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Juneteenth

All Day
All Branches
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Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Teen Craft-to-Go

All Day 6/20 - 6/30
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Peoria Public Library North Branch's information desk and pick up a DIY craft kit for ages 12-18 to take home. Craft kits limited, while supplies last.

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:

Join us for stories and songs for 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.

Sugar & Spice Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar!

January 18 – The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

Busy Bees 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 a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

Food Truck Friday

11:00am - 2:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Check out a variety of local food trucks at North Branch!  We'll have a different truck every third Friday, May through July.

LEGO Builder's Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 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.

Wiggle Worms Baby 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.

African American Family History - Starting Your Search

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Attend Virtually or watch in person at Lincoln Branch!

Fourth of July Clothespin Wreath

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are clothespins for laundry or for crafting?  Join us today to craft a striking Fourth of July wreath with this most basic supply.  

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. 

Sit and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

"Love, Simon" Movie Showing

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

To celebrate Pride Month, we are showing Love, Simon (PG-13). Bring your own blankets, pillows, bean bags, and snacks, we'll supply the popcorn and soda.

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.

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.

Firework Artwork Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make beautiful artwork that looks like fireworks using two different processes. Our paint is messy and stains clothes so come dressed for a mess! Grades K to 5th. 

A Big Small World

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
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.

Read On Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join the Read On Book Club as we celebrate the literary contributions of African-American authors.  We will meet in person at Lincoln Branch.

Jan 29: "Far from the Tree" by Virginia Deberry & Donna Grant

African Storytelling with Garry Moore

10:00am - 11:30am
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, All ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a drum beating fun time with Garry Moore and his famous African Storytelling.

Toddler Tales

10:15am - 10:45am
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: 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.

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.

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.