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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!

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Registration Open

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)

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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

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

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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 "All ages" group Ofrenda Display All Day 9/15–10/11 All ages Main Library This event is in the "All ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: All ages Event Details: Welcome to our community ofrenda! Ofrendas are traditionally Mexican altars placed to commemorate deceased loved ones. This includes pets, family, and friends.
	This event is in the "All ages" group Haunted Peoria Trivia Challenge All Day 9/28–10/16 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 Age Group: All ages Event Details: Test (or expand) your knowledge of Peoria's haunted past with a trivia challenge!
	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin Contest All Day 10/1–10/27 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: Think you can guess how much our pumpkin weighs? Stop by the Lincoln Branch and submit your guess for a chance to win the larger than life pumpkin!
	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 Ancestor Look Alike Photo Contest All Day 10/1–10/31 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 Local History & Genealogy Department 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: October is National Family History Month. Celebrate with us by submitting photos of you and an ancestor (or someone from the past who holds a special place in your heart).
	This event is in the "All ages" group National Pizza Month Poll All Day 10/1–10/31 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 Age Group: All ages Event Details: October is National Pizza Month! Vote for your favorite pizza parlor at North Branch anytime this month to enter for a chance to win a $30 gift card to that establishment.
	This event is in the "All ages" group Turkey Day Giveaway All Day 10/1–11/6 All ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "All ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: All ages Event Details: It's our second annual Turkey Day Giveaway! Patrons who participate in programs at Lincoln Branch will be entered to win a Thanksgiving basket filled with groceries for your family dinner!
		This event is in the "All ages" group Banned Book Week All Day 10/6–10/10 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 Table Age Group: All ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us all week for activities in honor of Banned Book Week!
10 am						This event is in the "All ages" group Wellness: Mind and Body Realignment 10:00am–12:00pm 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: Wellness and alternative lifestyle choices encompass a holistic approach to health, focusing on physical, mental, and emotional well-being through various practices and habits.
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 Drop In: Painted Paper Pumpkin Collage 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: School's out...let's make some jack o'lanterns! Grab a friend, put on your paint clothes, and join us in cultivating a vibrant pumpkin patch. This one has a potential to be a bit messy...short sleeves are your friend! 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.	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 Encanto Singalong 11:00am–12:45pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages 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 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: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview 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: Movie, Peoria Reads Event Details: Join us for a screening of Encanto (2021, rated PG) where you are encouraged to singalong with all of the songs. You are welcome to come in costume and bring blankets.
12 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 Main Library Tour 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: Are you interested in starting to use the library but you don't know where to begin? Come join us for a quick tour to see what the library has to offer. We will cover all four floors and discover resources and treasures on each.
1 pm	This event is in the "All ages" group Halloween Costume Swap-Shop 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: Do you have extra costumes that no longer fit? Need a new one but don't want to buy YET ANOTHER for just one night? Or maybe you are going to multiple events and you (or your kiddos) don't want to wear the same thing each time?		This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "All ages" group How to Train Your Dragon Movie Showing 1:00pm–3:00pm Children of all ages, All ages McClure Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group 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: Children of all ages, All ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Come view the 2025 live-action How to Train Your Dragon (PG) film. Feel free to bring your lunch or snacks to eat while you enjoy the movie.
2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Children of all ages" group National Cookie Month - Decorate a Cookie! (Drop-in) 3:00pm–5:30pm 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 Event Details: Celebrate National Cookie Month by decorating a cookie to take home (if you can wait that long)! While supplies last. 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.
4 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 Instrument "Petting Zoo" with Kidder Music 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Room: North McKenzie Room 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: Peoria Reads Event Details: Learn about instruments with Kidder Music! They will teach us about the instrument families and give you a chance to try some instruments. This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Pumpkin Painting 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 Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get into the fall spirit by painting your own Jack O' Lantern! Make your pumpkin as cute, or as scary, as you want! Disclaimer(s) Dress for a Mess This activity involves some materials that may get messy. Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.				This event is in the "All ages" group Halloween Costume Swap-Shop 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 Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: Do you have extra costumes that no longer fit? Need a new one but don't want to buy YET ANOTHER for just one night? Or maybe you are going to multiple events and you (or your kiddos) don't want to wear the same thing each time?

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