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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)

Event Details:

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!
12 am							Closing Labor Day All Day 8/31 - 9/2 All Branches Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual Description:
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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.
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. Seedling Science 11:00am - 11:30am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Main Library At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. At Capacity 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: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 5 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun. We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.
12 pm				This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Movie Marathon 12:00pm - 5:30pm Children of all ages Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for a movie marathon complete with popcorn! Join us for one movie or stay for all three! Popcorn and seasonings will be provided as well as chairs.	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.
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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 "Adults" group. Neurodivergent Network 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. Our topic this month is titled: Meltdown Management on the Go: Being Prepared to Take Care of Sensory Needs Away From Home. Light refreshments will be supplied.			This event is in the "Adults" group. Mature Readers Book Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: The Mature Readers Book Club typically meets on the last Wednesday of each month. January 31 — In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume
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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- Charms 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) Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 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 charms for our desks and/or bookbags! Registration is encouraged.			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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Intro to Zines 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: A Zine (short for fan magazine) is a small batch, self-published, non-commercial booklet and are created to share information or a passion rather than a desire to make a profit.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Read On Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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 Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Come join the Read On Book Club as we celebrate the literary contributions of African-American authors. We will meet in person at Lincoln Branch. Jan 29: "Far from the Tree" by Virginia Deberry & Donna Grant			Board of Trustees Strategic Planning Committee Meeting 5:30pm - 6:30pm Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room
6 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. 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. This session will focus on Romanian language and culture.

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