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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)
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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Book Box
All Day 7/22 - 7/29
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
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 "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jul
22
2024
Mon
Community Garden Open House
10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
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Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Peoria Reads
Event Details:
We are hosting an Open House in the Community Garden at Neighborhood House! The youth at Neighborhood House have been working diligently to grow, harvest, and distribute produce for our community.
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
22
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 "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
23
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
23
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
24
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.
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
At Capacity
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
24
2024
Wed
Upcycled Book Safes
10:30am - 12:00pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Peoria Reads
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Come and upcycle an old book into a secret safe to hide your valuables. Ages 16+ due to use of craft blades to complete. Registration required, space and supplies limited.
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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
26
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.
Adults
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
27
2024
Sat
Family History Meet Up
10:30am - 12:30pm
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Computer Lab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
Are you just getting started with researching your family? Have you been researching and need some help?
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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
23
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
23
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
24
2024
Wed
Intercontinental Book Club with Clonmel
11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 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.
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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)
Main Library
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.
Jul
26
2024
Fri
Summer-Time Slime!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
Students get to create their own slime to take home!
This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jul
26
2024
Fri
Board Games and Puzzles Day
11:00am - 5:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Event Details:
Come and have some fun with friends while playing a variety of games or putting together puzzles! All ages are welcome!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
23
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
25
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 "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
21
2024
Sun
Children's Opera Outreach Program: My Best Friend's a Pirate!
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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)
Event Details:
Help North Branch welcome the Children's Opera Outreach Program for a rousing performance of "My Best Friend's a Pirate!" This interactive performance will feature the music of Rossini, Mozart, Verdi and many more.
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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jul
21
2024
Sun
Sit and Stitch
1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch
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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),
Adults,
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jul
21
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.
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
21
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.
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
21
2024
Sun
Teen Advisory Board
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 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 "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
22
2024
Mon
Messy Car Wash
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Outside
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:
Join us for a very messy car wash! Kids will drive toy cars into edible messy containers and then rinse them off as though at a car wash. Come dressed to get very messy and wet!
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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.
Jul
23
2024
Tue
Yarn Art
2:00pm - 3:00pm
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Let the creativity flow as you make funky art pieces using yarn.
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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.
Jul
22
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:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
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
22
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 "Adults" group.
Adults
McClure Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
26
2024
Fri
Sun Tea Station
3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
Celebrate sunny days by making your own batch of sun tea. All materials will be provided. Adults only. Registration required.
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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
22
2024
Mon
Shark Celebration
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:
Celebrate sharks with us this week with games, crafts and snacks!
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jul
24
2024
Wed
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Event Details:
Did you earn a bingo during Summer Reading? Then it's time to celebrate at our end of summer reading celebration!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
27
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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Jul
24
2024
Wed
Closing
Closing early for Summer Reading Party
Branches:
Lakeview Branch,
Lincoln Branch,
Main Library,
McClure Branch,
North Branch
Description:
We will be closing all locations at 6pm due to the Summer Reading Party. See you there!
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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
25
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 at the North Branch with this special storytime series.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jul
25
2024
Thu
Nature’s Best Hope: How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard (or your School’s Yard)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Peoria Reads
Event Details:
Please join us for our final community discussion of the 2024 Peoria Reads book, Nature’s Best Hope by David Tallamy.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
25
2024
Thu
The Sherlock Holmes Story Society
6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
This group traditionally meets at 6:30 pm on the 4th Thursday of the month (except for November & December). New members are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned Sherlockian or a newcomer to the canon!
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Jul
26
2024
Fri
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament
6:30pm - 9:15pm
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
The ultimate showdown is here and we invite you to smash your rivals off the stage in this Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament! We invite all teens to participate regardless of skill level.
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