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.

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.

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Back for another summer, come see David Casas Magic perform incredible magic tricks. Great for all ages! 

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.

Join us to create a garden themed garland.

Calling all Seniors to come make an sharpie dyed tile coaster. All materials will be provided. Call Lincoln Branch Library at 309-497-2600 to register. 

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles.

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

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

Do you love gnomes? If so, join us for our Gnome of the Month craft. Each month we'll be making a different gnome. This month we'll be using flower pots to create a garden friend. Supplies provided. Registration required.

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

Engage with your little ones ages 3-6 years at a special building program.  You and your child can sample a variety of fun kid building toys during the hour long program.

As the summer rolls on, gardens change and put new blooms on display. Join Master Gardener Holly Scott as she talks about late summer and fall colors in the garden. 

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

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

Join us for an afternoon of flower and tree inspired crafts! 

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!

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 

We hear a lot about the Founding Fathers, but what about the women who helped shape America?

The Boos & Booze Book Club presents a special screening of Rosemary’s Baby, an offshoot event of our horror book club, presented in partnership with community collaborator

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+. 

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 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.

Learn what bugs are, where they live, and the cool adaptations they have. A Traveling Naturalist from Forest Park Nature Center will be explaining the differences between and insect and a spider, life cycles, camouflage, and insect homes.

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! Sign up online or call the Lincoln Branch.

Learn what reptiles and amphibians are, their differences and their unique adaptations. A Traveling Naturalist from Forest Park Nature Center will explain reptile vs. amphibian, venom vs. poison, camouflage, and where they live.

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! 

Looking for a new summer tote bag? We're going to print floral designs on blank canvas bags to create something cute and useful. Things will get a little messy, so be prepared! Registration required.

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 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!

Get ready to dance and play in mountains of bubbles at our Summer Foam Party! Dress prepared to make your way through the light, fluffy, and safe, biodegradable suds!

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.

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! 

Tomatoes are one of the most popular and commonly grown plants in home gardens. It all starts with your garden plot and soil preparation for planting, then monitoring the garden until harvest.

Join us for Pokémon Club! You can play the TCG or the videogames, compete in trivia, or make some Pokémon crafts! Please bring your own devices to play the videogames.

Join us to explore your creativity with MAGNA-TILES! Drop-in for free building time with our magnetic building sets.

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. 

Join us for an evening of stories and an activity the entire family can enjoy! Stories are chosen for ages 2-6. 

This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12.

When it comes to pollination, honey bees get a majority of the attention. However, many insects play a role in pollination. This presentation will discuss different native pollinators and how to make your landscape attractive to them. 

Many of us first encountered Jane Austen through beloved books or classic film and television adaptations.