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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Tuesday STEAM Train

4:30pm–5:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
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!

Peoria Public Library Board Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Conference Room
Event Details:

Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm.

This event is in the "All ages" group

Starlight Story Time

6:30pm–7:30pm
All ages
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Join us for a special stars and space-themed story time! Come and learn some fun facts about the Lyrid meteor shower!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sugar & Spice Book Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
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 Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro!

 

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Sensory Play

11:00am–12:00pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Bring your little one for sensory play fun! Parents are required to stay with their child. Suggested ages for the play items available are 2 to 5.

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.

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Skills Class

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Terrariums

3:30pm–4:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to make a DIY terrarium! Using mason jars, moss, and stones, create your own personal biome to admire and foster a plant! All basic materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Tools That Will Bring You Joy

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

This year's National Library Week theme is "Find your Joy," so we are working to raise awareness of all the ways that the library can help you thrive. Did you know that the library provides a great deal more than just books, or even e-books?

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Local Teen Craft & Author Fair Business 101 course

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Level up your sales with this Business 101 course which will teach you the basics necessary to prepare for the 2026 Local Teen Craft & Author Fair which will take place on Sunday, September 20th.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

10:30am–11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

Puzzle Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Thursday STEAM Train

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
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
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Peoria Public Library is partnering with The Center for Prevention of Abuse to raise awareness and support for those effected.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sherlock Holmes Story Society

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month (*third Thurs in November and December*) to discuss your favorite Sherlock Holmes stories.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Busy Bees Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
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 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.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bedazzle A Book

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Main Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bedazzle a Book is just what it sounds like: bedazzling your favorite books! Make that perfect personalized gift or create a gorgeous new coffee table decoration.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Friday STEAM Train

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Wordsmitten Book Club

4:00pm–5:45pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Study Room III
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Friday of the month to discuss brilliantly articulated literary classics that have stood the test of time, that elaborate on universal themes of love, morality, adversity, death and offer revelatory insights and clarity to re

This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Off to a Good Start: Farm Visit

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn from a pro! Anita Poeppel will show you what it takes to have a successful food garden, in a way that is reasonable both in size and time commitment.  Broad Branch Farm is a working organic farm north of Chillicothe.

Disclaimer(s)

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group

Music Together: A Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Children of all ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Some things -- like books, food, and MUSIC -- help bring people together.  Bring your family together for a musical weekend storytime at North Branch.

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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Books & Bots Coding Club

12:30pm–2:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Ages 6-12. Join us each month as we make friends and explore coding, robotics, and real world problem solving. No prior experience required! Please arrive promptly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hatha Yoga

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Film Club

3:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Diamond Art Surprise

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Choose a random diamond art item from our collection to create or bring a book of your own to bling out with assorted gems.