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

Teen STEAM Train

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 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 Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Tuesday STEAM Train

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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!

Peoria Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main LL2 Conference Room at Main Library

Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Conference Room
Event Details:

Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm.

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

Adulting 101 - Self Esteem

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

As part of our ongoing and interactive Adulting 101 series for grades 8-12, a licensed psychotherapist from Full Circle Counseling and Wellness will cover self-esteem.

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

As part of our ongoing and interactive Adulting 101 series for grades 8-12, a licensed psychotherapist from Full Circle Counseling and Wellness will cover self-esteem.

This event is in the "All ages" group

Family Storytime: Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
All ages

Join us for stories about the Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year holidays! For children ages 2 through 5 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Join us for stories about the Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year holidays! For children ages 2 through 5 and their caregivers.

Sugar & Spice Book Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

If you’ve been on the #spicy side of BookTok, you’ll love this new contemporary romance book club that meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro!

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Event Details:

If you’ve been on the #spicy side of BookTok, you’ll love this new contemporary romance book club that meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro!

 

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

Toddler Tales

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for stories and songs each Wednesday! For children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs each Wednesday! For children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

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

Pint-Sized Art Explorers

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Little art enthusiasts aged 3-6 will have opportunities to explore multiple art mediums and skills in this new program that aims to put the process of art ahead of the product.

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

Little art enthusiasts aged 3-6 will have opportunities to explore multiple art mediums and skills in this new program that aims to put the process of art ahead of the product.

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.

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

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

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Boos & Booze: The First Pour Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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

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 Olympia Sports Bar & Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. 

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

Puzzle Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

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!

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

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!

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

Thursday STEAM Train

Thursday, February 19, 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 "Adults" group

Crochet With Joann Lindsay Young

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Crochet enthusiasts come together with Joann Lindsay Young, and meet other members from the Crochet community, from beginners to seasoned Crocheters.  Mrs.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Crochet enthusiasts come together with Joann Lindsay Young, and meet other members from the Crochet community, from beginners to seasoned Crocheters.  Mrs.

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

Viral Craft Club: Decorated Picture Frames

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

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 decorated picture frames!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 decorated picture frames!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting for Adults: Winter Door Hanger

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome back, crafters!  Whether you're enjoying the season or are ready for the snow to go, you can craft a simple, unique winter door hanger with us this month to add to your home decor. 

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

Welcome back, crafters!  Whether you're enjoying the season or are ready for the snow to go, you can craft a simple, unique winter door hanger with us this month to add to your home decor. 

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

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, February 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 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 "Adults" group

Tech Check and Chat

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Sip coffee and socialize while learning basic tech skills in a relaxed environment with this new monthly series.

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

Sip coffee and socialize while learning basic tech skills in a relaxed environment with this new monthly series.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black History Month: Alma Thomas-Inspired Art

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Alma Thomas was the first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Her abstract art is influenced by nature and it will be our inspiration as we create paintings in her style. All supplies provided.

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

Alma Thomas was the first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Her abstract art is influenced by nature and it will be our inspiration as we create paintings in her style. All supplies provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

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

LEGO Builder's Club

Friday, February 20, 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, February 20, 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, February 20, 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

Lattes and Lit Book Club

Saturday, February 21, 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Tween Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Seminar Room at North 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! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Tween Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, February 21, 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! 

Registration Open
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!