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¡Viva Literatura!

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library

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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 Class

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library

Registration Open

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 & Yap

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

McClure Room at McClure Branch

Registration Open

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.

Spring Break Kick-Off Teen Lock-In

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

Registration Open

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!

Teen Job Workshop

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch

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Registration Open

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 with Skye: Lunar Moth

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

McClure Room at McClure Branch

Registration Open

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.

Safe Sitter Essentials

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm

McClure Room at McClure Branch

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Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Registration Required

Event Details:

This course is designed to prepare youth, ages 11-17, to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library

Registration Open

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.

Marko Polo

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main LL2 Auditorium

Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Event Details:

Join us for a super-fun, family-friendly concert with award-winning children's musician, Marko Polo!

Crafting for Adults: Paper Wall Decor

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us this month to make unique wall decor from cardstock. We'll be assembling pieces into a beautiful backdrop or individual artworks using glue and simple hanging methods like command strips or wire.

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All Day	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Winter Activity Booklet All Day 12/1–12/31 Grade School (6 to 12 years) Main Library This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get rid of the winter blahs with a Winter Activity Booklet full of recipes, game and craft ideas, coloring pages, poems, and jokes centered around the December holidays.	Closing Closed for New Year's Day All Day Multiple Locations Branches: Multiple Locations Description: All locations will be closed on January 1 for New Year's Day.
		This event is in the "All ages" group Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/1–2/29 All ages Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "All ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: All ages Event Details: Winter Reading Challenge
		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Reading Challenge All Day 1/1–12/1 Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Read with us, Peoria! Find a new book or author each month, letting our themes inspire you! Log your reading on Beanstack to enter a monthly drawing for a gift card to a local business. We will celebrate with a party at the end of the year.
9 am						Reservation Impact Life Blood Drive 9:00am–4:00pm Main Library This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Purpose of Meeting Blood drive
10 am			This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Fun Time Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) McClure Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for Fun Time Storytime - stories and songs for ages 3 to 6.
11 am			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Journal Decorating 11:00am–12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) McClure Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by to decorate a journal to record whatever you need in 2024. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Music & Movement Storytime 11:15am–11:45am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Main Library This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 and movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main Children's Activity Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) 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. Monthly on the first Wednesday.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga with Adriene 12:15pm–12:45pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga with Adriene 12:15pm–12:45pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Bibliophiles 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: January 2 — It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War by Lynsey Addario February 6 — The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai
2 pm
3 pm						This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Winter Wonderland Slime Lab 3:00pm–4:00pm Children of all ages Lincoln Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Children of all ages" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Join us to make a special winter-themed slime! Please call 309-497-2600 to reserve your spot. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group "Mean Girls" movie showing 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movie Event Details: To prepare for the upcoming 2024 musical comedy movie version, "Mean Girls," we are showing the original iconic 2004 film (PG-13) starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams.
4 pm							This event is in the "All ages" group Hot Chocolate & Origami Stars 4:00pm–6:00pm All ages McClure Branch This event is in the "All ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: All ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drink hot chocolate (coffee offered for adults), hear about "The Legend of the Lucky Stars," and make your own lucky origami stars. Bring luck into the new year! A fun activity for all ages.
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Historical Fiction Society 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.

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