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Name: Illinois Libraries Present ~ The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson
Start: 2025-04-10T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-10T20:00:00-05:00
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Illinois Libraries Present ~ The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Food Truck Fridays

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Come out to support a local food truck every third Friday of the month, from May to August!

Adam Larson Quintet

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main 1st Floor Lightwell at Main Library

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Originally from Normal, IL, Adam Larson is an American saxophonist, composer and author. Adam began playing saxophone at the age of 11 and hasn't stopped.

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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 "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. 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Games-4-Grades All Day 6/1 - 6/30 Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch 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: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Get good grades, win awesome prizes! This summer, come to the Lincoln Branch Library and earn a chance to win a PS5, a VR Headset, or an iPad!		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Watercolor Bookmark Teen Craft To Go All Day Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Pick up supplies to paint your own watercolor bookmark! Available while supplies last.		Closing Closed for the 4th of July Holiday 07/03/2025 @ 6:00pm - 07/04/2025 @ 6:00pm Some Branches Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch Description: All locations will close at 6pm on July 3 and remain closed through July 4.
	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Have You Seen Gordon? Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/1 - 6/30 Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Event Details: Search and find the Gordons hidden throughout the children’s area. Solve the word puzzle and win a fun prize! Available all month long.		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Book Box All Day 7/1 - 7/31 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Didn't get the chance to sign up earlier this summer? Visit the Lincoln Branch to fill out a survey telling us about your favorite books and interests and we'll pick out books and extra goodies for you.
	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. 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Crafts to Go: DIY Bird Feeder Kit 07/01/2025 @ 10:00am - 07/03/2025 @ 6:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) 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. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Lakeview Branch for a DIY bird feeder kit. Take it home, decorate, assemble, and enjoy the birds it brings to your backyard this summer. While supplies last.
	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. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Book Box All Day 6/1 - 6/30 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Didn't get the chance to sign up in May? Visit the Lincoln Branch to fill out a survey telling us about your favorite books and interests and we'll pick out books and extra goodies for you all summer long.
	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. 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.
	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. Clue Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/29 - 7/2 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 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 Clue game pieces throughout the children's section. Once you find the pieces, can you figure out who did it and where?
10 am		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Wiggle Worms Lapsit 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 an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families. Best for ages 0-24 months. 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 "Children of all ages" group. David Casas Magic 10:00am - 11:00am Children of all ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: Let's level up with a magic show from David Casas. He's known for his fast-paced interactive magic show that features mind-blowing magic with hilarious, family friendly comedy, and plenty of audience participation. This event is in the "Adults" group. Patriotic Summer Craft 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Patrotic craft to celebrate Independence Day Outreach Program for Grand Regency. All materials will be provided with light refreshments. 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 "Adults" group. Computer Basics 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM 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 Wednesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.	Storytime Adventures 10:30am - 11:30am Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for an hour of fun at storytime! Enjoy exciting stories and a hands-on craft or activity. For preschool-age children. Groups included.	This event is in the "Adults" group. DIY Dotty Tote Bag 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults McClure Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Looking for a new summer tote? Join us in creating a colorful, fun bag. You bring your creativity, we'll provide the materials. Registration required. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Crafts to Go: DIY Bird Feeder Kit 07/05/2025 @ 10:00am - 07/19/2025 @ 6:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) 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. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Lakeview Branch for a DIY bird feeder kit. Take it home, decorate, assemble, and enjoy the birds it brings to your backyard this summer. While supplies last. This event is in the "Adults" group. Masterpieces at Main: Dragon Eggs 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: On this project, very simple materials lead to a very striking result. Join us for a time of low stress crafting. Bring a friend. Supplies are limited. Ages: 16+
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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Drop In: Bottle Cap Bugs 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. 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: Using recycled materials to craft a cute little guest for your garden. Can be used to decorate a potted plant or turned into a magnet for your refrigerator. 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. Dress for a Mess This activity involves some materials that may get messy. Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.
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. 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. Chillhop Meditation 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults McClure Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Known for its calming atmosphere, chillhop is a popular genre of electronic music that blends hip-hop elements with smooth melodies and jazzy samples. Drop-in! Let’s chill and center ourselves midweek to finish strong.	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 "Children of all ages" group. Level Up at Your Library: Giant Games! Monopoly Junior 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children of all ages North Branch Registration This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Children of all ages Registration Required Seats Remaining: 60 Event Details: We've got giant Jenga and Connect 4 (these and normal-sized games will be available in the Beehive for friends to play while they wait for their round to begin), but that is FAR from all! This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Sunday Game Days 1:00pm - 3:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch 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: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+.		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		This event is in the "Adults" group. Games of Yesteryear 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL1 Classroom A Age Group: Adults Event Details: Gin rummy, cribbage, euchre, canasta... If you enjoy playing card games and you're looking for a new opponent, stop by our Games of Yesteryear meetup.
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. "The Mitchells vs. the Machines" movie showing 2:00pm - 4:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) 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. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movie Event Details: To celebrate Pride Month, we are showing The Mitchells vs. the Machines (PG). This animated movie was nominated for the 33rd GLAAD Media Awards for outside wide release film due to it's representation.				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. 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						This event is in the "All ages" group. Level Up at Your Library: Family Game Day! 3:00pm - 4:30pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: Still have family in town for the holiday and looking for something to do? Come out to North Branch to play some board, card, or video games!
4 pm					This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. Let's LEGO at North Branch! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years) North Branch 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: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years) 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. Recommended for ages 4-12, but families with children outside that range are welcome!
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Read On Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: We are all about bringing together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering and celebrating the literature of Black Writers.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Twelve Tropes of Romance 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: Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope?		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Busy Bees Evening Storytime: Award Winners 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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. 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

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