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Pokémon Club

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us for Pokémon Club! You can play the TCG or the videogames, compete in trivia, or make some Pokémon crafts! Please bring your own devices to play the videogames.

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

Join us for Pokémon Club! You can play the TCG or the videogames, compete in trivia, or make some Pokémon crafts! Please bring your own devices to play the videogames.

Native Pollinators

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

When it comes to pollination, honey bees get a majority of the attention. However, many insects play a role in pollination. This presentation will discuss different native pollinators and how to make your landscape attractive to them. 

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

When it comes to pollination, honey bees get a majority of the attention. However, many insects play a role in pollination. This presentation will discuss different native pollinators and how to make your landscape attractive to them. 

Austen, Reimagined: From Page to Screen to TikTok

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Many of us first encountered Jane Austen through beloved books or classic film and television adaptations.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Many of us first encountered Jane Austen through beloved books or classic film and television adaptations.

Summer Reading Adult Crafts to Go

All Day
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week.  All materials will be provided.  Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last.

June 1-6: Cross stitch

June 8-13: Crochet

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week.  All materials will be provided.  Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last.

June 1-6: Cross stitch

June 8-13: Crochet

Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main Gallery at Main Library
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Gallery
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

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

arts and crafts

Seniors DIY Sharpie Tile Coasters

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all Seniors to come make an sharpie dyed tile coaster. All materials will be provided. Call Lincoln Branch Library at 309-497-2600 to register. 

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

Calling all Seniors to come make an sharpie dyed tile coaster. All materials will be provided. Call Lincoln Branch Library at 309-497-2600 to register. 

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Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

Thursday, July 9, 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.

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Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

yoga

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Thursday, July 9, 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.

Forest Park Nature Center: Amazing Bugs!

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Learn what bugs are, where they live, and the cool adaptations they have. A Traveling Naturalist from Forest Park Nature Center will be explaining the differences between and insect and a spider, life cycles, camouflage, and insect homes.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Learn what bugs are, where they live, and the cool adaptations they have. A Traveling Naturalist from Forest Park Nature Center will be explaining the differences between and insect and a spider, life cycles, camouflage, and insect homes.

puzzle club

Puzzle Club

Thursday, July 9, 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!

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.

Drop In: MAGNA-TILES Builders' Club

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
McClure Children's Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), 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: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

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

Summer Reading Adult Crafts to Go

All Day
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week.  All materials will be provided.  Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last.

June 1-6: Cross stitch

June 8-13: Crochet

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week.  All materials will be provided.  Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last.

June 1-6: Cross stitch

June 8-13: Crochet

Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main Gallery at Main Library
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Gallery
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

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

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, July 10, 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.

Master Gardener Presents: Late Summer and Fall Colors

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
All ages

As the summer rolls on, gardens change and put new blooms on display. Join Master Gardener Holly Scott as she talks about late summer and fall colors in the garden. 

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

As the summer rolls on, gardens change and put new blooms on display. Join Master Gardener Holly Scott as she talks about late summer and fall colors in the garden. 

Nature Inspired Crafts

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Join us for an afternoon of flower and tree inspired crafts! 

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of flower and tree inspired crafts! 

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a Mess

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

Summer STEAM Train

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

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! Sign up online or call the Lincoln Branch.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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! Sign up online or call the Lincoln Branch.

Foam Party

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Outside at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Get ready to dance and play in mountains of bubbles at our Summer Foam Party! Dress prepared to make your way through the light, fluffy, and safe, biodegradable suds!

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Outside
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Get ready to dance and play in mountains of bubbles at our Summer Foam Party! Dress prepared to make your way through the light, fluffy, and safe, biodegradable suds!

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a Mess

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

Summer Reading Adult Crafts to Go

All Day
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week.  All materials will be provided.  Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last.

June 1-6: Cross stitch

June 8-13: Crochet

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week.  All materials will be provided.  Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last.

June 1-6: Cross stitch

June 8-13: Crochet

Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main Gallery at Main Library
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

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

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Gallery
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

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

arts and crafts

Gnome of the Month - Flower Pot Gnomes

Saturday, July 11, 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'll be using flower pots to create a garden friend. Supplies provided. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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'll be using flower pots to create a garden friend. Supplies provided. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a Mess

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

Founding Mothers

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults

We hear a lot about the Founding Fathers, but what about the women who helped shape America?

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

We hear a lot about the Founding Fathers, but what about the women who helped shape America?

Boos & Booze Presents: Rosemary's Baby

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

The Boos & Booze Book Club presents a special screening of Rosemary’s Baby, an offshoot event of our horror book club, presented in partnership with community collaborator

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

The Boos & Booze Book Club presents a special screening of Rosemary’s Baby, an offshoot event of our horror book club, presented in partnership with community collaborator