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Anime/Manga Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

Anime Club for Teens

2:30pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Event Details:

Whether you're new to anime & manga or an avid enjoyer, come check out our monthly Anime Club for teens & tweens, where we watch and discuss our favorite anime, try Japanese snacks, play trivia games, and make crafts like DIY stickers, ori

Teen Craft-to-Go

All Day
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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. Craft kits limited, while supplies last.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens. Plus, it looks good on resumes!

Graphic Novel Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Pick a book matching our new monthly theme to read and discuss at our Graphic Novel Book Club. We'll share what we read, talk about that month's theme, and enjoy an activity or craft while we snack.

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. 

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.

Anime/Manga Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

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.

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

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:

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.

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: 9
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

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. 

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.

Seedling Science

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

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 5 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.

Génération Greta : Movie Showing & Discussion

6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a viewing and discussion of the film Generation Greta.

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.

Animal Origami Craft to go

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own origami animal during the month of June. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!