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 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
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Dec 11 2025 Thu Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) McClure Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Dec 11 2025 Thu Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction 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: 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 "All ages" group. Dec 14 2025 Sun Music in the McKenzie ~ Blue Cactus 2:00pm - 4:00pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Dec 14 2025 Sun Music in the McKenzie ~ Blue Cactus 2:00pm - 4:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!January 26 – Harvest SonsFebruary 23 – Bones JugsMarch 16 – Roundstone BuskersApril 13 – Still Shine
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2025 Sun Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2025 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 15 2025 Mon CWTC 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 15 2025 Mon CWTC 10:00am - 11:00am Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: CWTC Field Trip
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Dec 16 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 16 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 16 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 16 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 "Adults" group. Dec 16 2025 Tue Computer Basics 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 16 2025 Tue Computer Basics 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 "Adults" group. Dec 17 2025 Wed Mature Readers Book Club 2:15pm - 3:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2025 Wed Mature Readers Book Club 2:15pm - 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 meets at Lakeview Branch 2:15 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.For more information, please call (309) 370-0067 January 29
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Dec 18 2025 Thu Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Jack Frost 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children of all ages, Adults, All ages McClure Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Dec 18 2025 Thu Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Jack Frost 4:00pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2025 Thu Sherlock Holmes Story Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 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. Dec 19 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. Dec 19 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. Dec 20 2025 Sat Autism Resource Group 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 20 2025 Sat Autism Resource Group 10:00am - 11:00am Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you a parent of a child or teen with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Join us on the third Saturday of each month for resource sharing and support.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Dec 23 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 23 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.
Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closed for Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Some Branches Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Closed for Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch Description: All locations will be closed Dec 24 & 25 for Christmas.