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Name: Teen Craft & Local Author Fair
Start: 2024-12-08T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-08T16:00:00-06:00
Location: Lakeview Branch

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Teen Craft & Local Author Fair

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 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), All ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Shop local for the holidays at our first ever Teen Craft and Local Author Fair! Our young talented crafters, artists, and

authors in the community will be selling a wide variety of one-of-a-kind items.

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

Illinois Libraries Present ~ The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Virtual

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The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Christmas Vacation Movie Screening

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Program Type: Movie

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The Griswold family is coming to the screen at Peoria Public Library! Wear your favorite festive shirt and come ready to drink some egg nog as we watch Christmas Vacation (1989, rated PG-13).

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Trivia Night

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Event Details:

This year, "we’re gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas" at the Library by hosting National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Trivia Night.

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Little Women: The Musical

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 12:00pm

Virtual

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Virtual

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Little Women: The Musical

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!

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

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

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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

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Time	Sun (1/19)	Mon (1/20)	Tue (1/21)	Thu (1/23)	Fri (1/24)	Sat (1/25)
All Day	This event is in the "All ages" group. Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/1 - 2/28 All ages Multiple Locations Offsite Event This event is in the "All ages" group. Library Branch: Multiple Locations Age Group: All ages 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!
	This event is in the "All ages" group. Love Letters for McClure Branch All Day 1/2 - 1/31 All ages McClure Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. 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!
	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Crafts to Go 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. 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.
		Closing Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day All Day Some Branches Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch			This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Craft to Go: Dog Man All Day 1/24 - 1/31 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: Get ready for the new movie featuring some of your favorite graphic novel characters by picking up a craft kit ahead of the theatrical release of Dog Man on January 31st. While supplies last.
10 am			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. 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. 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. 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. Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) McClure Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. 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.	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! 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. Lattes and Lit Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Off Site 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Music & Movement 11:15am - 11:45am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Main Library This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 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.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 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) Event Details: Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens.					This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Bookmark of the Month: Watercolor Book Page 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults McClure Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Ready to add a little color to your icy afternoon? We'll use old book pages and watercolor paints to create beautiful new bookmarks for your winter reads.
3 pm						This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. PAWS to Read 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children of all ages North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: Practice your reading skills by sharing a story or two with a therapy dog! The program is offered in partnership with Peoria Humane Society. 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. Film Club 3:00pm - 5:30pm Adults Main Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Seats Remaining: 80 Event Details: Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.
4 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Computer Basics 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM Event Details: CV vs. Resume: Which one should I use and why?
5 pm			Peoria Public Library Board Meeting 5:30pm - 6:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Conference Room Event Details: Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Mason Jar Soup Craft 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Lincoln Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Did you know that January is National Soup Month! Get ready to craft your own dried soup mixture in a mason jar. Supplies will be provided, complete with instructions. Registration is required. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sugar & Spice Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: If you’ve been on the #spicy side of BookTok, you’ll love this new contemporary romance book club that meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar! January 21: Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade	This event is in the "Adults" group. Optimize Your Finances in 2025: Budget and Debt Management 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Local financial planner Tony Rummans would like to help you get your finances in order for 2025! Join us to learn some tips for managing debt and optimizing your budget. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Slime Lab 6:00pm - 7:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch Registration This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Join us for another amazing slime lab. This month we're making butter slime! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sherlock Holmes Story Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month (third Thurs in November and December) to discuss your favorite Sherlock Holmes stories. New members are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned Sherlockian or a newcomer to the canon!
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Illinois Libraries Present ~ Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

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