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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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Jan
20
2025
Mon
Closing
Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Branches:
Lakeview Branch,
Lincoln Branch,
Main Library,
McClure Branch,
North Branch
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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.
Craft to Go: Dog Man
All Day 1/24 - 1/31
McClure Branch
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.
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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
21
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
21
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
23
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
24
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
25
2025
Sat
Lattes and Lit Book Club
10:00am - 11:00am
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.
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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
21
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 "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
19
2025
Sun
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.
Jan
25
2025
Sat
Bookmark of the Month: Watercolor Book Page
2:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
North Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Jan
25
2025
Sat
PAWS to Read
3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
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.
Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
25
2025
Sat
Film Club
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Computer Basics
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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?
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Jan
21
2025
Tue
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Mason Jar Soup Craft
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Optimize Your Finances in 2025: Budget and Debt Management
6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
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.
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln 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
23
2025
Thu
Slime Lab
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Sherlock Holmes Story Society
6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
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!
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