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Super Mario Scavenger Hunt

All Day 3/9 - 3/15
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Uh oh! Mario's enemies have taken over the library! Help Mario and Luigi find them all before it's too late. Turn in your scavenger hunt card for a prize when you're finished. ...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Uh oh! Mario's enemies have taken over the library! Help Mario and Luigi find them all before it's too late. Turn in your scavenger hunt card for a prize when you're finished. 

Ages 4 to 12.

Pokemon Club

Pokemon Club

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Pokemon Club. During each club session you can play Pokemon TCG, work on a Pokemon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while m...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Pokemon Club. During each club session you can play Pokemon TCG, work on a Pokemon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while meeting fellow Pokemon fans.

biography nonfiction

Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather).  New members are always welcome!For more inform...

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

The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather).  

New members are always welcome!

For more information, please call Roberta at 309-264-1966.

Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice

03/10/2025 @ 9:00am to 03/15/2025 @ 6:00pm
McClure Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start? Join us in the Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club where you can pick up a packet with a spi...

Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start?

Super Mar10 Day: Drop In Power Up Craft

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Drop in to make an easy power up craft for fireballs or a star.Children of all ages. 

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

Drop in to make an easy power up craft for fireballs or a star.

Children of all ages. 

atlantic monthly

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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.)Read the feature article (and any other art...

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.)

Super Mar10 Day: The Super Mario Bros Movie Screening

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate Super Mar10 Day with a movie showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Bring your favorite snack and a beverage and watch everyone's favorite plumbers in our Lakeview Room....

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

Celebrate Super Mar10 Day with a movie showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Bring your favorite snack and a beverage and watch everyone's favorite plumbers in our Lakeview Room. 

Super Mar10 Day: Mario Character Perler Bead Workshop

Monday, March 10, 2025 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:

Turn some of your favorite characters from the Super Mario franchise into perler bead creations using patterns that are provided. We will be using irons so come prepared to work wi...

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: 12
Event Details:

Turn some of your favorite characters from the Super Mario franchise into perler bead creations using patterns that are provided. We will be using irons so come prepared to work with tiny beads and a heat source. 

scifi

Science Fiction | Fantasy Book Club

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the second Monday of the month at Lakeview Branch. The October meeting takes place off-site, as the Peoria Public Library locations is closed for Staff Development Day.&...

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

Join us on the second Monday of the month at Lakeview Branch. The October meeting takes place off-site, as the Peoria Public Library locations is closed for Staff Development Day. 

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, March 11, 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

Open Play Time

Tuesday, March 11, 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 and movement

Music & Movement

Tuesday, March 11, 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.

yoga

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Tuesday, March 11, 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.

crochet

Catching on to Crochet

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12. 

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

This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12. 

Little Builders

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 years at a special building program.  You and your child can sample a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program. &nbs...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 years at a special building program.  You and your child can sample a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program.  Experiment

Wednesday matinee

Wednesday Matinee

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Main LL2 Conference Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. March's feature is "You Can't Take it With You," starring ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. March's feature is "You Can't Take it With You," starring James Stewart, Jean Arthur, and Lionel Barrymore.

Book Bonanza

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Hey kids! Are you looking for your next great read? Do you love books, but struggle to find one that appeals to you? Our Book Bonanza will showcase new books and giv...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Hey kids! 

Are you looking for your next great read? 

Do you love books, but struggle to find one that appeals to you? 

Book Club

Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30...

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

Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30.

January 8, 2025 - Northwoods by Amy Pease

sign and sing

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

Thursday, March 13, 2025 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 (Virtual)

Thursday, March 13, 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.

arts and crafts

Thursday Afternoon Craft-tivity

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a fun activity or craft, adjusted for all ages & skill levels. Registration required for all participants to ensure accurate supplies. Exact activities offe...

Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a fun activity or craft, adjusted for all ages & skill levels. Registration required for all participants to ensure accurate supplies. Exact activities offered subject to change.

busy bees

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, March 14, 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.

lattes and lit

Lattes and Lit Book Club

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing morning of good drinks and great discussion at CxT Roasting Company in Kellar Station.  This club meets the third Saturday of every month, except for Ja...

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

Join us for a relaxing morning of good drinks and great discussion at CxT Roasting Company in Kellar Station.  

DIY Bath Bombs

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have too much stress in your life? Are you looking for a calming activity? Join us in making some fragrant, relaxing bath bombs. All materials are provided. 

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you have too much stress in your life? Are you looking for a calming activity? Join us in making some fragrant, relaxing bath bombs. All materials are provided.