Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss Windy City Blues by Sara Paretsky.…
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Peoria Public Library Happenings for May 2014
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Book club news from the Peoria Public Library
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Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m.at Lakeview Branch to discuss Hard News by Jeffery Deaver. Rune is an aspiring filmmaker…
Peoria Public Library news
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Infant/Toddler Monday, March 10, 17, 24 & 31 – North Branch Tiny Tots Storytime – 10:30-11:00 a.m. Ages 12 to 23 months and their caregivers are welcome. Tuesday, March 4, 11, 18 & 25 – Lakeview Branch Thursday, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 – North Branch Tadpoles Storytime – 10:30-11:00 a.m. Ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers are welcome. Preschool Wednesday, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 – McClure Branch Fun Time Storytime – 10:00-10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 6. Thursday, March 13, 20 & 27 – North Branch What’s the Buzz? – 4:30-5:00 p.m. Keep your children enthusiastic about learning all day long – join us for What’s the Buzz?, a new after-school storytime with a focus on making non fiction fun and approachable for preschool and kindergarten children. Come and listen to more fact base picture books while still singing and moving in the storytime format your kids know and love! Tuesday, March 18 & 25 – Lincoln Branch Terrific Tattletale Tuesday Storytime – 10:00-10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 6. Grade School March – Main Library Crafts-to-Go – 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. In a hurry? Can’t stay and craft? Get your crafts to go. Kids ages 5 through 12 can pick up a craft packet at the 1st Floor Information Desk any time we’re open. Ask for a Craft- to-Go, take it home and the fun begins. Saturday, March 1 – North Branch…
Free Events for Kids and Families in December at Peoria Public Library
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PreSchool Friday, December 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 – Fun Time Storytime – North Branch – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Fun stories and songs for children ages 3-6. 497-2100 FREE Wed., December 7 – Fun Time Storytime – Main Library,…
Peoria Public Library Offers Young Adults Financial Education
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The FINRA Investor Education Foundation is sponsoring a series of three programs, Financial ABCs for Generations X, Y, and Z, targeting young adults ages 13 to 20 and the Smart investing @your library® van, which is available for all ages,…
Main Library Closed to Public November 1 – December 13 for Construction
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Peoria Public Library Main Library at 107 N.E. Monroe will close to the public on Monday, November 1and reopen on Monday, December 13. All other library locations will remain open and materials can be reserved and renewed at www.peoriapubliclibrary.org .…
Events for Kids at the Peoria Public Library
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By Trish Noack, Supervisor of Public Relations Banned Books Quiz – All Branches – Celebrate your f-READ-om to read during Banned Books Week (September 25-October 2). Participants ages 12-18 are invited to take a short quiz Banned Books Week throughout…
Library Buildings Taking Shape Around City
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By Trish Noack, Supervisor of Public Relations The $28 million building project undertaken by Peoria Public Library has become highly visible as steel framework goes up at the North Branch, the future lounge area has replaced the old front entrance…
June Events for Children at Peoria Public Library
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Picture Book Picnics, return to Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch on Tuesdays, June 1,8,15,and 22 from noon to 1:00 p.m. for children ages 3 to 10 and their caregivers on the lawn outside the branch. Attendees are invited to bring…