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Level Up at Your Library: Crash Course - Dungeons & Dragons

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: All ages

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Come out and join us for a summer series on the popular table top roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Each week will cover a different topic related to the game.

Family History - Orientation to research and library collections

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main Local History & Genealogy at Main Library

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main Local History & Genealogy

Age Group: Adults

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Interested in researching your family history?

Sensory Play Sunday!

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North Beehive Storytime Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

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Explore sensory stations with your little one, including rice, play-dough, finger painting, and more.

Gaming Through the Ages Kahoot! Trivia

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Registration Required

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Join us for an evening of Kahoot! trivia all based on various forms of gaming throughout the years. Trivia will be cover many of areas of gaming from console to PC to board to card games.

Crafting for Adults - UV Resin Bookmarks

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Wordsmitten Book Club

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm

North Study Room III at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North Study Room III

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Program Type: Book Club

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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

Author Kristy Boyce Discussion and Book Signing

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

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Author Kristy Boyce will give a one hour presentation on her journey into the world of publishing. She will also touch on her process of writing D&D themed romances.

Your Differences Make You Magical with Magician Cody Clark

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

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Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)

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Cody Clark is a magician with a message! Come out to North Branch for a fun and meaningful magic show, where you'll see some incredible illusions and also learn about celebrating the differences that make each of us unique.

Pufferfish Bubble Wrap Artwork

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am

Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch

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Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Storytime Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Create a beautiful piece of artwork using bubble wrap and paint. Come dressed for a mess! Ages 2 to 5.

Easy Bracelets for Adults

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

McClure Room at McClure Branch

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Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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Does your jewelry box need a refresh? Join us for an afternoon of bracelet making fun. Adults only. Registration required.

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All Day	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 01/02/2025 @ 9:00am–12/30/2025 @ 6:00pm 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.
	This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Summer Math Challenge All Day 5/30–8/1 Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group 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: North Branch Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Level up your math skills this summer with the Summer Math challenge. Come in each week through the end of July for new math challenges!
	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Crafts to Go: DIY Bird Feeder Kit 07/05/2025 @ 10:00am–07/19/2025 @ 6:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch 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: Lakeview Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Lakeview Branch for a DIY bird feeder kit. Take it home, decorate, assemble, and enjoy the birds it brings to your backyard this summer. While supplies last.
11 am						This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Summer Slime Time! 11:00am–12:00pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 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 This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come on in and take a break from the heat by making slime with us! You will be able to take home your creation 😁 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. Dress for a Mess This activity involves some materials that may get messy. Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.
12 pm				This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Lunchtime Kahoot!: Disney & Pixar Trivia 12:00pm–1:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Eat lunch and be social with other kids and teens for our Kahoot! Disney & Pixar trivia afternoon! Bring your own lunch and test your knowledge on all things Disney & Pixar while meeting some new friends!
1 pm	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Sunday Game Days 1:00pm–3:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+.
2 pm		This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Solar Oven S'mores 2:30pm–3:30pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Level up your summer STEM projects with your own solar oven--we'll even make s'mores with it! Visit the Lincoln Branch or call (309) 497-2600 to reserve your spot!
3 pm			This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Thinking Money for Kids Program Series: Making Mooo-lah 3:00pm–4:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) McClure Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Join us for Making Mooo-lah! Work together on a life-size game board to see if you can run a financially successful farm! All participants will receive a cardboard piggy bank to take home while supplies last.		This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Drop In: LEGO Builders 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 Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM 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.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Summer Reading Party at the Peoria Riverfront Museum 5:00pm–8:00pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site 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 Event Details: A ticketed event for the participants of our Summer Reading Program, a private, full access party at the Peoria Riverfront Museum!	Closing Closing for Summer Reading Party 5:00pm–6:00pm Main Library Branches: Main Library Description: Closing Early for Summer Reading Party
6 pm				Closing Closing for Summer Reading Party 6:00pm–8:00pm Some Branches Branches: Lakeview Branch, North Branch Description: Lakeview and North Branches are closing at 6:00pm to allow staff and patrons to attend the Summer Reading Party at the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

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