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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 "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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Book Box All Day 7/22 - 7/29 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) 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 "All ages" group. Community Garden Open House 10:00am - 11:00am All ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site 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. 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 "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 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Upcycled Book Safes 10:30am - 12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults North Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. 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: 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.		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 Meet Up 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Are you just getting started with researching your family? Have you been researching and need some help?
11 am			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 "Adults" group. Intercontinental Book Club with Clonmel 11:00am - 12:00pm 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 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Summer-Time Slime! 11:00am - 12:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Main Library At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Board Games and Puzzles Day 11:00am - 5:00pm All ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: Come and have some fun with friends while playing a variety of games or putting together puzzles! All ages are welcome!
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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Children's Opera Outreach Program: My Best Friend's a Pirate! 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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) 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. Sit and Stitch 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "All ages" group. Music in the McKenzie 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 McKenzie Room Age Group: All ages 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. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Advisory Board 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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) 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!	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Messy Car Wash 2:00pm - 2:45pm 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 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!	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Yarn Art 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) McClure 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: 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Maker Mondays 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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 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. 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 "Adults" group. Sun Tea Station 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 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Shark Celebration 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Celebrate sharks with us this week with games, crafts and snacks!
5 pm				This event is in the "All ages" group. Summer Reading Party 5:00pm - 8:00pm All ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All ages Event Details: Did you earn a bingo during Summer Reading? Then it's time to celebrate at our end of summer reading celebration!			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				Closing Closing early for Summer Reading Party 6:00pm - 8:00pm Some Branches 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!	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 at the North Branch with this special storytime series. This event is in the "All ages" group. Nature’s Best Hope: How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard (or your School’s Yard) 6:30pm - 7:30pm All ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site 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. The Sherlock Holmes Story Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: 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!	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament 6:30pm - 9:15pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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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