Lakeview Branch

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)

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

Event Details:

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

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

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Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Age Group: All ages

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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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2 pm				This event is in the "All ages" group Peoria Public Library Resource Fair 2:00pm–5:00pm All ages Main Library This event is in the "All ages" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: All ages Event Details: At Peoria Public Library, we believe a strong community starts with connection. That means more than just access to books.
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!

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