This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Tuesday STEAM Train Tuesday, April 14, 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! View Details This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Tuesday STEAM Train 4:30pm–5:30pm Lincoln Branch 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Catching on to Crafting Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12. View Details This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Catching on to Crafting 6:00pm–7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Pint-Sized Art Explorers Wednesday, April 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Pint-Sized Art Explorers 11:00am–11:30am Main Library 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, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Adults This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Computer Skills Class 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Registration Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM 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, April 15, 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Boos & Booze: The First Pour Book Club 6:30pm–9:00pm Off Site 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 "Adults" group Springtime Flower Craft Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Come make a spring flower to celebrate the springtime season. All materials will be provided. Call 309-497-2600 to Register. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Springtime Flower Craft 10:00am–11:00am Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come make a spring flower to celebrate the springtime season. All materials will be provided. Call 309-497-2600 to Register.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Fun Time Storytime Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Join us for a family-friendly storytime! View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Fun Time Storytime 10:30am–11:00am McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a family-friendly storytime!
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group STEM Sprouts Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch Program Type: STEM Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Designed for ages 2-5. Each month this drop in program will focus on a different Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concept. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Apr 16 2026 Thu STEM Sprouts 10:30am–11:30am North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Designed for ages 2-5. Each month this drop in program will focus on a different Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concept. 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 Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Age Group: Adults Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm–12:45pm Main Library 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.
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, April 16, 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! View Details 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Puzzle Club 3:00pm–5:00pm McClure Branch 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! 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 Thursday STEAM Train Thursday, April 16, 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! View Details This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Thursday STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Lincoln Branch 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 Viral Craft Club: Beaded Mini Bouquets Thursday, April 16, 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 beaded floral bouquets! Registration Open View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Viral Craft Club: Beaded Mini Bouquets 5:30pm–7:00pm Lincoln Branch Registration Open 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 beaded floral bouquets!
This event is in the "Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henriquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm North Seminar Room at North Branch Program Type: Virtual Age Group: Adults Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henriquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection 7:00pm–8:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.
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! View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Busy Bees Storytime 10:30am–11:00am North Branch 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 Storytime 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. View Details This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Apr 17 2026 Fri LEGO Builder's Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime 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! View Details This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Friday STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Lincoln Branch 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri ¡Viva Literatura! 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library 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 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. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Murder at the Derby: An After Hours Murder Mystery 6:30pm–8:30pm North Branch Registration Open 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 JewellFebruary 21: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Lattes and Lit Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Off Site 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 JewellFebruary 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Gnome of the Month - Cross Stitch Gnome 10:00am–12:00pm McClure Branch Waitlist 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Self-Defense Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Author Event: The Lindbergh Kidnapping and The Origin of the Viral Conspiracy Theory 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library 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! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Tween Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–4:00pm Lakeview Branch Registration Open 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! Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–5:00pm North Branch Full 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!