Upcoming Events

Name: Music in the McKenzie
Start: 2024-06-02T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-06-02T16:00:00-05:00
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, 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: 10

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.

Summer Reading 2024: Read * Renew * Repeat

All Day 6/10 - 7/20

Multiple Locations

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Library Branch: Multiple Locations

Age Group: All ages

Event Details:

Are you ready to play bingo with us? We have created a bingo card full of reading and fun activities for all ages!

Play online or the old-fashioned (paper) way - you choose!

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 Room at Lincoln Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Room: Hot Air Balloon Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Attend Virtually or watch in person at Lincoln Branch!

Safe Sitter Certification

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

McKenzie Room at North Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Branch

Room: McKenzie Room

Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

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, July 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: McKenzie 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.

Music in the McKenzie

Sunday, July 21, 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.

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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.

Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club

09/16/2024 @ 9:00am - 09/21/2024 @ 6:00pm

McClure Branch

Registration

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start?

Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists

4:30pm - 5:30pm

McClure Branch

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 3rd Monday of the month from 4:30-5:30.

June 17: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

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.

Upcycled Autumn Glass Candle Holder

10:00am - 11:30am

McClure Branch

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Come create an upcycled candle holder to get ready for fall decorating. We'll use recycled glass and and some imagination to make something beautiful! All materials provided.

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.

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.

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.

Staff Development 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.

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.

Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists

4:30pm - 5:30pm

McClure Branch

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 3rd Monday of the month from 4:30-5:30.

June 17: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

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.

The Halloween Party Murder Mystery

7:00pm - 9:00pm

McClure Branch

Registration

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Ready for a spooky night at the library? Join us at the McClure Branch for The Halloween Party Murder Mystery. It'll be an eerily good time! Adults only. Registration required.

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.

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.

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.

Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists

4:30pm - 5:30pm

McClure Branch

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 3rd Monday of the month from 4:30-5:30.

June 17: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

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.

Lakeview Branch

Lincoln Branch

Main Library

McClure Branch

North Branch

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