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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 "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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adult Craft To Go: Collage
All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Passive adult program - craft to go in a bag! Create your own collage of pictures and/ or words with the random ones supplied in the bag that you pick up at the reference desk.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
National Pizza Month Poll
All Day 10/1 - 10/31
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Event Details:
Help us determine Peoria's best pizza! Vote for your favorite pizza place and you'll be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card to your favorite pizzeria. One vote/entry per person.
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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)
Main Library
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
TeenTober: Comic and Manga Madness!
All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to create your own story board panel for a comic or manga? Well now is your chance!
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Oct-Nov
2024
Turkey Day Giveaway
All Day 10/1 - 11/7
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Event Details:
It's our first ever Turkey Day Giveaway! Patrons who participate in programs at Lincoln Branch will be entered to win a Thanksgiving basket filled with groceries for your family dinner!
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Oct-Dec
2024
Kid Librarian
All Day 10/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:
Calling all students at Elise Ford Allen, C.T. Vivian, Annie Jo Gordon, Harold B. Dawson, Trewyn and Whittier! Want to be Lincoln Branch's next Kid Librarian?
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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.
Oct
7
2024
Mon
Wiggle Worms Baby 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 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.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Oct
7
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
7
2024
Mon
Computer Basics: Resume Building
10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Join us to learn some tips and tricks about building your resume! Whether you are starting yours from scratch or are looking for ways to elevate your current resume, we are here to help.
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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.
Oct
8
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.
Oct
8
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.
Oct
10
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.
Oct
11
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!
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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.
Oct
12
2024
Sat
TeenTober: Manga/Graphic Novel Read-A-Thon
10:00am - 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
How many graphic novels and manga can you read in one day? Have you seen YouTubers like GabbyReads and GavinReadsAlltheManga challenge themselves to read 24 manga in 24 hours? Do you think you can do it?
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.
Oct
12
2024
Sat
Wiggle Worms Weekend 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 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.
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.
Oct
12
2024
Sat
Researching African American Genetic Genealogy: A Guided and Focused Approach
10:30am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Attend Virtually or watch in person at Lincoln Branch!
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar 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.
Oct
8
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.
Oct
8
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.
Oct
10
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 "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Oct
6
2024
Sun
Halloween Costume Swap Shop
1:00pm - 2:30pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
Event Details:
Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once? Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Shop!
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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.
Oct
10
2024
Thu
TeenTober: Halloween Papercraft Masks
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL1 Classroom A
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Halloween is just three short weeks away! Join us to cut, fold, and glue cardstock into elaborate, wearable masks. No experience necessary. All materials provided.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Oct
6
2024
Sun
Sunday Movie Matinee: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Enjoy a free showing of the movie "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" Popcorn will be provided.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
10
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 "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.
Oct
8
2024
Tue
Pumpkin Science
3:30pm - 4:30pm
McClure Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Slime, oobleck, eruptions oh my! Try your hand at a variety of pumpkin centered science experiments. Dress for a possible mess. Please register to make sure there are enough supplies for everyone.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
12
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)
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Oct
7
2024
Mon
Paint a Mini Pumpkin
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Decorate a mini pumpkin with paint! All supplies provided. Register online or call 309-497-2600.
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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Oct
8
2024
Tue
Closing
Main Library - early closing
Description:
The Main Library will be closing at 4:30pm on Oct 8 for a private event. The Main Library will reopen at 9am on Oct 9.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Oct
11
2024
Fri
Halloween Slime Lab
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Join us to create some fun Halloween-themed slime! Register online or by calling 309-497-2600.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Oct
12
2024
Sat
Halloween Costume Swap Shop
4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
Event Details:
Are you dreading buying yet another costume that you or your child(ren) will only wear once? Bring your family's clean, gently used costumes to our Halloween Costume Swap Shop!
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Oct
10
2024
Thu
Mystery Box Challenge: Face your Fears
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Event Details:
Face your fears and participate in a scary mystery box challenge! Are you brave enough to reach in and guess what's in the box? All ages are welcome.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
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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.
Oct
7
2024
Mon
Paper Pumpkins
6:15pm - 7:15pm
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 paper make a stand up pumpkin to decorate your home this fall. For children in grades K to 5th.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
7
2024
Mon
Ensuring Election Integrity in Peoria County
6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Oct
8
2024
Tue
TeenTober: Fall Black Light Painting
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Express your creative talent and freedom by using fluorescent paint under backlights! We will be drawing something Halloween and/or Fall inspired. Dress for a mess. Grades 7-12.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
9
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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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.
Oct
11
2024
Fri
TeenTober: After Hours ~ Five Nights At Freddy's
6:30pm - 8:30pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
19
Event Details:
Ages 13-18. Celebrate Teen-tober with a lights out, after hours showing of "Five Nights At Freddy's" (2023, PG-13), featuring pizza & soda; but, bring your own blankets, pillows, and bean bags.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
9
2024
Wed
Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
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