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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 "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
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Black History Month scavenger hunt
All Day 2/1 - 2/16
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 "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.
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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.
Feb
10
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.
Feb
11
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.
Feb
11
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.
Feb
13
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.
Feb
14
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.
Feb
15
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
15
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.
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.
Feb
15
2025
Sat
Wiggle Worms Weekend Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
10
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.
Feb
11
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.
Feb
12
2025
Wed
Little Builders
11:00am - 12:00pm
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:
Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 at a special building program. You and your child can sample a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program. Experiment with new building materials or revisit some old favorites.
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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.
Feb
9
2025
Sun
Pokemon Club
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview 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.
Feb
12
2025
Wed
Wednesday Matinee
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. January's feature is "Kind Hearts and Coronets," starring Alec Guinness and Dennis Price.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
9
2025
Sun
Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club
3:00pm - 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
12
2025
Wed
Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists
4:30pm - 5:30pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30. January 8, 2025 - Northwoods by Amy Pease
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
10
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.
Feb
11
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.
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