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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.
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 "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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Take-out a Book! ~ Uber Reads
All Day 11/1 - 11/23
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
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!
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Sir Mix-A-Lot for America's Libraries
All Day 11/1 - 11/26
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
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!
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
International Games Month: Game Exchange
All Day 11/1 - 11/30
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Event Details:
Tired of playing the same board games over and over? Looking for something new to play with the family this holiday season?
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
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
Lincoln Branch
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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!
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
All ages
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Nov-Dec
2024
Warm Wrappings
All Day 11/10 - 12/7
Multiple Locations
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Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
Event Details:
Visit our decorated donation boxes at any of our locations and donate NEW winter scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, socks, coats, and toiletries for all ages.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Nov-Jan
2024
22VA Veteran Art Show
All Day 11/11 - 1/3
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main Gallery
Event Details:
22 Veteran Artists (VA) 22 strives to encourage veterans, especially those battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to express themselves through visual and creative arts as an element of therapy.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
11/11/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/16/2024 @ 6:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club
11/11/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/16/2024 @ 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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11/11/2024 @ 10:15am - 11/16/2024 @ 6:00pm
Lincoln Branch
We Salute Veterans Display Table
11/11/2024 @ 10:15am - 11/16/2024 @ 6:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Event Details:
Come check-out books from our Veterans Day display. Celebrating with titles that depict the lives of soldiers.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
11
2024
Mon
Celebrate Veterans Day
10:15am - 1:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Join us for coffee, donuts, and a movie in celebration of Veteran's Day. We will watch the 1994 movie, Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump features Lieutenant Dan, war veteran played by actor Gary Sinise. Mr.
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.
Nov
11
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.
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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.
Nov
12
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.
Nov
12
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.
Nov
14
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.
Nov
15
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.
Nov
16
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.
Nov
16
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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Nov
16
2024
Sat
✧*̥˚ Record Painting *̥˚✧
10:30am - 11:30am
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:
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
11
2024
Mon
Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group
11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. (except in October when it is the third Monday.)
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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.
Nov
12
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.
Nov
15
2024
Fri
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
11:00am - 1:00pm
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Table
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
12
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.
Nov
14
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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Nov
12
2024
Tue
Peoria Historical Society - Southtown
1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
14
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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Nov
15
2024
Fri
"This is Where I Learned Not to Sleep" ~ Film viewing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
This film follows Lt. Mark Wynn, a Nashville police officer, as he confronts his traumatic childhood and seeks to reform how domestic violence is handled by law enforcement.
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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.
Nov
16
2024
Sat
Heartstopper Book Discussion
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
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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:
12
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
10
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.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Nov
15
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 "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Nov
16
2024
Sat
"You Pick, We'll Show It!" Movie Matinee
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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:
Would you like to choose this month's movie? Come and cast your vote between November 1st - 9th. The movie with the most votes will be shown Saturday, November 16th at 3:30. Bring a pillow or your favorite stuffy and enjoy popcorn!
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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.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Dinosaur Perler Bead Creations
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Create your own dinosaur creations or follow one of our patterns to make dinosaurs out of perler beads.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
11
2024
Mon
Science Fiction/Fantasy Reading Group
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:
Join us on the second Monday of each month to discuss a variety of sci-fi and fantasy titles, from classics to contemporary!
New members and visitors are always welcome!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
13
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)
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Teen Paint Night
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
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.
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.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Upcycled Crafts: Book Page Wreaths
6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Let's make something beautiful out of old, discarded books! Join us this month to make a book page wreath. Please register by November 11 to ensure adequate supplies.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
North Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
15
2024
Fri
A Murder in Venice: Masquerade Ball Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
Join us for a fun "Shot in the Dark" mystery night.
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