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AI Workshop

Monday, February 9, 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, February 9, 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

Black History Month Movie Screening: Sinners

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the viewing and afterwards a discussion of the movie Sinners.  Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, the movie stars Michael B.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for the viewing and afterwards a discussion of the movie Sinners.  Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, the movie stars Michael B.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Monday, February 9, 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 "Adults" group

Peoria Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to discuss classic and contemporary works of science fiction and fantasy each month on the second Monday at 6:30 pm at Lakeview Branch.  New members are always welcome to join at any time.

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

Join us to discuss classic and contemporary works of science fiction and fantasy each month on the second Monday at 6:30 pm at Lakeview Branch.  New members are always welcome to join at any time.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Anne of Green Gables Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Peoria Historical Society's Flanagan House to discuss the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery.

February 10: Anne of Green Gables

April 14: Anne of Avonlea

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

Join us at Peoria Historical Society's Flanagan House to discuss the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery.

February 10: Anne of Green Gables

April 14: Anne of Avonlea

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

Open Play Time

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

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

Music & Movement

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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.

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

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

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

Paper Heart Garland

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Create a heart shaped garland made of paper to decorate for Valentine's Day.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Create a heart shaped garland made of paper to decorate for Valentine's Day.

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

Teen STEAM Train

Tuesday, February 10, 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 10, 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!

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, February 10, 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.


 

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

Toddler Tales

Wednesday, February 11, 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 "Adults" group

Crafting for Adults: Winter Door Hanger

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
North Seminar 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 Seminar 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

Little Builders

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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

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 and experiment with a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program.

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

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, February 11, 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 "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

Propagation Station Craft

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Join us to create your own Propagation Station! This viral craft allows plant parents and beginners alike to propagate plants in a contained space.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Propagation Station! This viral craft allows plant parents and beginners alike to propagate plants in a contained space.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pottery Paint Day

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Calling All Seniors, come paint and decorate your pottery of choice. All materials will be provided. Call 309-497-2600 to Reserve your spot!

 

 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling All Seniors, come paint and decorate your pottery of choice. All materials will be provided. Call 309-497-2600 to Reserve your spot!

 

 

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

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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.

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.

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

STEM Sprouts

Thursday, February 12, 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.

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 "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 12, 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 12, 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Drop In: MAGNA-TILES Builders' Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
McClure Children's Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Join us to explore your creativity with MAGNA-TILES! Drop-in for free building time with our magnetic building sets.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Children's Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Join us to explore your creativity with MAGNA-TILES! Drop-in for free building time with our magnetic building sets.