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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

LEGO Builder's Club

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

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.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
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 of each month.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Friday STEAM Train

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

 Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

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

 Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

¡Viva Literatura!

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

¡Viva Literatura! is a Latinx book club dedicated to representing Latin American literature for Teens and Adults in alternating months.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

¡Viva Literatura! is a Latinx book club dedicated to representing Latin American literature for Teens and Adults in alternating months.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Murder at the Kentucky Derby: An After Hours Murder Mystery

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

You’re invited to a Derby-themed Murder Mystery filled with big hats, bold accusations, and one unforgettable whodunit. Dress to impress, sip something festive, and help uncover the culprit. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

You’re invited to a Derby-themed Murder Mystery filled with big hats, bold accusations, and one unforgettable whodunit. Dress to impress, sip something festive, and help uncover the culprit. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lattes and Lit Book Club

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every month for good coffee and conversation.

January 24: None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

February 21: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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

Join us every month for good coffee and conversation.

January 24: None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

February 21: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gnome of the Month - Cross Stitch Gnome

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love gnomes? If so, join us for our Gnome of the Month craft. Each month we'll be making a different gnome. This month we will be creating a counted cross stitch gnome. Registration required.

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

Do you love gnomes? If so, join us for our Gnome of the Month craft. Each month we'll be making a different gnome. This month we will be creating a counted cross stitch gnome. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Self-Defense Workshop

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Join us for a 2-hour women's basic self-defense seminar taught by a veteran Peoria Police officer and Jiu-Jitsu instructor.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a 2-hour women's basic self-defense seminar taught by a veteran Peoria Police officer and Jiu-Jitsu instructor.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Event: The Lindbergh Kidnapping and The Origin of the Viral Conspiracy Theory

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Author Dr. John D. Van Dyke joins us to discuss his book, The Lindbergh Kidnapping and The Origin of the Viral Conspiracy Theory.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Author Dr. John D. Van Dyke joins us to discuss his book, The Lindbergh Kidnapping and The Origin of the Viral Conspiracy Theory.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Tween Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Ages 10-12. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for tweens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 10-12. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for tweens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! 

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Ages 13-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for teens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 13-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for teens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hatha Yoga

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation.  Drop in to learn more!  Please bring your own yoga mat.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation.  Drop in to learn more!  Please bring your own yoga mat.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.

This event is in the "All ages" group

National Library Week: Find Your Joy!

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
North Branch
Age Group:
All ages

Celebrate National Library Week 2026 at North Branch!  This year's theme is "Find Your Joy," so share how the library brings you joy on our banner.

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

Celebrate National Library Week 2026 at North Branch!  This year's theme is "Find Your Joy," so share how the library brings you joy on our banner.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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).

 

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trillium Place - CORS Program

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

The CORS program engages individuals aged 18 and older who are battling substance or opioid use disorder, mental health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, risk of overdose, medical complications, or risk of incarceration.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The CORS program engages individuals aged 18 and older who are battling substance or opioid use disorder, mental health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, risk of overdose, medical complications, or risk of incarceration.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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 0-3.

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 0-3.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

AI Workshop

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

This beginner-friendly AI workshop is designed for adults who want to understand and experiment with today’s everyday artificial intelligence tools in a supportive library environment. No technical background is required—just curiosity.

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

This beginner-friendly AI workshop is designed for adults who want to understand and experiment with today’s everyday artificial intelligence tools in a supportive library environment. No technical background is required—just curiosity.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba!

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.  Adults only. 

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

Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.  Adults only. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Off to a Good Start: Organic Gardening

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Are you frustrated with grocery prices?  Would you enjoy learning to grow your own food?

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you frustrated with grocery prices?  Would you enjoy learning to grow your own food?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn Something at the Library: Book Nooks

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Study Room South at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Study Room South
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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Open Play Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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.