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Level Up at Your Library: DIY Dice Tower

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
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Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
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Create your own DIY dice tower for all your dice rolling needs. Teens.

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Do Art Productions

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
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Join in on the Summer fun with Jerry Do Art Productions.

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Craft and Hobby Swap

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
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Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Got left over craft supplies that you no longer have a use for? Looking to learn a craft, but don't want to spend a lot of money on something you're just starting at? Come to our craft swap!

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Go Big or Go Home!

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Adults
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Join us for "Go Big or Go Home!" We will have oversized games that are scaled-up versions of popular games such as Jenga, Connect 4, and Cornhole. 

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The League of Good Guys Murder Mystery

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
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In a world where bad guys wreak havoc on peace and conformity, it’s up to a select few superheroes to keep the world safe. These superheroes are known as The League of Good Guys.

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Family Concert: Gincy!

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
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Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
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Join us at North Branch for a family music concert from Gincy, a Chicago-area musician with a message!  Gincy's original music promotes peace, love, and kindness. 

David Casas

David Casas Magic

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
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Let's level up with a magic show from David Casas. He's known for his fast-paced interactive magic show that features mind-blowing magic with hilarious, family friendly comedy, and plenty of audience participation. 

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Thinking Money for Kids Program Series: Piggy Bank Theater

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
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Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
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Join us for Piggy Bank Theater! An interactive storytime where the audience will help our young characters build childhood interests into careers, making financial choices along the way!

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Masterpieces at Main: Dragon Eggs

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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On this project, very simple materials lead to a very striking result.  Join us for a time of low stress crafting.  Bring a friend. Supplies are limited.  Ages: 16+

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Video Game Café

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
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Stop in for an evening of games and conversation with other adult gamers. Play a round of of Mario Party, catch some Pokémon, see who is the ultimate fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or serve up some dishes in Overcooked.

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Crafts to Go

01/02/2025 @ 9:00am–12/30/2025 @ 6:00pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12.  Preschool craft kits also available for ages 2 to 5.

Summer Math Challenge

All Day 5/30–8/1
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
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: STEM
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Level up your math skills this summer with the Summer Math challenge. Come in each week through the end of July for new math challenges!

Games-4-Grades

All Day 6/1–6/30
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Get good grades, win awesome prizes! This summer, come to the Lincoln Branch Library and earn a chance to win a PS5, a VR Headset, or an iPad!

Have You Seen Gordon? Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/1–6/30
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
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Search and find the Gordons hidden throughout the children’s area. Solve the word puzzle and win a fun prize! Available all month long. 

Obstacle Course

All Day 6/1–6/30
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Outside
Age Group: Children of all ages
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Jump, skip, and twist your way into the Lakeview branch during the month of June by enjoying the duct tape and chalk obstacle course along the front sidewalk!

Teen Book Box

All Day 6/1–6/30
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Didn't get the chance to sign up in May? Visit the Lincoln Branch to fill out a survey telling us about your favorite books and interests and we'll pick out books and extra goodies for you all summer long.

Globetrotter Gordon

All Day 6/2–7/12
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Multiple Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
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
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Globetrotter Gordon wants to spend his summer with you! Stop by any of our buildings to pick up a Globetrotter Gordon sheet. Cut Gordon out and color him and then take him everywhere you go this summer.

Scrabble Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/20–6/28
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
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
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Pick up a scavenger hunt board at the desk and hunt for letter tiles throughout the children's section. How many words can you form with the letters that you find?

Level Up at Your Library: Giant Games! - Candyland

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

We've got giant Jenga and Connect 4 (these and normal-sized games will be available in the Beehive for friends to play while they wait for their round to begin), but that is FAR from all!

Sunday Game Days

1:00pm–3:00pm
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)
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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. Recommended ages 8+. 

Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
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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.

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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.

Level Up at Your Library: DIY Dice Tower

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
McClure Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own DIY dice tower for all your dice rolling needs. Teens.

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)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
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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.

Level Up at Your Library: RPG & Tabletop Miniature Painting

6:00pm–7:45pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us as we paint miniatures for our favorite tabletop games. Minis, paints, brushes, and other supplies are provided OR bring your own and paint with us. Space may be limited so space is available on a first come first served basis. 

Do Art Productions

10:00am–10:45am
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join in on the Summer fun with Jerry Do Art Productions.

Open Play Time

10:30am–11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
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.

Teen Art Lab: DIY Wobble Roll Game

11:00am–1:00pm
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:

What happens to your video game when the power goes out or your battery runs dry?  Come make a low tech game with a ping pong ball, some chopsticks, and a WHOLE LOT of cardboard!  Teens only.  All materials provided.

Music & Movement

11:15am–11:45am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for music, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.

Toddler Tales

10:15am–10:45am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs each Wednesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

Seedling Science

11:00am–11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 6 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.

Drop In: DIY Treasure Map

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:

Level Up and make your OWN treasure map!  Maybe it's a guide to a virtual world or maybe it's for your own backyard!  Let your imagination be your guide!  All materials provided!  Invite a friend!

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.

Books And Badges

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children of all ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Children's Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join the Peoria Police Department for a special story time with our police officers. Children of all ages.  

Busy Bees Evening Storytime: Award Winners

6:00pm–7:00pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North 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.

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

10:30am–11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles.