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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.

Seedling Science

11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 5 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.

Mature Readers Book Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Mature Readers Book Club typically meets on the last Wednesday of each month. 

January 31 — In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

Génération Greta : Movie Showing & Discussion

6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a viewing and discussion of the film Generation Greta.

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.

Animal Origami Craft to go

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own origami animal during the month of June. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!

Butterfly Life Cycle & Release

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Get a look at the butterfly life cycle up close! Watch as our caterpillars spin cocoons and emerge as butterflies. The butterflies will be released after one of our storytimes in June.  We won't know for sure which date until later

Cicada Celebration Craft Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Brood XIII is emerging after a 17 year "sleep."  Let's celebrate their arrival!  Stop by the Info Desk on the Second Floor and pick up your blank cicada model.  From there, take it home and let your creativity run wild.

Go Green to Protect the Blue – National Ocean Month Library Challenge

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Everyone can help protect our oceans and inland waterways and improve the lives of countless water-dwelling creatures!

Great Outdoors Month Hiking Challenge

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Multiple Locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Join us for the third annual Great Outdoors Month Hiking Challenge!  Pick up a challenge sheet at any Peoria Public Library location to help you track how many trails you trek in June.

Sensory Play

10:30am - 12:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Dress your child for a mess and join them in exploring sensory stations with rice, play-doh, painting, moon sand, and more.

June & July will include water play!

Ages 0-7. Adult supervision required. 

Magazine Beads Jewelry

3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Use recycled magazines to create one of a kind beads that can be use to make bracelets, necklaces, and even earrings.

Yoga with Adriene

5:15pm - 5:45pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

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

Doors open at 5:00 and video starts at 5:15. 

Music in the McKenzie

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

We are excited to get our 13th year of Music in the McKenzie started! Please watch our website and social media for upcoming dates and performers. Always free and always open to all ages.

Sunday Game Days

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children of all ages, Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets, and our Computer Lab open for game time.

Teen Advisory Board

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (12 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. Plus, it looks good on resumes!

DIY Seed Starter Kits

All Day 6/3 - 6/8
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Are you looking for a way to spice up your meals? Come pick up an herb starter kit! 

While supplies last.

Budding Bookworms

10:30am - 11:15am
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: 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.

Wiggle Worms 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 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.

Caregiver Chat

11:00am - 12:30pm
North Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Purpose of Meeting

Join us for a chance to meet with other caregivers in your area.

A Big Small World

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We want to inspire the scientists of tomorrow! This summer we will be exploring our world in ways you never imagined. From the microscopic biomes all around us to our interstellar neighborhood.