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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.
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 "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Graphic Novel Checkout Challenge
All Day 2/1 - 2/14
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:
Check out any graphic novel at the Lincoln Branch and enter to win 6 free tickets to see the new Dog Man movie with the whole family!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Celebrating African American History Month
All Day 2/1 - 2/16
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Event Details:
February is African-American History Month - please join us for an epic book display honoring the struggles and contributions of African-Americans throughout history.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Pokemon Coloring Contest
All Day 2/1 - 2/22
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Break out your art kits and enter our Pokemon coloring contest! Stop by Lakeview Branch and select your coloring sheet. Return the coloring page to Lakeview Branch by February 22 and your creation will be on display February 23-March 1.
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.
African Unity Beaded Bracelet Craft
All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Pick up the supplies to make an African Unity Beaded Bracelet to wear. A Black History Month bookmark is included. Available while supplies last.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:
To celebrate Black History Month, we are having a scavenger hunt featuring Black heroes! Stop at the front desk for more details to participate.
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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
27
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
28
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
28
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)
North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Jan
31
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 "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
28
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
29
2025
Wed
Seedling Science
11:00am - 11:30am
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 scientists ages 3 through 6 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun. We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
28
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
30
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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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Jan
26
2025
Sun
Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Event Details:
We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages! January 26 – Harvest Sons February 23 – Bones Jugs March 16 – Roundstone Buskers April 13 – Still Shine
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
26
2025
Sun
Neurodivergent Network
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Event Details:
Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
29
2025
Wed
Mature Readers Book Club
2:15pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
The Mature Readers Book Club meets at Lakeview Branch 2:15 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted. For more information, please call (309) 370-0067 January 29
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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.
Feb
1
2025
Sat
Anime Club
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. 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
27
2025
Mon
Read On Book Club
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
We are all about bringing together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering and celebrating the literature of Black Writers.
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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
North Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
30
2025
Thu
Upcycled Crafts: Book Photo Frames
5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Branch
Registration Open
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
Join us for a monthly upcycled book craft at North Branch. This month, we'll be transforming an old, discarded book into a beautiful, unique photo frame! Registration recommended to ensure adequate supplies
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope?
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