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Name: Teen Art Lab: Black Light Painting
Start: 2024-11-08T15:30:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-08T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Main Library

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Teen Art Lab: Black Light Painting

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main LL2 Auditorium

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Let's work the longer nights to our advantage... Come create a banner that will literally GLOW when you are finished! No experience necessary. All materials provided. Space is limited.

Local Author & Craft Fair

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: All ages

Event Details:

Please join us for the 2024 Local Author & Craft Fair! You will have a chance to meet and talk with local authors and crafters and do some holiday shopping at the same time.

Teen Paint Night

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of snacks and art as you following a painting tutorial to create your own masterpiece. For teens. Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot.

A Murder in Venice: Masquerade Ball Party

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 23

Event Details:

Join us for a fun "Shot in the Dark" mystery night.

✧̥˚ Record Painting ̥˚✧

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Looking for something cool to make and display in your room?? Look no further than the library! Come paint an old record and turn it into your style!

Heartstopper Book Discussion

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Join us as we discuss the incredibly popular Young Adult graphic novel, Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman. We will be making decadent milkshakes just like Charlie and Nick and their friends!

Music in the McKenzie ~ Nathan Taylor Band

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: All ages

Event Details:

We are excited to get our 13th year of Music in the McKenzie started! Please watch our website and social media for upcoming dates and performers. Always free and always open to all ages.

SAT/ACT Test Study Session

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:15pm - 4:15pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

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Are you taking the ACT or SAT soon? The Peoria Public Library has several resources available to help you prepare! Join us for some quiet study time where you can use the library's resources to prepare for the ACT and SAT.

Diamond Art Coasters

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Decorate a set of diamond art coasters to set your drinks on. Seats are limited, registration required.

Music in the McKenzie ~ Turas

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: All ages

Event Details:

We are excited to get our 13th year of Music in the McKenzie started! Please watch our website and social media for upcoming dates and performers. Always free and always open to all ages.

Dec 8: Turas

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All Day	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. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Craft To-Go: Mini Scrap Journals All Day 3/11 - 3/31 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 Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Peoria Public Library North Branch's information desk and pick up a DIY craft kit for ages 12-18 to take home. This month: Mini Scrap Journals. Kits limited, while supplies last.
	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Find the Bunnies! All Day 3/18 - 3/29 Children of all ages North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: Pick up your Spring Bunny Scavenger Hunt from the Information Desk and search the library for our furry friends. Once you have found the bunnies, bring your sheet to the Information Desk to claim a little prize from our treasure box.
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Safe Sitter Certification 10:00am - 5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Main Library At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Conference Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: This course is designed to prepare teens (ages 11-14) to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Paper Plate Greenhouse 10:00am - 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: Learn about seed germination and watch it happen through homemade greenhouses.	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!
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.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Seedling Science 11:00am - 11:30am 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: 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.
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
2 pm		This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Watercolor Coffee Filter Flowers 2:00pm - 3:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lakeview 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: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create beautiful bouquets to welcome spring into your home. Grades K to 5.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Mature Readers Book Club 2:00pm - 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: The Mature Readers Book Club typically meets on the last Wednesday of each month. January 31 — In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Flower Chains 2:15pm - 3:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lakeview 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: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make beautiful flower chains to celebrate the beginning of spring. Grades K to 5th.			This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children of all ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Outside Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: It's time for our Egg Hunt Extravaganza! Hop on over to Lincoln Branch for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This free, family-friendly event featuring the Easter Bunny will delight kids of all ages!
3 pm			This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Mario Kart Afternoon 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children of all ages McClure Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Children's Room Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: Drop in to test your racing skills with your friends. Ages 6-18		This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Mario Kart Afternoon 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children of all ages McClure Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Children's Room Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: Drop in to test your racing skills with your friends. Ages 6-18	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Rainbow Bird Feeder 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM Event Details: Celebrate the beginning of spring by making your own bird feeder out of rainbow popsicle sticks.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Read On Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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 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
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Tolkien Talk 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Event Details: It's Tolkien Reading Day. Stop by for some snacks imported from Middle Earth, discuss some Tolkien Lore and check out some Tolkien books from the Library!	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Catching on to Crochet 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. At Capacity 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 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.	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Black Light Painting 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. At Capacity 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: Arts & Crafts, STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Express your creative talent and freedom by using flouorescent paint under blacklights! Grades 7-12. This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Bird Feeder DIY 6:00pm - 7:30pm Children of all ages North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make your own customized bird feeder out of seeds and recycled or eco-friendly materials we provide. Children of all ages. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Reading List 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 Storytime Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a book club based on the book The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams. We will discuss Adams’ book as well as the book selected for that month. January 31 — The Life of Pi by Yann Martel	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!

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