Adult Monday Movie Matinee
2024-01-15 11:30 - 13:30, 2024-02-19 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Join us for a movie, snacks and drinks will be provided!

Computer Basics One-on-One
2024-01-17 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-01-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-01-31 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-07 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-21 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-28 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-03-06 11:00 - 11:30 and 2 more dates | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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A library staff member will devote a 30 minute time slot on Wednesdays 11 am – 11:30 am to help with your computer needs. It can be help with the basics of the computer, setting up your email account and sending attachments, learning how to use the Internet or a Word Document; you decide!
*The library does not diagnosis or repair electronics

Adult DIY TO-GO Wood Sign Craft
2024-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Add a little tree farm charm to your winter decor this year with this cute truck sign! Decorate with paint and prop it up against other winter decorations around your home or hang it on your front door.
Your kit will come with the wooden sign, paints and paintbrush. You will receive an email when it is ready for pickup.

Adult Puzzle Swap
2024-01-29 09:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-26 09:30 - 19:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Tired of completing the same puzzle over and over again? Ready for a new one? Come to the Peotone Library District Puzzle Swap to keep your puzzle collection fresh! Bring a 500+ piece puzzle without any missing pieces to trade for one that’s new-to-you! Spread the word so there will be more puzzles to choose from.

Mystery Book Club @ Peotone Library
2024-02-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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The club will be discussing The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley.
Mystery Book Club will be meeting odd month’s at Heritage Center in Monee. Even months the club will meet at Peotone Public Library District located at 515 North First Street Peotone.

Adult Take and Make Craft
2024-02-05 09:30 - 2024-02-10 15:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Wooden Magnet with the word “Family”. Kit will have paints and a paintbrush.
No Registration Required. While supplies last.

Book Bingo
2024-02-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-04 11:00 - 11:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Join us for bingo! Winners get to take home books, audio cd’s and movies from our bingo cart.

Tuesday Night Book Club
2024-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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The club will be discussing The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson.

A Conversation with Jerry Craft: From Mama’s Boyz to New Kid and Beyond
2024-02-06 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
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Learn about life, art, and telling your story with bestselling author, illustrator and syndicated cartoonist, Jerry Craft. Join us for a conversation about his works and journey to success, including a drawing demo that will be fun for the whole family!
Jerry Craft (https://jerrycraft.com) is the author-illustrator of #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novels New Kid, and its companion book, Class Act. New Kid was the first book in history to win the Newbery Medal (2020), The Coretta Scott King Author Award (2020), and the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature (2019). In his latest book, School Trip, Jerry hopes to share his love of travel in order to inspire kids and their families to see the world and embrace new cultures.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

Adult TO-GO DIY Wooden Heart Sign
2024-02-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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*Must have valid Illinois library card (within our system). Registration Required. Crafts not picked up within 1.5 weeks will be given to waitlisted patrons unless you contact us to arrange late pickup. Thank you for your understanding.

Romance and Regency with Bridgerton's Julia Quinn
2024-02-20 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
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Julia Quinn, the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning romance author, has written close to 40 novels including her popular series about the Bridgerton family which was adapted into an Emmy-nominated series on Netflix. Her newest novel, Queen Charlotte, is co-written with television pioneer Shonda Rhimes. It’s a powerful and romantic novel of Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte and King George III’s great love story and how it sparked a societal shift.
Julia Quinn will be joined in conversation with Sarah MacLean, bestselling historical romance author, romance columnist for The New York Times and The Washington Post, and co-host of the weekly romance novel podcast Fated Mates. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

End of Adult Winter Reading!
2024-02-29 09:30 - 19:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Last day to turn in your reading book logs for the adult winter reading program.

Adult Take and Make Craft
2024-03-04 09:30 - 2024-03-09 15:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Available first come, first serve at the front desk. No registration required.
Unfinished bunny wood cutout, paint and paint brush will be included in the kit.

Tuesday Night Book Club
2024-03-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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The club will be discussing The Vibrant Years by Sonali Dev.

Mystery Book Club @ Peotone Public Library District
2024-03-07 11:00 - 11:30 | Heritage Center Monee, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL
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The club will be discussing The River we Remember by William Kent Krueger.
The club will be meeting at the Peotone Public Library District.
*Due to construction by the Monee Heritage Center, the location has changed to Peotone Public Library District for this meeting*
Mystery Book Club will be meeting odd month’s at Heritage Center in Monee. Even months the club will meet at Peotone Public Library District located at 515 North First Street Peotone.

Adult DIY TO-GO Ceramic Easter Egg Craft
2024-03-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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*Must have valid Illinois library card (within our system). Registration Required. Crafts not picked up within 1.5 weeks will be given to waitlisted patrons unless you contact us to arrange late pickup. Thank you for your understanding.
Add color and detail to these ceramic eggs by painting them with acrylic paint, a fun Easter project! Each craft kit will include two ceramic eggs, a small basket w/Easter grass to display your eggs, paints and paint brush.

Women of Will County Historical Presentation
2024-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Join Sandy Vasko the Director of Will County Historical Museum & Research Center for her historical presentation on the notable women in
Will County. Registration is Required. This presentation is in person in the large conference room at Peotone Library.

Interweaving Tradition and Imagination Through Costume Design
2024-03-20 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
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Join us for a special event with Ruth E. Carter, the first Black person to win an Oscar (let alone two!) for Best Costume Design. She won her first Academy Award for the movie Black Panther and the second for its sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Ruth E. Carter’s ability to develop an authentic story through costume and character made her one of the most sought after and renowned costume designers today. Best known for turning the Black Panther superhero into an African king, Carter is the first Black woman to win multiple Academy Awards in any category and the first costume designer to win for a film and its sequel.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.
