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Sir Mix-A-Lot for America's Libraries

All Day 11/1 - 11/26
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

OMG, Becky! Look at her BOOKS!  Come in and check-out this fun display of BIG BOOKS that you can check-out! And take home a copy of the song "I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie...

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

OMG, Becky! Look at her BOOKS!  Come in and check-out this fun display of BIG BOOKS that you can check-out! And take home a copy of the song "I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie".  You other readers can't deny!     

game exchange

International Games Month: Game Exchange

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
McClure Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Tired of playing the same board games over and over? Looking for something new to play with the family this holiday season? Bring in your gently used board and card games and excha...

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

Tired of playing the same board games over and over? Looking for something new to play with the family this holiday season?

arts and crafts

Teen Craft to Go: Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This month, we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This month, we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!

Busy Bees

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, November 1, 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 a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

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 a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

nanowrimo

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
McClure Table at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you writing a novel for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)? Join us to chat about your progress or get some much-needed writing time. We'll have a dedicated writing space...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Table
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you writing a novel for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)? Join us to chat about your progress or get some much-needed writing time.

arts and crafts

First Friday Art

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Come work on an art project based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come work on an art project based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

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.

arts and crafts

Masterpieces at Main: Seed Mosaics

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Between the late season harvest and the arrival of the seed catalogs, join us for the perfect fall craft.  We'll combine all types of seeds and our imaginations to create a de...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Between the late season harvest and the arrival of the seed catalogs, join us for the perfect fall craft.  We'll combine all types of seeds and our imaginations to create a design just in time for Thanksgiving decorating.

arts and crafts

Rock the Vote!

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Help spread the word about the 2024 election! Drop in and Rock the Vote! We'll be painting rocks with slogans to promote voter turnout. All supplies will be provided.

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

Help spread the word about the 2024 election! Drop in and Rock the Vote! We'll be painting rocks with slogans to promote voter turnout. All supplies will be provided.

jigsaw puzzles

Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge

Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Do you love jigsaw puzzles? National Jigsaw Puzzle Day is November 3rd! Gather your friends and form a team of up to 4 people and enter our Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge! Teams will...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Do you love jigsaw puzzles? National Jigsaw Puzzle Day is November 3rd! Gather your friends and form a team of up to 4 people and enter our Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge! 

wiggle

Wiggle Worms Baby Storytime

Monday, November 4, 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, November 4, 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.

Caregiver Support Group

Monday, November 4, 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

Foam Clay Charms

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come sculpt cute, colorful charms out of foam clay that you can turn into earrings, bracelet charms, and more!

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Come sculpt cute, colorful charms out of foam clay that you can turn into earrings, bracelet charms, and more!

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, November 5, 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.

computer basics

Computer Basics: Gmail and Google

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we learn how to use computer software and be safe on the internet! This program will specifically start with how to set up and use a Google account for Gmail, Google Dri...

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

Join us as we learn how to use computer software and be safe on the internet! This program will specifically start with how to set up and use a Google account for Gmail, Google Drive, and other Google products.

open play

Open Play Time

Tuesday, November 5, 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, November 5, 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, November 5, 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.

bibliophiles

Bibliophiles

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

January 2 — It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War by Lynsey AddarioFebruary 6 — The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que MaiMarch 5 — Peoria Reads Selection: To Be Ann...

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

January 2 — It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War by Lynsey Addario

February 6 — The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai

sensory play

Sensory Play

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Bring your little one for sensory play fun! Parents are required to stay with their child. Suggested ages for the play items available are 2 to 5.  Monthly on the first Wednes...

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

Bring your little one for sensory play fun! Parents are required to stay with their child. Suggested ages for the play items available are 2 to 5.  Monthly on the first Wednesday.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.orgYou can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! VisitRedCrossBlood.org/Ra...

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

For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org

You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit
RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information.

arts and crafts

DIY Dinosaur Terrariums

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Celebrate Dinovember by creating your own dinosaur terrarium. We'll provide all the supplies you need to take your own dino exhibit home with you. Grades K to 5th. Registratio...

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Celebrate Dinovember by creating your own dinosaur terrarium. We'll provide all the supplies you need to take your own dino exhibit home with you.

 

Grades K to 5th. Registration is required. 

it courses

IT Courses for FREE

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking to expand you skills to earn more money in your current job, or find a new one?  Learn about the IT courses available for area residents (at NO COST) through B...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Are you looking to expand you skills to earn more money in your current job, or find a new one?

historical fiction

Historical Fiction Society

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

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time. January 3, 2024: The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff...

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

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