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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan-Dec
1
2024
Adult Reading Challenge
All Day 1/1 - 12/1
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Read with us, Peoria! Find a new book or author each month, letting our themes inspire you! Log your reading on Beanstack to enter a monthly drawing for a gift card to a local business. We will celebrate with a party at the end of the year.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep-Nov
2024
Fall Reading Challenge
All Day 9/3 - 11/27
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Virtual
Event Details:
Fall back into the reading habit with the Fall Reading Challenge. Check out the prompts on Beanstack or pick up a copy from any branch to participate.
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This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
Oct-Dec
2024
Kid Librarian
All Day 10/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages
Event Details:
Calling all students at Elise Ford Allen, C.T. Vivian, Annie Jo Gordon, Harold B. Dawson, Trewyn and Whittier! Want to be Lincoln Branch's next Kid Librarian?
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Sir Mix-A-Lot for America's Libraries
All Day 11/1 - 11/26
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Event Details:
OMG, Becky! Look at her BOOKS! Come in and check-out this fun display of BIG BOOKS that you can check-out! And take home a copy of the song "I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie". You other readers can't deny!
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Closing
11/27/2024 @ 6:00pm - 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Thanksgiving
11/27/2024 @ 6:00pm - 11/29/2024 @ 6:00pm
Branches:
Lakeview Branch,
Lincoln Branch,
Main Library,
McClure Branch,
North Branch,
Multiple Locations,
Off Site,
Virtual
Description:
All locations will close at 6pm on Wed, Nov 27, and remain closed through Fri, Nov 29.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
International Games Month: Game Exchange
All Day 11/1 - 11/30
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Event Details:
Tired of playing the same board games over and over? Looking for something new to play with the family this holiday season?
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teen Craft to Go: Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet
All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This month, we will have craft kits for tweens and teens to make their own Straw Weaving Bookmark or Bracelet. A limited number of kits are available so get one while supplies last!
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
All ages
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Nov-Dec
2024
Warm Wrappings
All Day 11/10 - 12/7
Multiple Locations
Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
Event Details:
Visit our decorated donation boxes at any of our locations and donate NEW winter scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, socks, coats, and toiletries for all ages.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Nov-Jan
2024
22VA Veteran Art Show
All Day 11/11 - 1/3
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main Gallery
Event Details:
22 Veteran Artists (VA) 22 strives to encourage veterans, especially those battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to express themselves through visual and creative arts as an element of therapy.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Nov
25
2024
Mon
Wiggle Worms Baby Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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 0-24 months.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Nov
26
2024
Tue
Open Play Time
10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
30
2024
Sat
Winter Shadowbox
10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Kick off the holiday season with us! Before the hubbub and commercialism get overwhelming, grab a friend or two to enjoy a slow morning of crafting at the library. It's free! We will be assembling 3D paper shadowboxes.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Nov
26
2024
Tue
Music & Movement Storytime
11:15am - 11:45am
Main Library
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 and movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Nov
27
2024
Wed
Fall Watercolor Resist
11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Just a simple opportunity to exercise your creativity. Wax pastels + watercolor paint = a fun time AND a beautiful end project! This is open to all ages and all ability levels. Drop in.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
30
2024
Sat
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
11:00am - 1:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Event Details:
Are you writing a novel for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) ? Join us to chat about your progress or get some much-needed writing time.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
26
2024
Tue
Yoga with Adriene
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
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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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.
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
North Branch
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.
Nov
24
2024
Sun
Sit and Stitch
1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and camaraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
24
2024
Sun
Neurodivergent Network
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Event Details:
Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. Light refreshments will be supplied.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
McClure Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Nov
27
2024
Wed
Diamond Art Coasters
3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Branch
Registration Open
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Decorate a set of diamond art coasters to set your drinks on. Seats are limited, registration required.
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Lincoln Branch
Waitlist
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
30
2024
Sat
Hair Braiding Workshop
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Waitlist
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Do you want to learn how to braid? Skilled braiding expert Lacy Simmons will provide a short educational presentation and assist in hands-on practice. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
30
2024
Sat
Film Club
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
78
Event Details:
For this month's Film Club, we will be looking at the Sci-Fi genre and watching a cult classic, "The Fifth Element" !!
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