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Solar Oven S'mores

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us to make your own solar oven and cook some s'mores using the suns rays! Space is limited, so please sign up to save your spot.

Travel Tic Tac Toe Kit

All Day 5/13 - 5/18
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Excited for Summer vacation? Take home one of our kits to design your own traveling Tic Tac Toe game for the road .

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Lakeview Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. 

This is a timed event so please arrive promptly for your scheduled time. 

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.

LEGO Builder's Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday of each month.

Graphic Novel Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Pick a book matching our new monthly theme to read and discuss at our Graphic Novel Book Club. We'll share what we read, talk about that month's theme, and enjoy an activity or craft while we snack.

Memorial Day

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

Memorial Day

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

Memorial Day

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

Book Box

06/04/2024 @ 12:00pm - 06/10/2024 @ 2:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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. 

Boxitects

3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Event Details:

Are you ready to be the next Boxitect (boxes+architect) just like Meg and Simone from the Kim Smith STEAM-centered picturebook?

DIY Wind Chimes

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Follow step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful wind chime to enjoy this summer!  Grades 3 to 6.

Make Your Own Ice Cream

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Event Details:

Join us to make your own delicious vanilla ice cream from scratch! 

Book Box

06/17/2024 @ 1:00pm - 06/24/2024 @ 2:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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, a small toy or trinket, and a snack. 

Our Planet! and Oceans! Book Discussion

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Peoria Reads
Event Details:

Discuss what you learned from reading Stacy McAnulty's books Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth and Oceans!. Activity sheets related to the books will also be available.

Graphic Novel Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Pick a book matching our new monthly theme to read and discuss at our Graphic Novel Book Club. We'll share what we read, talk about that month's theme, and enjoy an activity or craft while we snack.

Juneteenth

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

LEGO Builder's Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday of each month.

Firework Artwork Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make beautiful artwork that looks like fireworks using two different processes. Our paint is messy and stains clothes so come dressed for a mess! Grades K to 5th. 

Recycled CD Suncatcher

3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Branch
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.

Recycled Flower Art

10:00am - 10:45am
Lakeview Branch
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.

Tie Dye Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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!