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Fall Watercolor Resist

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Just a simple opportunity to exercise your creativity.  Wax pastels + watercolor paint = a fun time AND a beautiful end project!  This is open to all ages and all ability...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Just a simple opportunity to exercise your creativity.  Wax pastels + watercolor paint = a fun time AND a beautiful end project!  This is open to all ages and all ability levels.  Drop in.

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

Diamond Art Coasters

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Decorate a set of diamond art coasters to set your drinks on. Seats are limited, registration required.

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Decorate a set of diamond art coasters to set your drinks on. Seats are limited, registration required.

Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 6:00pm to 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

All locations will close at 6pm on Wed, Nov 27, and remain closed through Fri, Nov 29.

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

All locations will close at 6pm on Wed, Nov 27, and remain closed through Fri, Nov 29.

shadowbox

Winter Shadowbox

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Kick off the holiday season with us! Before the hubbub and commercialism get overwhelming, grab a friend or two to enjoy a slow morning of crafting at the library. It's free!  ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kick off the holiday season with us! Before the hubbub and commercialism get overwhelming, grab a friend or two to enjoy a slow morning of crafting at the library. It's free!  We will be assembling 3D paper shadowboxes.

nanowrimo

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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 spac...

Library Branch: 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.

hair braiding workshop

Hair Braiding Workshop

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to braid? Skilled braiding expert Lacy Simmons will provide a short educational presentation and assist in hands-on practice. All materials will be provide...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to braid? Skilled braiding expert Lacy Simmons will provide a short educational presentation and assist in hands-on practice. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.  

film club

Film Club

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For this month's Film Club, we will be looking at the Sci-Fi genre and watching a cult classic, "The Fifth Element" !! Starring Bruce Willis and directed by Luc Besson, this futuri...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Event Details:

For this month's Film Club, we will be looking at the Sci-Fi genre and watching a cult classic, "The Fifth Element" !!

arts and crafts

Teen Craft To Go: Pom-Pom Christmas Ornament

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

In December we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Colorful Pom-Pom Christmas Ornament. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies las...

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

In December we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Colorful Pom-Pom Christmas Ornament. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!

gingerbread person

Catch the Gingerbread Person

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

You CAN catch the gingerbread person! Every night in December our gingerbread person will escape their house and hide somewhere in the children's section. If you're the first kid t...

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

You CAN catch the gingerbread person! Every night in December our gingerbread person will escape their house and hide somewhere in the children's section.

arts and crafts

Embroidery Hoop Ornament - craft to go for adults!

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month, pick up an embroidery hoop ornament craft kit to complete at home! While supplies last. 

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

This month, pick up an embroidery hoop ornament craft kit to complete at home! While supplies last. 

movie

Sunday Movie Matinee: Inside Out 2

Sunday, December 1, 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 "Inside Out 2." 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 "Inside Out 2." Popcorn will be provided. 

polar bear

Crafts to Go: Paper Plate Polar Bears

12/02/2024 @ 10:00am to 12/14/2024 @ 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Stop by the information desk to pick up a polar bear craft to go kit!Great for ages 2 to 6. 

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

Stop by the information desk to pick up a polar bear craft to go kit!

Great for ages 2 to 6. 

storytime

Wiggles Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime

Monday, December 2, 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.

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.

budding bookworms

Budding Bookworms

Monday, December 2, 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, December 2, 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

Melted Crayon Candles

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Ages 13-18. Come upcycle old crayons into cute, molded candles. Registration required, as space & supplies are limited.

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

Ages 13-18. Come upcycle old crayons into cute, molded candles. Registration required, as space & supplies are limited.

arts and crafts

DIY Bath Bombs

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own bath bombs so you can go home and relax with a soak in the tub with your own DIY bath bomb.Grades 1st to 5th.Registration is required.

Registration Open
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: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own bath bombs so you can go home and relax with a soak in the tub with your own DIY bath bomb.

Grades 1st to 5th.
Registration is required.

computer basics

Computer Basics

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you own a Microsoft product but are unsure how to use all of the applications, this program is for you! We will be going over the basics of how to use Microsoft applications lik...

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

If you own a Microsoft product but are unsure how to use all of the applications, this program is for you! We will be going over the basics of how to use Microsoft applications like Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 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, December 3, 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, December 3, 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.

PHS Southtown meeting

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main LL1 Classroom A at Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL1 Classroom A
bibliophiles

Bibliophiles

Tuesday, December 3, 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