Upcoming Events

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

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.

 Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!

¡Viva Literatura! is a Latinx book club dedicated to representing Latin American literature for Teens and Adults in alternating months.

You’re invited to a Derby-themed Murder Mystery filled with big hats, bold accusations, and one unforgettable whodunit. Dress to impress, sip something festive, and help uncover the culprit. 

Join us every month for good coffee and conversation.

January 24: None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

February 21: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Do you love gnomes? If so, join us for our Gnome of the Month craft. Each month we'll be making a different gnome. This month we will be creating a counted cross stitch gnome. Registration required.

Join us for a 2-hour women's basic self-defense seminar taught by a veteran Peoria Police officer and Jiu-Jitsu instructor.

Author Dr. John D. Van Dyke joins us to discuss his book, The Lindbergh Kidnapping and The Origin of the Viral Conspiracy Theory.

Ages 10-12. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for tweens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! 

Ages 13-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for teens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! 

Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation.  Drop in to learn more!  Please bring your own yoga mat.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing The Unbreakable Boy, rated PG (109 mins).

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.

Join Peoria Public Library at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for a free screening of The Librarians. 

About The Librarians Film:

The CORS program engages individuals aged 18 and older who are battling substance or opioid use disorder, mental health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, risk of overdose, medical complications, or risk of incarceration.

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 0-3.

This beginner-friendly AI workshop is designed for adults who want to understand and experiment with today’s everyday artificial intelligence tools in a supportive library environment. No technical background is required—just curiosity.

Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.  Adults only. 

Are you frustrated with grocery prices?  Would you enjoy learning to grow your own food?

Calling all cozy mystery lovers! Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club. Each month, we will read and discuss a cozy mystery, usually the first in a series.

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.