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Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Thursday, October 8, 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.

Drop In: MAGNA-TILES Builders' Club

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
McClure Children's Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), 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: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), 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.

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, October 9, 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 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.

hatha yoga

Hatha Yoga

Saturday, October 10, 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.

dnd teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main 2nd Floor Monroe Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Ages 13-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for teens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 2nd Floor Monroe Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Ages 13-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for teens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! 

stitching

Sit n' Stitch

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Age Group:
All ages

Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.

All skill levels and fiber arts welcome -- sewing machines, too!

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

Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.

All skill levels and fiber arts welcome -- sewing machines, too!

music Mckenzie

Music in the McKenzie ~ 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

January 11 - Still Shine

February 8 - Bones Jugs

March 8 - Nathan Taylor Band

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

January 11 - Still Shine

February 8 - Bones Jugs

March 8 - Nathan Taylor Band

biography nonfiction

Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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 information, please call Roberta at 309-264-1966.

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!

For more information, please call Roberta at 309-264-1966.

Closed for Staff Development 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

Children's Author Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/13 - 10/17
Main Library
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Join us the second week of each month for a themed scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a trinket from our prize box and a stamp on their participation card.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join us the second week of each month for a themed scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a trinket from our prize box and a stamp on their participation card.

Anne book club

Anne of Green Gables Book Club

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Peoria Historical Society's Flanagan House to discuss the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery.

February 10: Anne of Green Gables

April 14: Anne of Avonlea

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

Join us at Peoria Historical Society's Flanagan House to discuss the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery.

February 10: Anne of Green Gables

April 14: Anne of Avonlea

playtime

Open Play Time

Tuesday, October 13, 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.

music and movement

Music & Movement

Tuesday, October 13, 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.

yoga

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Tuesday, October 13, 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.

crafting

Catching on to Crafting

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12.


 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12.


 

fun time

Fun Time Storytime

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! 

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

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! 

yoga

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Thursday, October 15, 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.

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, October 16, 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 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

LEGO Builder's Club

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

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.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
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 of each month.

viva literatura

¡Viva Literatura!

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

¡Viva Literatura! is a Latinx book club dedicated to representing Latin American literature for Teens and Adults in alternating months.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

¡Viva Literatura! is a Latinx book club dedicated to representing Latin American literature for Teens and Adults in alternating months.

lattes and lit

Lattes and Lit Book Club

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every month for good coffee and conversation.

January 24: None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

February 21: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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

Join us every month for good coffee and conversation.

January 24: None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

February 21: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

hatha yoga

Hatha Yoga

Saturday, October 17, 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.

trillium

Trillium Place - CORS Program

Monday, October 19, 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.

atlantic monthly

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group

Monday, October 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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.)

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.)