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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

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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 "Children of all ages" group Children's Author Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/14–12/19 Children of all ages Main Library This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: Join us the second week of each month for a themed scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a trinket from our prize box and a stamp on their participation card.
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.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group The Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group 11:00am–12:30pm 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 Atlantic Monthly Discussion Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. (except in October when it is the third Monday.)	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.
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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 Mature Readers Book Club 2:15pm–3:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Mature Readers Book Club meets at Lakeview Branch 2:15 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted. For more information, please call (309) 370-0067
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.					This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group LEGO Builder's Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Event Details: Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in LEGO Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play. Third Friday of each month.	This event is in the "Adults" group Hatha Yoga 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Drop in to learn more! Please bring your own yoga mat. This event is in the "Adults" group Film Club 3:00pm–5:30pm Adults Main Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.
4 pm						This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group ¡Viva Literatura! 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Main Library This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
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 Peoria Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us to discuss classic and contemporary works of science fiction and fantasy each month on the second Monday at 6:30 pm at Lakeview Branch. New members are always welcome to join at any time.	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!

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