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Peoria Public Library would like a word. From you. |
Our Community Survey closes on May 1. Please help us with our strategic planning by spending just a few minutes sharing your thoughts.
Click on this link and take a few minutes to tell us how you use the library and how you would like to use it. We truly want to hear your thoughts. |
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| Wanted: Artist in Residence for McClure Branch | Peoria Public Library announces the return of their Artist in Residence program this spring/summer at McClure Branch.
| Accepting submissions from Peoria-area artists through May 1st. |
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Great opportunity to link local artists with our patrons and community, thanks to the generosity of Delta Kappa Gamma Nu Chapter’s Lambda State Foundation for Educational Studies. Chosen artist(s) will be paid for their time. Supplies will also be covered.
Interested? Learn more
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| Make Something for Mom at Peoria Public Library! | Peoria Public Library has several craft programs this month that could easily be turned into gifts for mom.
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Pottery: Trinket Tray ~ Lincoln Branch Thursday, May 1| 5:30 -6:30 PM | Teens.
Free, but must register. Call (309) 497-2600.
Decoupage Trinket Box ~ McClure Branch Saturday, May 3 | 9:30-11:30 AM | Ages 18+
Free, but must register
Masterpieces at Main: Bird Collage Stationery ~ Main Library Saturday, May 3 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Ages 16+
Pressed Flower Craft ~ Lincoln Branch Tuesday, May 6 | 6-7 PM
Ages 6-18. Drop-ins welcome. |
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Drop-in Craft: Flower Frogs ~ Main Library Wednesday, May 7 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM All ages. Drop-ins welcome.
Upcycled Craft: Decoupage Planter ~ North Branch Thursday, May 8 | 5:30-7 PM
Teens/adults. Free, but must register
3D Animal Portraits ~ Main Library Friday, May 9 | 4-5:30 PM All ages. Drop-ins welcome.
Hydrangea Bubble Painting ~ Main Library Saturday, May 10 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
All ages. Drop-ins welcome.
Origami Workshop ~ McClure Branch
Saturday, May 10 | 3-5 PM Teens/adults. Free, but must register
Make Something for Mom ~ North Branch Saturday, May 10 | 3-4:30 PM Children of all ages. Drop-ins welcome. |
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| Save the Date: Self-Defense Class | Back by popular demand, but spots are filling up fast.
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Our second Self-Defense Class for Women (and teen girls) is coming up Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at Main Library. Open to women and girls only, ages 13 and older. |
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Phil Mahan, a veteran Peoria Police Officer and Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Fir Na Dli, taught us how to react in several situations — being dragged, pushed, grabbed and more in our April class.
Join this interactive and informative class.
Free, but registration required
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| Help Wanted: Library Assistant | Peoria Public Library is looking for a full-time Library Assistant for North Branch.
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This entry-level position pays $16/hour ($1/hr. over IL minimum wage), but includes extensive benefits, including paid vacation, holidays and sick time, city of Peoria health insurance, tuition reimbursement and a pension.
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| Star Wars Trivia Night for Tweens & Teens | Register now for our Star Wars Trivia Night at Lakeview Branch. Free and open to middle- and high schoolers, Grades 7-12.
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Sign up as a squadron of 2 or enter Solo and join Forces with another person. The squadron that takes 1st place will win a prize! Come wearing your favorite Star Wars apparel and enjoy Star Wars themed snacks. |
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Trivia starts at 6 PM, May 6th at Lakeview Branch, 1137 W. Lake Ave. Register here
Peoria Public Library is offering more teen programming recently – from crafts to trivia (see above!) to gaming to a series on “adulting.”
Check out all we have to offer by picking up an event calendar or visiting the online version. |
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| Resource Spotlight: Brainfuse | As school winds down, don’t forget about Brainfuse, which provides free, online, live tutoring in a wide variety of subjects and two languages, English and Spanish.
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