Upcoming Events

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

'Tis the season for a warm, cozy bath! Come create a jar of peppermint bath salts (or other scent of your choice) for yourself or as a gift. Register online or call 309-497-2600. 

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

December - Recycled Paperback Book Tree

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?

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles.

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

Learn how to use a 3D pen and use one to make your very own catapult. Ages 10+. Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. 

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

Looking for some book-themed holiday decor in your home, but don't know where to start? Come on in to enjoy some hot coco and warmth inside at the Main library to make book-page wreaths with us!

Keep your own hands warm or pass along to a friend!  We're going to end the year on a simple note.  Join us for a fun morning of crafting.  Learn how to make some super easy handwarmers, or bring a project you are trying to finish.

Build the gingerbread house of your dreams --- or take home a pile of crumbled graham cracker bits if your design doesn't work out! Either way, we'll have fun and learn some things together! And, of course, EAT :) 

In anticipation of the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie, we are having a watch party for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2!

It's the most wonderful time of the year: time for decorating gingerbread houses!  We'll provide the houses and a wide assortment of candies and other goodies to stick on them, you bring the holiday cheer!

Come celebrate Jane Austen's birthday with us! We'll be showing the movie Pride & Prejudice, having (and spilling!) tea, and creating a Regency-era craft. Registration is required.

Get into the holiday spirit by building a gingerbread house with us! We supply everything you need to make a fantastic, festive treat. Register online or call 309-497-2600. 

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.

The Griswold family is coming to the screen at Peoria Public Library! Wear your favorite festive shirt and come ready to drink some egg nog as we watch Christmas Vacation (1989, rated PG-13).

This year, "we’re gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas" at the Library by hosting National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Trivia Night.

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.

Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 3rd Monday of the month from 4:30-5:30.

June 17: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

Come make your very own custom snowglobe using a glass jar! We will be using modeling clay and glitter to make our own wintery snowscapes. Be sure to register online as spots will be limited.