Upcoming Events

Learn about plants that are native to Illinois from David Pittman, a volunteer with Friends of Rocky Glen.  Participants will have an opportunity to explore the prairie at North Branch and learn about the plants we have there.

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. 

Make a Father's Day gift for Dad or another important person in your life!  We'll open up our craft cabinets and provide a few ideas, but the the kids' creativity is the real force behind this program. 

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.

The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (third Sunday in May). New members are always welcome!

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.

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.)

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.

Bring your own old t-shirt and socks, and learn how to transform them into toys for man's best friend.

Join us on the second Monday of each month to discuss a variety of sci-fi and fantasy titles, from classics to contemporary! 

New members and visitors are always welcome!  

Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.

 Join us for music and movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. 

Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! 

For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

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

Follow step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful wind chime to enjoy this summer!  Grades 3 to 6.

Children learn vital skills, such as sharing and creativity, and help to sharpen fine motor skills by molding and rolling dough which later helps kids with writing and using scissors.

Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.

June - Patriotic Tote Bag

Learn about Illinois wildlife, habitats, and eco-systems through hands-on activities designed by Forest Park Nature Center, including meeting an FPNC animal ambassador. 

Always wanted to learn to crochet? Here's your chance! Learn the basics and discover tips, tricks, and more stitches than you can shake a hook at! Yarn and hooks will be provided.

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?

Hear from a panel of Peoria County farmers, including Farm Bureau Director Patrick Kirchhofer, about the conservation practices they use on their farms.