Upcoming Events

Name: Music in the McKenzie
Start: 2024-05-05T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-05T16:00:00-05:00
Location: North Branch

Featured Events

Adult Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 12/1

Virtual

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Read with us, Peoria! Find a new book or author each month, letting our themes inspire you! Log your reading on Beanstack to enter a monthly drawing for a gift card to a local business. We will celebrate with a party at the end of the year.

Music in the McKenzie

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: McKenzie Room

Age Group: All ages

Event Details:

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.

Illinois Libraries Present: The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.

Graduation Cap Decorating

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch

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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.

The Lifecycle of the Honey Bee with Trudy Yazujian

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Adults, All ages

Program Type: Peoria Reads

Event Details:

You have heard that Honey Bees are busy, but what do they do all day? Gathering nectar and pollen is important but there is so much more to keep that hive running smoothly.

Music in the McKenzie

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: McKenzie Room

Age Group: All ages

Event Details:

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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Dr. Temple Grandin, The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

Event Details:

Join us for a special event with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiversity for decades.

Safe Sitter Certification

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

LL2 Conference Room at Main Library

Registration Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: LL2 Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

This course is designed to prepare teens (ages 11-15) to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

Food Truck Friday

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Seminar Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: Seminar Room

Age Group: All ages

Event Details:

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

African American Family History - Starting Your Search

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Hot Air Balloon at Lincoln Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Room: Hot Air Balloon

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Attend Virtually or watch in person at Lincoln Branch!

Filters

Generation Greta Film Discussion

10:30am - 12:00pm

McClure Branch

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)

Program Type: Movie, Peoria Reads

Event Details:

Nine young female activists unite and share about their common fight: the current climate emergency, in this 2020 film titled Generation Greta. Learn how they are working to change the world.

Silent Book Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm

McClure Branch

Registration Open

Registration

Registration Open

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Enjoy two hours of silent reading. Registration required. Adults only.

Closed for All Staff Training

9:00am - 12:00pm

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Description:

Library will open at noon to allow for all staff training

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meow Mixer with Peoria Humane Society

2:00pm - 4:00pm

McClure Branch

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: All ages

Event Details:

Come spend time with the adoptable cats of the Peoria Humane Society! Pet, play, and cuddle with these feline friends. Information about pet adoption and volunteer opportunities will be available.

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.

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:

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

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.

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.

Magazine Beads Jewelry

3:00pm - 4:00pm

McClure Branch

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Use recycled magazines to create one of a kind beads that can be use to make bracelets, necklaces, and even earrings.

Yoga with Adriene

5:15pm - 5:45pm

McClure Branch

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a free online yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

Doors open at 5:00 and video starts at 5:15.

DIY Seed Starter Kits

All Day 6/3 - 6/8

McClure Branch

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Are you looking for a way to spice up your meals? Come pick up an herb starter kit!

While supplies last.

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.

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:

Join us for stories and songs for ages 3 to 6.

Boxitects

3:00pm - 5:00pm

McClure Branch

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM

Event Details:

Are you ready to be the next Boxitect (boxes+architect) just like Meg and Simone from the Kim Smith STEAM-centered picturebook?

Yoga with Adriene

5:15pm - 5:45pm

McClure Branch

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a free online yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

Doors open at 5:00 and video starts at 5:15.

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.

Juneteenth Bling!

2:30pm - 5:30pm

McClure Branch

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Drop-in to celebrate Juneteenth in style by creating themed bracelets, necklaces, & earrings!

Lakeview Branch

Lincoln Branch

Main Library

McClure Branch

North Branch

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