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Neighborhood House Visits

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Event Details:

Reserved for weekly Neighborhood House visits.

Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens

10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.

Spring Slime Lab

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Get ready for summer and experiment with different kinds of slime! Space is limited, so sign up today to save your spot. 

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

Neighborhood House Visits

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Event Details:

Reserved for weekly Neighborhood House visits.

Butterfly Life Cycle & Release

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Get a look at the butterfly life cycle up close! Watch as our caterpillars spin cocoons and emerge as butterflies. The butterflies will be released after one of our storytimes in June.  We won't know for sure which date until later

Sunday Game Days

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children of all ages, Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets, and our Computer Lab open for game time.

DIY for Dad

2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make a Father's Day gift for Dad or another important person in your life!  We'll open up our craft cabinets and provide a few ideas, but the the kids' creativity is the real force behind this program. 

Sunday Game Days

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children of all ages, Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets, and our Computer Lab open for game time.

Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens

10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.

Conserving Illinois Habitats with Forest Park Nature Center

2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, All ages
Program Type: Peoria Reads, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Learn about Illinois wildlife, habitats, and eco-systems through hands-on activities designed by Forest Park Nature Center, including meeting an FPNC animal ambassador. 

Summertime Teddy Bear Tea

12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: NB Outside
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Come dressed for a summer teatime, and bring your favorite stuffed friend, too! You will enjoy snacks and refreshments as well as crafts, a story, and a small lesson on etiquette. Space is limited, registration required.

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.

Sunday Game Days

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children of all ages, Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets, and our Computer Lab open for game time.

Juneteenth

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

Sunday Game Days

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children of all ages, Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets, and our Computer Lab open for game time.

African Storytelling with Garry Moore

10:00am - 11:30am
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, All ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a drum beating fun time with Garry Moore and his famous African Storytelling.

Speak Out for Equality Storytime

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us with Speak Out Illinois LLC for a storytime and craft celebrating equality in all of its forms. This program is co-sponsored by Speak Out Illinois LLC and Lutheran Social Services.

Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens

10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.

Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us in crafting for the upcoming holiday!  All supplies provided.

Marko Polo ~ Award-winning kids musician!

10:30am - 11:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Get ready to sing and stomp, wiggle and giggle. It's Marko Polo Music!!!

Marko Polo ~ Award-winning kids musician!

2:30pm - 3:30pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Get ready to sing and stomp, wiggle and giggle. It's Marko Polo Music!!!

Sunday Game Days

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children of all ages, Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets, and our Computer Lab open for game time.