Lakeview Branch

10:00am-8:00pm

Lakeview Branch
1137 W. Lake Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

Fri-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Lincoln Branch

10:00am-8:00pm

Lincoln Branch
1312 W. Lincoln Ave.
Peoria, IL 61605
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

Fri-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Main Library

9:00am-6:00pm

Main Library
107 N.E. Monroe St
Peoria, IL 61602
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Tue: 9:00am-6:00pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

McClure Branch

9:00am-6:00pm

McClure Branch
315 W. McClure Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Tue: 9:00am-6:00pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

North Branch

Closed

North Branch
3001 W. Grand Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 10:00am-8:00pm

Tue-Thu: Closed

Fri-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

new years

Countdown to Noon

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

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

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

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28

Multiple Locations

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

Event Details:

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

dnd

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!

arts and crafts

Decorate a Duck

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

McClure Room at McClure Branch

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

Viral Craft Club: Paper Portraits

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch

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

¡Viva Literatura!

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

Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library

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.

arts and crafts

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!

African-American History Month Display of Hats in Honor of Mae Reeves

All Day 2/1 - 2/28

Lincoln Branch

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Age Group: All ages

Event Details:

Display of Women Hats will be the focus for the month of February, in honor of Mae Reeves. The first African American woman from Philadelphia whom in 1942, became an entrepreneur by opening her hat shop, called Mae's Millinery. Ms.

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Time	Sun (6/01)	Mon (6/02)	Tue (6/03)	Wed (6/04)	Thu (6/05)	Fri (6/06)	Sat (6/07)
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 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!
10 am			This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Colorful Sun Artwork 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Lakeview Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a colorful sun decoration to bring the sunshine into your home this summer. 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 "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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Wednesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.
11 am
12 pm
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 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: 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Local Teen Craft & Author Fair Business 101 course 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Registration Required Event Details: Level up your sales with this business 101 course which will teach you the basics necessary to prepare for the 2025 Local Teen Craft & Author Fair on Sunday, December 14th.					This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Anime Club 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch 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 Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movie Event Details: This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.
3 pm
4 pm
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime 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 Wellness Within: Self Care & Burnout Session 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 Event Details: This guided and interactive presentation with a licensed therapist from Full Circle Counseling will focus on self-care and burnout. Let’s talk about what burnout is and ways to recover from it. This presentation will be a space to ask	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Navigating 'Pride' 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch 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 Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: This presentation with an educator from Youth Outlook will focus on how to navigate the 'coming out' process as well as dealing with homophobia & transphobia.	This event is in the "Adults" group Historical Fiction Society 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 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