Upcoming Events

Are you taking the ACT or SAT soon? The Peoria Public Library has several resources available to help you prepare! Join us for some quiet study time where you can use the library's resources to prepare for the ACT and SAT. 

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and camaraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Decorate a set of diamond art coasters to set your drinks on. Seats are limited, registration required.

Do you want to learn how to braid? Skilled braiding expert Lacy Simmons will provide a short educational presentation and assist in hands-on practice. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.  

Ages 13-18. Come upcycle old crayons into cute, molded candles. Registration required, as space & supplies are limited.

Join us to make your own candle - choose your scents, melt the wax, even design your own candle label! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

Save some money by making some unique gifts this holiday season!  At this event, you’ll get ideas and instructions for creating homemade presents, and you’ll even get to try one out for yourself. 

Tired of wrapping gifts alone or having people walk in and ruin their surprises? Bring your gifts to the library and enjoy company, snacks, and the crackle of our virtual fireplace while you wrap!

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

Shop local for the holidays at our first ever Teen Craft and Local Author fair! Our young talented crafters, artists, and 

authors in the community will be selling a wide variety of one-of-a-kind items.

Learn how to use a 3D pen and use one to make your very own catapult. Ages 10+. Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

Looking for some book-themed holiday decor in your home, but don't know where to start? Come on in to enjoy some hot coco and warmth inside at the Main library to make book-page wreaths with us!

Build the gingerbread house of your dreams --- or take home a pile of crumbled graham cracker bits if your design doesn't work out! Either way, we'll have fun and learn some things together! And, of course, EAT :) 

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!

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.

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).

Come make your very own custom snowglobe using a glass jar! We will be using modeling clay and glitter to make our own wintery snowscapes. Be sure to register online as spots will be limited.

Join us for another amazing slime lab. This month we're making snow slime! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.