Event Type All ages
september
sepLibrary Card Sign-Up Month Guessing Contest
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Come in during National Library Card Sign-Up Month to get a new library card or renew your card. While you’re there, enter our contest to guess how many cards we
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Come in during National Library Card Sign-Up Month to get a new library card or renew your card. While you’re there, enter our contest to guess how many cards we will create in September. We will have prizes for three age groups.
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Month Long Event (september)
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Come watch the life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly. A butterfly habitat will be on display at the Information Desk. When the time comes, we’ll announce a butterfly release
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Come watch the life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly. A butterfly habitat will be on display at the Information Desk. When the time comes, we’ll announce a butterfly release and send our friends on their way!
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Month Long Event (september)
Location
Lakeview Branch 1137 W. Lake Ave.
29sep4:00 pm5:00 pmFeaturedKnow Your Roots: Midwest Foraging
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Learn how to identify local plants and their many uses. No prior experience required. All ages.
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Learn how to identify local plants and their many uses. No prior experience required. All ages.
Time
(Friday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Main Library 107 N.E. Monroe
30sep3:00 pm4:30 pmFeaturedTie Dye Family Fun
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Have a colorful afternoon at the library with the whole family! We’ll provide the dye and other necessities, and you bring the item you want to tie-dye. White t-shirts are
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Have a colorful afternoon at the library with the whole family! We’ll provide the dye and other necessities, and you bring the item you want to tie-dye. White t-shirts are most common, but feel free to bring any clothing item you like! Limit one item per person. Registration required by September 27 to ensure adequate supplies are available (call 309-497-2100 or email programmingdept@ppl.peoria.lib.il.us). While supplies last.
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
october
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Celebrate Banned Books Week all month with Banned Books Bingo! Pick up a bingo card for your age group at any branch, and submit your completed bingo for a participation
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Celebrate Banned Books Week all month with Banned Books Bingo! Pick up a bingo card for your age group at any branch, and submit your completed bingo for a participation prize and a chance to win a $10 Barnes & Noble gift card.
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Month Long Event (october)
octPhoto Challenge: Springdale Cemetery
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Head to Springdale Cemetery with your camera during the month of October and send your best pictures for a chance to win a small prize! Images can be emailed to:
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Head to Springdale Cemetery with your camera during the month of October and send your best pictures for a chance to win a small prize! Images can be emailed to: programming@ppl.peoria.lib.il.us
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Month Long Event (october)
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While TeenTober honors teens in the library, teen books are for everyone! Show your love for teen and YA books all month long by reading as many as you can
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While TeenTober honors teens in the library, teen books are for everyone! Show your love for teen and YA books all month long by reading as many as you can during our read-a-thon. All teen and YA books count, but visit us on Beanstack or pick up a prompt list at any location for some extra fun this month. The read-a-thon is for fun and bragging rights, but feel free to share your participation on social media and tag us. #TeenTober #TeenToberPeoria. All ages.
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Month Long Event (october)
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Pick up a coloring booklet at the First Floor Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. All ages.
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Pick up a coloring booklet at the First Floor Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. All ages.
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Month Long Event (october)
Location
Main Library 107 N.E. Monroe
01oct2:00 pm4:00 pmFeaturedCentral Illinois Reads: Banned Books Trivia
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Sign up as an individual or with a team for this afternoon of trivia to celebrate the freedom to read! Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 teams. Feel
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Sign up as an individual or with a team for this afternoon of trivia to celebrate the freedom to read! Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 teams. Feel free to bring your own snacks. Please call 309-497-2150 or email programming@ppl.peoria.lib.il.us to register. Questions geared towards ages 12 and up.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
01octAll Day07Guess the Banned Book
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Guess the title (one guess per person) of a shredded banned book for your chance to win a $10 Barnes and Noble gift card. All ages.
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Guess the title (one guess per person) of a shredded banned book for your chance to win a $10 Barnes and Noble gift card. All ages.
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october 1 (Sunday) - 7 (Saturday)
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
04oct7:00 pm8:00 pmFeaturedIllinois Libraries Present: Chills & Thrills with Stephen Graham Jones
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Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror and more with librarian Becky Spratford. Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and
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Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror and more with librarian Becky Spratford. Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and Don’t Fear the Reaper, and a prolific author of more than 25 books spanning genres. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.
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Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
05oct5:15 pm6:15 pmFeaturedMindfulness Meditation
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Join us for an hour set aside for being still and looking inward. Guidance will be offered. References will be made to Theravāda Buddhism in framing both intentions and instructions,
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Join us for an hour set aside for being still and looking inward. Guidance will be offered. References will be made to Theravāda Buddhism in framing both intentions and instructions, but this approach to cultivating calm and insight is fundamentally non-dogmatic. All are welcome and no experience is necessary.
