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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
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
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.
Upcycled Crafts: Book Page Leaf Garlands
All Day 9/15 - 9/28
North Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
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.
"Dear Banned Author" Postcard Event
All Day 9/22 - 9/28
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Ages 6-18. Stop in and make a post-card to send to an author of a banned Children's Book in honor of Banned Books Week. Participants will also have a chance to win a $15 gift card.
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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
23
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
23
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 for this skill-based program to help adults learn computer software and online safety! This program will focus on learning desktop settings, typing practice opportunities, and how to safely manage your online presence.
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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
24
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
24
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
26
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
27
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
28
2024
Sat
Wiggle Worms Weekend 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
McClure Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Sep
28
2024
Sat
Mini Banned Books
10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Event Details:
Create your own mini banned book collection. Put them on a mini book shelf, share with friends, create an ornament, or whatever else you think of to show them off!
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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
24
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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
At Capacity
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Sep
25
2024
Wed
Seedling Science
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
At Capacity
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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:
12
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
24
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
26
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 "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
25
2024
Wed
Paper Leaf Mosaic
1:00pm - 1:45pm
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:
Decorate a beautiful fall leaf mosaic using scraps of paper. Grades K to 5th.
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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
22
2024
Sun
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
25
2024
Wed
Mature Readers Book Club
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview 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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This event is in the "All ages" group.
All ages
North Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Sep
28
2024
Sat
Tie Dye Family Fun!
3:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Have a colorful afternoon at the library with the whole family! We'll provide the dye and other necessities, you bring the item you want to tie-dye.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
28
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Sep
27
2024
Fri
Drop In: Teen Bead Crafts
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:
Recharge your battery after school with a lowkey creativity session. Sort through our beads to create your own bracelets, keychains, or suncatchers. No experience necessary. All materials provided.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Sep
27
2024
Fri
Know Your Roots: Midwest Foraging
4:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Peoria Reads
Event Details:
Join us seasonally for Know Your Roots: Midwest Foraging, where we will learn how to identify local plants and their many uses. No prior experience required. All ages.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
24
2024
Tue
Board of Trustees Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 2nd Floor Community Room
Sep
24
2024
Tue
"The Right to Read" - Community film screening with Peoria ROE
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
This thought-provoking documentary speaks to the significant issues we are facing in literacy and education, and we would be honored to have you join us for what is certain to be an impactful event! To RSVP,
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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
24
2024
Tue
Banned Book Discussion
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
For Banned Books Week, we are discussing one of the top five most challenged books in the U.S. of 2023, Flamer by Mike Curato.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
25
2024
Wed
Ensuring Election Integrity in Peoria County
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Event Details:
The mission of the Peoria County Election Commission is to conduct accurate, secure, fair and accessible local, state and federal elections with the highest level of professionalism and integrity in a manner that fosters public trust and confidenc
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
26
2024
Thu
The Sherlock Holmes Story Society
6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
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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!
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
North Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
27
2024
Fri
Horror Movie Trivia
6:30pm - 8:00pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
26
Event Details:
Calling all horror movie fans! Join us for an after-hours trivia night at North Branch to test your knowledge. This event will be hosted by Peoria's own Slash Sisters (YouTube Horror Movie Review Channel).
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