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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 "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 "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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May
6
2024
Mon
Closing
Closed for All Staff Training
Branches:
Lakeview Branch,
Lincoln Branch,
Main Library,
McClure Branch,
North Branch,
Multiple Locations,
Off Site,
Virtual
Description:
Library will open at noon to allow for all staff training
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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.
May
7
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.
May
7
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 "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
Off Site
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
May
8
2024
Wed
Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens
10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
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Age Group:
Children of all ages
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.
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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
9
2024
Thu
Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction
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 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.
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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.
May
10
2024
Fri
Fingerprint Flower Craft
10:00am - 10:30am
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come dressed for a mess as we fingerpaint flowers onto paper plates for a spring craft to decorate your homes. Ages 2 to 5. Caution: We have smocks, but paint may stain clothes.
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
10
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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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
11
2024
Sat
Saturday Family Storytime
10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
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.
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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
7
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 "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
May
5
2024
Sun
Cinco de Mayo To Go Bag
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
It's Cinco de Mayo! Stop in and pick up a goodie bag with a craft, some treats, and some facts on the holiday.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
7
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.
May
9
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.
May
7
2024
Tue
Bibliophiles
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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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
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2 pm |
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
North Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
May
5
2024
Sun
Make Something for Mom
2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create a one-of-a-kind gift to tell your mom or another special figure in your life just how much they mean to you. Craft supplies and sample ideas provided. Children of all ages.
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 "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
May
5
2024
Sun
Music in the McKenzie
2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
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.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
May
11
2024
Sat
Solar Oven S'mores
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
Join us to make your own solar oven and cook some s'mores using the suns rays! Space is limited, so please sign up to save your spot.
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.
May
11
2024
Sat
Graduation Cap Decorating
2:30pm - 5:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Main Library
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
11
2024
Sat
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Event Details:
Join us at Main for “Dungeons & Dragons at the Library.” The program is open to ages 13 and up. Doors open at 2pm and game play starts at 2:30. Feel free to bring snacks! Monthly on the 2nd Saturday
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
11
2024
Sat
Cooking Club: Chinese Cooking Demo
3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Event Details:
Join us for an authentic Chinese cooking demonstration from a local community member. Learn tips and techniques, key ingredients to keep in your pantry, and more!
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4 pm |
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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.
May
6
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:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Want to try out our 3D Printers? How about our 3D pens? Come and experiment with 3D Design in our Computer Lab!
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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.
May
7
2024
Tue
Relaxation Stations
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Come and participate in a variety of relaxing activities. Enjoy a puzzle, life-size games, build with Legos, color a picture, and more.
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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.
May
8
2024
Wed
Upcycle Jar Lanterns
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Peoria Reads
Event Details:
Join us at North Branch to make a beautiful lantern out of recycled glass jars. The lantern you make could make a lovely Mother's Day gift, or seasonal home decor. Ages 12 and up.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
6
2024
Mon
Crochet at the Carnegie
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Carnegie Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by and pick up a crochet kit! Feel free to take it home to work on it or join other crafters in the Carnegie Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
May
6
2024
Mon
TO BE RESCHEDULED !!! Upcycled T-Shirt Tote Bags for Teens
6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Peoria Reads
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Event Details:
5/6/2024 - Apologies - we need to reschedule this program! Please watch for a new date! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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.
May
6
2024
Mon
Drop In: Paper Creepers
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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
Event Details:
Drop in to create a creeper face using paper squares. Hang it up or glue it to a notebook or journal when you're finished. Grades K to 8.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
8
2024
Wed
Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you'll read anything with that trope?
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
7
2024
Tue
Illinois Libraries Present: The Many Lives of Kal Penn
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Event Details:
We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.
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