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Middle School Book Talk
2023-02-16 17:00 - 17:15 (America/Chicago) | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Join us as we introduce exciting new titles for middle schoolers. The video will be posted on our Facebook page and on the Teen Page of our website the day of the program.

Computer Basics One-on-One
2023-02-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-02-08 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-02-01 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-01-25 11:00 - 11:30 | 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

Little Learners Storytime
2023-02-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-08 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Listen to stories, sing, move and play in this storytime for ages 0-3.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail Author Presentation
2023-02-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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This presentation is in person, please register.
Join author Ron Knickrehm to learn about his experience hiking the Appalachian Trail. Ron wrote the book Chasing the White Blaze, which is a “fun, informative, and sometimes scary look at my adventure in hiking the Appalachian Trail”. Ron grew up in Peotone and graduated Peotone High School in 1971.

Bookworm Buddies Storytime
2023-02-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Listen to stories, sing, move and play in this storytime for ages 3-5.

Take-and-Make Tuesday for Kids
2023-02-14 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Kid’s take-and-make craft will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

Valentine's Family Movie
2023-02-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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The library will show a G or PG rated Valentine’s Day themed movie and provide snacks for children of all ages and their families.

Adult DIY Valentine Candle Craft Kit
2023-02-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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This craft can be in person or to-go. If you would like to do it in person please email Becky bjhase-plefka@peotonelibrary.org
Each kit will contain a tall white glass pillar candle, stencils, ribbon, paint and paintbrushes.

Young Adult Book Talk
2023-02-09 17:00 - 17:15 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Join us as we introduce new YA titles. The video will be posted on our Facebook page and on the Teen Page of our website the day of the program.

Valentine Cookie Decorating
2023-02-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Join us for a special Valentine treat! We will have plain sugar cookies and a variety of icings and sprinkles for decorating.

Saying Yes to Your Story: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander
2023-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
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Join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation with best-selling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander, author of the Newbery Award winning book, The Crossover, Newbery Honor/Caldecott Medal winning book, The Undefeated, and most recently, An American Story, for an Illinois Libraries Present event for young people and their families. Kwame will share ways to say yes to your story and persist in the face of rejection as he shares his own publishing journey. As a creator of more than 36 books, Kwame will energize our community to harness the power of words and storytelling for change!
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.
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Tuesday Night Book Club
2023-02-07 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 Beartown by Fredrik Backman.

Girl Scout Troop Meeting
2023-02-07 15:30 - 17:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Girl Scout meeting in large meeting room.

Book Bingo
2023-02-06 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.

Adult Take and Make Craft
2023-02-06 09:30 - 2023-02-11 15:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Available for pick up at the front desk. No registration required.
Heart shaped wood ornament with floral patterns and “LOVE” letters in hollow out design. Each take and make kit will have a wooden ornament, twine, paints and paintbrush.

Mystery Book Club @ Peotone Library
2023-02-02 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 Fire Thief by Debra Bokur
The club will be meeting at Peotone Library.
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.

Little Learners Storytime
2023-02-01 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Listen to stories, sing, move and play in this storytime for ages 0-3

Girl Talk Book Discussion
2023-01-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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The Book Club will be discussing
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

Bookworm Buddies
2023-01-31 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Adult Puzzle Swap
2023-01-30 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.

In the Kitchen with Ms. Sarah
2023-01-26 17:00 - 17:15 | IL
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Join Ms. Sarah as she demonstrates a simple recipe from a children’s cookbook or website. The video will be posted on our Facebook page and on the Kids page of the library’s website.

Storytime
2023-01-25 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Listen to stories, sing, move and play in this storytime for ages 0-5.

Girl Scout Troop Meeting
2023-01-24 15:30 - 17:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Girl Scout meeting – reserving large meeting room.

Tail Waggin' Tutors 6:30-6:45 PM
2023-01-23 18:30 - 18:45 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Have fun and build confidence by practicing your read-aloud skills with a certified therapy dog! Sessions will be 15 minutes, and registration is required. Please find the session on the calendar that fits best with your schedule. You can bring a favorite book with you or plan to come a little early, so you can pick one from the library shelves. There will also be coloring sheets and activities to do while children are waiting for their session to begin. This session with be from 6:30-6:45 pm. Please sign up for only one session per child, so more children have a chance to participate.

Tail Waggin' Tutors 6:10-6:25 PM
2023-01-23 18:10 - 18:25 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Have fun and gain confidence by practicing your read-aloud skills with a certified therapy dog! Sessions will be 15 minutes, and registration is required. Please find the session on the calendar that fits best with your schedule. You can bring a favorite book with you or plan to come a little early, so you can pick one from the library shelves. There will also be coloring sheets and activities to do while children are waiting for their session to begin. This session with be from 6:10-6:25 pm. Please sign up for only one session per child, so more children have a chance to participate.
