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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
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
Jan-Dec
2025
Crafts to Go
01/02/2025 @ 9:00am–12/30/2025 @ 6:00pm
Main Library
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug-Nov
2025
Adult Book Box
All Day
8/1–11/30
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Aug-Jun
2025
Children's Reading Challenge
08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Multiple Locations
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.
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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Sep-Oct
2025
Ofrenda Display
All Day
9/15–10/11
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Event Details:
Welcome to our community ofrenda! Ofrendas are traditionally Mexican altars placed to commemorate deceased loved ones. This includes pets, family, and friends.
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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Sep-Oct
2025
Haunted Peoria Trivia Challenge
All Day
9/28–10/16
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Event Details:
Test (or expand) your knowledge of Peoria's haunted past with a trivia challenge!
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
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
Candy Corn Craze Scavenger Hunt
All Day
10/1–10/12
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
This month we're going crazy for candy corn! If you think you're up for the challenge, stop by the information desk to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and get ready to learn all about candy corn.
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin Contest
All Day
10/1–10/27
Lincoln Branch
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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!
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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
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
Ancestor Look Alike Photo Contest
All Day
10/1–10/31
Main Library
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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).
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln 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
Crafts to Go
All Day
10/1–10/31
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Pick up a Halloween craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Cute Ghost Teen Sewing Craft To-Go
All Day
10/1–10/31
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Pick up supplies to sew a cute ghost at home! Available while supplies last.
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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
National Pizza Month Poll
All Day
10/1–10/31
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teentober Challenge
All Day
10/1–10/31
Multiple Locations
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Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Reading Challenge,
Virtual
Event Details:
It's Teentober, a nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October to celebrate teens and promote year round teen services libraries provide, and we have a challenge for you!
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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Oct-Nov
2025
Turkey Day Giveaway
All Day
10/1–11/6
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
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!
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
STEM to Go
All Day
10/2–10/31
Lincoln Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview 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
Crafts to Go: Popsicle Stick Bats
All Day
10/5–10/19
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Visit our Information Desk to pick up a craft bag to take home and make your own popsicle stick bat. You can use your bats as a puppet or as a bookmark.
While supplies last.
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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Banned Book Week
All Day
10/6–10/10
McClure Branch
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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!
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Oct
6
2025
Mon
Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
North Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Open Play Time
10:30am–11:30am
McClure Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Safe Sitter Essentials
10:00am–2:30pm
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Toddler Tales
10:15am–10:45am
Lakeview Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction
10:30am–11:00am
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Busy Bees Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
North Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Oct
11
2025
Sat
Wellness: Mind and Body Realignment
10:00am–12:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
11
2025
Sat
Converting Genealogy Events to Stories
10:30am–1:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL1 Classroom A
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Music & Movement
11:15am–11:45am
Main Library
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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.
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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Little Builders
11:00am–12:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 years at a special building program. You and your child can sample a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program. Experiment
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
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
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
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Drop In: Painted Paper Pumpkin Collage
11:30am–1:30pm
Main Library
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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.
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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
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
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Encanto Singalong
11:00am–12:45pm
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),
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.
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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
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
Oct
6
2025
Mon
Main Library Tour
12:00pm–1:00pm
Main Library
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)
12:15pm–12:45pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Event Details:
Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)
12:15pm–12:45pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Event Details:
Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.
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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Oct
5
2025
Sun
Halloween Costume Swap-Shop
1:00pm–2:30pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
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
Oct
5
2025
Sun
Pokémon Club
1:00pm–2:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Join us for our monthly Pokémon Club. During each club session you can play Pokémon TCG, work on a Pokémon craft or coloring page, or play one of our Pokémon games on our Switch while meeting fellow Pokémon fans.
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
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
Oct
7
2025
Tue
How to Train Your Dragon Movie Showing
1:00pm–3:00pm
McClure Branch
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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Bibliophiles Book Club
1:30pm–3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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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
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
TeenTober: Tim Burton Style Portraits
1:00pm–2:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for step-by-step instruction on how to turn yourself into a character from one of Tim Burton's movies.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
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
Oct
6
2025
Mon
Paint Along with Skye: Ghost in the Woods
2:00pm–3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This fun beginner-level paint along with virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Painting Along with Skye will have you creating a 'Ghost in the Woods' acrylic painting just in time for the Hall
Disclaimer(s)
Dress for a Mess
This activity involves some materials that may get messy. Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Wednesday Matinee
2:30pm–5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. October's feature is "Arsenic and Old Lace," starring Cary Grant and Raymond Massey.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
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
Oct
11
2025
Sat
Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons
2:00pm–5:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Ages 10-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed for teens and tweens. Learn the basics of the game and have fun!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
5
2025
Sun
Special Book Discussion: The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater
3:30pm–4:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join us for a special discussion of Maggie Stiefvater's The Listeners.
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Children of all ages
North Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
National Cookie Month - Decorate a Cookie! (Drop-in)
3:00pm–5:30pm
North Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Teentober: Banned Book Bricks
3:00pm–4:00pm
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Add an artistic touch to your garden or yard by painting a brick in the design of a banned book cover! Registration required to allow for enough supplies.
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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
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
Oct
6
2025
Mon
Instrument "Petting Zoo" with Kidder Music
4:00pm–5:00pm
North Branch
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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
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
Oct
6
2025
Mon
Pumpkin Painting
4:30pm–5:30pm
Lincoln Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists
4:30pm–5:30pm
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30. January 8, 2025 - Northwoods by Amy Pease
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Holding the Note: Leonard Cohen
4:00pm–5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Peoria Reads
Event Details:
For the 2025 Peoria Reads title, Holding the Note: Profiles in Popular Music by David Remnick, we will be discussing the chapter "How the Light Gets In (Leonard Cohen)" In this NY Times Best Seller, Holding the Note, David Remnic
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
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
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Spooky Slime Lab
4:00pm–5:00pm
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Join us for this month's slime lab. This month we're making spooky Halloween slime! Call (309) 497-2600 or visit the Lincoln Branch to reserve your spot.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Autumn Writing Workshop
4:30pm–5:30pm
McClure Branch
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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+
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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Oct
11
2025
Sat
Halloween Costume Swap-Shop
4:00pm–5:30pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
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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Oct
8
2025
Wed
Library Board Personnel/Negotiations Committee Meeting
5:30pm–6:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Conference Room
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Line Dance Class at the Library: All Boots On the Ground!
6:00pm–7:30pm
Lincoln Branch
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Event Details:
Line Dancing at the Library, Boots On the Ground - Join us for a step-by-step instruction of easy-to-do dances, including the popular line dance "Boots On the Ground," choreographed to R&B music and the latest hit tunes.
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