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African Storytelling with Garry Moore

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children of all ages, All ages
Event Details:

Join us for a drum beating fun time with Garry Moore and his famous African Storytelling.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, All ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a drum beating fun time with Garry Moore and his famous African Storytelling.

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
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: 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, June 25, 2024 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 Storytime

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

 Join us for music and movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. 

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

 Join us for music and movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. 

toddler tales

Toddler Tales

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
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: 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.

yoga

Yoga with Adriene

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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 p.m., we'll show one of her 30-minute yoga videos on o...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 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.

Speak Out for Equality Storytime

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join us with Speak Out Illinois LLC for a storytime and craft celebrating equality in all of its forms. This program is co-sponsored by Speak Out Illinois LLC and Lutheran Social S...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us with Speak Out Illinois LLC for a storytime and craft celebrating equality in all of its forms. This program is co-sponsored by Speak Out Illinois LLC and Lutheran Social Services.

Recycled CD Suncatcher

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Transform a recycled CD into a beautiful, vibrant suncatcher.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Transform a recycled CD into a beautiful, vibrant suncatcher.

PR 2024

Springdale Savanna

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Peoria Reads
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Springdale Cemetery includes 223 acres of steep forested bluffs, tree-lined creeks, and a picturesque park like atmosphere. In the heart of Springdale Cemetery, there is a small re...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Peoria Reads
Event Details:

Springdale Cemetery includes 223 acres of steep forested bluffs, tree-lined creeks, and a picturesque park like atmosphere. In the heart of Springdale Cemetery, there is a small remnant of native tallgrass oak savanna.

storytime

Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.

arts and crafts

Recycled Flower Art

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Using all recycled materials create a piece of art that looks like flowers in vase.  Grades K to 5.

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Using all recycled materials create a piece of art that looks like flowers in vase.  Grades K to 5.

safe sitter

Safe Sitter Certification

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This course is designed to prepare teens (ages 11-15) to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.This instructor-led class is filled with fun gam...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This course is designed to prepare teens (ages 11-15) to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

Seedling Science

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 5 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experiment...

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

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 5 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.

arts and crafts

Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Come join us in crafting for the upcoming holiday!  All supplies provided.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us in crafting for the upcoming holiday!  All supplies provided.

mature readers

Mature Readers Book Club

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Mature Readers Book Club typically meets on the last Wednesday of each month. January 31 — In the Unlikely Event by Judy BlumeFebruary 28 — The Thursday Murder Club by Ric...

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

The Mature Readers Book Club typically meets on the last Wednesday of each month. 

January 31 — In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

crochet

Hooked On Crochet

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn to crochet? Here's your chance! Learn the basics and discover tips, tricks, and more stitches than you can shake a hook at! Yarn and hooks will be provided.

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn to crochet? Here's your chance! Learn the basics and discover tips, tricks, and more stitches than you can shake a hook at! Yarn and hooks will be provided.

Boos & Booze

Boos & Booze Book Club

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 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. June 26 - Camp Damascus by...

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. 


June 26 - Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle

sweet girl

Sweet Girl Treats

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
NB Outside at North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Local ice cream and sweets truck, Sweet Girl Treats, will be joining to help us celebrate Marko Polo's music show.   Make sure to bring the whole family for mus...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: NB Outside
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Local ice cream and sweets truck, Sweet Girl Treats, will be joining to help us celebrate Marko Polo's music show.   Make sure to bring the whole family for music, food, and fun! 

Marko Polo ~ Award-winning kids musician!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Get ready to sing and stomp, wiggle and giggle. It's Marko Polo Music!!!Marko Polo is an award-winning kids musician! His live shows delight young audience...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Get ready to sing and stomp, wiggle and giggle. It's Marko Polo Music!!!

yoga

Yoga with Adriene

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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 p.m., we'll show one of her 30-minute yoga videos on o...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 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.

Marko Polo ~ Award-winning kids musician!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Get ready to sing and stomp, wiggle and giggle. It's Marko Polo Music!!!Marko Polo is an award-winning kids musician! His live shows delight young audience...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Get ready to sing and stomp, wiggle and giggle. It's Marko Polo Music!!!

Tie Dye Party

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a tie dye party! Bring a white shirt, pillowcase or pair of socks to dye and we'll supply everything else. Make sure to wear clothes you don't mind staining. Reservatio...

Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a tie dye party! Bring a white shirt, pillowcase or pair of socks to dye and we'll supply everything else. Make sure to wear clothes you don't mind staining. Reservation required!

sherlock society

The Sherlock Holmes Story Society

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This group traditionally meets at 6:30 pm on the 4th Thursday of the month (except for November & December).New members are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned Sherlockia...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This group traditionally meets at 6:30 pm on the 4th Thursday of the month (except for November & December).

New members are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned Sherlockian or a newcomer to the canon! 

busy bees

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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: 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!