This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Music & Movement Tuesday, December 2, 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. Dec 2 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. Bibliophiles Book Club Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch.For more information, contact Nancy at 309-231-3263 or email nvarness1967@gmail.com&... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2025 Tue Bibliophiles Book Club 1:30pm - 3:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch.For more information, contact Nancy at 309-231-3263 or email nvarness1967@gmail.com
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Sensory Play Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) 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. Every first Wednesday of th... This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Dec 3 2025 Wed Sensory Play 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Library 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. Every first Wednesday of the month.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Historical Fiction Society Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time. February 5: “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victor... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 3 2025 Wed Historical Fiction Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time. February 5: “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group Monday, December 8, 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. Dec 8 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 "Adults" group. Science Fiction | Fantasy Book Club Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch 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.&... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 8 2025 Mon Science Fiction | Fantasy Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch 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, December 9, 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. Dec 9 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, December 9, 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. Dec 9 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Catching on to Crochet Tuesday, December 9, 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. Dec 9 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. Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2025 Wed Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30.January 8, 2025 - Northwoods by Amy Pease
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction Thursday, December 11, 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. Dec 11 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 "All ages" group. Music in the McKenzie ~ Blue Cactus Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm North McKenzie Room at North Branch Age Group: All ages 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... This event is in the "All ages" group. Dec 14 2025 Sun Music in the McKenzie ~ Blue Cactus 2:00pm - 4:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: All ages 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. Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 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. Dec 14 2025 Sun Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club 3:00pm - 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group. CWTC Monday, December 15, 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. Dec 15 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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Toddler Tales Tuesday, December 16, 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. Dec 16 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, December 16, 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. Dec 16 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 "Adults" group. Computer Basics Tuesday, December 16, 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. Dec 16 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?
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mature Readers Book Club Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Mature Readers Book Club meets at Lakeview Branch 2:15 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.For more information, please call (309) 370-0067 Jan... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2025 Wed Mature Readers Book Club 2:15pm - 3:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Mature Readers Book Club meets at Lakeview Branch 2:15 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.For more information, please call (309) 370-0067 January 29
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: Jack Frost Thursday, December 18, 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. Dec 18 2025 Thu Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Jack Frost 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 "Adults" group. Sherlock Holmes Story Society Thursday, December 18, 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. Dec 18 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Drop In: LEGO Builders Club Friday, December 19, 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. Dec 19 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, December 20, 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. Dec 20 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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Open Play Time Tuesday, December 23, 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. Dec 23 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.
Closed for Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch All locations will be closed Dec 24 & 25 for Christmas. Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Closed for Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch Description: All locations will be closed Dec 24 & 25 for Christmas.