Time
(Thursday) 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
08oct1:00 pm2:00 pmFeaturedHalloween Costume Swap Shop
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in good condition. Call 309-497-2100 for donation/swap guidelines.
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
08oct2:00 pm4:00 pmFeaturedMusic in the McKenzie: Harvest Sons
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Harvest Sons is like that pair of old washed out jeans you put on that are a bit faded from use but still look great when you wear them. The
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Harvest Sons is like that pair of old washed out jeans you put on that are a bit faded from use but still look great when you wear them. The ones perfect for a night out on the town, but still hold up at a nice family dinner. Harvest Sons recreate this feeling through their nostalgia-infused blend of folk, rock and Americana, and transport you into their rust belt state of mind. Harvest Sons is based out of Peoria, Illinois. Free and open to all ages.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
10oct4:30 pm5:30 pmFeaturedLibrary Knights Chess Club
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Drop in to learn the basics, or learn new strategies to up your game. Lessons and boards will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! All ages and
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Drop in to learn the basics, or learn new strategies to up your game. Lessons and boards will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Lincoln Branch 1312 W. Lincoln Ave.
10oct4:30 pm5:30 pmFeaturedEclipse Euphoria: How to Enjoy Upcoming Solar Eclipses
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Prepare for an extraordinary celestial spectacle as the United States gears up for not just one, but two captivating solar eclipses in the coming year! On October 14, 2023, an
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Prepare for an extraordinary celestial spectacle as the United States gears up for not just one, but two captivating solar eclipses in the coming year! On October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will traverse the nation, followed by a truly awe-inspiring event on April 8, 2024 – a total solar eclipse. Learn how to safely observe these wonderful natural phenomena in this lecture with Renae Kerrigan, Planetarium Director at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. All ages.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Lincoln Branch 1312 W. Lincoln Ave.
12oct5:15 pm6:15 pmFeaturedMindfulness Meditation
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Join us for an hour set aside for being still and looking inward. Guidance will be offered. References will be made to Theravāda Buddhism in framing both intentions and instructions,
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Join us for an hour set aside for being still and looking inward. Guidance will be offered. References will be made to Theravāda Buddhism in framing both intentions and instructions, but this approach to cultivating calm and insight is fundamentally non-dogmatic. All are welcome and no experience is necessary.
Time
(Thursday) 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
13oct10:00 am11:00 amFeaturedTie Dye Time
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Bring something white, we’ll bring the dye! All ages welcome, but younger children may require an adult to help.
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Bring something white, we’ll bring the dye! All ages welcome, but younger children may require an adult to help.
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
McClure Branch 315 W. McClure Ave.
14oct10:00 am5:00 pmFeaturedSuperstition Gallery
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Be cautious and best of luck to you as you explore a gallery full of superstitions on display. All ages.
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Be cautious and best of luck to you as you explore a gallery full of superstitions on display. All ages.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Lincoln Branch 1312 W. Lincoln Ave.
14oct2:30 pm5:30 pmFeaturedDungeons & Dragons at the Library
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Come play with us at the library. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 13 and up. Space is dependent on the number of dungeon masters.
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Come play with us at the library. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 13 and up. Space is dependent on the number of dungeon masters.
Time
(Saturday) 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Main Library 107 N.E. Monroe
15oct1:00 pm2:00 pmFeaturedHalloween Costume Swap Shop
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in good condition. Call 309-497-2100 for donation/swap guidelines.
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
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Join Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling Grace Lin for an engaging conversation about her journey to become an award-winning author and illustrator. This event is made
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Join Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling Grace Lin for an engaging conversation about her journey to become an award-winning author and illustrator. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
19oct5:15 pm6:15 pmFeaturedMindfulness Meditation
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Join us for an hour set aside for being still and looking inward. Guidance will be offered. References will be made to Theravāda Buddhism in framing both intentions and instructions,
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Join us for an hour set aside for being still and looking inward. Guidance will be offered. References will be made to Theravāda Buddhism in framing both intentions and instructions, but this approach to cultivating calm and insight is fundamentally non-dogmatic. All are welcome and no experience is necessary.
Time
(Thursday) 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
21oct4:00 pm5:30 pmFeaturedHalloween Costume Swap Shop
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in good condition. Call 309-497-2100 for donation/swap guidelines.
Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
21oct5:30 pm9:30 pmFeaturedInternational Observe the Moon Night
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Join us for another year of collaboration with the Peoria Astronomical Society as we celebrate International Moon Night at Northmoor Observatory. We will have a Moon Storytime (while it’s still
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Join us for another year of collaboration with the Peoria Astronomical Society as we celebrate International Moon Night at Northmoor Observatory. We will have a Moon Storytime (while it’s still light out!) and some fun activities (while supplies last!), and you will have a chance to look through the big telescope! Peoria Astronomical Society members will be on hand to let us know exactly what we are seeing in the night sky and the view will change throughout the evening. Sunset is estimated for 6:10pm. The Northmoor Observatory is located in Donovan Park on North Knoxville in Peoria. Park in the main parking lot and walk approximately 500 feet south to the dome. Flashlights come in handy for the walk across the grass. Bring a blanket or folding chairs to sit on the grass outside of the dome. This event is free and all ages are welcome! **Weather permitting** Please call 309-497-2143 with any questions.
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Time
(Saturday) 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
22oct1:00 pm2:00 pmFeaturedHalloween Costume Swap Shop
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in good condition. Call 309-497-2100 for donation/swap guidelines.
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
22oct4:00 pm5:30 pmFeaturedHalloween Costume Swap Shop
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in good condition. Call 309-497-2100 for donation/swap guidelines.
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
24oct4:30 pm5:30 pmFeaturedLibrary Knights Chess Club
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Drop in to learn the basics, or learn new strategies to up your game. Lessons and boards will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! All ages and
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Drop in to learn the basics, or learn new strategies to up your game. Lessons and boards will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Lincoln Branch 1312 W. Lincoln Ave.
26oct5:15 pm6:15 pmFeaturedMindfulness Meditation
Event Details
Join us for an hour set aside for being still and looking inward. Guidance will be offered. References will be made to Theravāda Buddhism in framing both intentions and instructions,
Event Details
Join us for an hour set aside for being still and looking inward. Guidance will be offered. References will be made to Theravāda Buddhism in framing both intentions and instructions, but this approach to cultivating calm and insight is fundamentally non-dogmatic. All are welcome and no experience is necessary.
Time
(Thursday) 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
27oct3:00 pm4:00 pmFeaturedNaNoWriMo Kickoff
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Interested in writing your own novel? Come learn about National Novel Writing Month and register for our NaNoWriMo program. All ages.
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Interested in writing your own novel? Come learn about National Novel Writing Month and register for our NaNoWriMo program. All ages.
Time
(Friday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Main Library 107 N.E. Monroe
28oct11:00 am4:30 pmFeaturedSpooky Saturday Movie Marathon
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Bring the whole family to enjoy some Halloween-y movies on the big screen! Snacks welcome! We’ll be showing 90s era Halloween classics in the McKenzie Room: Casper (11:00 am) and Hocus
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Bring the whole family to enjoy some Halloween-y movies on the big screen! Snacks welcome!
We’ll be showing 90s era Halloween classics in the McKenzie Room: Casper (11:00 am) and Hocus Pocus (2:00 pm). If you’re looking for more recent family-friendly spooky films, visit the Seminar Room for Hotel Transylvania (11:30 am) and The Addams Family (2:30 pm)
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
28oct3:00 pm4:00 pmFeaturedNaNoWriMo Kickoff
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Interested in writing your own novel? Come learn about National Novel Writing Month and register for our NaNoWriMo program. All ages.
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Interested in writing your own novel? Come learn about National Novel Writing Month and register for our NaNoWriMo program. All ages.
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
McClure Branch 315 W. McClure Ave.
28oct4:00 pm5:30 pmFeaturedHalloween Costume Swap Shop
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in good condition. Call 309-497-2100 for donation/swap guidelines.
Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
29oct1:00 pm2:00 pmFeaturedHalloween Costume Swap Shop
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in good condition. Call 309-497-2100 for donation/swap guidelines.
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
29oct4:00 pm5:30 pmFeaturedHalloween Costume Swap Shop
Event Details
Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in
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Drop off your family’s gently use costumes any time the library is open. Shop for a new-to-you costume during our swap shop hours. All donations must be clean and in good condition. Call 309-497-2100 for donation/swap guidelines.
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
North Branch 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
30oct4:00 pm5:00 pmFeaturedThe Macabre Mind of Edward Gorey
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Discuss the delightfully morbid world of Edward Gorey, author of The Gashlycrumb Tinies, who inspired the works of Tim Burton, Neil Gaiman and Lemony Snicket. All ages.
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Discuss the delightfully morbid world of Edward Gorey, author of The Gashlycrumb Tinies, who inspired the works of Tim Burton, Neil Gaiman and Lemony Snicket. All ages.
Time
(Monday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Main Library 107 N.E. Monroe
31oct4:00 pm6:00 pmFeaturedHaunted House
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Come if you dare! Attend at your own risk! Join us for our Annual Spooky Haunted House event. Treats will be provided. All ages.
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Come if you dare! Attend at your own risk! Join us for our Annual Spooky Haunted House event. Treats will be provided. All ages.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Lincoln Branch 1312 W. Lincoln Ave.