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Name: Countdown to Noon
Start: 2024-12-31T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-31T12:30:00-06:00
Location: Lakeview Branch

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Countdown to Noon

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Storytime Room

Age Group: Children of all ages

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Let your little ones ring in the new year by counting down to noon! We'll have coloring pages, crafts, snacks, a photo booth, and dancing! At 11:45 we'll start a special countdown to noon and lead some guided songs and dances.

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28

Multiple Locations

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Library Branch: Multiple Locations

Age Group: All ages

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Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge! Visit peoriapubliclibrary.beanstack.org to register virtually or pick up a paper log at any of the Peoria Public Library locations to get started!

Black Light Painting

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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

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Seats Remaining: 0

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Express your creative talent and freedom by using fluorescent paint under backlights! Dress for a mess.

Vision Board Party

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch

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Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

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Start the new year off on the right foot by joining us to make 2025 vision boards. Join us for snacks, mocktails and vision board fun! Reserve your spot online or by calling 309-497-2600.

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

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Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Happy 90th Birthday, Elvis!

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: Adults

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Seats Remaining: 62

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Please join us for a milestone birthday celebration for Elvis! We will have trivia, appetizers, music and more!

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

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Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Illinois Libraries Present ~ An Evening with James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

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An Evening with James McBride

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

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Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Virtual

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Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

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Time	Sun (11/24)	Mon (11/25)	Tue (11/26)	Wed (11/27)	Sat (11/30)
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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "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 "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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!			Closing Thanksgiving 11/27/2024 @ 6:00pm - 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm All Branches Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual Description: All locations will close at 6pm on Wed, Nov 27, and remain closed through Fri, Nov 29.
	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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
	This event is in the "All ages" group. Warm Wrappings All Day 11/10 - 12/7 All ages Multiple Locations Offsite Event This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Multiple Locations Age Group: All ages 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.
	This event is in the "All ages" group. 22VA Veteran Art Show All Day 11/11 - 1/3 All ages Main Library This event is in the "All ages" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main Gallery Age Group: All ages 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.
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. 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 "Adults" group. Winter Shadowbox 10:30am - 12:30pm 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 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Kick off the holiday season with us! Before the hubbub and commercialism get overwhelming, grab a friend or two to enjoy a slow morning of crafting at the library. It's free! We will be assembling 3D paper shadowboxes.
11 am			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 "All ages" group. Fall Watercolor Resist 11:00am - 12:30pm All ages Main Library This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: All ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Just a simple opportunity to exercise your creativity. Wax pastels + watercolor paint = a fun time AND a beautiful end project! This is open to all ages and all ability levels. Drop in. 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. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults McClure Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you writing a novel for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) ? Join us to chat about your progress or get some much-needed writing 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.
1 pm	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Sit and Stitch 1:00pm - 2:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and camaraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Neurodivergent Network 2:30pm - 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 Event Details: Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. Light refreshments will be supplied.
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Diamond Art Coasters 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) McClure 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: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Decorate a set of diamond art coasters to set your drinks on. Seats are limited, registration required.	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Hair Braiding Workshop 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Do you want to learn how to braid? Skilled braiding expert Lacy Simmons will provide a short educational presentation and assist in hands-on practice. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. This event is in the "Adults" group. Film Club 3:00pm - 5:30pm Adults Main Library At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Seats Remaining: 76 Event Details: For this month's Film Club, we will be looking at the Sci-Fi genre and watching a cult classic, "The Fifth Element" !!

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