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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

Registration Required

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

Virtual

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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

Registration Required

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

Virtual

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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

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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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Time	Sun (5/11)	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)	Sat (5/17)
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 "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?
10 am			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 "Adults" group. Lattes and Lit Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group 11:45am - 12:30pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.)	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. Little Builders 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: Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 years at a special building program. You and your child can sample a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program. Experiment
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.		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
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. 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 "Carmen Jones," starring Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte.	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. Thursday Afternoon Craft-tivity 2:00pm - 3:30pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch Registration 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: North Branch Room: North Beehive 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Join us monthly for a fun activity or craft, adjusted for all ages & skill levels. Registration required for all participants to ensure accurate supplies. Exact activities offered subject to change.
3 pm						This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Drop In: LEGO Builders Club 3:00pm - 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: STEM Event Details: Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in LEGO Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play. Third Friday of each month.
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. 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. 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
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. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Catching on to Crochet 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. 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.
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. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

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