Acclaimed Chicago-Based Author Visits PPL

Natasha Tarpley Comes to Peoria

Peoria Public Library celebrates acclaimed children's book author, Natasha Tarpley, author of storytime favorites like I Love My Hair, Bippity Bop Barbershop, The Me I Choose to Be, and more.

Ms. Tarpley will talk about her writing process, her Keyana Loves series, and reading her latest book, Keyana Loves School.

Free and open to children of all ages.

Don't miss this chance to meet this iconic author and hear her speak!

Author Visit

Tuesday, March 11 ~ 10:30 AM at Lincoln Branch, 1312 W. Lincoln Ave. Open to children of all ages.

Spring Fling Reading Challenge

(And Winter Reading Challenge Winners!)

March 1-May 31

If you didn’t win our Winter Reading Challenge (see below), you have another chance with our Spring Fling Reading Challenge.

It’s super easy because you read what you want, completing at least 10 of 22 suggested prompts between March 1 and May 31. One winner across PPL will receive a $25 gift card to either Sheridan Nursery or Hoerr Nursery.

You can grab a paper entry form at any Peoria Public Library location or just set up a free Beanstack account https://bit.ly/3SECI4k to track your reading digitally.

Winter Reading Winners:

Grand Prize – Natalie K. from Lakeview

Branch Winners

Lakeview – William C.

Lincoln – Ayden M.

Main – Bonnie P.

McClure – Regina D.

North – Anaya A.

The Office

Trivia Night

Calling all fans of the U.S. version of The Office...

Friday, March 21

Doors open at 6:30 PM, with trivia starting at 7 PM at Lakeview Branch, 1137 W. Lake Ave.

Free and open to all adults.

March 25th is the 20th anniversary of the premiere of The Office, starring Steve Carrell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fisher, Rainn Wilson, and BJ Novak.

Join us for an evening of trivia based on your favorite Dunder Mifflin employees.

There will also be a costume contest where you may choose to walk the red carpet to win a small prize. Costumes can be as creative as you want from any character who ever appeared on the series or any of the many costumes one of the characters may have worn.

Other fun facts will pop up during the evening, as well as a chance to win a door prize.

Trivia, refreshments and more. Free and open to all adults, but we just ask that you register so we can party plan.

Teen & Tween Corner for Spring Break Activities!

Spring Break for District 150 is March 22 through April 6 so we’ve planned accordingly. Staying local doesn’t mean you can’t have fun.

Be sure to sign up now. All of our programs are free, but some have space limitations.

** means registration required.

Monday, March 24

Teen Art Lab ~ 10: 30 AM to Noon @ Main Library. Drop-in. Ages 13-18.

Upcycled CD Mosaics** ~ 1 PM to 2:30 PM @ North Branch. Ages 6-18.

Tuesday, March 25

Video Game Café ~ 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM @ Lakeview Branch. Drop-in. Grades 4-8.

Wednesday, March 26

Paint Your Own Hiking Stick ~ 10:30 AM to Noon @ Main Library. All ages.

Heartstopper Book Discussion ~ 6 PM to 7:15 PM @ Lakeview Branch. Ages 13-18.

Friday, March 28

Spring Break Slime Lab ** ~ 4 PM to 5 PM @ Lincoln Branch. Ages 6-18.

Saturday, March 29

Pride & Persistence Book Discussion ~ 2:30 PM to 4 PM @ Lakeview. Teens & Adults. Author Joe Chianakas will discuss his latest YA book.

Hair Braiding Workshop ** ~ 3 PM to 4 PM @ Lincoln Branch. Teens & Adults.

Monday, March 31

Fandom Perler Beads ** ~ 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM @ Lakeview Branch. Ages 13-18.

Wednesday, April 2

Anything Goes Art ~ 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM @ Main Library. All ages.

Escape the Beehive** ~ Noon to 6 PM @ North Branch. Ages 6-18. (Escape Room)

Video Game Café ~ 1:30 PM to 3:45 PM @ Lakeview Branch. Grades 9-12.

Anime/Manga Club ~ 2 PM to 3:30 PM @ McClure Branch. Ages 13-18.

Thursday, April 3

Shrinky Dink Craft** ~ 5 PM to 6:15 PM @ Lincoln Branch. Ages 6-18.

Saturday, April 5

Masterpieces at Main ~ 10:30 AM to Noon @ Main. Ages 16-18 and older.

Adulting 101: Digital Literacy ~ 11 AM to Noon @ Main Library. Ages 13-18.

Bookmark of the Month ~ 2 PM to 4 PM @ McClure Branch. Teens & Adults.

Teen Digital Art Club ~ 2 PM to 3 PM @ Lincoln Branch. Ages 13-18.

Prom/Formal Wear Swap Shop ~ 2 PM to 4 PM @ North Branch. Teens & Adults.

Star Trek: First Contact Day ~ 3 PM to 5 PM @ McClure Branch. All ages.

Sunday, April 6

Pokemon Club ~ 1 PM to 3 PM @ Lakeview Branch. Ages 6-18.

Prom/Formal Wear Swap Shop ~ 2 PM to 4 PM @ North Branch. Teens & Adults.

Book Club Fair ~ 2 PM to 3:30 PM @ North Branch. All ages.

Coming in April... Author Event

Getting to Know Our Big Rivers with Author and Podcaster Dean Klinkenberg

Join us for a learning experience about what living near a big river is like in terms of biodiversity and ecology. Dive into the history, the importance and the beauty of living next to a so-called big river.

Just of one many Earth Day-related programs that Peoria Public Library has planned in April.

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