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Music & Movement Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 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
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 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.

Neighborhood House Visits

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Event Details:

Reserved for weekly Neighborhood House visits.

Stamp Time

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children learn vital skills such as sharing, creativity, and explore their artistic side by making artwork using stamps. They can also make fingerprint creations using our ink pads.

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Lakeview Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.

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!

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. 

This is a timed event so please arrive promptly for your scheduled time. 

Octavius Week Celebration Escape Room

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

In honor of Octavius Week, take part in our cat cafe themed escape room! Puzzles are geared for ages 8 and up. One group per escape room at a time. Registration is required.

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.

Boos & Booze Book Club

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. 

January: "A Head Full of Ghosts" by Paul Tremblay 

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:

Fun Time Storytime 
Ages 3 to 6.

Yoga with Adriene

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 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.

Teen Paint Night

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Follow along with a video tutorial and create a summer landscape. Supplies and refreshments provided. Ages 12-18. Registration is requested as space is limited.

Sugar & Spice Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

If you’ve been on the #spicy side of BookTok, you’ll love this new contemporary romance book club that meets every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar!

January 18 – The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

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.

LEGO Builder's Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday of each month.

Lattes and Lit Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing morning of good drinks and great discussion at CxT Roasting Company in Kellar Station.  

Autism Resource Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.  

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+.

Meow Mixer with Peoria Humane Society

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

Come spend time with the adoptable cats of the Peoria Humane Society! Pet, play, and cuddle with these feline friends. Information about pet adoption and volunteer opportunities will be available.  

Anime/Manga Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Event Details:

This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks. 

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

Teen Craft-to-Go

All Day
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Peoria Public Library North Branch's information desk and pick up a DIY craft kit for ages 12-18 to take home. Craft kits limited, while supplies last.