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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 "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Rubber Duck Hunt
All Day 1/13 - 1/18
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Children's Room
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:
The hunt kicks off on National Rubber Duck Day and continues through the week! Search the McClure Children's Room and find all of our feathered friends to earn a ducky prize! While supplies last.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
01/13/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/18/2025 @ 6:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice
01/13/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/18/2025 @ 6:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
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)
North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jan
13
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.
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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.
Jan
14
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
14
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 "Adults" group.
Adults
North Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Crafting for Adults
10:30am - 12:30pm
North Branch
At Capacity
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
January - Serpentine beaded bracelets
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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
17
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
18
2025
Sat
Autism Resource Group
10:00am - 11:00am
Lakeview Branch
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 "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
18
2025
Sat
Wiggle Worms Weekend 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Virtual
Registration Open
Registration
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
18
2025
Sat
Railroad Records Research Seminar: Tracing Family History on the Tracks
Registration Open
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
193
Event Details:
Did someone in your family work on the railroad? This innovative and long reaching mode of transportation touched many families lives in various ways. Wondering how to research these records to find family history?
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
13
2025
Mon
The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group
11:45am - 12:30pm
North Branch
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.
Jan
14
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
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.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
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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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.
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
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.
Jan
12
2025
Sun
Pokémon Club
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Join us for our monthly Pokemon Club. During each club session you can play Pokemon TCG, work on a Pokemon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while meeting fellow Pokemon fans.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
12
2025
Sun
Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club
2:00pm - 5:00pm
North Branch
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 (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather). New members are always welcome! For more information, please call Roberta at 309-264-1966.
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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
17
2025
Fri
Drop In: LEGO Builders Club
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeview Branch
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.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Jan
18
2025
Sat
Adulting 101: Financial Literacy
3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
As part of our ongoing and interactive Adulting 101 series for grades 8-12, we are covering financial literacy - including saving, budgeting, and credit. This program will allow youth to learn and ask questions free of judgement.
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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
15
2025
Wed
Coffee Filter Snowflakes
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Watch how to make colorful snowflakes out of coffee filters and then create your own.
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Children of all ages,
Adults,
All ages
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Balto
4:00pm - 5:30pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Children of all ages,
Adults,
All ages
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Cozy Craft Night
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Sip on some hot cocoa and join us to make fun winter crafts! Reserve your spot online or by calling (309) 497-2600.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
13
2025
Mon
Science Fiction | Fantasy Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join us on the second Monday of the month at Lakeview Branch. The October meeting takes place off-site, as the Peoria Public Library locations is closed for Staff Development Day.
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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
14
2025
Tue
Catching on to Crochet
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Full Moon Tea Celebration
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Outside
Event Details:
Celebrate National Hot Tea Month as well as as the first full moon of 2025! We will host an outdoor viewing party as the moon rises, hot tea will be provided as well as light snacks while we discuss all things lunar.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Cozy Mystery Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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.
Jan
15
2025
Wed
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.
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