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This event is in the "All ages" group.
All ages
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jan-Feb
2025
Winter Reading Challenge
All Day 1/1 - 2/28
Multiple Locations
Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Love Letters for McClure Branch
All Day 1/2 - 1/31
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Table
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate the McClure Branch's 87th birthday by writing a love letter to the library!
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
01/02/2025 @ 9:00am - 12/30/2025 @ 6:00pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Jan-Dec
2025
Crafts to Go
01/02/2025 @ 9:00am - 12/30/2025 @ 6:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12. Preschool craft kits also available for ages 2 to 5.
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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.
Jan
10
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Event Details:
This take and make kit will give you supplies to make your own boba tea. Boba tea originated in Taiwan and is tea with chewy tapioca balls. Supplies are limited so please register. Grades 8-12.
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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.
Jan
6
2025
Mon
Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch
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.
Jan
6
2025
Mon
Budding Bookworms
10:30am - 11:15am
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Event Details:
Join us with your budding bookworm on the first Monday of each month as we learn about the world through songs, stories and crafts.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
7
2025
Tue
Computer Basics
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Are you wanting to start a draft of that novel or short story you always wanted to write, but don't know what program to use?
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.
Jan
7
2025
Tue
Toddler Tales
10:15am - 10:45am
Lakeview Branch
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.
Jan
7
2025
Tue
Open Play Time
10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Branch
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.
Jan
9
2025
Thu
Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction
10:30am - 11:00am
McClure Branch
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.
Jan
10
2025
Fri
Busy Bees Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch
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!
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
11
2025
Sat
Snowflake Key Chains
10:00am - 11:30am
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Event Details:
Looking for a way to add some sparkle to your Saturday morning? Join us to create a glittering, wintery Diamond Art keychain. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
11
2025
Sat
Masterpieces at Main: Window Stars
10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
If winter's darkness is making you feel blah.... Join us in celebrating the light. We will be learning a new technique and giving our hands a try at crafting window stars. All materials are provided. Ages: 16+
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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.
Jan
7
2025
Tue
Music & Movement
11:15am - 11:45am
Main Library
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, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.
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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.
Jan
8
2025
Wed
Sensory Play
11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
STEM
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. Every first Wednesday of the month.
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Jan
8
2025
Wed
American Red Cross Blood Drive
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Purpose of Meeting
For an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org or RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass
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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
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.
Jan
5
2025
Sun
Sit 'n Stitch
1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch
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 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.
Jan
7
2025
Tue
Bibliophiles Book Club
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch. For more information, contact Nancy at 309-231-3263 or email nvarness1967@gmail.com
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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.
Jan
6
2025
Mon
Felt Flower Bookmarks
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
Make a beautfiul felt flower bookmark to use in all of your reading this year. Registration is required. Grades 1st to 8th.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
8
2025
Wed
Wednesday Matinee
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. January's feature is "Kind Hearts and Coronets," starring Alec Guinness and Dennis Price.
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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
Registration Open
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Jan
11
2025
Sat
Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons
2:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
Registration Open
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
Ages 10-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed for teens and tweens. Learn the basics of the game and have fun!
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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.
Jan
10
2025
Fri
Design Your Days: 2025
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Goals, dreams, intentions...they all require a strategy. Bring your planner! ...and your ideas and ambitions! We will provide the washi tape, stickers, and a wide array of old magazines.
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4 pm |
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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.
Jan
6
2025
Mon
Anime/Manga Club
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln 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.
Jan
8
2025
Wed
Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists
4:30pm - 5:30pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30. January 8, 2025 - Northwoods by Amy Pease
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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Lakeview 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.
Jan
6
2025
Mon
Drop In: Chess and Checkers Meet Up
5:00pm - 7:45pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Event Details:
If you enjoy playing Chess or Checkers and you're looking for someone to challenge you, gain some extra practice, or meet new people who have a common hobby, stop by our monthly Chess Meet Up.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
9
2025
Thu
Vision Board Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
10
2025
Fri
Happy 90th Birthday, Elvis!
6:30pm - 8:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
75
Event Details:
Please join us for a milestone birthday celebration for Elvis! We will have trivia, appetizers, music and more!
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
9
2025
Thu
Illinois Libraries Present ~ Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Event Details:
Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky
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