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Family Movie Matinee

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Adults

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing Little Women (2019), rated PG (135 mins).

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing Little Women (2019), rated PG (135 mins).

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Shelf to Screen Movie Matinee

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:45pm - 4:15pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

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Film Club

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

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Freaky Friday Double Feature

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Watch Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in a Freaky Friday Double Feature! Freaky Friday (2003 - PG) begins at 1:00pm and Freakier Friday (2025 - PG) begins at 2:45pm.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Watch Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in a Freaky Friday Double Feature! Freaky Friday (2003 - PG) begins at 1:00pm and Freakier Friday (2025 - PG) begins at 2:45pm.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Movie Showing: Rise of the Guardians

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Join us for a showing of Dreamworks' "Rise of the Guardians!"

The film will start at 2:00 PM on April 10th, and both snacks and drinks will be provided.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of Dreamworks' "Rise of the Guardians!"

The film will start at 2:00 PM on April 10th, and both snacks and drinks will be provided.

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Family Movie Matinee

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Adults

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing The Unbreakable Boy, rated PG (109 mins).

 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing The Unbreakable Boy, rated PG (109 mins).

 

Screening of "The Librarians" at Peoria Riverfront Museum

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join Peoria Public Library at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for a free screening of The Librarians. 

About The Librarians Film:

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join Peoria Public Library at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for a free screening of The Librarians. 

About The Librarians Film:

Screening of "Breach of Trust" and Discussion with Center for Prevention of Abuse

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Peoria Public Library is partnering with The Center for Prevention of Abuse to raise awareness and support for those effected.

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

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Peoria Public Library is partnering with The Center for Prevention of Abuse to raise awareness and support for those effected.

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Film Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

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Shelf to Screen Movie Matinee

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:45pm - 4:15pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

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Family Movie Matinee

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Adults

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing Flora & Ulysses, rated PG (95 mins).

 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing Flora & Ulysses, rated PG (95 mins).

 

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
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
movie

Shelf to Screen Movie Matinee

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:45pm - 4:15pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

film club

Film Club

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

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Movie at McClure: The Secret Garden

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All ages

Join us for an afernoon at the movies! We'll be showing the 1993 version of The Secret Garden. The film has a G rating and is open to all ages.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for an afernoon at the movies! We'll be showing the 1993 version of The Secret Garden. The film has a G rating and is open to all ages.

Toy Story Takeover

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
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

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

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.

Toy Story Takeover

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
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

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

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.

Toy Story Takeover

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
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

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

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.

Toy Story Takeover

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
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

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

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.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
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Shelf to Screen Movie Matinee

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:45pm - 4:15pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

film club

Film Club

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

The Lorax Movie Screening

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Join us for light snacks and a screening of The Lorax (2012) to celebrate our Summer Reading theme Plant a Seed, Read! 

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

Join us for light snacks and a screening of The Lorax (2012) to celebrate our Summer Reading theme Plant a Seed, Read!