Events at this location

Join us for a baby-focused storytime filled with enriching stories, songs, finger plays, and more! Enjoy cuddle time with your baby and socialize with other caregivers. Ages birth to 18 months.

Kits include basic instructions and supplies for a themed craft. While supplies last! Ages 3 and up.

The Easter Bunny has hidden colorful eggs around the library! Come to the Information Desk for a basket, and see how many eggs you can collect for a prize. Children of all ages.

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Geared toward ages 2 to 5, but all children are welcome.

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Geared toward ages 2 to 5, but all children are welcome.

Artistic activities for children coinciding with Peoria’s First Fridays. Work on an art project based on a different famous artist every month. Please call 309-497-2100 to reserve your spot. Dress for a mess. Children of all ages.

Dress your child for a mess and join them in exploring sensory stations with play-dough, moon sand, finger painting, and more. Ages birth to 5.

Join us for a baby-focused storytime filled with enriching stories, songs, finger plays, and more! Enjoy cuddle time with your baby and socialize with other caregivers. Ages birth to 18 months.

Read the feature article (and any other articles that interest you) of the current issue of Atlantic Monthly, and join us for lively discussion.

Make a craft that actually moves! Available while supplies last. Ages 3 and up.

Join us for crafts and games based on Super Mario Brothers. Call 309-497-2100 to reserve your spot. All ages.

On Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Day, families are encouraged to read a book together and forget everything else for 30 minutes. You can read in the library or at home. Readers will earn a small participation prize and be entered for a chance to win a gift card.

Join us for crafts and games based on Super Mario Brothers. Call 309-497-2100 to reserve your spot. All ages.

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Geared toward ages 2 to 5, but all children are welcome.

Join us for crafts and games based on Super Mario Brothers. Call 309-497-2100 to reserve your spot. All ages.

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Geared toward ages 2 to 5, but all children are welcome.

Do you write spoken word, poetry, or short stories? Make your voice our first annual Youth Open Mic, in celebration of National Poetry Month. Call 309-497-2100 to reserve your spot.
Ages 12 to 18.

Join us for crafts and games based on Super Mario Brothers. Call 309-497-2100 to reserve your spot. All ages.

Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Stories, songs, and activities will be geared toward ages 0 to 6.

Enjoy a unique performance and demonstration from Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums in honor of Scottish American Heritage Month.

Watch a variety of anime, discuss manga, play games, and craft something Japanese-inspired. Ages 11 to 18.

Welcome back a favorite! Still Shine is a group of like-minded, seasoned musicians blending acoustic roots and progressive bluegrass. Along with some well received original music, the band performs an upbeat, energetic show you won’t want to miss! Free and open to all ages.

This month: The Evolution of Everything: How New Ideas Emerge by Matt Ridley

Join us for a baby-focused storytime filled with enriching stories, songs, finger plays, and more! Enjoy cuddle time with your baby and socialize with other caregivers. Ages birth to 18 months.

Read a graphic novel of your choice within this month’s theme: Adventure. Meet to discuss the books you read, snack, socialize, and enjoy themed activities and crafts. Ages 9 to 13.

Enjoy an opportunity to get together, meet new people, and learn a craft. Preregistration is suggested as there is limited space and materials for 15 participants. Please call 309-497-2069 or email programming@ppl.peoria.lib.il.us to register.

Make balls of soil and local wildflower seeds that can be planted to help feed the bees and beautify the area. Dress for a mess. Children of all ages.

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Geared toward ages 2 to 5, but all children are welcome.

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Geared toward ages 2 to 5, but all children are welcome.

Learn to identify local forage-able plants and their many uses. No prior experience required. All ages.

Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Stories, songs, and activities will be geared toward ages 0 to 6.

Join us on Earth Day for a fun worm-themed storytime and our second annual earthworm race! Enjoy an in-person storytime, learn a little bit about these creatures, and race your earthworms. Space is limited. Call 309-497-2100 to register. Event will be held rain or shine!

Join us for a baby-focused storytime filled with enriching stories, songs, finger plays, and more! Enjoy cuddle time with your baby and socialize with other caregivers. Ages birth to 18 months.

Make your own frog game and try to catch the fly! Available while supplies last. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Join us for some expert advice on container gardening with a Master Gardener! Adults.

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Geared toward ages 2 to 5, but all children are welcome.

Learn about gardening within the city. Adults only.

This month: “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” (from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes)

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Geared toward ages 2 to 5, but all children are welcome.

Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Stories, songs, and activities will be geared toward ages 0 to 6.

Learn to needle felt with wool! Drop in or stay the whole time. Ages 10-18. Children under 10 will need adult supervision.