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

Open Play Time

Tuesday, July 21, 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, July 21, 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, July 21, 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.

Peoria Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, July 21, 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 "Adults" group

Sugar & Spice Book Club

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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 "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
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

Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby

Wednesday, July 22, 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.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Storytime is back at the Lakeview Branch, and just in time for Summer! Come hear stories every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM! For children of all ages. 

For Accessibility Accommodations, please call (309)497-2143.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Storytime is back at the Lakeview Branch, and just in time for Summer! Come hear stories every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM! For children of all ages. 

For Accessibility Accommodations, please call (309)497-2143.

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

Seedling Science

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 6 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.

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

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 6 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.

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
This event is in the "All ages" group

Shelf to Screen Movie Matinee

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 1:45pm - 4:15pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yarn & Yap

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your fiber art projects and talk amongst friends after-hours at the library. Coffee and tea provided. Adults only. Registration required. 

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

Bring your fiber art projects and talk amongst friends after-hours at the library. Coffee and tea provided. Adults only. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Boos & Booze: The First Pour Book Club

Wednesday, July 22, 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. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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 "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
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

Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby

Thursday, July 23, 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.

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

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

Thursday, July 23, 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 "Adults" group

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Thursday, July 23, 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
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, July 23, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sherlock Holmes Story Society

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month (*third Thurs in November and December*) to discuss your favorite Sherlock Holmes stories.

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

Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month (*third Thurs in November and December*) to discuss your favorite Sherlock Holmes stories.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
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

Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby

Friday, July 24, 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.

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

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, July 24, 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Summer STEAM Train

Friday, July 24, 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.

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

Wordsmitten Book Club

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
North Study Room III at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Join us on the fourth Friday of the month to discuss brilliantly articulated literary classics that have stood the test of time, that elaborate on universal themes of love, morality, adversity, death and offer revelatory insights and clarity to re

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Study Room III
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Friday of the month to discuss brilliantly articulated literary classics that have stood the test of time, that elaborate on universal themes of love, morality, adversity, death and offer revelatory insights and clarity to re

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

"Rolls and Rivalry" Book Discussion

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Rolls and Rivalry by bestselling author Kristy Boyce follows Hazel as her senior year at band camp takes an unexpected turn when Max—her childhood crush turned drum-playing rival—returns to

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Rolls and Rivalry by bestselling author Kristy Boyce follows Hazel as her senior year at band camp takes an unexpected turn when Max—her childhood crush turned drum-playing rival—returns to

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
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

Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby

Saturday, July 25, 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.

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

Baby Art

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for a baby friendly art project that you can take home as a keepsake when we're done. Siblings are welcome to help, but supplies are limited to the age-appropriate child. Dress for a possible mess. Ages 0-3.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a baby friendly art project that you can take home as a keepsake when we're done. Siblings are welcome to help, but supplies are limited to the age-appropriate child. Dress for a possible mess. Ages 0-3.

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 "Adults" group

Comics & Manga Club

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every month for a discussion and celebration of sequential art! Please note that this is an adult-only program. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us every month for a discussion and celebration of sequential art! Please note that this is an adult-only program.