Week Calendar

Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Participate in interactive brain-teasers, games, and puzzles that get you thinking, because coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin! Recommended for older adults.

Bring some seeds, take some seeds. We'll have Zinnia seeds from the Library's butterfly garden, a seed activity for kids, and more. Get a closer look at the beauty of nature's seeds. 

You are registering for the Virtual Chair Yoga. The link will be sent to you after you register and we verify you have filled out the release form. See the link below. 

You are registering for the Virtual Chair Yoga. The link will be sent to you after you register and we verify you have filled out the release form. See the link below. 

Roll up your sleeves and get ready for some messy fun. Drop in anytime from 1:30 to 3 pm for some sensory play and exploration. This playtime program is for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. No registration required.

Learn how to create, format, edit, and save documents in Microsoft Word. 

Create a team of 2-6 people and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of trivia!  Each team must have at least one child aged 13 or younger and one adult.  Most appropriate for families with children in 3rd grade and older.

Join us as we read a story and explore STEM concepts together!  For kids in grades K-3.

It's National Oreo Day!  Help us celebrate by joining us for a taste test and vote for your favorite Oreo flavor.

High School Reading Buddies read with children in grades K-5, play games, and offer homework help.

This is a fun way to earn service hours and encourage a love of reading in EP!  Thank you for helping out.

Reading Buddies is a literacy program for children in grades K-5. Children choose a library book, read aloud to their high school reading buddy, play games, and work on homework!

Kids in preschool through 5th grade are invited to craft with us!  Sign up for each week you would like to join us.

March 4--Shamrock Thumbprint Painting

April 1--Paper Plate Umbrellas

May 6--Tissue Paper Flowers

Join other fiber artists for some social stitching. Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some crochet or knitting tips, or just join for a social hangout. New members and all skill levels are always welcome!

Leaping off the page! In honor of Will Eisner Week, join Matt Sernaker, Editor-in-Chief at ComicsOnline, for a discussion on how comic book storytelling transitioned to mainstream pop culture.

Build domino runs, then knock them down!  We'll supply the dominoes and challenge cards, you bring your creativity!

Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share insider tips to help you explore the Upper Mississippi from Galena to St. Louis over a long weekend. Learn where to go, what to do—and all about the mighty river's storied past.

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetarium at Peoria Riverfront Museum. 

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