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Sidewalk Chalk Art

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: NB Outside
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate our StoryWalk path with sidewalk chalk art during sunny days.  Simply ask for chalk at the Info Desk.  All ages.

Mother's Day Flower Bouquet Craft To-Go Kit

05/01/2024 @ 10:00am - 05/12/2024 @ 4:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in and pick up all the materials you will need to make a lovely paper flower bouquet.  One kit per family. While supplies last. 

** POSTPONED ** Horror Movie Trivia Night

6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

*Watch for a new fall date!*

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Wiggle Worms Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families.

Make Something for Mom

2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a one-of-a-kind gift to tell your mom or another special figure in your life just how much they mean to you.  Craft supplies and sample ideas provided.  Children of all ages. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Music in the McKenzie

2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
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.

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

Upcycled T-Shirt Tote Bags for Teens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Learn an easy way to upcycle an old shirt into an easy tote bag and decorate it, too! Please bring an old t-shirt to use for the craft. Registration required.

Upcycle Jar Lanterns

4:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads
Event Details:

Join us at North Branch to make a beautiful lantern out of recycled glass jars.  The lantern you make could make a lovely Mother's Day gift, or seasonal home decor.  Ages 12 and up.

Busy Bees Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Saturday Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome.

Cooking Club: Chinese Cooking Demo

3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an authentic Chinese cooking demonstration from a local community member.  Learn tips and techniques, key ingredients to keep in your pantry, and more! 

Travel Tic Tac Toe Kit

All Day 5/13 - 5/18
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Excited for Summer vacation? Take home one of our kits to design your own traveling Tic Tac Toe game for the road .

Wiggle Worms Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: NB Outside
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families.

Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. (except in October when it is the third Monday.)

Caregiver Chat

11:00am - 12:30pm
North Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Purpose of Meeting

Join us for a chance to meet with other caregivers in your area.

Crafting for Adults

10:30am - 12:30pm
North Branch
At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

May - create a rope basket!

All About Solar

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Peoria Reads
Event Details:

Get the straight scoop on solar, including how it works and whether it’s for you.

Busy Bees Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Food Truck Friday

11:00am - 2:00pm
North Branch
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 vendor visiting every third Friday, May through July from 11:00am-2:00pm.

Anime Club for Adults

1:00pm - 2:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Event Details:

Stop by our monthly Anime Club for adults, where we discuss all things anime- & manga-related, introduce each other to new series, try Japanese snacks, and more. Ages 18+.

Anime Club for Teens

2:30pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Event Details:

Whether you're new to anime & manga or an avid enjoyer, come check out our monthly Anime Club for teens & tweens, where we watch and discuss our favorite anime, try Japanese snacks, play trivia games, and make crafts like DIY stickers, ori