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Wrap and Yap

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

McClure Room at McClure Branch

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Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

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

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Tired of wrapping gifts alone or having people walk in and ruin their surprises? Bring your gifts to the library and enjoy company, snacks, and the crackle of our virtual fireplace while you wrap!

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

Registration Required

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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.

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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 "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.
	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 "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 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	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?
	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 "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 "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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teentober Challenge All Day 10/1–10/31 Teens (13 to 18 years) Multiple Locations Offsite Event 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: 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!
	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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group STEM to Go All Day 10/2–10/31 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 "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 "Children of all ages" group Culture Kits-to-go: Diwali! All Day 10/15–10/25 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 Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, with a culture kit-to-go!
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 "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 "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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Air Dry Clay Seed Mosaic 10:00am–11:00am Grade School (6 to 12 years) McClure Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 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: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Try out a sensory craft project that you'll be able to use to decorate your autumn garden. Sealed finished projects will be ready for pickup a week after the program ends. 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 "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 "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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group States & Capitals Bingo 11:00am–11:45am Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lakeview 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: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Event Details: Come play States and Capitals Bingo! In between games, you’ll discover cool and crazy facts about all 50 states, like which one has a town called Chicken or where you can see real lava! It's fun, it's fast, and it's full of surprises. 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. 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 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 "All ages" group Sit n' Stitch 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 Seminar Room Age Group: All ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or other project and join us for monthly times to share progress, get help, and meet fellow crafters. All skill levels and fiber arts welcome -- sewing machines, too!		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 "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 "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. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 2:30pm–3:30pm 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 Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Join us and become a part of the decision making process at the library. Teens will be able to recommend books, help plan programs, and provide critical feedback to ensure the library is best serving teens.						This event is in the "All ages" group Intro to Singing with Edith Barnard 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Program Type: Peoria Reads Event Details: Shower Singers Unite for World Singing Day This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group YA Queer Book Club 2:30pm–3:30pm 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 LL1 Classroom A Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us each month for a YA book rife with queer characters and experiences! This book discussion is intended for teen audience and adults will not be permitted.
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 Video Game Café 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Spend your fall break connecting with other kids and teens through video games. Play a round of of Mario Party, catch some Pokémon, see who is the ultimate fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or serve up some dishes in Overcooked.	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		This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Drop In: LEGO Builders Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lakeview 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: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in LEGO Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play. Third Friday of each month.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Scary-oke Karaoke 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: Peoria Reads Event Details: Come join us for a spook-tacular karaoke party! Enjoy snacks and cider while your friends sing your favorite Halloween songs.		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+ This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group DIY Boo Basket 4:00pm–5:30pm 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) Event Details: Ready to celebrate spooky season? Join us to make a boo basket filled with candy and Halloween-themed goodies while we watch Five Nights at Freddy's (Rated PG-13). Call (309) 497-2600 or visit the Lincoln Branch to register.	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?
5 pm				This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Pokémon Club 5:00pm–6:30pm 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 for Pokémon Club! You can play the TCG or the videogames, compete in trivia, or make some Pokémon crafts! Please bring your own devices to play the videogames.	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 "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 "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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