Upcoming Events

What is a Big Rig Petting Zoo? A very unusual Zoo that is perfect for the transportation enthusiast! It is a chance for the kids to experience and explore heavy equipment, they might not get to see everyday. 

What is a Big Rig Petting Zoo? A very unusual Zoo that is perfect for the transportation enthusiast! It is a chance for the kids to experience and explore heavy equipment, they might not get to see everyday. 

Stop by the library and play our Nintendo Switch, board games, or even VR with your friends and family! We will be playing Beat Saber on our Meta Quest 3. All kids under 10-years-old must be accompanied by an adult.

Create your own secret garden! We'll use all sorts of small trinkets to turn our mint tins into a lush wonderland you can carry in your pocket. Participants will be using hot glue guns during this program - adult assistance is welcome.

Join us as we delve into the world of virtual reality and artificial intelligence. We will have pizza, a presentation, discussions, and opportunities to practice with AI and virtual reality.

Stack plastic cups into mega towers and take them down faster than anyone else. Are you up for the challenge?

Bring the whole family for an early movie! Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This time we will be watching Mufasa: The Lion King! This movie is rated PG.

Let's take a peek behind the scenes of the Peoria Riverfront Museum!

FIRST robotics is taking over the library! The robots have a puzzle for you. Can you crack the BINARY code to release the key to the treasure? Come explore the world of FIRST robotics and what it has to offer.

Drop on by for a choose your own adventure storytime! Will we encounter the Big Bad Wolf? Or maybe a witch with a cottage of candy? There's fairy tale danger at every turn, and we'll decide as a group which path to take!

Dress up as your favorite character or house, and relive the magic of Harry Potter this summer with a Harry Potter Watch Party!

Drop in and assemble a small kit of travel games, conveniently contained in a small CD case!

Grab a lawn chair or blanket, maybe even some dinner and join us for some great music in our lovely Levee Park.

Bring the whole family for an early movie! Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This time we will be watching PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie! This movie is rated PG.

We will make a Tarantula Tug Toy for your playful pal! 

Younger children may need adult help.

If your pet is a cat, you can register for our up-and-coming Cool Cat Craft in July!

Grades 3rd - 6th.

Root for our home team and explore Dozer Park, the home of the Peoria Chiefs! We'll get a tour of the stadium and learn about the history of Peoria's own minor league baseball team.