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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan-Dec
1
2024
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 (12 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own origami animal during the month of June. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
All Day 6/1 - 6/30
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Program Type:
Storytime,
STEM
Event Details:
Get a look at the butterfly life cycle up close! Watch as our caterpillars spin cocoons and emerge as butterflies. The butterflies will be released after one of our storytimes in June. We won't know for sure which date until later
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Brood XIII is emerging after a 17 year "sleep." Let's celebrate their arrival! Stop by the Info Desk on the Second Floor and pick up your blank cicada model. From there, take it home and let your creativity run wild.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
All Day 6/1 - 6/30
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Event Details:
Everyone can help protect our oceans and inland waterways and improve the lives of countless water-dwelling creatures!
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Multiple Locations
Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
Event Details:
Join us for the third annual Great Outdoors Month Hiking Challenge! Pick up a challenge sheet at any Peoria Public Library location to help you track how many trails you trek in June.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
All Day 6/3 - 6/8
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Are you looking for a way to spice up your meals? Come pick up an herb starter kit! While supplies last.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 11 years)" group.
06/04/2024 @ 12:00pm - 06/10/2024 @ 2:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 11 years)" group.
06/04/2024 @ 12:00pm - 06/10/2024 @ 2:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type:
Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Bring the excitement of mystery boxes to your children this summer! Throughout the summer we'll offer mystery book boxes that include a book to check out, an activity sheet, bookmark, a small toy or trinket, and a snack.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
7
2024
Fri
9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Peoria Reads
Event Details:
Peoria Reads Discussion at Forest Park Nature Center with Master Naturalist Paul Resnick and Retired Librarian Roberta Koscielski
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jun
3
2024
Mon
10:30am - 11:15am
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us with your budding bookworm as we learn about the world through songs, stories and crafts.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jun
3
2024
Mon
10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
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.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jun
4
2024
Tue
10:15am - 10:45am
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
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.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jun
4
2024
Tue
10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jun
6
2024
Thu
10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:
Little ones and their caregivers can stop by for some unstructured playtime with toys, read books, socialize, and make new friends. No registration needed.
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
Main Library
Registration Open
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
Jun
6
2024
Thu
10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
LL2 Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
This course is designed to prepare teens (ages 11-15) 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.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jun
6
2024
Thu
10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for stories and songs for ages 3 to 6.
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
North Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
6
2024
Thu
10:30am - 12:00pm
North Branch
Registration Open
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years),
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Peoria Reads
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Come and learn how to take an old book and up-cycle it into a new journal. Teens and Adults. Registration is required, space and supplies are limited.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jun
7
2024
Fri
10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
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.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jun
8
2024
Sat
10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
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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11 am |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
Seminar Room
Purpose of Meeting
Join us for a chance to meet with other caregivers in your area.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jun
4
2024
Tue
11:15am - 11:45am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
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.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jun
4
2024
Tue
11:15am - 11:45am
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
5
2024
Wed
11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
LL2 Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Intercontinental Readers is a Zoom book club that joins Peoria book club members with book club members in our Sister City of Clonmel, Ireland.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jun
5
2024
Wed
11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
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 "All ages" group.
North Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jun
7
2024
Fri
11:30am - 1:00pm
North Branch
Registration Open
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
Beehive Storytime Room
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
Celebrate National Donut Day at North Branch! Drop in after storytime to decorate (and of course - eat!) a plain donut.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
4
2024
Tue
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
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.
Jun
6
2024
Thu
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
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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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
4
2024
Tue
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jun
2
2024
Sun
2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
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.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
Jun
2
2024
Sun
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Children of all ages,
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets, and our Computer Lab open for game time.
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
Jun
2
2024
Sun
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens. Plus, it looks good on resumes!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
5
2024
Wed
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Join us for a monthly craft designed for adults with intellectual disabilities. Please register under the name of the adult doing the craft. Caregiver attendance is required for participant support.
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This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
8
2024
Sat
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
LL2 Auditorium
Age Group:
Teens (12 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 "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
Jun
3
2024
Mon
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
We want to inspire the scientists of tomorrow! This summer we will be exploring our world in ways you never imagined. From the microscopic biomes all around us to our interstellar neighborhood.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 11 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 11 years)" group.
Jun
7
2024
Fri
3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Peoria Reads,
STEM
Event Details:
Are you ready to be the next Boxitect (boxes+architect) just like Meg and Simone from the Kim Smith STEAM-centered picturebook?
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group.
Jun
7
2024
Fri
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Come discuss the Newbery Honor graphic novel, Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson. The Peoria Prowlers, our very own local roller derby team, will be joining us.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jun
8
2024
Sat
4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
McKenzie Room
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Peoria Reads
Event Details:
Learn about plants that are native to Illinois from David Pittman, a volunteer with Friends of Rocky Glen. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the prairie at North Branch and learn about the plants we have there.
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
8
2024
Sat
5:15pm - 5:45pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Event Details:
Join us for a free online yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene. Doors open at 5:00 and video starts at 5:15.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
5
2024
Wed
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
4
2024
Tue
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Event Details:
Join us for a special event with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiversity for decades.
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