election Commission is to conduct accurate, secure, fair and accessible local, state and federal elections with the highest level of professionalism and integrity in a manner that fosters public trust and confidenc

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Lakeview 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: Lakeview 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, October 8, 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, October 8, 2024 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 and 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 and movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. 

yoga

Yoga with Adriene

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 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 her 30-minute yoga videos o...

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.

STEM

Pumpkin Science

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Slime, oobleck, eruptions oh my! Try your hand at a variety of pumpkin centered science experiments. Dress for a possible mess. Please register to make sure there are enough suppli...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Slime, oobleck, eruptions oh my! Try your hand at a variety of pumpkin centered science experiments. Dress for a possible mess. Please register to make sure there are enough supplies for everyone.