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arts and crafts

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)

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.

reading challenge

Children's Reading Challenge

08/01/2025 @ 12:30am to 06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Multiple Locations
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

For young readers who are looking to explore new authors, series, genres, and more, check out our Children's Reading Challenge.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

For young readers who are looking to explore new authors, series, genres, and more, check out our Children's Reading Challenge.

warm wrappings

Warm Wrappings

All Day 11/17 - 12/14
Multiple Locations
Age Group:
All ages

Visit our decorated donation boxes at any of our locations and donate NEW winter scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, socks, coats, and toiletries for all ages.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Visit our decorated donation boxes at any of our locations and donate NEW winter scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, socks, coats, and toiletries for all ages.

cocoa kits

DIY Cocoa Kits

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages

DIY Cocoa Kits - all month - Pick up a delicious holiday treat at the Lincoln Branch! These Cocoa Kits come assembled, you just need to add your own hot water (carefully!) Stop by and grab one, while supplies last!  

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

DIY Cocoa Kits - all month - Pick up a delicious holiday treat at the Lincoln Branch! These Cocoa Kits come assembled, you just need to add your own hot water (carefully!) Stop by and grab one, while supplies last!  

gingerbread

Find the Gingerbread Girl

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Our gingerbread girl has escaped! Every night she leaves her house and hides somewhere in the children's section. If you can find her and bring her to her home, you can choose a prize from our prize box! 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Our gingerbread girl has escaped! Every night she leaves her house and hides somewhere in the children's section. If you can find her and bring her to her home, you can choose a prize from our prize box! 

arts and crafts

Mandala Suncatcher Teen Craft To-Go

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Pick up materials to make your own standing mandala suncatcher at home! Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Pick up materials to make your own standing mandala suncatcher at home! Available while supplies last.

STEM

STEM to Go

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

STEM to Go - We're offering creative and educational STEM activities to do at home! Pick up a STEM kit at the library. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

STEM to Go - We're offering creative and educational STEM activities to do at home! Pick up a STEM kit at the library. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last. 

arts and crafts

Winter-Themed Crafts to Go

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Stop by the library to pick up a winter-themed craft kit to take home. Available all month long. While supplies last. 

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

Stop by the library to pick up a winter-themed craft kit to take home. Available all month long. While supplies last. 

storytime

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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!

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

Teen Art Lab: Sock Snowmen

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Could you use a little break?  A time to let the creative side of your brain lead?  Would you like to craft something that you could use as a holiday gift?  Drop in and create the cutest snowman from a sock!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Could you use a little break?  A time to let the creative side of your brain lead?  Would you like to craft something that you could use as a holiday gift?  Drop in and create the cutest snowman from a sock!

steam train

Friday STEAM Train

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

friday art

First Friday Art for Kids

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with art projects 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.

Dress for a Mess

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

arts and crafts

Baby Art

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for a baby friendly art project that you can take home as a keepsake when we're done. Siblings are welcome to help, but supplies are limited to the age-appropriate child. Dress for a possible mess. Ages 0-3.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a baby friendly art project that you can take home as a keepsake when we're done. Siblings are welcome to help, but supplies are limited to the age-appropriate child. Dress for a possible mess. Ages 0-3.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a Mess

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

pretend play

Pretend Play

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for two hours of pretend play in the Beehive! In addition to our normal Beehive toys, we'll also have activities focused on counting, fine motor skills, and reading comprehension! For children from 0-5, but all children are welcome!

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for two hours of pretend play in the Beehive! In addition to our normal Beehive toys, we'll also have activities focused on counting, fine motor skills, and reading comprehension! For children from 0-5, but all children are welcome!

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.

wrap and yap

Wrap and Yap

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Tired of wrapping gifts alone or having people walk in and ruin their surprises? Bring your gifts to the library and enjoy company, snacks, and the crackle of our virtual fireplace while you wrap!

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Tired of wrapping gifts alone or having people walk in and ruin their surprises? Bring your gifts to the library and enjoy company, snacks, and the crackle of our virtual fireplace while you wrap!

sit and stitch

Sit n' Stitch

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages

Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.

All skill levels and fiber arts welcome -- sewing machines, too!

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.

All skill levels and fiber arts welcome -- sewing machines, too!

peoria reads

Peoria Reads Movie: Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Movie, Peoria Reads
Age Group:
Adults

In conjunction with the 2025 Peoria Reads title, Holding the Note: Profiles in Popular Music by David Remnick, we will be showing the 2005 documentary, Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man. 

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie, Peoria Reads
Event Details:

In conjunction with the 2025 Peoria Reads title, Holding the Note: Profiles in Popular Music by David Remnick, we will be showing the 2005 documentary, Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man. 

teen advisory board

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

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.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 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.

library tour

Main Library Tour

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main 1st Floor Lightwell at Main Library
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

Are you interested in starting to use the library but you don't know where to begin?  Come join us for a quick tour to see what the library has to offer.  We will cover all four floors and discover resources and treasures on each.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Lightwell
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:

Are you interested in starting to use the library but you don't know where to begin?  Come join us for a quick tour to see what the library has to offer.  We will cover all four floors and discover resources and treasures on each.

wiggle worms

Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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 0-3.

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 0-3.

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.

atlantic monthly

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. (except in October when it is the third Monday.)

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

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. (except in October when it is the third Monday.)

arts and crafts

DIY Book Page Trees

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Who doesn't need a little extra holiday décor? Join us as we use book pages to create winter trees. Adults only. Registration required.

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

Who doesn't need a little extra holiday décor? Join us as we use book pages to create winter trees. Adults only. Registration required.

bath bombs

Ornament Bath Bombs

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages

Find a way to relax from the busy, holiday season by making an ornament bath bomb! 

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

Find a way to relax from the busy, holiday season by making an ornament bath bomb! 

Library Board Special Meeting

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main LL2 Conference Room at Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Conference Room