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American Red Cross Blood Drive

12:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Purpose of Meeting

For an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org

 

 

 

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

Escape the Beehive

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 90
Event Details:

Come join us for an escape room! In teams of up to five people, you will have 15 minutes to find your way out of the Beehive. All ages over five are welcome, though younger players may need the help of an adult to solve some of the puzzles.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Thursday Afternoon Craft-tivity

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us monthly for a fun activity or craft, adjusted for all ages & skill levels. As supply lasts. Exact activities offered subject to change.

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

Busy Bees Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North 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.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.

First Friday Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

This month: Make some April flowers based on the work of American artist Georgia O'Keeffe. 

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.

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

Prom/Formal Wear Swap Shop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Looking to get rid of your old Prom-wear? Or maybe looking for something new-to-you to wear to the Prom? Come to our formal wear swap, where you can drop off gently-used formal wear and/or pick out something new.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Book Club Fair

2:00pm - 3:30pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Let's kick off National Library Week with a Book Club Fair!  Have you ever wanted to join a book club, but were too intimidated to just show up at a meeting?

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

Prom/Formal Wear Swap Shop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Looking to get rid of your old Prom-wear? Or maybe looking for something new-to-you to wear to the Prom? Come to our formal wear swap, where you can drop off gently-used formal wear and/or pick out something new.

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

Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
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. Best for ages 0-24 months.

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.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

I Can Do WHAT With My Library Card?!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

It's National Library Week, the perfect time to learn all about the exciting and surprising thing you can do with your Peoria Public Library card.  Guaranteed, you will learn something new!   

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

Busy Bees Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North 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.

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

Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ages 10-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed for teens and tweens. Learn the basics of the game and have fun!

Assistive Technology

5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: North Branch
This event is in the "All ages" group.

Sit 'n Stitch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!

January 26 – Harvest Sons

February 23 – Bones Jugs

March 16 – Roundstone Buskers

April 13 – Still Shine

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather).  

New members are always welcome!

For more information, please call Roberta at 309-264-1966.

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

Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
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. Best for ages 0-24 months.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group

11:45am - 12:30pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North 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.)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafting for Adults: Window Cling Suncatcher

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

Color a vinyl window cling suncatcher. Adults only.

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

Upcycled Craft: Book Flower

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Let's make something new and beautiful from an old, discarded book!  This month, we'll make a book flower to show off on a shelf at home.

Registration is recommended to ensure adequate supplies. 

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

Busy Bees Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North 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.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
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. Best for ages 0-24 months.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafting for Adults: Serpentine Beaded Jewelry

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
North Branch
At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create some serpentine beaded jewelry.  Adults only.