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Neighborhood House Visits

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Event Details:

Reserved for weekly Neighborhood House visits.

Spring Slime Lab

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Get ready for summer and experiment with different kinds of slime! Space is limited, so sign up today to save your spot. 

Memorial Day

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

Memorial Day

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

Memorial Day

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

Neighborhood House Visits

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Event Details:

Reserved for weekly Neighborhood House visits.

Seedling Science

11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 5 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.

Butterfly Life Cycle & Release

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Get a look at the butterfly life cycle up close! Watch as our caterpillars spin cocoons and emerge as butterflies. The butterflies will be released after one of our storytimes in June.  We won't know for sure which date until later

Sensory Play

10:30am - 12:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Dress your child for a mess and join them in exploring sensory stations with rice, play-doh, painting, moon sand, and more.

June & July will include water play!

Ages 0-7. Adult supervision required. 

DIY Seed Starter Kits

All Day 6/3 - 6/8
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Are you looking for a way to spice up your meals? Come pick up an herb starter kit! 

While supplies last.

A Big Small World

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

Boxitects

3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Event Details:

Are you ready to be the next Boxitect (boxes+architect) just like Meg and Simone from the Kim Smith STEAM-centered picturebook?

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.

Play-Doh Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

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.

Conserving Illinois Habitats with Forest Park Nature Center

2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, All ages
Program Type: Peoria Reads, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

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

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.

Juneteenth

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

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.

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.

Maker Mondays

3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to test your creativity and problem solving skills with Maker Mondays.  Each week, we'll use recycled or re-usable supplies to learn a concept, solve a problem, or just have some fun! 

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.

Independence Day

07/03/2024 @ 6:00pm - 07/04/2024 @ 8:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Maker Mondays

3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to test your creativity and problem solving skills with Maker Mondays.  Each week, we'll use recycled or re-usable supplies to learn, solve a problem, or just have some fun! 

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.