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New Year's Eve

2:00pm - 11:45pm
All Branches
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
Some Branches
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

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28
All ages
Multiple Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge! Visit peoriapubliclibrary.beanstack.org to register virtually or pick up a paper log at any of the Peoria Public Library locations to get started!

Love Letters for McClure Branch

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Table
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the McClure Branch's 87th birthday by writing a love letter to the library!

Drop In: Watercolor Salt Painting

11:30am - 1:30pm
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: 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:

Need a beautiful, but easy little art project to wrap up your kids' winter break?  Don't have any kids, but just want to add a little creativity into a cold winter day?

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.

First Friday Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come work on an art project based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

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.

Sit 'n Stitch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.

Rubber Duck Hunt

All Day 1/13 - 1/18
Children of all ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Children's Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

The hunt kicks off on National Rubber Duck Day and continues through the week! Search the McClure Children's Room and find all of our feathered friends to earn a ducky prize! While supplies last.

Full Moon Tea Celebration

6:30pm - 7:30pm
All ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Outside
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Hot Tea Month as well as as the first full moon of 2025! We will host an outdoor viewing party as the moon rises, hot tea will be provided as well as light snacks while we discuss all things lunar.

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Balto

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
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
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Craft to Go: Dog Man

All Day 1/24 - 1/31
Children of all ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for the new movie featuring some of your favorite graphic novel characters by picking up a craft kit ahead of the theatrical release of Dog Man on January 31st. While supplies last.

PAWS to Read

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills by sharing a story or two with a therapy dog!  The program is offered in partnership with Peoria Humane Society. 

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.

Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!

January 26 – Harvest Sons

February 23 – Bones Jugs

March 16 – Roundstone Buskers

April 13 – Still Shine

Black History Month scavenger hunt

All Day 2/1 - 2/16
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

To celebrate Black History Month, we are having a scavenger hunt featuring Black heroes! Stop at the front desk for more details to participate.

Pokemon Coloring Contest

All Day 2/1 - 2/22
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Break out your art kits and enter our Pokemon coloring contest! Stop by Lakeview Branch and select your coloring sheet. Return the coloring page to Lakeview Branch by February 22 and your creation will be on display February 23-March 1.

Sit 'n Stitch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.

First Friday Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come work on an art project based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

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.

Closed for President's Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Homeward Bound

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
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.

Pokemon Week: Pokemon Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/23 - 3/1
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Can you catch them all?! Several Pokemon are hiding in the Lakeview Branch. If you can catch at least 12 Pokemon you can bring them up to the desk for a prize!

Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!

January 26 – Harvest Sons

February 23 – Bones Jugs

March 16 – Roundstone Buskers

April 13 – Still Shine

Pokemon Week: Drop-In: DIY Pokeballs

2:00pm - 7:30pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit our Storytime Room to make your own Pokeballs using paper plates. Younger kids may need assistance from an adult with some of the cutting. 

Fun for Pokemon lovers of all ages. 

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.

Pokemon Week: Drop In: DIY Pokemon Bookmarks

10:00am - 7:00pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview 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:

Stop by the Storytime Room and follow the template to create your own Pokemon inspired bookmarks. Make one for a friend or create/catch them all.

Children and teens of all ages.