This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Friday STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Friday STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Rustic Snowflake Art 10:00am–12:00pm Adults McClure Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Rustic Snowflake Art 10:00am–12:00pm McClure Branch Registration Open Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Do you need a little sparkle in your winter windows? Join us for a morning of snowflake crafting. We'll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! Registration required. Adults only.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–5:00pm North Branch Registration Open Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Registration Required Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Tween Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lakeview Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Tween Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–5:00pm Lakeview Branch Registration Open Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Registration Required Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Wonderful Writers Club 1:00pm–2:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) North Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Wonderful Writers Club 1:00pm–2:30pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Event Details: If you are working on a creative project, a school assignment, or just want to learn more about the craft of writing, the Wonderful Writers Club is here for you. This club is for students in grades 5-8.
Jan 11 2026 Sun Music in the McKenzie ~ 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm North Branch Jan 11 2026 Sun Music in the McKenzie ~ 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Event Details: January 11 - Still ShineFebruary 8 - Bones JugsMarch 8 - Nathan Taylor Band
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 2:30pm–3:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 "Children of all ages" group Jan 12 - 17 2026 Children's Author Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/12–1/17 Children of all ages Main Library This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Jan 12 - 17 2026 Children's Author Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/12–1/17 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: Join us the second week of each month for a themed scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a trinket from our prize box and a stamp on their participation card.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 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 0-3. 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 Jan 12 2026 Mon The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group 11:00am–12:30pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group 11:00am–12:30pm 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 Jan 12 2026 Mon Zumba! 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Zumba! 5:30pm–6:30pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Cozy Mystery Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Cozy Mystery Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Study Room South Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Peoria Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Peoria Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us to discuss classic and contemporary works of science fiction and fantasy each month on the second Monday at 6:30 pm at Lakeview Branch. New members are always welcome to join at any time.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Air Dry Clay Snowman Craft 10:00am–11:00am Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Air Dry Clay Snowman Craft 10:00am–11:00am Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come decorate and make a snowman out of air dry clay. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Open Play Time 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) McClure Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Open Play Time 10:30am–11:30am 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.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Music & Movement 11:15am–11:45am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Main Library This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Music & Movement 11:15am–11:45am 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, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm–12:45pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm–12:45pm 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.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Decorate a Duck 4:00pm–4:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) McClure Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Decorate a Duck 4:00pm–4:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It's National Rubber Duck Day and we're celebrating by decorating our own rubber ducks. All materials provided.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Teen STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Teen STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Tuesday STEAM Train 4:30pm–5:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Tuesday STEAM Train 4:30pm–5:30pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Catching on to Crafting 6:00pm–7:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Catching on to Crafting 6:00pm–7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art and craft supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Crafting for Adults: Faux Snow Frosted Luminaries 10:30am–12:00pm Adults North Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Crafting for Adults: Faux Snow Frosted Luminaries 10:30am–12:00pm North Branch Registration Open Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: We are so excited to bring back Crafting for Adults after a short break! We're not too sick of snow yet, so this month, we're making these lovely but simple "faux snow" frosted luminaries for you to enjoy all season long.