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

Thursday STEAM Train

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

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

Valentine's Slime Lab

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us for this month's slime lab. This month we're making Valentine's themed slime! Call (309) 497-2600 or visit the Lincoln Branch to reserve your spot.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us for this month's slime lab. This month we're making Valentine's themed slime! Call (309) 497-2600 or visit the Lincoln Branch to reserve your spot.

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

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, February 6, 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 "Children of all ages" group

First Friday Art for Kids

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

January - Henri Matisse

February - Piet Mondrian 

March - Yayoi Kusama

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

January - Henri Matisse

February - Piet Mondrian 

March - Yayoi Kusama

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

Friday STEAM Train

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

 Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

 Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

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

Friends of Dorothy Book Club

Friday, February 6, 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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Great Words, Great Works Storytime

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Peoria Public Library is the regional sponsor of the Scripps Spelling Bee! Each year the words for the Bee are chosen from a list of children's books.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Peoria Public Library is the regional sponsor of the Scripps Spelling Bee! Each year the words for the Bee are chosen from a list of children's books.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wood Conversation Hearts

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Remember those Conversation Hearts that you used to get at Valentine's Day? Come create your own version from wood and paint. Supplies provided. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Remember those Conversation Hearts that you used to get at Valentine's Day? Come create your own version from wood and paint. Supplies provided. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

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

Alice's Ordinary People: Introduction and Q&A by Director Craig Dudnick

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Alice Tregay’s story: ordinary people effecting extraordinary change for human rights. Five decades of fearless activism

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Alice Tregay’s story: ordinary people effecting extraordinary change for human rights. Five decades of fearless activism

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
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! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Hatha Yoga

Saturday, February 7, 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.

 

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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Parenting the Neurodivergent Child

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Parenting can be difficult, and parenting the neurodivergent child comes with its own set of challenges.  Join Chris Williams and Benjamin Howa

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

Parenting can be difficult, and parenting the neurodivergent child comes with its own set of challenges.  Join Chris Williams and Benjamin Howa

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

Wonderful Writers Club

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

If you are working on a creative project, a school assignment, or just want to learn more about the craft of writing, the Wonderful Writers Club is here for you. This club is for students in grades 5-8.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

If you are working on a creative project, a school assignment, or just want to learn more about the craft of writing, the Wonderful Writers Club is here for you. This club is for students in grades 5-8.

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

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club

Sunday, February 8, 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.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group

Children's Author Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/9 - 2/14
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group

Monday, February 9, 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.)

This event is in the "Adults" group

AI Workshop

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
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
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, February 9, 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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black History Month Movie Screening: Sinners

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the viewing and afterwards a discussion of the movie Sinners.  Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, the movie stars Michael B.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for the viewing and afterwards a discussion of the movie Sinners.  Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, the movie stars Michael B.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Study Room South at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Study Room South
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Peoria Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to discuss classic and contemporary works of science fiction and fantasy each month on the second Monday at 6:30 pm at Lakeview Branch.  New members are always welcome to join at any time.

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

Join us to discuss classic and contemporary works of science fiction and fantasy each month on the second Monday at 6:30 pm at Lakeview Branch.  New members are always welcome to join at any time.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Anne of Green Gables Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 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