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Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Tuesday, December 1, 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 "Adults" group

Bibliophiles Book Club

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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 

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 "Adults" group

Intercontinental Readers: Clonmel Book Club

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main LL2 Conference Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join in these quarterly discussions of Irish and American literature with our Friends in Clonmel, Ireland.

March 18: James by Percival Everett

June 3: Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join in these quarterly discussions of Irish and American literature with our Friends in Clonmel, Ireland.

March 18: James by Percival Everett

June 3: Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession

This event is in the "Adults" group

Historical Fiction Society

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Study Room South at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

January 7--"The Stolen Queen" by Fiona Davis

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Study Room South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

January 7--"The Stolen Queen" by Fiona Davis

This event is in the "Adults" group

Boos & Booze II: Double Shot of Dread Book Club

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join our horror themed book club for a horrifying good time at Olympia Sports Bar & Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required.

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

Join our horror themed book club for a horrifying good time at Olympia Sports Bar & Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required.

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

Fun Time Storytime

Thursday, December 3, 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Thursday, December 3, 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 "Children of all ages" group
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Chill, Relax, and Create

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
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
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting 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
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

Puzzle Club

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

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

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, December 4, 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.

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

Friends of Dorothy Book Club

Friday, December 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Join us every other month for books rife with queer characters and experiences! Dedicated to representing the wide range of identity and existence of queer people, the Friends of Dorothy Book Club dates, titles, and identities are listed below.

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

Join us every other month for books rife with queer characters and experiences! Dedicated to representing the wide range of identity and existence of queer people, the Friends of Dorothy Book Club dates, titles, and identities are listed below.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hatha Yoga

Saturday, December 5, 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 5, 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! 

This event is in the "All ages" group

Sit n' Stitch

Sunday, December 6, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Neurodivergent Network

Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trillium Place - CORS Program

Monday, December 7, 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 "Adults" group

AI Workshop

Monday, December 7, 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, December 7, 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

Anne of Green Gables Book Club

Tuesday, December 8, 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

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

Open Play Time

Tuesday, December 8, 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, December 8, 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, December 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.

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

Catching on to Crafting

Tuesday, December 8, 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.


 

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

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

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

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.

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.