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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Take-out a Book! ~ Uber Reads
All Day 11/1 - 11/23
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Event Details:
Join us at the display table for "Take-out a Book ~ Uber Reads" or call 309-497-2600 to place your order and pick-up a mystery book in a bag. A valid library card is required!
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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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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 "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
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Event Details:
Sponsored by the Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian and the Illinois State Library's Illinois Center for the Book, Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event held the third Thursday in November to encourage families to spend qu
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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
18
2024
Mon
Wiggle Worms Baby Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch
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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)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Toddler Tales
10:15am - 10:45am
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Computer Basics
10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Join us for this skill-based program to help adults learn about computer software and online safety! This program will focus on learning desktop settings, typing practice opportunities, and how to safely manage your online presence.
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
19
2024
Tue
Open Play Time
10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Branch
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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.
Adults
North Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Crafting for Adults: Paint Pour Christmas Ornaments
10:30am - 12:30pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
November - Paint Pour Christmas Ornaments
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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
22
2024
Fri
Busy Bees Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
North Branch
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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 a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!
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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
23
2024
Sat
Saturday Family Storytime
10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome.
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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
19
2024
Tue
Music & Movement Storytime
11:15am - 11:45am
Main Library
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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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Main Library
At Capacity
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Seedling Science
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 5 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun. We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
22
2024
Fri
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
11:00am - 1:00pm
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Event Details:
Are you writing a novel for National Write a Novel Month? 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
19
2024
Tue
Yoga with Adriene
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Yoga with Adriene
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
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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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Nov
23
2024
Sat
SAT/ACT Test Study Session
1:15pm - 4:15pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Are you taking the ACT or SAT soon? The Peoria Public Library has several resources available to help you prepare! Join us for some quiet study time where you can use the library's resources to prepare for the ACT and SAT.
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Nov
17
2024
Sun
Music in the McKenzie ~ Nathan Taylor Band
2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Event Details:
We are excited to get our 13th year of Music in the McKenzie started! Please watch our website and social media for upcoming dates and performers. Always free and always open to all ages.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
Nov
17
2024
Sun
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Mature Readers Book Club
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
The Mature Readers Book Club typically meets on the last Wednesday of each month. January 31 — In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
North Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
23
2024
Sat
Cooking Club: Holiday Favorites Recipe Swap
3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Holiday cooking season is here!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
23
2024
Sat
Millennial Nostalgia Matinee
3:30pm - 5:45pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Reminisce with us this Fall season with hits that influenced an entire generation! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday we will feature a different film with classic Millennial treats! September 14 - Forrest Gump (1994 - PG13)
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
18
2024
Mon
Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists
4:30pm - 5:30pm
McClure Branch
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Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 3rd Monday of the month from 4:30-5:30. June 17: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
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Nov
19
2024
Tue
Library Board Meeting
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Conference Room
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Slime Lab
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Join us for another amazing slime lab and this month we're making Icee slime! Call 309-497-2600 or register online to reserve your spot.
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Nov
18
2024
Mon
Peoria City/County Health Department Board Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
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Nov
19
2024
Tue
The Right to Read: A Community Discussion
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
Please join us for a community conversation as a follow-up to the viewing of The Right to Read documentary.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Mason Jar Cookie Craft
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Branch
At Capacity
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Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Calling all adults! We are creating mason jar cookies! We’ll provide all the dry ingredients you’ll need to make a delicious cookie mix in a mason jar, complete with instructions. Have a favorite cookie recipe you like to share?
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
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! July 16 - The Pucking Wrong Number by C.R. Jane
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Cozy Mystery Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
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Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Room:
Lakeview Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Calling all cozy mystery lovers! Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club. Each month, we will read and discuss a cozy mystery, usually the first in a series.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. June 26 - Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
The Sherlock Holmes Story Society
6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
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Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North Seminar Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
This group traditionally meets at 6:30 pm on the 4th Thursday of the month (except for November & December). New members are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned Sherlockian or a newcomer to the canon!
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This event is in the "All ages" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Illinois Libraries Present ~ Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith
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Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Virtual
Event Details:
Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith
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