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Ornament Bath Bombs

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch

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Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Find a way to relax from the busy, holiday season by making an ornament bath bomb!

Local Teen Author & Craft Fair

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), All ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Shop local for the holidays at our 2nd annual Local Teen Author & Craft Fair! Our young talented crafters, artists, and authors in the community will be selling a wide variety of one-of-a-kind items.

Learn Something at the Library: Open Holiday Craft Time

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Choose your own adventure with this open craft time.

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

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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)

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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.

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

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)

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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

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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

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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!

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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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Sand Art Teen Craft To Go All Day 8/1–8/31 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick up materials to make your own celestial sand art! Available while supplies last.	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 Check Out Your Library Challenge All Day 9/1–9/30 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 "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: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Event Details: In celebration of Library Card Sign Up Month, register for our Check Our Your Library Challenge to find out just how many benefits you are reaping from your library card.
	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Book Box All Day 8/1–11/30 Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Visit the Lincoln Branch to sign up for an Adult Book Box! Fill out a survey telling us about the books you love and hate and we'll curate boxes for you to pick up the first week of September, October and November.
	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Children's Reading Challenge 08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Multiple Locations Offsite Event 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: Multiple Locations Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: For young readers who are looking to explore new authors, series, genres, and more, check out our Children's Reading Challenge.
	Closing Closed for Labor Day Weekend All Day 8/30–9/1 Some Branches Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch		This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Oh, Baby! Bag All Day Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Event Details: Welcome your future reader to the world by picking up an Oh, Baby! Bag from the Lincoln Branch. Each bag will have a board book, a sensory toy, early literacy tips and more for you to share with your baby. Available while supplies last.
			This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group STEM to Go All Day Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: STEM to Go - all month - We're offering creative and educational STEM activities to do at home! Pick up a STEM kit at the library. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last.
			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jellyfish Bracelet Teen Craft To-Go All Day 9/2–9/30 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Pick up materials to make a jellyfish bracelet bracelet at home! Available while supplies last.
			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 Card Sign Up Month Scavenger Hunt 09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/30/2025 @ 6:00pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages 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 Lightwell 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: Celebrate your love of libraries by stopping by the 2nd floor Information Desk to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet. See what you discover as you search the shelves to find each item.
10 am			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 "Children of all ages" group Storytime at Luthy Botanical Garden 10:30am–11:00am Children of all ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children of 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 Event Details: Enjoy a special story time among the flowers at the Luthy Botanical Garden, located at 2520 W Prospect Rd in Peoria's historic East Bluff. Children of all ages.	This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Storytime Adventures 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: EMH Join us for an hour of fun at storytime! Enjoy exciting stories and a hands-on craft or activity. Preschool age.	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.	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Safe Sitter Essentials 10:00am–2:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch At Capacity 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 At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Registration Required Event Details: This course is designed to prepare youth, ages 11-17, to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. This event is in the "Adults" group Masterpieces at Main: Pastel Pumpkins 10:30am–12:30pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Event Details: Come experiment with a new craft supply. We will use toned paper and pastels to create a pumpkin still life worthy of framing. No experience is necessary. You will be led step-by-step to produce a lovely fall masterpiece. Disclaimer(s) Dress for a Mess This activity involves some materials that may get messy. Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.
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 "Adults" group Intercontinental Readers Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Intercontinental Readers Book Club meets via Zoom with Clonmel, Ireland every three months at Main Library. We discuss books by American and Irish authors. 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 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: 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.
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "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 This event is in the "Adults" group First Friday Craft Closet Clean-Out 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults McClure Branch 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: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Feeling crafty? Help us clean out our craft closet every first Friday of the month with a fun artful activity! September's craft is: WREATHS AND RIBBONS! Dress for a mess. Ages 13+	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Bubble Bonanza 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 Outside Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: Who doesn't enjoy bubbles?! Come celebrate and learn about these stupendously fun spheres at North Branch.
3 pm					This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Thursday STEAM Train 3:45pm–4:45pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Friday STEAM Train 3:30pm–4:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln 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: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program! This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Tuesday STEAM Train 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie, Storytime, STEM Event Details: Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!		This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Let's LEGO! 4:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch 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 Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 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!	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Autumn Writing Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults McClure Branch 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: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: Need a quiet space with writing resources to start penning your next book in November? Knock out Novel November with our Autumn writing workshop! Noise-cancelling headphones and light refreshments will be provided. Ages 13+ 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 Know Your Roots: Midwest Foraging 4:00pm–5:00pm All ages McClure Branch This event is in the "All ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: Join us for the Autumn edition of Know Your Roots: Midwest Foraging, where we will learn how to identify local plants and their many uses. No prior experience required. All ages.
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6 pm			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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Middle Grade Book Tasting! 6:00pm–7:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) North Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 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: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Event Details: Looking for a new series or book? Need to read more, but haven't found something you actually like? Want just a sample of a book before you commit to checking it out? 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

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