Event List

Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.

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.

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

Ages 12-18. Come make a pocket-sized chicken out of felt -- for emotional support! Space & supplies limited, registration required. 

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

Try out a new craft that's gone viral on Tiktok, Pinterest and more on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This month, we're making pressed flower clay dishes!

Don't let a limited budget keep you out of the garden. Find out how gardens can be simple, fun, and inexpensive. You’ll learn gardening tips and ideas that will save you time and money.  

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.

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

Join us for a baby friendly art project that you can take home as a keepsake when we're done. Siblings are welcome to help, but supplies are limited to the age-appropriate child. Dress for a possible mess. Ages 0-3.

Join us every month for a discussion and celebration of sequential art! Please note that this is an adult-only program. 

In the spirit of our "Plant a Seed: READ!" Summer reading theme, come show off your Stardew Valley farm flair!

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! 

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.

Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided.

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have our PS5, Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. 

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.

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.

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.

From pirates to princesses, swashbucklers of all ages love to duel. The Dueling Dames, master fight directors, will present an essential introduction to swordplay.

Join us at the Lincoln Branch for a fun and engaging STEM program. We will experiment, create, and learn every week this summer! Experiment with UV light or create ice cream in your hands with science!