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Poetry Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Multiple Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Let your voice be heard during National Poetry Month by entering Peoria Public Library's poetry contest. All submissions due by April 30th. Submit physical copies at any location OR submit digitally to:  Programming@ppl.peoria.lib.il.us Age...

Teen Craft-to-Go: Plantable Seed Paper

All Day 4/15 - 4/30
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads
Event Details:
Stop by the Peoria Public Library North Branch's information desk and pick up a DIY craft kit for ages 12-18 to take home. This month: Plantable Seed Paper.Kits limited, while supplies last....

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome. ...

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.

Graduation Cap Decorating

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Graduating high school seniors are welcomed to drop-in to use our art supplies to decorate their graduation cap....

Wiggle Worms: Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families. Best for ages 0-24 months....

Toddler Tales

10:15am - 10:45am
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers....

Open Play Time

10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:
Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week. We will provide variety of age appropriate toys and books....

Music & Movement Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
 Join us for music and movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. ...

Mother's Day Flower Bouquet Craft To-Go Kit

05/01/2024 @ 10:00am - 05/12/2024 @ 4:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop in and pick up all the materials you will need to make a lovely paper flower bouquet.  One kit per family. While supplies last. ...

Sensory Play

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:
Bring your little one for sensory play fun! Parents are required to stay with their child. Suggested ages for the play items available are 2 to 5.  Monthly on the first Wednesday....

Perler/Fuse Bead Art

6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:
Create any shape or design you can imagine out of our multicolor perler / fuse beads. All supplies provided. Ages 6-18. Children ages 6-9 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required, space is limited. ...

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.

Fun Time Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Fun Time Storytime Ages 3 to 6....

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:
Can't make it to your local comic shop? We will have a limited number of free comic books available for families with children and teens! Stop in while supplies last. Thank you to Zeek's Comics & Games!!...

Busy Bees Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!...

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.

** POSTPONED ** Horror Movie Trivia Night

6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:
*Watch for a new fall date!*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Calling all horror movie fans!  Join us for an after-hours trivia night at North Branch to test your knowledge.  This event will be hosted by Peoria's own Slash Sisters (YouTube ...

Wiggle Worms Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families.  Best for ages 0-24 months....

Generation Greta Film Discussion

10:30am - 12:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie, Peoria Reads
Event Details:
Nine young female activists unite and share about their common fight: the current climate emergency, in this 2020 film titled Generation Greta. Learn how they are working to change the world. Following the film showing there will be a time to share y...

Make Something for Mom

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:
Create a one-of-a-kind gift to tell your mom or another special figure in your life just how much they mean to you.  Craft supplies and sample ideas provided.  Children 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.

Closed for All Staff Training

9:00am - 12:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual
Description:
Library will open at noon to allow for all staff training...

3D Maker Lab

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:
Want to try out our 3D Printers? How about our 3D pens? Come and experiment with 3D Design in our Computer Lab!...

Upcycled T-Shirt Tote Bags for Teens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Learn an easy way to upcycle an old shirt into an easy tote bag and decorate it, too! Please bring an old t-shirt to use for the craft. Registration required....

Drop In: Paper Creepers

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop in to create a creeper face using paper squares. Hang it up or glue it to a notebook or journal when you're finished. Grades K to 8. ...

Toddler Tales

10:15am - 10:45am
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers....

Open Play Time

10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:
Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week. We will provide variety of age appropriate toys and books....