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 (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
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 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!
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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.		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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Summer Slime Time! 11:00am–12:00pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 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 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: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come on in and take a break from the heat by making slime with us! You will be able to take home your creation 😁 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.
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5 pm				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 Summer Reading Party at the Peoria Riverfront Museum 5:00pm–8:00pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Off Site 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: Off Site 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: A ticketed event for the participants of our Summer Reading Program, a private, full access party at the Peoria Riverfront Museum!		Closing Closing for Summer Reading Party 5:00pm–6:00pm Main Library Branches: Main Library Description: Closing Early for Summer Reading Party
6 pm				Closing Closing for Summer Reading Party 6:00pm–8:00pm Some Branches Branches: Lakeview Branch, North Branch Description: Lakeview and North Branches are closing at 6:00pm to allow staff and patrons to attend the Summer Reading Party at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.