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. 

Let’s have fun with herbs! Marcia Lautanen Raleigh will explore cooking, preserving, crafting, cleaning and other uses for herbs. This program is perfect for beginners and those who have gardened before. 

Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead you in a chair yoga practice, This gentle form of yoga consists of simple movements to strengthen and stretch the whole body all while seated in a chair.

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.

Read in the quiet comfort of a charming local bookshop! The Silent Book Club is meeting at Bookies!

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!

Chess rookies and masters meet at the Library to learn and play chess. EPCHS Chess Team players will teach the fundamentals of the game. All levels of play are welcome.

This mindfulness workshop is designed to help teens reduce stress, improve attention, manage emotions, and gain greater control over thoughts and actions during a big test like the SAT. Discover the peace and power inside you. 

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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