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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
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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 "Adults" group.
Adults
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug-Oct
2024
Genre Bingo
All Day 8/1 - 10/31
Multiple Locations
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Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
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!
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
All ages
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Library Card Sign-Up Month Contest
All Day 9/3 - 9/30
Multiple Locations
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Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
Event Details:
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Do you have a library card? Do you need to renew your card? September is the month to do so!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep-Nov
2024
Fall Reading Challenge
All Day 9/3 - 11/27
Virtual
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Event Details:
Fall back into the reading habit with the Fall Reading Challenge. Check out the prompts on Beanstack or pick up a copy from any branch to participate.
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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.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Budding Bookworms
10:30am - 11:15am
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us with your budding bookworm as we learn about the world through songs, stories and crafts.
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.
Sep
9
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Computer Basics
10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Computer Lab
Event Details:
Join us as we teach adults how to use computer software and be safe on the internet! This program will specifically start with how to set up and use a Google account for Gmail, Google Drive, and other Google products.
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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.
Sep
10
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.
Sep
10
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 "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.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction
10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles.
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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.
Sep
13
2024
Fri
Busy Bees Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
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!
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.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Saturday Family Storytime
10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
McClure Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Candy Sushi
10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Create mock sushi using gummy candy and Rice Krispie treats.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Drop In: International Dot Day Celebration
10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for a reading of Peter Reynolds' The Dot and then collaborate with us in celebrating creativity and courage!
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 "Adults" group.
Adults
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
14
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:
11
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
9
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.)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Purpose of Meeting
Join us for a chance to meet with other caregivers in your area. Dr.
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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.
Sep
10
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
10
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.
Sep
12
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
8
2024
Sun
Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club
2:30pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (third Sunday in May). New members are always welcome!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Old Fashioned Game Day
2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Do you like to play board games and don't have anyone to play with? Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 2-4 p.m. meet new people and play some classic games.
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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.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Anime/Manga Club
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Millennial Nostalgia Matinee
3:30pm - 5:45pm
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Reminisce with us this Fall season with hits that influenced an entire generation! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday we will feature a different film with classic Millennial treats! September 14 - Forrest Gump (1994 - PG13)
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Fall Pastel Chalk Art
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Using pastels create artwork that leaves a colorful leaf print on top of black paper. This craft is very messy and involves using your hands to smear the pastels. Come prepared for a mess on your hands and your clothes! Grades K to 5th.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Colorful Fall Button Art
5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
Create a fall-themed masterpiece with buttons, paint, and hot glue. All supplies provided, but space and supplies limited. Registration required.
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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 "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
International Observe the Moon Night
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Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Join us for another year of collaboration with the Peoria Astronomical Society as we celebrate International Moon Night at Northmoor Observatory.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Science Fiction/Fantasy Reading Group
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview 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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
11
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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