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

"Sonic" watch party

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

In anticipation of the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, we are having a watch party for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2! Bring your own pillows, beanbags, blankets,...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

In anticipation of the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, we are having a watch party for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jane Austen Birthday Celebration

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come celebrate Jane Austen's birthday with us! We'll be showing the movie Pride & Prejudice, having (and spilling!) tea, and creating a Regency-era craft. Registration is requi...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Come celebrate Jane Austen's birthday with us! We'll be showing the movie Pride & Prejudice, having (and spilling!) tea, and creating a Regency-era craft. Registration is required.

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

Christmas Vacation Movie Screening

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

The Griswold family is coming to the screen at Peoria Public Library! Wear your favorite festive shirt and come ready to drink some egg nog as we watch Christmas Vacation (1989, ra...

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

The Griswold family is coming to the screen at Peoria Public Library! Wear your favorite festive shirt and come ready to drink some egg nog as we watch Christmas Vacation (1989, rated PG-13).

Christmas Eve

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Christmas Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Film Club

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For this month's Film Club, we will be looking at the Drama genre and watching the award winning "Carol". Starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, a young photographer falls for an...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

For this month's Film Club, we will be looking at the Drama genre and watching the award winning "Carol". Starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, a young photographer falls for an older woman.

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 11:45pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Happy New Year! All locations will be closed on Jan 1, 2025

Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Description:

Happy New Year! All locations will be closed on Jan 1, 2025

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

Anime Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

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

Anime/Manga Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesday Matinee

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. January's feature is "Kind Hearts and Coronets," starring ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. January's feature is "Kind Hearts and Coronets," starring Alec Guinness and Dennis Price.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Balto

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.

Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Film Club

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss a...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

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

Anime Club

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

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

Anime/Manga Club

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Section 31 Prep Party

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:45pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Get yourself prepared for the upcoming movie release of "Star Trek: Section 31""Star Trek: Section 31" stars Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, who joins Section 31, a sec...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Get yourself prepared for the upcoming movie release of "Star Trek: Section 31"

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesday Matinee

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. February's feature is "A Raisin in the Sun," starring Sidn...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. February's feature is "A Raisin in the Sun," starring Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, and Ruby Dee.

Closed for President's Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Homeward Bound

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie...

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.

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

Teen After Hours Movie Night: Poltergeist

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 6:15pm - 8:45pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for a lights out, after hours showing of "Poltergeist" (1982, PG-13), featuring pizza & soda. Bring your own blankets, pillows, and bean bags for extreme comfort. Regis...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a lights out, after hours showing of "Poltergeist" (1982, PG-13), featuring pizza & soda. Bring your own blankets, pillows, and bean bags for extreme comfort. Registration required to ensure accurate food amounts. Ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Film Club

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss a...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

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

Anime Club

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

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

Anime/Manga Club

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Movie
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.