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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. 

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Fingerprint Flower Craft

10:00am - 10:30am
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come dressed for a mess as we fingerpaint flowers onto paper plates for a spring craft to decorate your homes.  Ages 2 to 5.


Caution: We have smocks, but paint may stain clothes. 

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

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!

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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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Saturday Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
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.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 11 years)" group.

Solar Oven S'mores

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us to make your own solar oven and cook some s'mores using the suns rays! Space is limited, so please sign up to save your spot.

This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.

Graduation Cap Decorating

2:30pm - 5:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons at the Library

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Main for “Dungeons & Dragons at the Library.”  
The program is open to ages 13 and up.
Doors open at 2pm and game play starts at 2:30.
Feel free to bring snacks!

Monthly on the 2nd Saturday

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 11 years)" group.

Travel Tic Tac Toe Kit

All Day 5/13 - 5/18
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Excited for Summer vacation? Take home one of our kits to design your own traveling Tic Tac Toe game for the road .

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Budding Bookworms

10:30am - 11:15am
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us with your budding bookworm as we learn about the world through songs, stories and crafts.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Wiggle Worms Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: NB Outside
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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.

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.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Stamp Time

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children learn vital skills such as sharing, creativity, and explore their artistic side by making artwork using stamps. They can also make fingerprint creations using our ink pads.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 11 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Lakeview Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 11 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. 

This is a timed event so please arrive promptly for your scheduled time. 

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 11 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Paint Night

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Follow along with a video tutorial and create a summer landscape. Supplies and refreshments provided. Ages 12-18. Registration is requested as space is limited.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

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.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 11 years)" group.

LEGO Builder's Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday of each month.