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Adult Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 12/1
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
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.

Genre Bingo

All Day 8/1 - 10/31
Adults
Multiple Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Calling all bibliophiles! Whether you're a die hard fan of a specific genre, an eclectic reader, or you're looking to branch out into a new genre, this bingo board is for you!

Fall Reading Challenge

All Day 9/3 - 11/27
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Fall back into the reading habit with the Fall Reading Challenge. Check out the prompts on Beanstack or pick up a copy from any branch to participate.

Adult Craft To Go: Collage

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Passive adult program - craft to go in a bag! Create your own collage of pictures and/ or words with the random ones supplied in the bag that you pick up at the reference desk.

National Pizza Month Poll

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Help us determine Peoria's best pizza!  Vote for your favorite pizza place and you'll be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card to your favorite pizzeria.  One vote/entry per person.  

TeenTober: Comic and Manga Madness!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to create your own story board panel for a comic or manga? Well now is your chance! 

Turkey Day Giveaway

All Day 10/1 - 11/7
All ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

It's our first ever Turkey Day Giveaway! Patrons who participate in programs at Lincoln Branch will be entered to win a Thanksgiving basket filled with groceries for your family dinner!

Kid Librarian

All Day 10/1 - 12/31
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Calling all students at Elise Ford Allen, C.T. Vivian, Annie Jo Gordon, Harold B. Dawson, Trewyn and Whittier! Want to be Lincoln Branch's next Kid Librarian?

Masterpieces at Main: 3D Papercraft Masks

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This month, Masterpieces at Main is gearing up for Halloween. Come join us to try your hand at assembling an adult-sized, 3D mask out of paper.

Silent Book Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Enjoy two of silent reading. Bring your own book or pick one at the library. Registration required. Adults only.

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

4:00pm - 5:30pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Shop!

Halloween Costume Swap Shop

1:00pm - 2:30pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once?  Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Shop!

Sunday Movie Matinee: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a free showing of the movie "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" 

Popcorn will be provided.

 

 

Wiggle Worms Baby 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 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.

Budding Bookworms

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

Join us with your budding bookworm as we learn about the world through songs, stories and crafts.

Computer Basics: Resume Building

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to learn some tips and tricks about building your resume! Whether you are starting yours from scratch or are looking for ways to elevate your current resume, we are here to help.

Caregiver Support Group

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

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

Paint a Mini Pumpkin

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Decorate a mini pumpkin with paint! All supplies provided. Register online or call 309-497-2600. 

 

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.

Paper Pumpkins

6:15pm - 7:15pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Using paper make a stand up pumpkin to decorate your home this fall. 

For children in grades K to 5th. 

Ensuring Election Integrity in Peoria County

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The mission of the Peoria County Election Commission is to conduct accurate, secure, fair and accessible local, state and federal elections with the highest level of professionalism and integrity in a manner that fosters public trust and confidenc

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 Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

Open Play Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
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.

Music & Movement Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

 Join us for music and movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. 

Yoga with Adriene

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

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