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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Fire Sharpie Coasters

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Do you enjoy being creative and setting things on fire as much as we do? This simple craft will allow you to be creative with sharpies by designing your own reusable ceramic coaster and then you can set it on fire to seal the design in.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Science Fiction | Fantasy Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

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.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Lunchtime Kahoot!: Disney & Pixar Trivia

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Eat lunch and be social with other kids and teens for our Kahoot! Disney & Pixar trivia afternoon!

Bring your own lunch and test your knowledge on all things Disney & Pixar while meeting some new friends!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cozy Mystery Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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.

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

Drop In: LEGO Builders Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wellness Within: End of Life Planning

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss the importance of end-of-life planning.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gaming Through the Ages Kahoot! Trivia

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Lakeview Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Kahoot! trivia all based on various forms of gaming throughout the years. Trivia will be cover many of areas of gaming from console to PC to board to card games.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Adulting 101 - Mental Health

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

As part of our ongoing Adulting 101 series for grades 8-12, this guided and interactive presentation with a licensed therapist from Full Circle Counseling and Wellness will focus on

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cozy Mystery Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club. This month's book is Sprinkle With Murder by Jenn McKinlay.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Pokémon GO Walk Through Lakeview Park

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Outside
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Get some sun, exercise, and catch Pokémon as we walk through Lakeview Park. We will take a casual stroll through the park so we can stop to catch Pokémon as well as visting the PokéStops and Gyms. 

Ages 7-18

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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 "Adults" group.

Neurodivergent Network

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope?

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

Pufferfish Bubble Wrap Artwork

10:15am - 11:00am
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a beautiful piece of artwork using bubble wrap and paint. Come dressed for a mess! Ages 2 to 5. 

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mature Readers Book Club

2:15pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Mature Readers Book Club meets at Lakeview Branch 2:15 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

For more information, please call (309) 370-0067 

January 29   

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Anime Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Pokemon Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Study Room North
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Overflow room for Pokemon players

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Pokemon Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Pokemon Club. During each club session you can play Pokemon TCG, work on a Pokemon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while meeting fellow Pokemon fans.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop In: Chess and Checkers Meet Up

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Bibliophiles Book Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

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.