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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

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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)

Event Details:

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 "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 Summer Math Challenge All Day 5/30–8/1 Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) North 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch 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: STEM Event Details: Level up your math skills this summer with the Summer Math challenge. Come in each week through the end of July for new math challenges!
	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 Tetris Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/1–6/14 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Pick up a scavenger hunt board at the desk and hunt for Tetris pieces throughout the children's section. Do you have what it takes to make your pieces fit together? Turn in your scavenger hunt sheet at the desk for a small prize.
	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Obstacle Course All Day 6/1–6/30 Children of all ages Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Outside Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: Jump, skip, and twist your way into the Lakeview branch during the month of June by enjoying the duct tape and chalk obstacle course along the front sidewalk!
	This event is in the "All ages" group Pride Month Book Bingo All Day 6/1–6/30 All ages Multiple Locations Offsite Event This event is in the "All ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Multiple Locations Age Group: All ages Event Details: Diversify your reading with Pride Month Book Bingo! Complete a bingo and return to any Peoria Public Library branch to enter to win a grand prize. All ages.
		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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Globetrotter Gordon All Day 6/2–7/12 Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Multiple Locations Offsite Event 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 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: 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 Event Details: Globetrotter Gordon wants to spend his summer with you! Stop by any of our buildings to pick up a Globetrotter Gordon sheet. Cut Gordon out and color him and then take him everywhere you go this summer.
9 am					This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Peoria Art Guild 9:00am–3:00pm Children of all ages McClure Branch This event is in the "Children of 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
10 am			This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Level Up: Game On with Game-On Trucking 10:00am–12:00pm Children of all ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: Lincoln's Kick-Off for Summer Reading Groups.
11 am				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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Make Your Own Jigsaw Puzzle 11:30am–1:30pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Main Library 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 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: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Level Up and make your own entertainment! Come join us and decorate your own puzzle! Keep it for yourself or trade with a friend! All materials provided. All ages!		This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Be Internet Awesome- A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe Online 11:00am–12:00pm Children of all ages Main Library This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: STEM Event Details: Be Internet Awesome is an online program for parents and young children to help them learn how to stay safe and informed on the internet. Join us to learn about this 5-step approach to play, learn, and stay safe online! 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.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Books And Badges 1:00pm–3:00pm Children of all ages McClure Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Children's Room Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: Join the Peoria Police Department for a special story time with our police officers. Children of all ages.		This event is in the "All ages" group Assistive Technology Day 1:00pm–4:00pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: Modern technology changes every day, and that certainly includes assistive technology! Do you or a loved one need assistive technology for mobility, vision, hearing, speech/communication, or other daily needs? Then make sure to join us
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3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Children of all ages" group First Friday Art for Kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Children of all ages North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. June: Jackson Pollock (no session in July due to holiday) August: Andy Warhol September: Frida Kahlo This event is in the "All ages" group Level Up at Your Library: Crash Course - Dungeons & Dragons 4:00pm–5:30pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: Come out and join us for a summer series on the popular table top roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Each week will cover a different topic related to the game.

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