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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

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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

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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: 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. 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 "All ages" group. Turkey Day Giveaway All Day 10/1 - 11/7 All ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: All ages 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!						This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Craft to go: Pipe Cleaner Pumpkin All Day Children of all ages McClure Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Library Branch: McClure Branch Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick up a pumpkin craft kit to do at the library or take home to do with family or friends.
	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Kid Librarian All Day 10/1 - 12/31 Children of all ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. 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?
	This event is in the "Adults" group. Take-out a Book! ~ Uber Reads All Day 11/1 - 11/23 Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us at the display table for "Take-out a Book ~ Uber Reads" or call 309-497-2600 to place your order and pick-up a mystery book in a bag. A valid library card is required!
	This event is in the "All ages" group. Sir Mix-A-Lot for America's Libraries All Day 11/1 - 11/26 All ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: OMG, Becky! Look at her BOOKS! Come in and check-out this fun display of BIG BOOKS that you can check-out! And take home a copy of the song "I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie". You other readers can't deny!
	This event is in the "All ages" group. International Games Month: Game Exchange All Day 11/1 - 11/30 All ages McClure Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Library Branch: McClure Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: Tired of playing the same board games over and over? Looking for something new to play with the family this holiday season?
	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Craft to Go: Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet All Day 11/1 - 11/30 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This month, we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!
10 am		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Wiggle Worms Baby 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 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. Budding Bookworms 10:30am - 11:15am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Lincoln 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: 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. 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 "Adults" group. Computer Basics: Gmail and Google 10:30am - 11:30am 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 Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM Event Details: Join us as we learn 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. 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 "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. 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!
11 am		Reservation Caregiver Support Group 11:00am - 12:30pm North Branch 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.	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.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Sensory Play 11:00am - 12:00pm 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) Event Details: Bring your little one for sensory play fun! Parents are required to stay with their child. Suggested ages for the play items available are 2 to 5. Monthly on the first Wednesday.		This event is in the "Adults" group. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults McClure Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Table Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you writing a novel for National Write a Novel Month? Join us to chat about your progress or get some much-needed writing time.	This event is in the "All ages" group. Local Author & Craft Fair 11:00am - 3:00pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: 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.
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.	Reservation American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00pm - 6:00pm North Branch This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Purpose of Meeting For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Adriene 12:15pm - 12:45pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge 1:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults North Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. 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: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Do you love jigsaw puzzles? National Jigsaw Puzzle Day is November 3rd! Gather your friends and form a team of up to 4 people and enter our Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge!		This event is in the "Adults" group. Bibliophiles 1:30pm - 3:30pm 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 Program Type: Book Club Event Details: January 2 — It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War by Lynsey Addario February 6 — The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai
2 pm							This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Anime/Manga Club 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. 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.
3 pm						This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Art Lab: Black Light Painting 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Main Library This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Wiggle Worms Weekend Storytime 3:00pm - 3:30pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Princess Tea Party 3:00pm - 4:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Would you like to be a princess for a day? Wear a beautiful gown and join us for a princess tea party with light snacks followed by storytime from a special princess guest. This event is in the "Adults" group. Millennial Nostalgia Matinee 3:30pm - 5:45pm Adults McClure Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. 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)
4 pm				This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. DIY Dinosaur Terrariums 4:30pm - 5:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lakeview Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 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: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Celebrate Dinovember by creating your own dinosaur terrarium. We'll provide all the supplies you need to take your own dino exhibit home with you. Grades K to 5th. Registration is required.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Let's Lego at North Branch! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Join us to explore your creativity with Legos! Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Foam Clay Charms 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) North 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: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Come sculpt cute, colorful charms out of foam clay that you can turn into earrings, bracelet charms, and more!		This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Board Finance Committee Meeting 5:30pm - 6:00pm 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 2nd Floor Community Room Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. IT Courses for FREE 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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 Seminar Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM Event Details: Are you looking to expand you skills to earn more money in your current job, or find a new one?
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Historical Fiction Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time.

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