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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.

Thursday Stem Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Thursday Stem Club is an after school program for neighborhood middle schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

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

Upcycled Craft: Rustic Book Page Decoupage Planter

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
North Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's make something beautiful from old book pages!  This month, we're making a rustic terracotta planter with book pages.  It'd make a great Mother's Day gift! 

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

Teen Mental Health Care kit

All Day
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month but it's also a time for stressful finals and graduation. This kit will provide comfort items such as fidget bracelets, coloring pages, shower steamers, chocolate, and more to aid you during this time.

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.

3D Animal Portraits

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
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:

Adorable decor that would make a great hand-made gift for anyone, these egg carton animal portraits are for everyone to make and enjoy! Bring your creativity and join us to make these easy and fun works of art :) 

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

Bookmark of the Month: Fold-over Flower

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create this month's bookmark of the month to add a floral touch to the top of your book. 

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.

Drop In: Hydrangea Bubble Painting

11:30am - 1:30pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting 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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spring is here!  Let's combine bubble blowing and beautiful blooms to produce something truly lovely.  Use this time to make something for someone special in your life OR bring them along and create together!

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.

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

Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 10-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed for teens and tweens. Learn the basics of the game and have fun!

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

Origami Workshop - Final Spring Session

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
McClure Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Origami Workshop – Ages 13+  All skill levels welcome! Supplies provided. Our facilitator will guide you through step-by-step instructions for various 3D shapes.

Mother's Day ~ early closing

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, North Branch
Description:

The Library will close at 4pm on Mother's Day.

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

Pokemon Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Pokémon Club. Now at Lincoln Branch! During each club session you can play Pokémon TCG, work on a Pokémon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while meeting fellow Pokémon fans.

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

Tuesday Teen Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Tuesday Teen Workshop is an after school program for neighborhood teens. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

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

Catching on to Crochet

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12. 

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

Pokémon Club

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for Pokémon Club! You can play the TCG or the videogames, compete in trivia, or make some Pokémon crafts! Please bring your own devices to play the videogames.

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.

Building Peoria Public Library's Future

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

Peoria Public Library is 145 years old. We know, we don't look a day over 100.

Seriously though, we're working on building our future, and we'd really like to hear from you.

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.

Thursday Afternoon Craft-tivity

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a fun activity or craft, adjusted for all ages & skill levels. As supply lasts. Exact activities offered subject to change.

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

Thursday Stem Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Thursday Stem Club is an after school program for neighborhood middle schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

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

Viral Craft Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 trying punch needle art!

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

Self-Defense Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a 2-hour women’s basic self-defense seminar!

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

Teen Digital Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Love drawing but don't love paying for art supplies? Join our Teen Digital Art club where we have brand new drawing tablets for you to learn and use. Polish your digital art skills and learn just how fun this hobby can be!

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

Teen Art Lab: Highland Cow

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

School is almost out....it's time to let off some stream!  Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting a highland cow out of felt!  It can be used as a backpack decoration or as a gift for someone who "moo-ves" your heart!

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

Tuesday Teen Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Tuesday Teen Workshop is an after school program for neighborhood teens. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.

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

"Family Style" Graphic Novel Discussion

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are discussing the multi-award winning, "Own Voice" graphic novel memoir,

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

Art in the Park: Spray Paint

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
McClure Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Outside
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn spray-painting safety and techniques, and create a work of art to take home. 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.

Thursday Stem Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Thursday Stem Club is an after school program for neighborhood middle schoolers. We will be doing crafts, games, and projects all with a STEM focus. Please call us at 309-497-2600 to register as space is limited.