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Hatha Yoga

Saturday, April 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 "All ages" group

National Library Week: Find Your Joy!

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
North Branch
Age Group:
All ages

Celebrate National Library Week 2026 at North Branch!  This year's theme is "Find Your Joy," so share how the library brings you joy on our banner.

Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week 2026 at North Branch!  This year's theme is "Find Your Joy," so share how the library brings you joy on our banner.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Movie Matinee

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Adults

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing The Unbreakable Boy, rated PG (109 mins).

 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing The Unbreakable Boy, rated PG (109 mins).

 

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

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens.

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

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Screening of "The Librarians" at Peoria Riverfront Museum

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join Peoria Public Library at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for a free screening of The Librarians

About The Librarians Film:

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join Peoria Public Library at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for a free screening of The Librarians

About The Librarians Film:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trillium Place - CORS Program

Monday, April 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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime

Monday, April 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, April 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

Zumba!

Monday, April 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

Getting Off to a Good Start: Organic Gardening

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Are you frustrated with grocery prices?  Would you enjoy learning to grow your own food?

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

Are you frustrated with grocery prices?  Would you enjoy learning to grow your own food?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn Something at the Library: Book Nooks

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Create a miniature world to decorate your bookshelf.

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

Create a miniature world to decorate your bookshelf.

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

Open Play Time

Tuesday, April 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, April 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, April 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.

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

Teen STEAM Train

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

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

Tuesday STEAM Train

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

Peoria Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 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 "All ages" group

Starlight Story Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
All ages

Join us for a special stars and space-themed story time! Come and learn some fun facts about the Lyrid meteor shower!

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Join us for a special stars and space-themed story time! Come and learn some fun facts about the Lyrid meteor shower!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sugar & Spice Book Club

Tuesday, April 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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Sensory Play

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Bring your little one for sensory play fun! Parents are required to stay with their child. Suggested ages for the play items available are 2 to 5.

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 one for sensory play fun! Parents are required to stay with their child. Suggested ages for the play items available are 2 to 5.

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

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

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

DIY Terrariums

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Join us to make a DIY terrarium! Using mason jars, moss, and stones, create your own personal biome to admire and foster a plant! All basic materials will be provided.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to make a DIY terrarium! Using mason jars, moss, and stones, create your own personal biome to admire and foster a plant! All basic materials will be provided.

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

Library Tools That Will Bring You Joy

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

This year's National Library Week theme is "Find your Joy," so we are working to raise awareness of all the ways that the library can help you thrive. Did you know that the library provides a great deal more than just books, or even e-books?

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

This year's National Library Week theme is "Find your Joy," so we are working to raise awareness of all the ways that the library can help you thrive. Did you know that the library provides a great deal more than just books, or even e-books?

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

Local Teen Craft & Author Fair Business 101 course

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Level up your sales with this Business 101 course which will teach you the basics necessary to prepare for the 2026 Local Teen Craft & Author Fair which will take place on Sunday, September 20th.

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

Level up your sales with this Business 101 course which will teach you the basics necessary to prepare for the 2026 Local Teen Craft & Author Fair which will take place on Sunday, September 20th.