This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Aug-Jun 2025 Children's Reading Challenge 08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Multiple Locations Offsite Event This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Aug-Jun 2025 Children's Reading Challenge 08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm Multiple Locations Library Branch: Multiple Locations Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: For young readers who are looking to explore new authors, series, genres, and more, check out our Children's Reading Challenge.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 1 - 30 2026 Air Dry Clay Dessert Teen Craft To-Go All Day 4/1–4/30 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 1 - 30 2026 Air Dry Clay Dessert Teen Craft To-Go All Day 4/1–4/30 Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Pick up supplies to make a mini air dry clay dessert. Available while supplies last.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 1 - 30 2026 Summer Reading Sticker Contest All Day 4/1–4/30 Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 1 - 30 2026 Summer Reading Sticker Contest All Day 4/1–4/30 Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Get ready for our annual summer reading program and design a sticker with this year's theme: Plant a Seed, Read. Pick up an entry form at the Lincoln Branch and drop the completed form back off by the end of the month to enter.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 1 - 30 2026 Teen Book Box All Day 4/1–4/30 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 1 - 30 2026 Teen Book Box All Day 4/1–4/30 Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Back for another summer, stop by the Lincoln Branch and pick up a welcome packet for a Teen Book Box. Fill out a survey to tell us what you love (and hate) to read and we'll put together boxes for May, June and July with:
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Teen Micro-TTRPG and Game Night 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Teen Micro-TTRPG and Game Night 4:00pm–5:30pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Join us for a night of Micro-TTRPGs and other similar games, just for teens! We've got a selection of single page ttrpgs for you to try out, that range in table size and genre, but all can be played in a short amount of time!
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Safe Sitter Essentials 10:00am–2:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Safe Sitter Essentials 10:00am–2:30pm Lakeview Branch Waitlist Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Registration Required Event Details: This course is designed to prepare youth, ages 11-17, to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group 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 Apr 12 2026 Sun Music in the McKenzie ~ 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group 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 Apr 12 2026 Sun Music in the McKenzie ~ 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Event Details: January 11 - Still ShineFebruary 8 - Bones JugsMarch 8 - Nathan Taylor Band
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Colorful Chemistry Lab 5:30pm–6:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Colorful Chemistry Lab 5:30pm–6:30pm Lincoln Branch Registration Open 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 Registration Required Event Details: Want to learn about chemistry and still have fun? Visit the Lincoln Branch as we demonstrate some exciting and colorful chemical reactions!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Teen STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Teen STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Lincoln Branch 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 This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Catching on to Crafting 6:00pm–7:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Catching on to Crafting 6:00pm–7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12.
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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Puzzle Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages McClure Branch 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Puzzle Club 3:00pm–5:00pm McClure Branch 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Viral Craft Club: Beaded Mini Bouquets 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Lincoln Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Viral Craft Club: Beaded Mini Bouquets 5:30pm–7:00pm Lincoln Branch Registration Open 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 beaded floral bouquets!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri ¡Viva Literatura! 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Main Library This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri ¡Viva Literatura! 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: ¡Viva Literatura! is a Latinx book club dedicated to representing Latin American literature for Teens and Adults in alternating months.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Self-Defense Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Main Library This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Self-Defense Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: Join us for a 2-hour women's basic self-defense seminar taught by a veteran Peoria Police officer and Jiu-Jitsu instructor.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–5:00pm North Branch Full 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 2:30pm–4:00pm Lakeview Branch 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Teen STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Teen STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Lincoln Branch 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 This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed DIY Terrariums 3:30pm–4:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Main Library 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed DIY Terrariums 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us to make a DIY terrarium! Using mason jars, moss, and stones, create your own personal biome to admire and foster a plant! All basic materials will be provided. 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Library Tools That Will Bring You Joy 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults North Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Library Tools That Will Bring You Joy 5:00pm–6:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: This year's National Library Week theme is "Find your Joy," so we are working to raise awareness of all the ways that the library can help you thrive. Did you know that the library provides a great deal more than just books, or even e-books?
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Local Teen Craft & Author Fair Business 101 course 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Local Teen Craft & Author Fair Business 101 course 6:00pm–7:30pm Lakeview Branch Registration Open Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Registration Required Event Details: Level up your sales with this Business 101 course which will teach you the basics necessary to prepare for the 2026 Local Teen Craft & Author Fair which will take place on Sunday, September 20th.
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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Puzzle Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages McClure Branch 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Puzzle Club 3:00pm–5:00pm McClure Branch 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Bedazzle A Book 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Main Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Bedazzle A Book 3:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Waitlist Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Bedazzle a Book is just what it sounds like: bedazzling your favorite books! Make that perfect personalized gift or create a gorgeous new coffee table decoration.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Wordsmitten Book Club 4:00pm–5:45pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults North Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Wordsmitten Book Club 4:00pm–5:45pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Study Room III Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the fourth Friday of the month to discuss brilliantly articulated literary classics that have stood the test of time, that elaborate on universal themes of love, morality, adversity, death and offer revelatory insights and clarity to re
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Diamond Art Surprise 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) McClure Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Diamond Art Surprise 3:30pm–5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Choose a random diamond art item from our collection to create or bring a book of your own to bling out with assorted gems.