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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jan-Feb
2024
Winter Reading Challenge
All Day 1/1 - 2/29
Virtual
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan-Dec
1
2024
Adult Reading Challenge
All Day 1/1 - 12/1
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.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Black History Month Activity Book for Teens
All Day 2/1 - 2/29
Lincoln Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
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
Lincoln Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Library Lovers Month - show us some love!
All Day 2/1 - 2/29
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Snowflake Bell Necklace Kit - craft to go
All Day 2/1 - 2/29
Lincoln Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
All ages
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Black History Month Challenge
All Day 2/20 - 2/29
Multiple Locations
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Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Feb-Mar
2024
Black Children’s Book Week
All Day 2/25 - 3/2
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:
Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week by checking out books written by black authors or starring black children. Visit our display of books and also take part in a scavenger hunt. Ages 0 to 10.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Feb
26
2024
Mon
Wiggle Worms: Baby Lap Time
10:30am - 12:00pm
North Branch
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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 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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Feb
27
2024
Tue
Toddler Tales
10:15am - 10:45am
Lakeview Branch
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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.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Feb
27
2024
Tue
Open Play Time
10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Feb
29
2024
Thu
Fun Time Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Mar
1
2024
Fri
Busy Bees Storytime
10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
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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!
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Mar
2
2024
Sat
Family Storytime
10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
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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 weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome. Adult supervision required.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Feb
27
2024
Tue
Music & Movement Storytime
11:15am - 11:45am
Main Library
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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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Feb
28
2024
Wed
Seedling Science
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:
Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 5 years to an introduction to the scientific method and science fun. We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
27
2024
Tue
Yoga with Adriene
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
29
2024
Thu
Yoga with Adriene
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
28
2024
Wed
Mature Readers Book Club
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
The Mature Readers Book Club typically meets on the last Wednesday of each month. January 31 — In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Mar
2
2024
Sat
Kitty Cafe with Peoria Humane Society
2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
Event Details:
Interact with cats and kittens at our Kitty Cafe, brought to you by North Branch and Peoria Humane Society! All are welcome to pet, play, or just cuddle while reading in a cozy corner.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Mar
1
2024
Fri
Dune (2021) Movie Showing
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Watch the first chapter of Dune (2021) before seeing its sequel, Dune: Part II (2024) in theaters.
MPAA Rating PG-13.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Feb
26
2024
Mon
3D Maker Lab
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Learn the basics of 3D design and get hands on practice with our 3D printers and pens.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Feb
26
2024
Mon
Clay Heart Ornaments
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We'll be sculpting air-dry clay into a heart ornament and decorating it with sequins and beads! Ages 2-11.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Feb
27
2024
Tue
Dr. Tristen Johnson - Author visit
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for an author visit from Peoria native, Dr. Tristen Johnson. Dr.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Feb
27
2024
Tue
Winter Storm Art
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM
Event Details:
Using paint and salt we'll create artwork that looks like a winter storm. Come dressed for a mess! Grades K to 5.
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Feb
26
2024
Mon
Peoria City/County Health Department Board Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
26
2024
Mon
Read On Book Club
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Branch
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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
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Feb
26
2024
Mon
Graphic Novel Book Club
6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Pick a book matching our new monthly theme to read and discuss at our Graphic Novel Book Club. We'll share what we read, talk about that month's theme, and enjoy an activity or craft while we snack.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Feb
27
2024
Tue
Catching on to Crochet
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Catching on to Crochet, Part 2 - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Continue to learn the basics to crochet and the many things you can make with these skills. Supplies and space are limited so please sign up by calling 309-497-2200.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Feb
28
2024
Wed
STEAM Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Come make and play with a Rube Goldberg machine, which is a contraption that uses a chain reaction to carry out a simple task. Ages 6-9.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
29
2024
Thu
An Evening with Adam Kinzinger
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Event Details:
An Evening with Adam Kinzinger Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty In Our Divided Country
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