Lakeview Branch

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Lakeview Branch
1137 W. Lake Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

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

Lincoln Branch

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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-Thu: Closed

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

Main Library

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Main Library
107 N.E. Monroe St
Peoria, IL 61602
United States

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Mon-Tue: 9:00am-6:00pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

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

McClure Branch

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McClure Branch
315 W. McClure Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
United States

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Mon-Tue: 9:00am-6:00pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

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

North Branch

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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-Thu: Closed

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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

new years

Countdown to Noon

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Event Details:

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

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!

dnd

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!

arts and crafts

Decorate a Duck

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

McClure Room at McClure Branch

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

It's National Rubber Duck Day and we're celebrating by decorating our own rubber ducks. All materials provided.

viral craft

Viral Craft Club: Paper Portraits

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch

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

¡Viva Literatura!

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

Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room

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

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

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

arts and crafts

DIY Diamond Art Coasters

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:15pm - 5:30pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Add a little sparkle to your day! Join us to create dazzling butterfly-themed coasters using colorful diamond-art kits. All materials provided. Just bring your creativity!

African-American 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.

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Time	Sun (2/01)	Mon (2/02)	Tue (2/03)	Wed (2/04)	Thu (2/05)	Fri (2/06)	Sat (2/07)
All Day	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 Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/1–2/28 Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Multiple Locations Offsite Event 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 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!
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Heart Suncatcher Craft 10:00am–11:00am Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come decorate and make a heart suncatcher to celebrate Valentine's Day. All materials will be provided.				This event is in the "Adults" group Wood Conversation Hearts 10:00am–12:00pm Adults McClure Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Remember those Conversation Hearts that you used to get at Valentine's Day? Come create your own version from wood and paint. Supplies provided. Registration required. Disclaimer(s) Dress for a Mess This activity involves some materials that may get messy. Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.
11 am
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 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.		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 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 "Adults" group Bibliophiles Book Club 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group 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
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Computer Skills Class 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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.			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Alice's Ordinary People: Introduction and Q&A by Director Craig Dudnick 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Main Library This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: Alice Tregay’s story: ordinary people effecting extraordinary change for human rights. Five decades of fearless activism
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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Puzzle Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Event Details: Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!		This event is in the "Adults" group Hatha Yoga 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Drop in to learn more! Please bring your own yoga mat. This event is in the "Adults" group Parenting the Neurodivergent Child 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Parenting can be difficult, and parenting the neurodivergent child comes with its own set of challenges. Join Chris Williams and Benjamin Howa
4 pm						This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of Dorothy Book Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: Join us every other month for books rife with queer characters and experiences! Dedicated to representing the wide range of identity and existence of queer people, the Friends of Dorothy Book Club dates, titles, and identities are listed below.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Zumba! 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Learn Something at the Library: Punch Needle Crafting 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the art of punch needle rug making and make your own coaster.		This event is in the "Adults" group Historical Fiction Society 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Study Room South Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: January 7--"The Stolen Queen" by Fiona Davis