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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

Registration Required

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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)

Registration Required

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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 "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.
2 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Computer Skills Class 2:00am–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 computer skills class is designed for adults who want to build confidence using a computer in a friendly, supportive library environment.
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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	Music in the McKenzie ~ 2026 11:30am–12:30pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Event Details: January 11 - Still Shine February 8 - Bones Jugs March 8 - Nathan Taylor Band		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.		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 This event is in the "All ages" group BOOKS INTO MOVIE MATINEE 1:45pm–4:15pm Adults, All ages North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults, All ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books. Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.
2 pm	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group 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 "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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program! This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Tuesday STEAM Train 4:30pm–5:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Wordsmitten Book Club 4:00pm–5:45pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults North Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Study Room III Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the fourth Friday of the month to discuss brilliantly articulated literary classics that have stood the test of time, that elaborate on universal themes of love, morality, adversity, death and offer revelatory insights and clarity to re
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 Cozy Mystery Book Club 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: Calling all cozy mystery lovers! Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club. Each month, we will read and discuss a cozy mystery, usually the first in a series.	Sugar & Spice Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Off Site Offsite Event Library Branch: Off Site Event Details: If you’ve been on the #spicy side of BookTok, you’ll love this new contemporary romance book club that meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro!	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 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.

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