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Books & Bots Coding Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Program Type: STEM

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Ages 6-12. Join us each month as we make friends and explore coding, robotics, and real world problem solving. No prior experience required!

Musical Note Wall Art

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

McClure Room at McClure Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads

Registration Required

Event Details:

Looking for a little post-holiday stress relief? Join us for an afternoon of painting a music-themed wall hanging. All supplies will be provided. Adults only. Registration required.

Countdown to Noon

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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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.

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28

Multiple Locations

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Library Branch: Multiple Locations

Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Program Type: Reading Challenge

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Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge!

Tween Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ages 10-12. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for tweens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest!

Decorate a Duck

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

McClure Room at McClure Branch

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Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

It's National Rubber Duck Day and we're celebrating by decorating our own rubber ducks. All materials provided.

Viral Craft Club: Paper Portraits

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Try out a new craft that's gone viral on Tiktok, Pinterest and more on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This month, we're making paper self portraits!

¡Viva Literatura!

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

¡Viva Literatura! is a Latinx book club dedicated to representing Latin American literature for Teens and Adults in alternating months.

DIY Diamond Art Coasters

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:15pm - 5:30pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Add a little sparkle to your day! Join us to create dazzling butterfly-themed coasters using colorful diamond-art kits. All materials provided. Just bring your creativity!

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All Day	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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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?
		This event is in the "Adults" group Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice 05/12/2025 @ 9:00am–05/17/2025 @ 6:00pm Adults McClure Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start?
10 am						This event is in the "Adults" group Lattes and Lit Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: 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 "Adults" group Party Parasol Wreath 10:00am–12:00pm Adults McClure Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Are you ready to embrace the summer vibe? Join us on Saturday to create a bright, summer-ready wreath, perfect for your front door. Registration is required. All supplies provided. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Self-Defense Class 10:00am–12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Main Library At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a 2-hour women’s basic self-defense seminar!
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group 11:00am–12:30pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.)
12 pm			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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Wednesday Matinee 2:30pm–5:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. May's feature is "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir," starring Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison.
3 pm
4 pm	Closing Mother's Day ~ early closing 4:00pm–5:00pm Some Branches Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, North Branch Description: The Library will close at 4pm on Mother's Day.			This event is in the "Adults" group Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists 4:30pm–5:30pm Adults McClure Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Spy Kids 4:00pm–5:30pm Children of all ages, Adults, All ages McClure Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.
5 pm				This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Building Peoria Public Library's Future 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Main Library At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Registration Required Event Details: Peoria Public Library is 145 years old. We know, we don't look a day over 100. Seriously though, we're working on building our future, and we'd really like to hear from you.	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Viral Craft Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Try out a new craft that's gone viral on Tiktok, Pinterest and more on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This month, we're trying punch needle art!
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Science Fiction \| Fantasy Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Zumba 6:15pm–7:15pm Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Have fun and get fit with this upbeat workout class! Workout clothes and sneakers are recommended. No registration required.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present ~ Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

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