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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Sun: Closed

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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Sun: Closed

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 (3/29)	Mon (3/30)	Tue (3/31)	Wed (4/01)	Thu (4/02)	Fri (4/03)	Sat (4/04)
All Day	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.
	Spring Crafts to Go All Day 3/1–3/31 Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick up a spring-themed craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12.
	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group STEM to Go All Day 3/1–3/31 Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Pick up a STEM kit at the Information Desk to take home. 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 All Day 3/2–3/31 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.
10 am			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 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 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 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.
11 am			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 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.
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.
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group AI Workshop 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Computer Skills Class 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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.
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Let's LEGO! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children of all ages North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: STEM Event Details: Join us to explore your creativity with LEGO! Prompts will be provided, if you need some ideas, but free-building is also encouraged. Recommended for ages 4-12, but families with children outside that range are welcome!	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 Read On Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: We are all about bringing together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering and celebrating the literature of Black Writers. 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 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