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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.
All ages
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jun-Jul
2024
Summer Reading 2024: Read * Renew * Repeat
All Day 6/10 - 7/20
Multiple Locations
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Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
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!
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
06/10/2024 @ 10:00am - 07/20/2024 @ 6:00pm
All ages
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jun-Jul
2024
Obstacle Course
06/10/2024 @ 10:00am - 07/20/2024 @ 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Outside
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!
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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.
Beaded Lizard Keychain - Craft to Go
All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Lincoln Branch
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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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Butterfly Suncatcher Wind Chime - craft to go for adults!
All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Lincoln Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Olympic Crafts ~ Family Grab and Go
All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Main Library
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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!
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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
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
North Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Plastic-Free July Challenge
All Day 7/5 - 7/31
Virtual
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
07/08/2024 @ 9:00am - 07/13/2024 @ 6:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club
07/08/2024 @ 9:00am - 07/13/2024 @ 6:00pm
McClure Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
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?
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
07/08/2024 @ 2:00pm - 07/15/2024 @ 2:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Book Box
07/08/2024 @ 2:00pm - 07/15/2024 @ 2:00pm
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
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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.
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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.
Jul
8
2024
Mon
Wiggle Worms 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 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 "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Jul
9
2024
Tue
Peoria Zoomobile
10:00am - 11:00am
Lincoln Branch
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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.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jul
9
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.
Jul
9
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.
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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.
Jul
10
2024
Wed
Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens ~ cancelled for July 10 ~
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)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jul
11
2024
Thu
Open Play Time
10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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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.
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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.
Jul
12
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
13
2024
Sat
Family History - Getting Started Orientation
10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL1 Classroom A
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.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jul
13
2024
Sat
Sensory Play
10:30am - 12:30pm
North Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
8
2024
Mon
Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group
11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch
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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.)
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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.
Jul
9
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.
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.
Jul
9
2024
Tue
Toddler Tales
11:15am - 11:45am
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.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jul
12
2024
Fri
Hoot Movie Screening
11:00am - 1:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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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.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Jul
12
2024
Fri
Squeegee Painting
11:00am - 3:00pm
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:
Escape the heat and come try your hand at squeegee painting. Dress for a mess!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
9
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.
Jul
11
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 "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jul
7
2024
Sun
Scrumptious Science: Ice Cream!
1:00pm - 2:30pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
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*
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
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.
Jul
7
2024
Sun
Sunday Game Days
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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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.
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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)
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.
Jul
8
2024
Mon
Hoot Book Discussion
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Lakeview Branch
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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.
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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.
Jul
13
2024
Sat
"Gremlins" movie showing
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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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.
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.
Jul
13
2024
Sat
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
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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
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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.
Jul
8
2024
Mon
Maker Mondays
3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
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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.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Jul
8
2024
Mon
A Big Small World
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Jul
12
2024
Fri
Boxitects
3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Branch
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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?
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
McClure Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
13
2024
Sat
Sourdough Starter Workshop
3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Branch
At Capacity
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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.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jul
9
2024
Tue
Incredible Bats' Live Bat Show
4:30pm - 5:30pm
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Outside
Event Details:
You won't want to miss this opportunity to see Egyptian and African Straw-Colored Fruit Bats up close!
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Jul
11
2024
Thu
Summer Fruit Suncatcher
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Branch
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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!
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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.
Jul
13
2024
Sat
Yoga with Adriene
5:15pm - 5:45pm
McClure Branch
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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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
8
2024
Mon
Springdale Savanna
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
North Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
10
2024
Wed
Hooked On Crochet
6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
10
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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
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.
Jul
11
2024
Thu
Storytime Around the World
6:00pm - 6:30pm
North Branch
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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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