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Hatha Yoga

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation.  Drop in to learn more!  Please bring your own yoga mat.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.

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

Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation.  Drop in to learn more!  Please bring your own yoga mat.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.

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

Pokémon Club

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

For all trainers age 10 through 18, come and meet fellow Pokémon fans! During each club session you can play Pokémon TCG, work on a Pokémon craft or coloring page, or play one of our Pokémon games on our Switch.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

For all trainers age 10 through 18, come and meet fellow Pokémon fans! During each club session you can play Pokémon TCG, work on a Pokémon craft or coloring page, or play one of our Pokémon games on our Switch.

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

Sunday Game Days

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have our PS5, Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. 

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

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have our PS5, Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trillium Place - CORS Program

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

The CORS program engages individuals aged 18 and older who are battling substance or opioid use disorder, mental health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, risk of overdose, medical complications, or risk of incarceration.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The CORS program engages individuals aged 18 and older who are battling substance or opioid use disorder, mental health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, risk of overdose, medical complications, or risk of incarceration.

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

Monday, July 20, 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

Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime

Monday, July 20, 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 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 0-3.

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 0-3.

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

AI Workshop

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
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
Program Type: STEM
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

Building Brain-Healthy Habits: Tips from the Latest Research

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults

For centuries, we’ve understood the connection between brain and body health. Now, science offers new insights into how to optimize both physical and cognitive well-being as we age.

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

For centuries, we’ve understood the connection between brain and body health. Now, science offers new insights into how to optimize both physical and cognitive well-being as we age.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba!

Monday, July 20, 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

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Monday, July 20, 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 "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

Tuesday, July 21, 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

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

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.