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Crafting for Adults

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

February - Card Making - will be making a birthday card

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

February - Card Making - will be making a birthday card

cozy mystery

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all cozy mystery lovers! Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club. Each month, we will read and discuss a cozy mystery, usually the first in a series. These light-hearted mys...

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

Calling all cozy mystery lovers! Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club. Each month, we will read and discuss a cozy mystery, usually the first in a series.

Boos & Booze Book Club

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. January 15 - At the Mounta...

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

Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. 


January 15 - At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft

amy tan

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Slowing Down with Amy TanPlease register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_55igMefhQZiqXgX_9B66rQ#/registration Amy Tan is the daughter of immigrant parents fr...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Slowing Down with Amy Tan

ACT Prep Class

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00am - 5:00pm
Lincoln Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Learn ACT tips and tricks from Peoria High School English teacher, Jane Aldridge. Our weekly classes will meet every Thursday in February. Ms. Aldridge will focus on helping studen...

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

Learn ACT tips and tricks from Peoria High School English teacher, Jane Aldridge. Our weekly classes will meet every Thursday in February. Ms.

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Thursday, February 20, 2025 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 Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi...

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.

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Homeward Bound

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.

Kilimanjaro: the Rooftop of Africa

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

What makes a regular, ol' guy take off and climb the 5,895 meters of Africa's tallest mountain?  Join us as we hear tales from Chris Rakestraw's adventure from the summer of 2...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

What makes a regular, ol' guy take off and climb the 5,895 meters of Africa's tallest mountain?  Join us as we hear tales from Chris Rakestraw's adventure from the summer of 2024.

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Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, February 21, 2025 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!

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.

Drop In: LEGO Builders Club

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday o...

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

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday of each month.

Teen After Hours Movie Night: Poltergeist

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 6:15pm - 8:45pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a lights out, after hours showing of "Poltergeist" (1982, PG-13), featuring pizza & soda. Bring your own blankets, pillows, and bean bags for extreme comfort. Regis...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a lights out, after hours showing of "Poltergeist" (1982, PG-13), featuring pizza & soda. Bring your own blankets, pillows, and bean bags for extreme comfort. Registration required to ensure accurate food amounts. Ages 13-18.

arts and crafts

DIY Recycled Paper Roll Birds

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come celebrate our feathered friends during National Bird-Feeding Month! Using recycled materials, a little paint and your own creativity, you can take home a cute little bird for ...

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

Come celebrate our feathered friends during National Bird-Feeding Month! Using recycled materials, a little paint and your own creativity, you can take home a cute little bird for your desk or book shelf. All supplies are provided.

Black History Month Book Discussion: Kindred

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Gather to discuss the book Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. 

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

Gather to discuss the book Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. 

movie

Film Club

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
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 a...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
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.

Pokemon Week: Pokemon Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/23 - 3/1
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Can you catch them all?! Several Pokemon are hiding in the Lakeview Branch. If you can catch at least 12 Pokemon you can bring them up to the desk for a prize!

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

Can you catch them all?! Several Pokemon are hiding in the Lakeview Branch. If you can catch at least 12 Pokemon you can bring them up to the desk for a prize!

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Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!January 26 – Harvest SonsFebruary 23 – Bones JugsMarch 16 – Roundstone BuskersApril...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!

January 26 – Harvest Sons

February 23 – Bones Jugs

March 16 – Roundstone Buskers

April 13 – Still Shine

Neurodivergent Network

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. 

storytime

Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime

Monday, February 24, 2025 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.

Pokemon Week: Drop-In: DIY Pokeballs

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Visit our Storytime Room to make your own Pokeballs using paper plates. Younger kids may need assistance from an adult with some of the cutting. Fun for Pokemon lovers of all ...

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

Visit our Storytime Room to make your own Pokeballs using paper plates. Younger kids may need assistance from an adult with some of the cutting. 

Fun for Pokemon lovers of all ages. 

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.

read on

Read On Book Club

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We are all about bringing together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering and celebrating the literature of Black Writers.  Plea...

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

We are all about bringing together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering and celebrating the literature of Black Writers.  

Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope? Join the Twelve Tr...

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

Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope?

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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 Time

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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 & Movement

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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, 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, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.