Lakeview Branch

12:00pm-5:00pm

Lakeview Branch
1137 W. Lake Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Wed: 10:00am-8:00pm

Thu: Closed

Fri-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Lincoln Branch

12:00pm-5:00pm

Lincoln Branch
1312 W. Lincoln Ave.
Peoria, IL 61605
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm

Wed: Closed

Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Main Library

Closed

Main Library
107 N.E. Monroe St
Peoria, IL 61602
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

McClure Branch

Closed

McClure Branch
315 W. McClure Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

North Branch

12:00pm-5:00pm

North Branch
3001 W. Grand Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 10:00am-8:00pm

Tue: Closed

Wed-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

bath bombs

Ornament Bath Bombs

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Find a way to relax from the busy, holiday season by making an ornament bath bomb!

learn at the library

Learn Something at the Library: Open Holiday Craft Time

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Choose your own adventure with this open craft time.

coding club

Books & Bots Coding Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

North McKenzie Room at North Branch

Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North McKenzie Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Ages 6-12. Join us each month as we make friends and explore coding, robotics, and real world problem solving. No prior experience required!

arts and crafts

Musical Note Wall Art

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

McClure Room at McClure Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

new years

Countdown to Noon

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Event Details:

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

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28

Multiple Locations

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

Event Details:

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

Registration Open

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

It's National Rubber Duck Day and we're celebrating by decorating our own rubber ducks. All materials provided.

Viral Craft Club: Paper Portraits

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

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 paper self portraits!

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Time	Sun (12/07)	Mon (12/08)	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)	Sat (12/13)
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.
	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Mandala Suncatcher Teen Craft To-Go All Day 12/1–12/31 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Pick up materials to make your own standing mandala suncatcher at home! Available while supplies last.
10 am		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 Main Library Tour 10:00am–11:00am Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Main Library 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 Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Lightwell 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: Are you interested in starting to use the library but you don't know where to begin? Come join us for a quick tour to see what the library has to offer. We will cover all four floors and discover resources and treasures on each.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 2:30pm–3:30pm 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Registration Open Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Registration Required Event Details: Ages 10-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed for teens and tweens. Learn the basics of the game and have fun!
3 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 Drop In: Holiday Twig Ornaments 3:00pm–4:30pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Main Library 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 Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Simple crafts with simple materials. Take a minute to slow down the noise and spend a little time in a creative headspace. All materials provided. Open to all ages. 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. This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Thursday STEAM Train 3:45pm–4:45pm 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 Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), 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!
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!
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Catching on to Crochet 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12.		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Game Awards Watch Party 6:00pm–10:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: Are you a fan of video games? Come to the Lincoln Branch Library and watch The Game Awards live from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Vote for your favorite video games in each category for a chance to win a prizes!