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Name: Countdown to Noon
Start: 2024-12-31T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-31T12:30:00-06:00
Location: Lakeview Branch

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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!

Black Light Painting

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

McClure Room at McClure Branch

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Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Seats Remaining: 7

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Express your creative talent and freedom by using fluorescent paint under backlights! Dress for a mess.

Vision Board Party

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch

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Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

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Start the new year off on the right foot by joining us to make 2025 vision boards. Join us for snacks, mocktails and vision board fun! Reserve your spot online or by calling 309-497-2600.

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

Happy 90th Birthday, Elvis!

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: Adults

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Seats Remaining: 67

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Please join us for a milestone birthday celebration for Elvis! We will have trivia, appetizers, music and more!

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

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Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Illinois Libraries Present ~ An Evening with James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

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An Evening with James McBride

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Virtual

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Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Virtual

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Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

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All Day	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 "All ages" group. Juvenile Fiction March Madness All Day 3/1 - 3/31 All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Library Branch: North Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: Vote on your favorite Juvenile Fiction titles and see which book wins our March Madness Bracket!
	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. March Madness: Classic Video Game Characters All Day 3/1 - 3/31 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: During the month of March, come vote on your favorite classic video game character each week. By the end of March Madness, only one character will reign champion! For children of all ages.
	This event is in the "Adults" group. Spring Fling Reading Challenge 03/01/2025 @ 12:00am - 05/31/2025 @ 11:45pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you looking for a light and breezy reading challenge this spring? Are you looking for motivation to help you hit your 2025 reading goals?
9 am						This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Valeska Hinton Storytimes 9:00am - 11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Event Details: Off-Site Event - Visiting 4 Classrooms at Valeska Hinton Main Campus for Storytime once a month.
10 am		Budding Bookworms 10:30am - 11:15am Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us with your budding bookworm on the first Monday of each month as we learn about the world through songs, stories and crafts.	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.	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Bookmark of the Month: Wraparound Bookmark 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: Create this month's bookmark of the month using beginner sewing skills.
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. This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Drop In: DIY Coin Purse/Zippered Wallet 11:30am - 5:00pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. 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: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop in anytime to personalize your own zippered pouch where you can keep your money and library card secure. While supplies last.
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.		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.	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	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.
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!
3 pm							This event is in the "All ages" group. Kitty Cafe with Peoria Humane Society 3:00pm - 4:30pm All ages North Branch Registration This event is in the "All ages" group. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: All ages Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: Cuddle and play with some adorable (and adoptable!) cats and kittens from PCAPS animal shelter in our "Kitty Cafe!" Play with the kittens and enjoy a beverage while you learn about opportunities to adopt or volunteer with PCAPS and Peoria Humane S
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. 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 LEGO! 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: Explore your creativity with art projects 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 - 7:30pm 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 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 "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 "All ages" group. Illinois Libraries Present ~ Exploring Space with Coralie Adam 7:00pm - 8:00pm All ages Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "All ages" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: All ages Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

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