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Name: SAT/ACT Test Study Session
Start: 2024-11-23T13:15:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-23T16:15:00-06:00
Location: North Branch

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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

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Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Seats Remaining: 4

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

Teen Craft & Local Author Fair

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), All ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

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Shop local for the holidays at our first ever Teen Craft and Local Author fair! Our young talented crafters, artists, and

authors in the community will be selling a wide variety of one-of-a-kind items.

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

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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

Illinois Libraries Present ~ The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Virtual

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The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Little Women: The Musical

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 12:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Virtual

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Little Women: The Musical

Countdown to Noon

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Storytime Room

Age Group: Children of all ages

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Let your little ones ring in the new year by counting down to noon! We'll have coloring pages, crafts, snacks, a photo booth, and dancing! At 11:45 we'll start a special countdown to noon and lead some guided songs and dances.

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28

Multiple Locations

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Library Branch: Multiple Locations

Age Group: All ages

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Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge! Visit peoriapubliclibrary.beanstack.org to register virtually or pick up a paper log at any of the Peoria Public Library locations to get started!

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

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Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

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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 "All ages" group. Summer Reading 2024: Read * Renew * Repeat All Day 6/10 - 7/20 All ages Multiple Locations Offsite Event This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Multiple Locations Age Group: All ages Event Details: Are you ready to play bingo with us? We have created a bingo card full of reading and fun activities for all ages! Play online or the old-fashioned (paper) way - you choose!
	This event is in the "All ages" group. Obstacle Course 06/10/2024 @ 10:00am - 07/20/2024 @ 6:00pm All ages Lakeview Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Outside Age Group: All ages Event Details: Jump, skip, and twist your way into the Lakeview branch by enjoying the duct tape and chalk obstacle course along the front sidewalk!
	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Beaded Lizard Keychain - Craft to Go All Day 7/1 - 7/31 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: We will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own beaded lizard keychain throughout the month of July! A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!
	This event is in the "Adults" group. Butterfly Suncatcher Wind Chime - craft to go for adults! All Day 7/1 - 7/31 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Butterfly Suncatcher Wind Chimes Kits - take and make! Pick up during the month of July *while supplies last.
	This event is in the "All ages" group. Olympic Crafts ~ Family Grab and Go All Day 7/1 - 7/31 All ages Main Library This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: All ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The Paris Summer Olympics start on July 26! Gear up to celebrate with our Olympic Grab and Go Crafts. Pair the contents with some crayons and some glue and you'll be set with decorations for both your wall and your wrist!
	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Agent Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/5 - 7/23 Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. 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: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Agents, the North Branch has a top secret mission for you. All month, stop in and beat the heat as you go through our Library Agent Scavenger Hunt. Designed for ages 6 and up.
	This event is in the "All ages" group. Plastic-Free July Challenge All Day 7/5 - 7/31 All ages Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: All ages Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Take the Plastic-Free July challenge and make sustainable swaps all month! Participation enters you in a drawing to win a $20 gift card to Sankoty Sustainables.
		This event is in the "Adults" group. Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club 07/08/2024 @ 9:00am - 07/13/2024 @ 6:00pm Adults McClure Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Age Group: Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start?
		This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Book Box 07/08/2024 @ 2:00pm - 07/15/2024 @ 2:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lakeview Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Wiggle Worms 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 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.	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Peoria Zoomobile 10:00am - 11:00am 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: Join us to see animals from the Peoria Zoomobile and learn about their amazing adaptations! 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.	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens ~ cancelled for July 10 ~ 10:00am - 10:30am Children of all ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site 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.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Open Play Time 10:00am - 12:00pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln 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, books, and social time! 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 "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!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Family History - Getting Started Orientation 10:30am - 12:30pm 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 LL1 Classroom A Age Group: Adults Event Details: Interested in discovering your ancestors? Want to work on your family history? A quick overview of beginning steps will be presented every half hour from 10:30 to 12:30. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Sensory Play 10:30am - 12:30pm 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 McKenzie Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Dress your child for a mess and join them in exploring sensory stations with rice, play-doh, painting, moon sand, and more. June & July will include water play! Ages 0-7. Adult supervision required.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. (except in October when it is the third Monday.)	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. Toddler Tales 11:15am - 11:45am 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 "All ages" group. Hoot Movie Screening 11:00am - 1:00pm All ages Lakeview Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: All ages Program Type: Movie, Peoria Reads Event Details: Join us for a screening of Hoot (2006, rated PG). Kids take on crooked politicians and greedy developers to save endangered owls threatened by a construction project. Popcorn will be provided. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Squeegee Painting 11:00am - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Main Library 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: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Escape the heat and come try your hand at squeegee painting. Dress for a mess!
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	This event is in the "All ages" group. Scrumptious Science: Ice Cream! 1:00pm - 2:30pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "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: All ages Event Details: Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with us! Drop by between 1:00 and 2:30 to make your own personal serving of ice cream. You'll also learn the science behind this scrumptious summertime favorite! While supplies last
2 pm	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Sunday Game Days 2:00pm - 4:00pm Children of all ages, Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. 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: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Children of all ages, Teens (13 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Hoot Book Discussion 2:30pm - 3:15pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. 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: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Club, Peoria Reads Event Details: Join us as we discuss Carl Hiaasen's book Hoot. Grades 3rd to 8th.					This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. "Gremlins" movie showing 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview 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: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movie Event Details: "Gremlins" (PG) is an iconic comedy horror film you won't wanna miss! Bring your own blankets, pillows, bean bags, and snacks, we'll supply the popcorn and soda. It's a good thing we are doing this before midnight! This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dungeons & Dragons at the Library 2:30pm - 5:30pm 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room 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
3 pm		This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Maker Mondays 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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: STEM Event Details: Join us to test your creativity and problem solving skills with Maker Mondays. Each week, we'll use recycled or re-usable supplies to learn, solve a problem, or just have some fun! This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. A Big Small World 3:00pm - 6:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: STEM 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.				This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Boxitects 3:00pm - 5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) McClure 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: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 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?	This event is in the "Adults" group. Sourdough Starter Workshop 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults McClure Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Make your own sourdough starter and learn how to care for it. Adults only. Registration required.
4 pm			This event is in the "All ages" group. Incredible Bats' Live Bat Show 4:30pm - 5:30pm All ages McClure Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Outside Age Group: All ages Event Details: You won't want to miss this opportunity to see Egyptian and African Straw-Colored Fruit Bats up close!		This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Summer Fruit Suncatcher 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 Event Details: Join us to make suncatchers that look just like your favorite summer fruits!
5 pm					Reservation PCGS - Monthly Meeting 5:00pm - 8:00pm North Branch This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Purpose of Meeting meeting		This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Adriene 5:15pm - 5:45pm Adults McClure Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Springdale Savanna 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 Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Peoria Reads Event Details: Springdale Cemetery includes 223 acres of steep forested bluffs, tree-lined creeks, and a picturesque park like atmosphere. In the heart of Springdale Cemetery, there is a small remnant of native tallgrass oak savanna.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Hooked On Crochet 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults North Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Always wanted to learn to crochet? Here's your chance! Learn the basics and discover tips, tricks, and more stitches than you can shake a hook at! Yarn and hooks will be provided. This event is in the "Adults" group. Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club 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: 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?	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Storytime Around the World 6:00pm - 6:30pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years) North 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. 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), Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Learn about cultures and languages spoken around the world with this special storytime series. July 11 - Chinese July 18 - Hindi July 25 - Tamil

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