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first Friday art

First Friday Art for Kids

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

January - Henri Matisse

February - Piet Mondrian 

March - Yayoi Kusama

video games

Video Game Cafe

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Stop in for an evening of games and conversation with the whole family. Play a round of of Mario Party, catch some Pokémon, or serve up some dishes in Overcooked!

paint night

Women's History Month Adult Paint Night

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:15pm - 8:15pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the contributions women have made to society.  Join us for a one of a kind Women's History Month Paint Night & Open Mic Poetry Event.  Please call 309-497-2600 to Register for this FREE program.

computer skills

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

viva literatura

¡Viva Literatura!

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

¡Viva Literatura! is a Latinx book club dedicated to representing Latin American literature for Teens and Adults in alternating months.

computer skills

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

yarn crafts

Yarn & Yap

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your fiber art projects and talk amongst friends after-hours at the library. Coffee and tea provided. Adults only. Registration required. 

lock in

Spring Break Kick-Off Teen Lock-In

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to kick off spring break like it's 2000, with an after hours "lock-in!" We'll have movies, crafts, games, music, food, and more, all themed around Y2K sleepovers. Come in comfy clothes, ready to have fun! 

job workshop

Teen Job Workshop

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for your first job with Lincoln Branch's Teen Job Workshop! Practice job skills like writing a resume, applying for a job and even a mock interview! Lunch and snacks will be provided.

paint along

Paint Along with Skye: Lunar Moth

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided.

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Family Movie Matinee

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children of all ages, Adults
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing Little Women (2019), rated PG (135 mins).

Shelf to Screen Movie Matinee

1:45pm–4:15pm
Adults, All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

Film Club

3:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
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.

Freaky Friday Double Feature

1:00pm–4:30pm
Children of all ages, Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Watch Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in a Freaky Friday Double Feature! Freaky Friday (2003 - PG) begins at 1:00pm and Freakier Friday (2025 - PG) begins at 2:45pm.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Movie Showing: Rise of the Guardians

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of Dreamworks' "Rise of the Guardians!"

The film will start at 2:00 PM on April 10th, and both snacks and drinks will be provided.

Family Movie Matinee

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children of all ages, Adults
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing The Unbreakable Boy, rated PG (109 mins).

 

Screening of "The Librarians" at Peoria Riverfront Museum

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join Peoria Public Library at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for a free screening of The Librarians. 

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Screening of "Breach of Trust" and Discussion with Center for Prevention of Abuse

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Peoria Public Library is partnering with The Center for Prevention of Abuse to raise awareness and support for those effected.

Film Club

3:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
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.

Shelf to Screen Movie Matinee

1:45pm–4:15pm
Adults, All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

Family Movie Matinee

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children of all ages, Adults
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us at the Library to enjoy a mid-day movie and a snack! We will be showing Flora & Ulysses, rated PG (95 mins).

 

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/23–5/25
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Shelf to Screen Movie Matinee

1:45pm–4:15pm
Adults, All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

Film Club

3:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
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.

Movie at McClure: The Secret Garden

3:00pm–5:00pm
All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for an afernoon at the movies! We'll be showing the 1993 version of The Secret Garden. The film has a G rating and is open to all ages.

Toy Story Takeover

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toy Story Takeover

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toy Story Takeover

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toy Story Takeover

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Shelf to Screen Movie Matinee

1:45pm–4:15pm
Adults, All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

Film Club

3:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
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.

The Lorax Movie Screening

10:00am–11:00am
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for light snacks and a screening of The Lorax (2012) to celebrate our Summer Reading theme Plant a Seed, Read!