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Drop In Fireworks Art

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

No stress, easy art project.  Open to anyone who would like to express a little creativity over the noon/lunch hour.  Drop in and paint a nighttime fireworks scene.  ...

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

No stress, easy art project.  Open to anyone who would like to express a little creativity over the noon/lunch hour.  Drop in and paint a nighttime fireworks scene.  Note: Paint could stain clothes.

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
McKenzie Room at North Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.orgYou can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! VisitRedCrossBlood.org/Ra...

North Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Purpose of Meeting

For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org

You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit
RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information.

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Craft-Ability

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly craft designed for adults with intellectual disabilities. Please register under the name of the adult doing the craft. Caregiver attendance is required for pa...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly craft designed for adults with intellectual disabilities. Please register under the name of the adult doing the craft. Caregiver attendance is required for participant support.

 

Independence Day

07/03/2024 @ 6:00pm to 07/04/2024 @ 8:00pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
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Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
STEM

Library Agent Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/5 - 7/23
North Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Agents, the North Branch has a top secret mission for you. All month, stop in and beat the heat as you go through our Library Agent Scavenger Hunt. Designed for ages 5 and up.

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

Agents, the North Branch has a top secret mission for you. All month, stop in and beat the heat as you go through our Library Agent Scavenger Hunt. Designed for ages 5 and up.

Plastic-Free July Challenge

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Take the Plastic-Free July challenge and make sustainable swaps all month! Participation enters you in a drawing to win a $20 gift card to Sankoty Sustainables. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Take the Plastic-Free July challenge and make sustainable swaps all month! Participation enters you in a drawing to win a $20 gift card to Sankoty Sustainables.
 

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Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, July 5, 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!

Drop-in: DIY Fridge Magnets

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Personalize your fridge magnets! We have a variety of images to choose as your magnet. Or you can bring your own printed images or stickers. 

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Personalize your fridge magnets! We have a variety of images to choose as your magnet. Or you can bring your own printed images or stickers. 

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Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome.

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

Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome.

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Masterpieces at Main

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We're kicking off the new "Masterpieces at Main" art program with a morning watercolor session.  Low stress; no experience necessary.  Just a fun morning of playing and e...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We're kicking off the new "Masterpieces at Main" art program with a morning watercolor session.  Low stress; no experience necessary.  Just a fun morning of playing and experimenting.

Book Club

Silent Book Club

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy an hour and a half of silent reading. Registration required. Adults only.

Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Enjoy an hour and a half of silent reading. Registration required. Adults only.

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Yoga with Adriene

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free online yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene. Doors open at 5:00 and video starts at 5:15. Please bring your ow...

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

Join us for a free online yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene. 

Doors open at 5:00 and video starts at 5:15. 

Scrumptious Science: Ice Cream!

Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with us! Drop by between 1:00 and 2:30 to make your own personal serving of ice cream.  You'll also learn the science behind this scrumptiou...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with us! Drop by between 1:00 and 2:30 to make your own personal serving of ice cream.  You'll also learn the science behind this scrumptious summertime favorite! *While supplies last*

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Sunday Game Days

Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets, and our Computer Lab open for game time.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children of all ages, Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets, and our Computer Lab open for game time.

Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club

07/08/2024 @ 9:00am to 07/13/2024 @ 6:00pm
McClure Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start? Join us in the Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club where you can pick up a packet with a spi...

Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start?

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Wiggle Worms Storytime

Monday, July 8, 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 an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followe...

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

Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families. Best for ages 0-24 months.

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Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.)Just read the feature article (and any othe...

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: 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.)

Book Box

07/08/2024 @ 2:00pm to 07/15/2024 @ 2:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Bring the excitement of mystery boxes to your children this summer! Throughout the summer we'll offer mystery book boxes that include a book to check out, an activity sheet, bookma...

Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring the excitement of mystery boxes to your children this summer! Throughout the summer we'll offer mystery book boxes that include a book to check out, an activity sheet, bookmark, a small toy or trinket, and a snack. 

Hoot Book Discussion

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Peoria Reads
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Carl Hiaasen's book Hoot. Grades 3rd to 8th. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Peoria Reads
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Carl Hiaasen's book Hoot. Grades 3rd to 8th. 

Maker Mondays

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join us to test your creativity and problem solving skills with Maker Mondays.  Each week, we'll use recycled or re-usable supplies to learn, solve a problem, or just have som...

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

Join us to test your creativity and problem solving skills with Maker Mondays.  Each week, we'll use recycled or re-usable supplies to learn, solve a problem, or just have some fun! 

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A Big Small World

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

We want to inspire the scientists of tomorrow! This summer we will be exploring our world in ways you never imagined. From the microscopic biomes all around us to our interstellar ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

We want to inspire the scientists of tomorrow! This summer we will be exploring our world in ways you never imagined. From the microscopic biomes all around us to our interstellar neighborhood.

Peoria Zoomobile

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LN Outside at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join us to see animals from the Peoria Zoomobile and learn about their amazing adaptations! 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: LN Outside
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join us to see animals from the Peoria Zoomobile and learn about their amazing adaptations! 

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Toddler Tales

Tuesday, July 9, 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.

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Open Play Time

Tuesday, July 9, 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.