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Autism Resource Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you a parent of a child or teen with Autism Spectrum Disorder?  Join us on the third Saturday of each month for resource sharing and support.  

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens.

Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Peoria Public Library Board Meeting

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Conference Room
Event Details:

Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm.

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.

Music in the McKenzie ~ Harvest Sons

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

Neurodivergent Network

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. 

Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope?

Mature Readers Book Club

2:15pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Mature Readers Book Club meets at Lakeview Branch 2:15 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

For more information, please call (309) 370-0067 

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.

Anime Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.

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.

Bibliophiles Book Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch.

For more information, contact Nancy at 309-231-3263 or email nvarness1967@gmail.com 

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 or RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass

 

 

Historical Fiction Society

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time. 

February 5: “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

Let's Lego at North Branch!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to explore your creativity with Legos!  Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged. 

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.

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:

Come work on an art project based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

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.

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!

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.)

Catching on to Crochet

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12. 

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.

Autism Resource Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you a parent of a child or teen with Autism Spectrum Disorder?  Join us on the third Saturday of each month for resource sharing and support.  

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens.