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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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 "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 "All ages" group. Library Card Sign-Up Month Contest All Day 9/3 - 9/30 All ages Multiple Locations Offsite Event This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Multiple Locations Age Group: All ages 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!
	This event is in the "Adults" group. Fall Reading Challenge All Day 9/3 - 11/27 Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual 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.
	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Upcycled Crafts: Book Page Leaf Garlands All Day 9/15 - 9/28 Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults North Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick up craft-to-go kit with upcycled book pages and instructions for you to create a new fall leaf garland to decorate your home for the harvest season.
		This event is in the "Adults" group. Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club 09/16/2024 @ 9:00am - 09/21/2024 @ 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: 23 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. Bubble Wrap Corn Art 10:00am - 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Design a beautiful piece of art that looks like corn using bubble wrap, paint, and construction paper. Dress for a mess. Children ages 2 to 5. 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 "Adults" group. Crafting for Adults 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults North 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: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: September - Lavender Soap	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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Busy Bees Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am 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! 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. 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. Upcycled Autumn Glass Candle Holder 10:00am - 11:30am 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come create an upcycled candle holder to get ready for fall decorating. We'll use recycled glass and and some imagination to make something beautiful! All materials provided. 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.
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.
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 "All ages" group. Fall Farm Fest 1:00pm - 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: Celebrate the harvest season at North Branch! This event is in the "All ages" group. Fall Farm Fest 1:00pm - 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 Seminar Room Age Group: All ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Event Details: Celebrate the harvest season at North Branch!
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Paper Piecing: A Demonstration 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Main Library This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Go beyond the basics with making quilt blocks. Tired of triangles? Sick of squares? Come learn about making quilt blocks by paper piecing. Find out about methodologies, supplies, and resources to take your quiltmaking to the next level.
3 pm					Show equipment 3:00pm - 3:30pm Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium	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 "Adults" group. Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 3rd Monday of the month from 4:30-5:30. June 17: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim	Library Board Meeting 4:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Conference Room
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6 pm			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Catching on to Crochet 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Continue to learn the basics to crochet and the many things you can make with these skills. Supplies and space are limited so please register by signing up online. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sugar & Spice Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: If you’ve been on the #spicy side of BookTok, you’ll love this new contemporary romance book club that meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar! July 16 - The Pucking Wrong Number by C.R. Jane	This event is in the "Adults" group. Retirement Planning 101 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Unlock the secrets to a secure retirement! Join us as we discuss essential tips and strategies for financial freedom in your golden years. This event is in the "Adults" group. Boos & Booze Book Club 6:30pm - 9:00pm 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 our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. June 26 - Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle

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