This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 20 2025 Thu Sherlock Holmes Story Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 20 2025 Thu Sherlock Holmes Story Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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.New members are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned Sherlockian or a newcomer to the canon!
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Nov 21 2025 Fri Drop In: LEGO Builders Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Nov 21 2025 Fri Drop In: LEGO Builders Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 23 2025 Sun Neurodivergent Network 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 23 2025 Sun Neurodivergent Network 2:30pm - 3:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 24 2025 Mon Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 24 2025 Mon Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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?
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Nov 25 2025 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. Nov 25 2025 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. Nov 25 2025 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. Nov 25 2025 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.
Nov 26 - 28 2025 Closed for Thanksgiving 11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm - 11/28/2025 @ 6:00pm Some Branches Closing Nov 26 - 28 2025 Closing Closed for Thanksgiving 11/26/2025 @ 6:00pm - 11/28/2025 @ 6:00pm Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch Description: All locations will close at 6pm on Wed, Nov 26, and remain closed through Fri, Nov 28.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 29 2025 Sat Film Club 3:00pm - 5:30pm Adults Main Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 29 2025 Sat Film Club 3:00pm - 5:30pm Main Library Registration Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Seats Remaining: 80 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.
Dec 1 2025 Mon Budding Bookworms 10:30am - 11:15am Lincoln Branch Dec 1 2025 Mon Budding Bookworms 10:30am - 11:15am Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us with your budding bookworm on the first Monday of each month as we learn about the world through songs, stories and crafts.
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. Dec 1 2025 Mon Drop In: Chess and Checkers Meet Up 5:00pm - 7:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 1 2025 Mon Drop In: Chess and Checkers Meet Up 5:00pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: If you enjoy playing Chess or Checkers and you're looking for someone to challenge you, gain some extra practice, or meet new people who have a common hobby, stop by our monthly Chess Meet Up.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2025 Tue Computer Basics 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Main Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2025 Tue Computer Basics 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Registration Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Are you wanting to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online programs that could be beneficial?
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Dec 2 2025 Tue Toddler Tales 10:15am - 10:45am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Dec 2 2025 Tue Toddler Tales 10:15am - 10:45am Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Dec 2 2025 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. Dec 2 2025 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. Dec 2 2025 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. Dec 2 2025 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2025 Tue Bibliophiles Book Club 1:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2025 Tue Bibliophiles Book Club 1:30pm - 3:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch.For more information, contact Nancy at 309-231-3263 or email nvarness1967@gmail.com
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Dec 3 2025 Wed Sensory Play 11:00am - 12:00pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Main Library This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Dec 3 2025 Wed Sensory Play 11:00am - 12:00pm 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. Every first Wednesday of the month.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 3 2025 Wed Historical Fiction Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 3 2025 Wed Historical Fiction Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time. February 5: “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 8 2025 Mon The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group 11:45am - 12:30pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 8 2025 Mon The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group 11:45am - 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. Dec 8 2025 Mon Science Fiction | Fantasy Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 8 2025 Mon Science Fiction | Fantasy Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the second Monday of the month at Lakeview Branch. The October meeting takes place off-site, as the Peoria Public Library locations is closed for Staff Development Day.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Dec 9 2025 Tue Toddler Tales 10:15am - 10:45am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Dec 9 2025 Tue Toddler Tales 10:15am - 10:45am Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Dec 9 2025 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. Dec 9 2025 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 9 2025 Tue Catching on to Crochet 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Dec 9 2025 Tue Catching on to Crochet 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2025 Wed Wednesday Matinee 2:30pm - 5:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2025 Wed Wednesday Matinee 2:30pm - 5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. January's feature is "Kind Hearts and Coronets," starring Alec Guinness and Dennis Price.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2025 Wed Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists 4:30pm - 5:30pm Adults McClure Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2025 Wed Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30.January 8, 2025 - Northwoods by Amy Pease