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Name: Teen Art Lab: Black Light Painting
Start: 2024-11-08T15:30:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-08T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Main Library

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Teen Art Lab: Black Light Painting

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main LL2 Auditorium

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Let's work the longer nights to our advantage... Come create a banner that will literally GLOW when you are finished! No experience necessary. All materials provided. Space is limited.

Local Author & Craft Fair

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: All ages

Event Details:

Please join us for the 2024 Local Author & Craft Fair! You will have a chance to meet and talk with local authors and crafters and do some holiday shopping at the same time.

Teen Paint Night

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of snacks and art as you following a painting tutorial to create your own masterpiece. For teens. Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot.

A Murder in Venice: Masquerade Ball Party

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 23

Event Details:

Join us for a fun "Shot in the Dark" mystery night.

✧̥˚ Record Painting ̥˚✧

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at 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:

Looking for something cool to make and display in your room?? Look no further than the library! Come paint an old record and turn it into your style!

Heartstopper Book Discussion

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Join us as we discuss the incredibly popular Young Adult graphic novel, Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman. We will be making decadent milkshakes just like Charlie and Nick and their friends!

Music in the McKenzie ~ Nathan Taylor Band

Sunday, November 17, 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

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.

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

Registration Open

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

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

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

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.

Dec 8: Turas

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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. Suncatcher Succulent Flowerpot Crafts to Go All Day 8/1 - 8/30 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 suncatcher succulent flowerpot all month long. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!
	This event is in the "Adults" group. Genre Bingo All Day 8/1 - 10/31 Adults Multiple Locations Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Multiple Locations Age Group: Adults Event Details: Calling all bibliophiles! Whether you're a die hard fan of a specific genre, an eclectic reader, or you're looking to branch out into a new genre, this bingo board is for you!
		This event is in the "Adults" group. Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club 08/12/2024 @ 9:00am - 08/17/2024 @ 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: 24 Event Details: Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start?
10 am			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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Fun Time Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am 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) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for stories and songs for ages 3 to 6.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Lattes and Lit Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a relaxing morning of good drinks and great discussion at CxT Roasting Company in Kellar Station. This event is in the "Adults" group. Autism Resource Group 10:00am - 12:00pm 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 Event Details: Are you a parent of a child or teen with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Join us on the third Saturday of each month for resource sharing and support. This event is in the "Adults" group. Floral Posy Painting 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Come paint with us! We're using household items to create a pretty posy for your late summer enjoyment. Dress to get messy. All materials provided. Registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group. Masterpieces at Main 10:30am - 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 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for another fun "Masterpieces at Main" art program. This month we will be exploring dot art. Low stress; no experience necessary. Just a fun morning of playing and experimenting.
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 "All ages" group. Food Truck Friday 11:00am - 2:00pm 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: Join us for our last Food Truck Friday of the summer with Grill ‘Em All! In addition to some delicious eats, you can also try out our lawn games on the Storywalk, or see what other activities are happening inside and out!
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2 pm	This event is in the "All ages" group. Sunday Movie Matinee: Kung Fu Panda 4 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: Enjoy a free showing of the movie "Kung Fu Panda 4" Light refreshments will be provided.						This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Anime/Manga Club 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) Program Type: Book Club, Movie Event Details: This casual group is perfect for new or long time fans of anime and manga. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.
3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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: The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (third Sunday in May). New members are always welcome!					This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. LEGO Builder's Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lakeview 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: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in Lego Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play. Third Friday of each month.
4 pm			This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Back to School Art- Bookmarks 4:30pm - 5:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch 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: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Enjoy the back to school season with us! Each Tuesday we will do back to school art crafts. This week we will be creating all kinds of bookmarks! Registration is encouraged.		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Fizzy STEM Art 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) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Use a chemical reaction to create a beautiful piece of art! Ages 0-5.	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. American Artist Appreciation Series for Kids 4:00pm - 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) Event Details: Each Friday in August, in celebration of American Artist Appreciation Month, we'll be focusing on a different American artist to learn a bit about and create our own artwork in their style. Be sure to dress for a possible mess. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. STEM Craft- Volcano 4:00pm - 5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Get ready for STEM! Come learn about volcanoes - learn how they work, where they are, and make your own volcano! Sign ups are required.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Glass Pane Painting 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) North 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: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Pick a design and create a work of layered painted glass art with a photo frame. All supplies provided, but space and supplies limited. Registration required.					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. Learn Something at the Library: Embroidery for Beginners 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Lakeview 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: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Learn basic embroidery stitches. All materials will be provided. This event is in the "Adults" group. Science Fiction/Fantasy Reading Group 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: Join us on the second Monday of each month to discuss a variety of sci-fi and fantasy titles, from classics to contemporary! New members and visitors are always welcome!		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.

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