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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

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!

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room

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

Program Type: Book Club

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¡Viva Literatura! is a Latinx book club dedicated to representing Latin American literature for Teens and Adults in alternating months.

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All Day	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 "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).
		Closing Closed for Staff Development Day All Day Some Branches Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch Description: All locations will be closed on Mon, Oct 13 for Staff Development	This event is in the "Adults" group Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice 10/14/2025 @ 9:00am–10/18/2025 @ 6:00pm Adults McClure Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start?
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Jane Austen Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us at the Peoria Historical Society's Flanagan House Museum as we discuss the works of Jane Austen. February 11 - Sense and Sensibility April 8 - Pride and Prejudice June 10 - Mansfield Park	This event is in the "Adults" group Crafting for Adults - Mosaic Tile Picture Frame 10:30am–1:30pm Adults North Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required	This event is in the "Adults" group Memory Keepers Writing Group 10:00am–11:30am 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 Event Details: October is National Family History Month. What better time to stop and jot down the details of some of your memories?	This event is in the "Adults" group Family History Month Webinarpalooza 10:00am–5:30pm Adults North Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details:	This event is in the "Adults" group Lattes and Lit Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a relaxing morning of good drinks and great discussion at Intuition Coffee + Juice (734 Main St). This event is in the "Adults" group Family History - Orientation to research and library collections 10:30am–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 Local History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Event Details: Interested in researching your family history?
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: Yarn & Twig Art Holders 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: Sometimes when art projects start piling up you need to find a way to display them. We will take a few very basic craft supplies and turn it into something really fun. 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 "Adults" group Dungeons and Dragons Session 0 11:00am–2:00pm Adults Lakeview Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Join us for session 0 of a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Our Dungeon Master, Dean, will walk you through creating a character, campaign expectations, basic rules of play, scheduling and communication, as well as any house rules.
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.
1 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 1:00pm–2:00pm 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club 2:00pm–5:00pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather). New members are always welcome! For more information, please call Roberta at 309-264-1966.
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group BYOB: Bling Your Own Book 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults McClure Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" 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), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Turn your favorite book into dazzling diamond art! You supply the book, we'll supply the diamonds! Registration required. Teens and adults only
4 pm					This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Halloweentown 4:00pm–5:30pm Children of all ages, Adults, All ages McClure Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" 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: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.	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+
5 pm					This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Viral Craft Club: Punch Needle Halloween Cookies 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Lincoln 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: 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 punch needle Halloween cookies--inspired by your favorite seasonal sugary treat!
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Science Fiction \| Fantasy Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the second Monday of the month at Lakeview Branch. The October meeting takes place off-site, as the Peoria Public Library locations is closed for Staff Development Day.		This event is in the "Adults" group Boos & Booze Book Club 6:30pm–9:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at Olympia Sports Bar & Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required.	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcycled Crafts: Sheet Music Luminaries (Peoria Reads) 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults North Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads Registration Required Event Details: Let's make something beautiful out of old, discarded sheet music, in observance of the 2025 Peoria Reads book, Holding the Note by David Remnick.

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