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Trillium Place - CORS Program

Monday, May 18, 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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime

Monday, May 18, 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 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 0-3.

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 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 0-3.

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

AI Workshop

Monday, May 18, 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

Read On Book Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

We are all about bringing together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering and celebrating the literature of Black Writers.  

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

We are all about bringing together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering and celebrating the literature of Black Writers.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba!

Monday, May 18, 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

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Monday, May 18, 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

Twelve Tropes of Romance

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a fan of contemporary, feel-good romance novels? Is there a specific romance trope that you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope? Join the Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club!

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

Are you a fan of contemporary, feel-good romance novels? Is there a specific romance trope that you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope? Join the Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club!

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

Open Play Time

Tuesday, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Teen STEAM Train

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 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 Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 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

Tuesday STEAM Train

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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!

Peoria Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main LL2 Conference Room at Main Library

Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Conference Room
Event Details:

Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sugar & Spice Book Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

If you’ve been on the #spicy side of BookTok, you’ll love this new contemporary romance book club that meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro!

 

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

If you’ve been on the #spicy side of BookTok, you’ll love this new contemporary romance book club that meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paper Bird Mobile

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Now that the weather has warmed up and the breeze is blowing, it's time to add a little something to your window. Join us for an afternoon of crafting as we make a paper bird mobile. All 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:

Now that the weather has warmed up and the breeze is blowing, it's time to add a little something to your window. Join us for an afternoon of crafting as we make a paper bird mobile. All supplies provided. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Boos & Booze: The First Pour Book Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

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

Fun Time Storytime

Thursday, May 21, 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, May 21, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

Puzzle Club

Thursday, May 21, 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 "All ages" group

Anything Goes Craft!

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages

Join us for an hour of unstructured craft time! We'll have plenty of materials available, including construction paper,  bracelet beads, and more! All you need to bring is your creativity. All ages are permitted to attend.

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

Join us for an hour of unstructured craft time! We'll have plenty of materials available, including construction paper,  bracelet beads, and more! All you need to bring is your creativity. All ages are permitted to attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting for Adults: Floral Stamped Tile Coasters

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Who doesn't love some May flowers?  In this session, we'll craft some simple but elegant floral coasters so you can enjoy them year round. 

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

Who doesn't love some May flowers?  In this session, we'll craft some simple but elegant floral coasters so you can enjoy them year round. 

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

Viral Craft Club: Frosted Cake Trinket Box

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Try out a new craft that's gone viral on Tiktok, Pinterest and more on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This month, we're making fake cake trinket boxes!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out a new craft that's gone viral on Tiktok, Pinterest and more on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This month, we're making fake cake trinket boxes!