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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 "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 "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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Oct
14
2024
Mon
Closing
Staff Development Day
Branches:
Lakeview Branch,
Lincoln Branch,
Main Library,
McClure Branch,
North Branch,
Multiple Locations,
Off Site,
Virtual
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
Craft to Go: Book Page Pumpkins
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Are you searching for a unique way to decorate for Halloween? Pick up a book page pumpkin kit! We'll provide the materials, you bring your creativity. While supplies last.
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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.
TeenTober: Spooky STEM Craft-to-Go
All Day 10/15 - 10/26
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,
STEM
Event Details:
Create a skeleton hand and get a sense of how the bones and tendons in your hands work with this Spooky STEM craft-to-go. While supplies last.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
10/15/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/19/2024 @ 6:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club
10/15/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/19/2024 @ 6:00pm
McClure Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
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?
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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
15
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 "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
Movie Marathon
10:15am - 4:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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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 "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
15
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 "Adults" group.
Adults
North Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Crafting for Adults - Scarecrow Decorating
10:30am - 12:30pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
October - Scarecrow Decorating
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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
Main Library
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Microfilm Mania!
10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main Local History & Genealogy Department
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Event Details:
Take a walk into history the old school way!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
North Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
18
2024
Fri
Family History Month Webinarpalooza!
10:00am - 5:30pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
46
Event Details:
Join the Local History/Genealogy Department in celebrating Family History Month with WEBINARPALOOZA!
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
18
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
19
2024
Sat
Lattes and Lit Book Club
10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
19
2024
Sat
Autism Resource Group
10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
19
2024
Sat
Family History: Getting Started Orientation
10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL1 Classroom A
Event Details:
Are you interested in discovering your ancestors? Do you want to work on your family history? A quick overview of beginning steps will be presented every half hour beginning at 10:30 through 12:30.
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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
15
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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Glow in the Dark Pumpkins
11:30am - 12:30pm
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Outside
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Make your home look extra eerie this season with a glow in the dark pumpkin! Bring your own pumpkin and we'll supply designs for faces and paint to make your pumpkins glow in the dark. Registration is required.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Drop In: Fall Owl Craft
11:30am - 1:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come take a little lunchtime break to create a fun fall decoration from some simple household items. Super easy for small hands but also comes with enough potential to amuse seasoned crafters.
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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
13
2024
Sun
TeenTober: Read-A-Thon
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Are you looking for a quiet place to read? Maybe you're looking to sample some books before you check something out? Or, maybe you're looking to connect with other readers?
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
15
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 "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Sit 'n Stitch
12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other handcrafting project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
17
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
13
2024
Sun
Sit and Stitch
1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Oct
13
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)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Oct
19
2024
Sat
TeenTober: 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.
Oct
13
2024
Sun
Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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 "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)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
TeenTober: Mario Kart Afternoon
3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Children's Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Drop in to test your racing skills with your friends. Ages 6-18
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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)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
TeenTober: Mario Kart Afternoon
3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Children's Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Drop in to test your racing skills with your friends. Ages 6-18
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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
18
2024
Fri
LEGO Builder's Club
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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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.
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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
Main Library
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
19
2024
Sat
Microfilm Mania!
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main Local History & Genealogy Department
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Event Details:
Take a walk into history the old school way!
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Oct
15
2024
Tue
Library Board Meeting
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Conference Room
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
McClure Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Full Moon Paint-Along
4:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Celebrate the full moon with a moon-themed paint along program. All supplies will be provided. Ages 18+
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Oct
19
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
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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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
TeenTober: Fandom Trivia Night ~ Five Nights at Freddy's
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
Join us for a Five Nights at Freddy's trivia! Teens, come prove you know everything FNAF, eat pizza, and make a craft. Register online or call 309-497-2600.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Cozy Mystery Book Club
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:
Calling all cozy mystery lovers! Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club. Each month, we will read and discuss a cozy mystery, usually the first in a series.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
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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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