Upcoming Events

Level up your sales with this business 101 course which will teach you the basics necessary to prepare for the 2025 Local Teen Craft & Author Fair.

If you enjoy playing Chess or Checkers and you're looking for someone to challenge you, gain some extra practice, or meet new people who have a common hobby, stop by our monthly Chess Meet Up.

This guided and interactive presentation with a licensed therapist from Full Circle Counseling will focus on self-care and burnout.  Let’s talk about what burnout is and ways to recover from it.  This presentation will be a space to ask

Make a colorful sun decoration to bring the sunshine into your home this summer.

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch.

For more information, contact Nancy at 309-231-3263 or email nvarness1967@gmail.com 

This presentation with an educator from Youth Outlook will focus on how to navigate the 'coming out' process as well as dealing with homophobia & transphobia.

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

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time. 

February 5: “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

Join us for our monthly Pokémon Club. 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.

Join us on the second Monday of the month at Lakeview Branch. The October meeting takes place off-site, as the Peoria Public Library locations is closed for Staff Development Day. 

This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12. 

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

Drop in during our open play time geared toward kids under 5 to help them build fine motor skills, identify colors and numbers, and more. 

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.

Prepare to get messy as you create color caterpillar artwork using your hands and some crayons! We'll color a background with crayons. Then we'll paint your hands to create the caterpillar's body and legs. Come dressed for a mess!

Level up your letters with wax seals.  Create some seals to take home with you to adorn your correspondence this summer.

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

Calling all cozy mystery lovers! Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club. Each month, we will read and discuss a cozy mystery, usually the first in a series.