Upcoming Events

Personalize your fridge magnets! We have a variety of images to choose as your magnet. Or you can bring your own printed images or stickers. 

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with us! Drop by between 1:00 and 2:30 to make your own personal serving of ice cream.  You'll also learn the science behind this scrumptious summertime favorite! *While supplies last*

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.

Join us to see animals from the Peoria Zoomobile and learn about their amazing adaptations! 

You won't want to miss this opportunity to see Egyptian and African Straw-Colored Fruit Bats up close!

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

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.

Come join us for all things silly!  Can you get though the obstacle course or play the Silly Bat Run the Bases, how about Giant Jenga with a twist, & the Pictionary game that draws out the best in everyone with an extra bonus round.

Check out a variety of local food trucks at North Branch!  We'll have a different truck every third Friday, May through July.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by creating your own ice cream in a bag. We'll provide the ingredients for you to create a sweet cold treat for a hot summer day.

Join us for a bubble bonanza at North Branch!  We'll start with a special bubble storytime, then move out to explore a few bubble-making stations (outside, weather permitting), including giant bubbles, bubble painting, and more.

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

We are excited to get our 13th year of Music in the McKenzie started! Please watch our website and social media for upcoming dates and performers. Always free and always open to all ages.

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.

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

Peoria Reads Discussion at the Peoria Academy Outdoor Education Center (OEC) with Master Gardener Laura Hertz, Janet Ham from the Peoria School Garden Network, and Dr. Melinda McBee Orzulak with Bradley University.

Come and have some fun with friends while playing a variety of games or putting together puzzles! All ages are welcome!

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.

Originally from Normal, IL, Adam Larson is an American saxophonist, composer and author. Adam began playing saxophone at the age of 11 and hasn't stopped.

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.