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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

For an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org or RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass  

North Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Purpose of Meeting

For an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org or RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass

 

 

Wednesday matinee

Wednesday Matinee

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. January's feature is "Kind Hearts and Coronets," starring ...

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

Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. January's feature is "Kind Hearts and Coronets," starring Alec Guinness and Dennis Price.

Book Club

Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30...

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

Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30.

January 8, 2025 - Northwoods by Amy Pease

sign and sing

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
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, ...

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.

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Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi...

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.

arts and crafts

Vision Board Party

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Start the new year off on the right foot by joining us to make 2025 vision boards. Join us for snacks, mocktails and vision board fun! Reserve your spot online or by calling 309-49...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Start the new year off on the right foot by joining us to make 2025 vision boards. Join us for snacks, mocktails and vision board fun! Reserve your spot online or by calling 309-497-2600. 

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Illinois Libraries Present ~ Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve DolinskyPlease register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Fg04ENaUTTiY8ixfgg332w#/registration Illinois Li...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

boba tea

Take & Make: Boba Tea

All Day
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This take and make kit will give you supplies to make your own boba tea. Boba tea originated in Taiwan and is tea with chewy tapioca balls. Supplies are limited so please register....

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

This take and make kit will give you supplies to make your own boba tea. Boba tea originated in Taiwan and is tea with chewy tapioca balls. Supplies are limited so please register. Grades 8-12.

busy bees

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

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.

design days

Design Your Days: 2025

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Goals, dreams, intentions...they all require a strategy.  Bring your planner!  ...and your ideas and ambitions!  We will provide the washi tape, stickers, and a wide...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Goals, dreams, intentions...they all require a strategy.  Bring your planner!  ...and your ideas and ambitions!  We will provide the washi tape, stickers, and a wide array of old magazines.

elvis

Happy 90th Birthday, Elvis!

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for a milestone birthday celebration for Elvis! We will have trivia, appetizers, music and more!

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Event Details:

Please join us for a milestone birthday celebration for Elvis! We will have trivia, appetizers, music and more!

arts and crafts

Snowflake Key Chains

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a way to add some sparkle to your Saturday morning? Join us to create a glittering, wintery Diamond Art keychain. Registration required.

Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Looking for a way to add some sparkle to your Saturday morning? Join us to create a glittering, wintery Diamond Art keychain. Registration required.

masterpieces

Masterpieces at Main: Window Stars

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If winter's darkness is making you feel blah....  Join us in celebrating the light.  We will be learning a new technique and giving our hands a try at crafting window sta...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If winter's darkness is making you feel blah....  Join us in celebrating the light.  We will be learning a new technique and giving our hands a try at crafting window stars.  All materials are provided.  Ages: 16+

teen dnd

Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Ages 10-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed for teens and tweens. Learn the basics of the game and have fun! Registrations needed per session to as...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Ages 10-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed for teens and tweens. Learn the basics of the game and have fun!

Pokemon Club

Pokémon Club

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Pokemon Club. During each club session you can play Pokemon TCG, work on a Pokemon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while m...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Pokemon Club. During each club session you can play Pokemon TCG, work on a Pokemon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while meeting fellow Pokemon fans.

biography nonfiction

Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather).  New members are always welcome!For more inform...

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

The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather).  

New members are always welcome!

For more information, please call Roberta at 309-264-1966.

rubber duck

Rubber Duck Hunt

All Day 1/13 - 1/18
McClure Children's Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

The hunt kicks off on National Rubber Duck Day and continues through the week! Search the McClure Children's Room and find all of our feathered friends to earn a ducky prize! While...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Children's Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

The hunt kicks off on National Rubber Duck Day and continues through the week! Search the McClure Children's Room and find all of our feathered friends to earn a ducky prize! While supplies last.

herbs

Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice

01/13/2025 @ 9:00am to 01/18/2025 @ 6:00pm
McClure Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start? Join us in the Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club where you can pick up a packet with a spi...

Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start?

storytime

Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
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 followe...

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 0-24 months.

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.

atlantic monthly

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. (except in October when it is the third Monday.)Read the feature article (and any other art...

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

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. (except in October when it is the third Monday.)

scifi

Science Fiction | Fantasy Book Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the second Monday of the month at Lakeview Branch. The October meeting takes place off-site, as the Peoria Public Library locations is closed for Staff Development Day.&...

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

Join us on the second Monday of the month at Lakeview Branch. The October meeting takes place off-site, as the Peoria Public Library locations is closed for Staff Development Day. 

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

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

Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

open play

Open Play Time

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
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.

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.

music and movement

Music & Movement

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

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.