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

Tuesday STEAM Train

Tuesday, May 19, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, May 20, 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.

Upcoming
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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Seedling Science

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

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

Teen STEAM Train

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
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!

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

AI Workshop

Monday, June 1, 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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Sensory Play

Wednesday, June 3, 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Honeybee Slime

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 for this month's slime lab. This month we're making golden honeybee slime! Call (309) 497-2600 or visit the Lincoln Branch to reserve your spot.


 

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
Event Details:

Join us for this month's slime lab. This month we're making golden honeybee slime! Call (309) 497-2600 or visit the Lincoln Branch to reserve your spot.


 

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

Conservation @ Home

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Join us for a program presented by the University of Illinois Extension office.

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

Join us for a program presented by the University of Illinois Extension office.

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, June 5, 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

Teen STEAM Train

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
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!

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

AI Workshop

Monday, June 8, 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Monarchs, Migration, and Milkweed

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Monarch Butterflies are the Illinois state insect and a beloved icon for those who value natural areas. Monarch butterfly numbers are dwindling but advocates have stepped up to grow their host plants (milkweeds).

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

Monarch Butterflies are the Illinois state insect and a beloved icon for those who value natural areas. Monarch butterfly numbers are dwindling but advocates have stepped up to grow their host plants (milkweeds).

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

Little Builders

Wednesday, June 10, 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)

Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 years at a special building program.  You and your child can sample a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program.

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

Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 years at a special building program.  You and your child can sample a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program.

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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

STEM Sprouts

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Designed for ages 2-5. Each month this drop in program will focus on a different Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concept.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Designed for ages 2-5. Each month this drop in program will focus on a different Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concept.

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 "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

Luthy Botanical Garden Tour

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

We are going to Plant a Seed, Read for Summer Reading this year and we want you to join us at Luthy Botanical Gardens to see all the wonders a garden can grow.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

We are going to Plant a Seed, Read for Summer Reading this year and we want you to join us at Luthy Botanical Gardens to see all the wonders a garden can grow.

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

Drop In: MAGNA-TILES Builders' Club

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
McClure Children's Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
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: 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.

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

Make Your Own Mini Garden

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

As a part of our Summer Reading "Plant a Seed, Read!" program, head over to Peoria Public Library's Lakeview branch to make your own miniature garden!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

As a part of our Summer Reading "Plant a Seed, Read!" program, head over to Peoria Public Library's Lakeview branch to make your own miniature garden!

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

Summer STEAM Train

Friday, June 12, 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

Teen STEAM Train

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
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!

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

AI Workshop

Monday, June 15, 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 "Children of all ages" group

Cold-Blooded Redhead

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Join us to learn about reptiles from Lindsay Butikofer, the Cold-Blooded Redhead. This interactive, hands-on program will bring kids face to face with all kinds of reptiles. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to learn about reptiles from Lindsay Butikofer, the Cold-Blooded Redhead. This interactive, hands-on program will bring kids face to face with all kinds of reptiles. 

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

Forest Park Nature Center: Animal Adaptations

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Room at McClure 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 how mammals, birds, and reptiles survive and adapt to their natural environment. A Traveling Naturalist from Forest Park Nature Center will be explaining unique traits and characteristics of animals.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure 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 how mammals, birds, and reptiles survive and adapt to their natural environment. A Traveling Naturalist from Forest Park Nature Center will be explaining unique traits and characteristics of animals.

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

Bargain Gardens

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

Don't let a limited budget keep you out of the garden. Find out how gardens can be simple, fun, and inexpensive. You’ll learn gardening tips and ideas that will save you time and money.  

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

Don't let a limited budget keep you out of the garden. Find out how gardens can be simple, fun, and inexpensive. You’ll learn gardening tips and ideas that will save you time and money.