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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)
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Poetry Contest
All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Multiple Locations
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Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Let your voice be heard during National Poetry Month by entering Peoria Public Library's poetry contest. All submissions due by April 30th.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Sidewalk Chalk Art
All Day 5/1 - 5/31
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Outside
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Decorate our StoryWalk path with sidewalk chalk art during sunny days. Simply ask for chalk at the Info Desk. All ages.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teen Craft-to-Go: Plantable Seed Paper
All Day 4/15 - 4/30
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Peoria Reads
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: Plantable Seed Paper. Kits limited, while supplies last.
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
05/01/2024 @ 10:00am - 05/12/2024 @ 4:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Mother's Day Flower Bouquet Craft To-Go Kit
05/01/2024 @ 10:00am - 05/12/2024 @ 4:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop in and pick up all the materials you will need to make a lovely paper flower bouquet. One kit per family. While supplies last.
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
May
3
2024
Fri
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:
Can't make it to your local comic shop? We will have a limited number of free comic books available for families with children and teens! Stop in while supplies last. Thank you to Zeek's Comics & Games!!
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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.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
Wiggle Worms: Baby Lap Time
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 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.
Apr
30
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.
Apr
30
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.
May
2
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:
Fun Time Storytime
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.
May
3
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!
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.
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May
4
2024
Sat
Cultural & Informational Center for Hearing Loss Open House
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
In honor of National Speech Language Hearing Month, local audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and developmental therapists will host an open house for families.
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.
May
4
2024
Sat
Wiggle Worms Baby Lap Time
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 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.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
4
2024
Sat
Generation Greta Film Discussion
10:30am - 12:00pm
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Movie,
Peoria Reads
Event Details:
Nine young female activists unite and share about their common fight: the current climate emergency, in this 2020 film titled Generation Greta. Learn how they are working to change the world.
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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.
Apr
30
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.
May
1
2024
Wed
Sensory Play
11:00am - 12:00pm
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 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
30
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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May
1
2024
Wed
American Red Cross Blood Drive
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Purpose of Meeting
For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit
RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
2
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Apr
28
2024
Sun
Graduation Cap Decorating
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Graduating high school seniors are welcomed to drop-in to use our art supplies to decorate their graduation cap.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
McClure Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
4
2024
Sat
Silent Book Club
3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Enjoy two hours of silent reading. Registration required. Adults only.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Off Site
At Capacity
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
29
2024
Mon
Read On Book Club
At Capacity
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
20
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.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
1
2024
Wed
Perler/Fuse Bead Art
6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
32
Event Details:
Create any shape or design you can imagine out of our multicolor perler / fuse beads. All supplies provided. Ages 6-18. Children ages 6-9 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required, space is limited.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
1
2024
Wed
Historical Fiction Society
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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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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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
May
2
2024
Thu
Peoria Reads Presents Author Candace Fleming
6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Peoria Reads
Event Details:
Meet children’s author Candace Fleming, author of Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera, a companion book to our Peoria Reads 2024 adult selection, Nature’s Best Hope by Douglas W. Tallamy.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
North Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
3
2024
Fri
** POSTPONED ** Horror Movie Trivia Night
6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Event Details:
*Watch for a new fall date!* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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