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-Wed: 10:00am-8:00pm

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: Closed

Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

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-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-Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

North Branch

10:00am-8:00pm

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: Closed

Wed-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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!

black history month

Black 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.

computer skills

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library

Registration Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

movie showing

Black History Month: Alice's Ordinary People Film Screening

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main LL2 Auditorium

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Film screening and introduction with Q&A by Director Craig Dudnick. Alice Tregay’s story: ordinary people effecting extraordinary change for human rights. Five decades of fearless activism and the continuing relevance of Dr.

writers

Wonderful Writers Club

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch

Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North Beehive Storytime Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Event Details:

If you are working on a creative project, a school assignment, or just want to learn more about the craft of writing, the Wonderful Writers Club is here for you. This club is for students in grades 5-8.

ai workshop

AI Workshop

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

This beginner-friendly AI workshop is designed for adults who want to understand and experiment with today’s everyday artificial intelligence tools in a supportive library environment. No technical background is required—just curiosity.

plant craft

Propagation Station Craft

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us to create your own Propagation Station! This viral craft allows plant parents and beginners alike to propagate plants in a contained space.

valentines craft

"I Love You 'Alotl'" Axolotl Crafts

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch

Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North Beehive Storytime Room

Age Group: Children of all ages

Event Details:

Need some quick handmade Valentines gifts? Or just a really big fan of axolotls? Join us for some axolotl themed crafts!

dumplings

Chinese New Year Dumplings

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us at for a festive dumpling-making demonstration in honor of Chinese New Year. Learn about the cultural significance of dumplings and watch step-by-step techniques from our presenter.

tech check

Tech Check and Chat

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

North Seminar Room at North Branch

Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North Seminar Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Sip coffee and socialize while learning basic tech skills in a relaxed environment with this new monthly series.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/05)	Mon (10/06)	Tue (10/07)	Wed (10/08)	Thu (10/09)	Fri (10/10)	Sat (10/11)
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "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 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Cute Ghost Teen Sewing Craft To-Go All Day 10/1–10/31 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 supplies to sew a cute ghost at home! 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 Crafts to Go: Popsicle Stick Bats All Day 10/5–10/19 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
		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!
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.
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group TeenTober: Tim Burton Style Portraits 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Main Library 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: 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.
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 Paint Along with Skye: Ghost in the Woods 2:00pm–3:30pm 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) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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.
3 pm						This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teentober: Banned Book Bricks 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) McClure Branch At Capacity Registration Required 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: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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.
4 pm		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.