This event is in the "Adults" group. Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club Sunday, October 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 12 2025 Sun Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club 2:00pm - 5:00pm North Branch 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!
Closed for Staff Development Day All Day Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch All locations will be closed on Mon, Oct 13 for Staff Development Closing Oct 13 2025 Mon Closing Closed for Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch Description: All locations will be closed on Mon, Oct 13 for Staff Development
This event is in the "Adults" group. Science Fiction | Fantasy Book Club Monday, October 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Room at Off Site 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.&... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 13 2025 Mon Science Fiction | Fantasy Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site 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.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Toddler Tales Tuesday, October 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. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Oct 14 2025 Tue Toddler Tales 10:15am - 10:45am Lakeview Branch 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.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Open Play Time Tuesday, October 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. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Oct 14 2025 Tue Open Play Time 10:30am - 11:30am McClure Branch 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, October 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. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Oct 14 2025 Tue Music & Movement 11:15am - 11:45am Main Library 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.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Catching on to Crochet Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Oct 14 2025 Tue Catching on to Crochet 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Boos & Booze Book Club Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. January 15 - At the Mounta... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 15 2025 Wed Boos & Booze Book Club 6:30pm - 9:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. January 15 - At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Halloweentown Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages Event Details: Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie... This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Oct 16 2025 Thu Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Halloweentown 4:00pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Drop In: LEGO Builders Club Friday, October 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: STEM Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Event Details: Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play. Third Friday o... This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Oct 17 2025 Fri Drop In: LEGO Builders Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play. Third Friday of each month.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Autism Resource Group Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you a parent of a child or teen with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Join us on the third Saturday of each month for resource sharing and support. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 18 2025 Sat Autism Resource Group 10:00am - 11:00am Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you a parent of a child or teen with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Join us on the third Saturday of each month for resource sharing and support.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Lattes and Lit Book Club Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a relaxing morning of good drinks and great discussion at CxT Roasting Company in Kellar Station. This club meets the third Saturday of every month, except for Ja... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 18 2025 Sat Lattes and Lit Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a relaxing morning of good drinks and great discussion at CxT Roasting Company in Kellar Station.
Music in the McKenzie ~ Fox Crossing Stringband Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm North McKenzie Room at North Branch Event Details: We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!January 26 – Harvest SonsFebruary 23 – Bones JugsMarch 16 – Roundstone BuskersApril... Oct 19 2025 Sun Music in the McKenzie ~ Fox Crossing Stringband 2:00pm - 4:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Event Details: We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!January 26 – Harvest SonsFebruary 23 – Bones JugsMarch 16 – Roundstone BuskersApril 13 – Still Shine
This event is in the "Adults" group. CWTC Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: CWTC Field Trip This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 20 2025 Mon CWTC 10:00am - 11:00am Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: CWTC Field Trip
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group Monday, October 20, 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 20 2025 Mon The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group 11:45am - 12:30pm North Branch 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.)
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Toddler Tales Tuesday, October 21, 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. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Oct 21 2025 Tue Toddler Tales 10:15am - 10:45am Lakeview Branch 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.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Open Play Time Tuesday, October 21, 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. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Oct 21 2025 Tue Open Play Time 10:30am - 11:30am McClure Branch 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, October 21, 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. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Oct 21 2025 Tue Music & Movement 11:15am - 11:45am Main Library 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Computer Basics Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you wanting to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online prog... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 21 2025 Tue Computer Basics 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Registration Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Are you wanting to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online programs that could be beneficial?
Peoria Public Library Board Meeting Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Main LL2 Conference Room at Main Library Event Details: Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm. Oct 21 2025 Tue Peoria Public Library Board Meeting 5:30pm - 6:30pm Main Library 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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction Thursday, October 23, 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, ... This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Oct 23 2025 Thu Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction 10:30am - 11:00am McClure Branch 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. Sherlock Holmes Story Society Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Seminar Room at North Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month (third Thurs in November and December) to discuss your favorite Sherlock Holmes stories.New members are always welcome, whether you’re a... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 23 2025 Thu Sherlock Holmes Story Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Branch 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.New members are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned Sherlockian or a newcomer to the canon!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Neurodivergent Network Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Lakeview Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 26 2025 Sun Neurodivergent Network 2:30pm - 3:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope? Join the Twelve Tr... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 27 2025 Mon Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope?