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Peoria Poetry Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Author Events, Literature & Writing

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Literature & Writing
Event Details:

July Program: Rhythms and Rhymes of Life, by Martie Ogborn

Martie Liter Ogborn is a local author and publisher.  She followed in the footsteps of her father and took up writing as a 'side hustle'.

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Level Up Your Superpowers: Create a Comic!

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing, Summer Reading, Workshops

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes, Educational Programming, Family Programming, Literature & Writing, Summer Reading, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Zap! Pow! Bam! Jump into comic book action and create your own epic adventure with Do Art Productions. You’ll design cool characters, dream up wild stories, and bring your comic to life—no drawing experience needed.

 

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Book Bingo

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Reading Room (B) at Benson

Program Type:

Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Registration will close on July 14, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Benson
Room: Main Reading Room (B)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Books range from preschool to adult, so all ages are welcome.

 

 

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Build-a-Dragon Bash: Blaze Dragon

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Reading Room (W) at Washburn

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Washburn
Room: Main Reading Room (W)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Get ready for a magical adventure! Choose your favorite 15-inch red dragon, stuff your cuddly companion with fluff (and a bit of imagination!), make a special wish, and create a birth certificate to bring your new mythical friend to life.

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Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Registration will close on July 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration requested
Event Details:

Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye Center

Your vision is vital for a healthy lifestyle!  Get your vision checked with a FREE screening provided by Illinois Eye Center.

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Sword Up! Minecraft Maker Sessions

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (R) at Roanoke

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Registration will close on July 15, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Grab your pickaxe (or just a paintbrush) and get ready to deck out your very own Minecraft sword!

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Snuggle Up with a Dragon Story Time

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Family Programming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6)
Registration will close on July 15, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Tuck in your tail and fluff up your wings—it's time for stories and magical things! Join us for a dreamy night of dragon delights, with fiery tales and cozy flights.

Cartoon illustration of a human brain with arms and legs lifting a weighted barbell overhead.

Wits Workout: Songbirds

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on July 16, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops
Registration requested
Event Details:

Songbirds

🐦 Birds of a feather flock together - and for good reason!  Interacting with family, friends, and neighbors helps us maintain brain health.  Social connections support thinking skills, helping

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Silent Book Club: Nature Edition

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Black Partridge Park at Metamora

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Registration will close on July 17, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Metamora
Room: Black Partridge Park
Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Health & Wellness
Registration requested
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Book Bingo

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Registration will close on July 17, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration requested
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of BINGO fun! Choose a book for every BINGO you win! Books range from preschool to adult, so all ages are welcome.

 

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Power Up Your Puzzle!

1:00pm–6:00pm
Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Spring Bay
Library Branch: Spring Bay
Room: Main Reading Room (SB)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Power up your creativity—one piece at a time! Customize your own jigsaw puzzle with art supplies and unlock a level of fun you won’t want to miss. It’s time to turn your puzzle into a true masterpiece mode!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children.  Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program.  Thank you!

 

Musical Mornings Free Play

10:00am–11:00am
Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Roanoke
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on August 2, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Roanoke
Room: Meeting Room (R)
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6)
Program Type: Family Programming, Music & Performances
Registration requested
Event Details:

Children are invited to a self-led musical adventure, where they can explore and play with a variety of percussion instruments at their own pace.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children.  Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program.  Thank you!

 

Registration is requested for this program.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our staff the ability to contact you in the event of any last-minute schedule changes.

 

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

10:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on September 12, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration requested
Event Details:

Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye Center

Your vision is vital for a healthy lifestyle!  Get your vision checked with a FREE screening provided by Illinois Eye Center.

Illinois Eye Center Free Vision Screenings

10:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Germantown Hills
Open
Registration requested
Registration will close on November 4, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration requested
Event Details:

Free Vision Screenings from Illinois Eye Center

Your vision is vital for a healthy lifestyle!  Get your vision checked with a FREE screening provided by Illinois Eye Center.