Week Calendar

The CORS program engages individuals aged 18 and older who are battling substance or opioid use disorder, mental health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, risk of overdose, medical complications, or risk of incarceration.

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.

Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families. Best for ages 0-3.

Join us to learn about reptiles from Lindsay Butikofer, the Cold-Blooded Redhead. This interactive, hands-on program will bring kids face to face with all kinds of reptiles. 

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.

Storytime is back at the Lakeview branch, and just in time for Summer! Come hear stories every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM! For children of all ages. 

For Accessibility Accommodations, please call (309)497-2143.

Seniors come on down and celebrate the start of Summer.  We will be crafting lemonade summertime signs and sipping on lemonade.  All materials will be provided. Call 309-497-2600 to register. 

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! 

Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.

Join us every month for good coffee and conversation.

January 24: None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

February 21: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Join us for a baby friendly art project that you can take home as a keepsake when we're done. Siblings are welcome to help, but supplies are limited to the age-appropriate child. Dress for a possible mess. Ages 0-3.

Join us every month for a discussion and celebration of sequential art! Please note that this is an adult-only program. 

Join us for music, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

Join us as we countdown to the newest Toy Story adventure, hitting theaters on Friday, June 19th! We'll be showing the first four films and have activities inspired by your favorite Toy Story pals.

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

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!

Join us at the Lincoln Branch for a fun and engaging STEM program. We will experiment, create, and learn every week this summer! Experiment with UV light or create ice cream in your hands with science!

Ages 12-18. Come make a pocket-sized chicken out of felt -- for emotional support! Space & supplies limited, registration required. 

In the spirit of our "Plant a Seed: READ!" Summer reading theme, come show off your Stardew Valley farm flair!

January 11 - Still Shine

February 8 - Bones Jugs

March 8 - Nathan Taylor Band

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have our PS5, Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. 

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.

As part 1 of our Alzheimer's and Dementia Workshop Series, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the distinctions between Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Ages 13-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for teens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! 

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.

We'll learn to make bird feeders out of recycled materials such as bottles, cans, and other materials. Make a space for birds to come and visit your garden!

Please note that we will be handling bird seed. 

Learn how mammals, birds, and reptiles survive and adapt to their natural environment. A Traveling Naturalist from Forest Park Nature Center will be explaining unique traits and characteristics of animals.

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!

Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation.  Drop in to learn more!  Please bring your own yoga mat.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.

Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided.

Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.  Adults only. 

Library Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm.

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 pressed flower clay dishes!

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.

Join us for an evening with food historian and writer Michael W. Twitty.  Michael is celebrated for his profound exploration of how food intertwines with ancestry and culture.

To celebrate Father's Day, join us for a special evening storytime and a craft! Stories are chosen for ages 2 - 6. 

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!

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. 

Don't let a limited budget keep you out of the garden. Find out how gardens can be simple, fun, and inexpensive. You’ll learn gardening tips and ideas that will save you time and money.