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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.

sidewalk chalk

Sidewalk Chalk Art

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
NB Outside at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Decorate our StoryWalk path with sidewalk chalk art during sunny days.  Simply ask for chalk at the Info Desk.  All ages.

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

Decorate our StoryWalk path with sidewalk chalk art during sunny days.  Simply ask for chalk at the Info Desk.  All ages.

read on book club

Read On Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join the Read On Book Club as we celebrate the literary contributions of African-American authors.  We will meet in person at Lincoln Branch.Jan 29: "Far from the Tree" b...

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

Come join the Read On Book Club as we celebrate the literary contributions of African-American authors.  We will meet in person at Lincoln Branch.

Jan 29: "Far from the Tree" by Virginia Deberry & Donna Grant

crochet

Crochet at the Carnegie

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carnegie Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop by and pick up a crochet kit! Feel free to take it home to work on it or join other crafters in the Carnegie Room. While supplies last.

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

Stop by and pick up a crochet kit! Feel free to take it home to work on it or join other crafters in the Carnegie Room. 

While supplies last.

graphic novel club

Graphic Novel Book Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Pick a book matching our new monthly theme to read and discuss at our Graphic Novel Book Club. We'll share what we read, talk about that month's theme, and enjoy an activity or cra...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Pick a book matching our new monthly theme to read and discuss at our Graphic Novel Book Club. We'll share what we read, talk about that month's theme, and enjoy an activity or craft while we snack.

PR 2024

A Little Patch of Prairie: Opening our Lawns to Nature

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Peoria Reads
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Master Naturalist, Paul Resnick, will guide us through the process of replacing some of our lawn turf with native prairie plants.  Paul’s own prairie experience along with Dou...

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

Master Naturalist, Paul Resnick, will guide us through the process of replacing some of our lawn turf with native prairie plants.  Paul’s own prairie experience along with Doug Tallamy’s book Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conserva

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, May 21, 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.

open play

Open Play Time

Tuesday, May 21, 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. We will provide variety of age appropriate toys and books.

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. We will provide variety of age appropriate toys and books.

music and movement

Music & Movement Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
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: 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, May 21, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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 p.m., we'll show one of her 30-minute yoga videos on o...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 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.

arts and crafts

Neighborhood House Visits

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Reserved for weekly Neighborhood House visits.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Event Details:

Reserved for weekly Neighborhood House visits.

anime club

Anime/Manga Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

storytime

Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.

sign and sing

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, ...

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

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles.

yoga

Yoga with Adriene

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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 p.m., we'll show one of her 30-minute yoga videos on o...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 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.

sherlock society

The Sherlock Holmes Story Society

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This group traditionally meets at 6:30 pm on the 4th Thursday of the month (except for November & December).New members are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned Sherlockia...

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

This group traditionally meets at 6:30 pm on the 4th Thursday of the month (except for November & December).

New members are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned Sherlockian or a newcomer to the canon! 

slime

Spring Slime Lab

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Get ready for summer and experiment with different kinds of slime! Space is limited, so sign up today to save your spot. 

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Get ready for summer and experiment with different kinds of slime! Space is limited, so sign up today to save your spot. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Memorial Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Memorial Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, May 28, 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.

open play

Open Play Time

Tuesday, May 28, 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. We will provide variety of age appropriate toys and books.

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. We will provide variety of age appropriate toys and books.