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Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi...

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.

crochet

Catching on to Crochet

Tuesday, January 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. 

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. 

full moon tea

Full Moon Tea Celebration

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lincoln Outside at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Hot Tea Month as well as as the first full moon of 2025! We will host an outdoor viewing party as the moon rises, hot tea will be provided as well as light snack...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Outside
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Hot Tea Month as well as as the first full moon of 2025! We will host an outdoor viewing party as the moon rises, hot tea will be provided as well as light snacks while we discuss all things lunar.

crafting for adults

Crafting for Adults

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

January -  Serpentine beaded bracelets

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Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

January -  Serpentine beaded bracelets

arts and crafts

Coffee Filter Snowflakes

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Watch how to make colorful snowflakes out of coffee filters and then create your own.  

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Watch how to make colorful snowflakes out of coffee filters and then create your own. 

 

cozy mystery

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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. These light-hearted mys...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
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.

boos and booze

Boos & Booze Book Club

Wednesday, January 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
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. 

yoga

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi...

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.

movie

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Balto

Thursday, January 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...

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.

cozy craft

Cozy Craft Night

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Sip on some hot cocoa and join us to make fun winter crafts! Reserve your spot online or by calling (309) 497-2600. 

Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Sip on some hot cocoa and join us to make fun winter crafts! Reserve your spot online or by calling (309) 497-2600. 

busy bees

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

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.

lego

Drop In: LEGO Builders Club

Friday, January 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...

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.

autism resource

Autism Resource Group

Saturday, January 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.  

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.  

storytime

Wiggle Worms Weekend Baby Lapsit Storytime

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
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 followe...

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 0-24 months.

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.

railroad

Railroad Records Research Seminar: Tracing Family History on the Tracks

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did someone in your family work on the railroad?  This innovative and long reaching mode of transportation touched many families lives in various ways.  Wondering how to ...

Registration Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 193
Event Details:

Did someone in your family work on the railroad?  This innovative and long reaching mode of transportation touched many families lives in various ways.  Wondering how to research these records to find family history?

adulting

Adulting 101: Financial Literacy

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

As part of our ongoing and interactive Adulting 101 series for grades 8-12, we are covering financial literacy - including saving, budgeting, and credit. This program will allow yo...

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

As part of our ongoing and interactive Adulting 101 series for grades 8-12, we are covering financial literacy - including saving, budgeting, and credit. This program will allow youth to learn and ask questions free of judgement.

teen advisory board

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
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 libr...

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.

Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, January 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.

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.

open play

Open Play Time

Tuesday, January 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.

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.

music and movement

Music & Movement

Tuesday, January 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.

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.

yoga

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi...

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.

computer basics

Computer Basics

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

CV vs. Resume: Which one should I use and why?Do you know what CV stands for, or why some places require cover letters and others do not? Join us in the computer lab today to learn...

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

CV vs. Resume: Which one should I use and why?

Peoria Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 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.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Conference Room
Event Details:

Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm.