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Name: Countdown to Noon
Start: 2024-12-31T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-31T12:30:00-06:00
Location: Lakeview Branch

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Countdown to Noon

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Storytime Room

Age Group: Children of all ages

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Let your little ones ring in the new year by counting down to noon! We'll have coloring pages, crafts, snacks, a photo booth, and dancing! At 11:45 we'll start a special countdown to noon and lead some guided songs and dances.

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28

Multiple Locations

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Library Branch: Multiple Locations

Age Group: All ages

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Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge! Visit peoriapubliclibrary.beanstack.org to register virtually or pick up a paper log at any of the Peoria Public Library locations to get started!

Black Light Painting

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

McClure Room at McClure Branch

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Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

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Express your creative talent and freedom by using fluorescent paint under backlights! Dress for a mess.

Vision Board Party

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch

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Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

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Start the new year off on the right foot by joining us to make 2025 vision boards. Join us for snacks, mocktails and vision board fun! Reserve your spot online or by calling 309-497-2600.

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

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Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Happy 90th Birthday, Elvis!

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 67

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Please join us for a milestone birthday celebration for Elvis! We will have trivia, appetizers, music and more!

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

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Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Illinois Libraries Present ~ An Evening with James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

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An Evening with James McBride

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

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Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Virtual

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Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

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All 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.
	This event is in the "All ages" group. Black History Month Challenge All Day 2/1 - 2/18 All ages Multiple Locations Offsite Event This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Multiple Locations Age Group: All ages Event Details: Celebrate Black History by participating in this library challenge. Submit your completed challenge sheet by February 29 to be entered into a prize drawing for a $20 gift card to a local black-owned business of your choice.	Closing Closed for President's Day All Day Multiple Locations Branches: Multiple Locations Description: All locations will be closed for President's Day	This event is in the "All ages" group. Black History Month Challenge All Day 2/20 - 2/29 All ages Multiple Locations Offsite Event This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Multiple Locations Age Group: All ages Event Details: Celebrate Black History by participating in this library challenge. Submit your completed challenge sheet by February 29 to be entered into a prize drawing for a $20 gift card to a local black-owned business of your choice.
	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Black History Month Activity Book for Teens All Day 2/1 - 2/29 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Celebrate Black History Month with an activity book filled with educational exercises including word scrambles, puzzles, mazes and more. This interactive book teaches all about inspiring leaders and major milestones in Black history.
	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Color Scratch Black History Ornament - craft to go All Day 2/1 - 2/29 Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch 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: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This magic color scratch ornament is a fun and educational activity! While supplies last.
	This event is in the "All ages" group. Library Lovers Month - show us some love! All Day 2/1 - 2/29 All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: February is Library Lovers Month, so show us some love with a Library Hearts Challenge at North Branch! Share something you love about the library on a heart-shaped post-it.
	This event is in the "Adults" group. Snowflake Bell Necklace Kit - craft to go All Day 2/1 - 2/29 Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Snowflakes have different symbolic meanings in across various cultures, but the most prominent are uniqueness, purity, and rebirth. Pick-up a kit to make at home on a snowy or cold day. While supplies last. Adults only.
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. Open Play Time 10:30am - 11:30am 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) Event Details: Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week. We will provide variety of age appropriate toys and books.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Crafting for Adults 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults North Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: February we will be making dream catchers.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction 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 Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Busy Bees Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North 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: North Branch Room: North 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!	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Sensory Play 10:30am - 12:30pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North 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: North Branch Room: North 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, moon sand, finger painting, and more. Ages 0-7. Adult supervision required.
11 am			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.
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.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Author Talk: The American Banker in Paris 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for an afternoon with William Engelbrecht, the author of The American Banker in Paris. Learn of the true story of an unknown central Illinois hero who has been called, "an Illinois gift to Paris". This event is in the "Adults" group. Just Craftin' Around 2:30pm - 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 Storytime Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your own jar and we'll show you how to make your own votive candle holder using Mod Podge and tissue paper. Appropriate for ages 16 through adults. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. YAC (Youth Advisory Committee) 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) North 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: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Calling all tweens & teens! Join us for an afternoon of snacks, brainstorming, and crafting, where you'll get to help us plan future library events for your age group, like movie nights, art classes, lock-ins, and more.						This event is in the "Adults" group. Black History Month Movie Series 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: Experience these critically-acclaimed movies depicting the experience of black Americans throughout our nation's history. All are based on true events. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Shrinky Dinks 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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 Storytime Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Event Details: Shrinky Dinks is a fun craft where you create a design on plastic and then shrink it down to about 1/3 the original size using heat! Finished pieces can then be turned into something like keychains.
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4 pm			Library Board Meeting 4:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Conference Room This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Project Next Generation 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Enjoy interactive STEM activities for grades 5 to 8. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S.		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Project Next Generation 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Enjoy interactive STEM activities for grades 5 to 8. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S.
5 pm					This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Black History Month STEM Activities 5:00pm - 6:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch 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: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Celebrate Black History Month by learning about two iconic Black scientists through STEM activities like a Mae Jemison rocket experiment (2/8) and Benjamin Banneker astronomy craft (2/22).
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Anime/Manga Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Book Club, Movie Event Details: This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Cancelled Pajama Storytime 6:00pm - 6:45pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Feel free to wear your pajamas to this evening storytime, where we'll dance and sing our cares away, listen to stories, and complete a craft together. Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group. Boos & Booze Book Club 6:30pm - 9:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. January: "A Head Full of Ghosts" by Paul Tremblay This event is in the "Adults" group. Boos & Booze Book Club 6:30pm - 9:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. January: "A Head Full of Ghosts" by Paul Tremblay	This event is in the "Adults" group. The Sherlock Holmes Story Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This group traditionally meets at 6:30 pm on the 4th Thursday of the month (except for November & December). New members are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned Sherlockian or a newcomer to the canon!	This event is in the "Adults" group. After Hours Adult Paint Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: UPDATE: This event is full! Thank you for your interest!
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Romance & Regency with Bridgerton’s Julia Quinn 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Virtual At Capacity Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Julia Quinn, the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning romance author, has written close to 40 novels including her popular series about the Bridgerton family which was adapte

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