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Name: SAT/ACT Test Study Session
Start: 2024-11-23T13:15:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-23T16:15:00-06:00
Location: North Branch

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SAT/ACT Test Study Session

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:15pm - 4:15pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

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Are you taking the ACT or SAT soon? The Peoria Public Library has several resources available to help you prepare! Join us for some quiet study time where you can use the library's resources to prepare for the ACT and SAT.

Diamond Art Coasters

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

McClure Room at McClure Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

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Decorate a set of diamond art coasters to set your drinks on. Seats are limited, registration required.

Teen Craft & Local Author Fair

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), All ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

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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

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Virtual

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The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

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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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 "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.
	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Black History Month scavenger hunt All Day 2/1 - 2/16 Children of all ages Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. 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.
	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Pokemon Coloring Contest All Day 2/1 - 2/22 Children of all ages Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Wiggle Worms Baby Lapsit 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 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. Computer Basics 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Main Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Are you wanting to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online programs that could be beneficial? 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. 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.
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.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Sensory Play 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: 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.
12 pm	This event is in the "All ages" group. Sit 'n Stitch 12:00pm - 1:00pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: 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.			Reservation American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00pm - 6:00pm North Branch 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
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Bibliophiles Book Club 1:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. 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
2 pm							This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm - 5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. 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: 14 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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4 pm		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Anime/Manga Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. 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.	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Paper Heart Wreaths 4:00pm - 5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Learn how to fold paper into hearts to make a wreath made out of hearts. Grades K to 6th.		This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Let's Lego at North Branch! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) North Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Join us to explore your creativity with Legos! Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged.	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. First Friday Art 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children of all ages North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come work on an art project based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 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.
5 pm		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. Drop In: Chess and Checkers Meet Up 5:00pm - 7:45pm 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. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Black History Month ~ Graphic novel discussion 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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) Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for a discussion of the graphic novel, Wash Day Dairies by Jami	This event is in the "Adults" group. Historical Fiction Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a historical fiction title and be transported back in time. February 5: “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Illinois Libraries Present ~ An Evening with James McBride 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: An Evening with James McBride

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