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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

Multiple Locations

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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 "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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Winter-Themed Crafts to Go All Day 12/1–12/31 Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch 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: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the library to pick up a winter-themed craft kit to take home. Available all month long. While supplies last.
10 am						This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Baby Art 10:30am–11:00am 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) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a baby friendly art project that you can take home as a keepsake when we're done. Siblings are welcome to help, but supplies are limited to the age-appropriate child. Dress for a possible mess. Ages 0-3. Disclaimer(s) Dress for a Mess This activity involves some materials that may get messy. Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.
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1 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 Easy Art Holiday Decorations 1:30pm–2:30pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Lakeview 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 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: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview 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: No matter what holiday you celebrate, stop by Easy Art to pick the creation(s) you want to make.
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3 pm		This event is in the "All ages" group Anything Goes Craft! 3:30pm–4:30pm All ages Main Library This event is in the "All ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: All ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for an hour of unstructured craft time! We'll have plenty of materials available, including construction paper, bracelet beads, and more! All you need to bring is your creativity. All ages are permitted to attend.			This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Art Lab: Sock Snowmen 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Main Library This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Could you use a little break? A time to let the creative side of your brain lead? Would you like to craft something that you could use as a holiday gift? Drop in and create the cutest snowman from a sock!
4 pm		This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Design a Storybook Snowman 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Help design a storybook snowman for the bulletin board.	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Artist Spotlight: Hattie Lee Mendoza 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for our Artist Spotlight, where we highlight local artists that invest back into their communities! Artist Hattie Lee Mendoza is joining us for a conversation on her work, how her culture impacts her art, and the mediums she uses. This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Tuesday STEAM Train 4:30pm–5:30pm Children of all ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie, Storytime, 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!		This event is in the "Children of all ages" group First Friday Art for Kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Children of all ages North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Wintery Carved Eraser Stamps 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults North Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come learn how to carve rubber erasers into cool custom stamps. Participants will complete one guided Winter themed stamp as a tutorial, and also be able to create one original stamp.
6 pm				This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcycled Crafts: CD Ornaments 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults North Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: As always, let's upcycle some old, outdated library materials into something beautiful! This month, we're making ornaments out of old compact discs!

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