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Adult DIY TO-GO Ceramic Bird Craft
2024-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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. Must be 18+. 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.
Your craft kit will include a ceramic bird, paints and paint brush. This craft is to-go and you will receive an email when it is available for pick.

Take & Make Tuesday
2024-06-11
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A Take & Make Craft with be available for kids 11 and under. Due to the high demand during Summer Reading, registration is required. Crafts will be available to pick up at the circulation desk when the library opens at 9:30am. This week’s craft is a Mini Papier-Mache Garden Pot craft. Flowers and potting soil not included.

Bookworm Buddies Storytime
2024-06-11 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-06-18 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-06-25 10:30 - 11:00
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Read stories, sing songs and move at this storytime for ages 3-5.

Little Learners Storytime
2024-06-12 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-06-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-06-26 10:30 - 11:00
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Read stories, sing songs and move at this storytime for ages 0-3.

Computer Basics One-on-One
2024-06-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-19 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-26 11:00 - 11:30
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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

Afternoon Movie
2024-06-12 15:00 - 17:30
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Every Wednesday afternoon during Summer Reading, we will show a G or PG rated movie. Free snacks and water will be provided. This week, we’ll watch the Disney Pixar movie Wall-E (rated G).

Story Stones
2024-06-13 16:30 - 17:30
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Create your own set of story stones that can be used to help tell or write stories. Use the stones to make up stories with family at a family gathering, family game night or to pass the time with friends at recess or lunchtime. Grades K-5 welcome. Registration is required. Please register one child per available spot. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

Young Adult Book Talk (Online)
2024-06-13 17:00 - 17:15
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Ms. Sarah will introduce YA titles from our NEW section. The video will be posted on our Facebook page and on the Teen Page of our website by 5pm on the day of the program.

Adult Monday Movie Matinee
2024-06-17 11:30 - 13:30
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Join us for a movie, snacks and drinks will be provided!

Buzzing Pollinators CANCELED
2024-06-17 17:30 - 18:30
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A representative from Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie will join us at the library to teach us all about the many bees that pollinate flowers. Discover why pollination is important to you. Have fun with hands-on pollination activities. Understand where bees live and what their job is with a close-up view.

Take & Make Tuesday
2024-06-18
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Every Tuesday, during Summer Reading, we will provide a take & make craft project for kids 11 and under. During the Summer Reading Program, we require registration for Take & Makes projects. Register for one craft per child. They will be available to pick up at the circulation desk. This week’s craft is a Color-Your-Own Beach Picture Frame Magnet.

Peotone PLD - Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-06-18 18:30 - 20:00
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Monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Afternoon Movie
2024-06-19 15:00 - 17:30
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Every Wednesday afternoon during Summer Reading, we will show a G or PG rated movie. Free snacks and water will be provided. This week, we’ll watch the Disney Pixar movie Finding Nemo (rated G.)

Marble Magnets
2024-06-20 16:30 - 17:30
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Create your own marble magnets using recycled magazines and comic books. Grades K-5 welcome! Registration is required. Please register one child per available slot. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

Middle School Book Talk (Online)
2024-06-20 17:00 - 17:15
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Ms. Sarah will introduce middle grade titles from our NEW section. The video will be posted on our Facebook page and on the Kids page of our website by 5pm on the day of the program.

Stuffed Animal Workshop, Session 1
2024-06-22 10:30 - 11:30
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Create your own stuffed animal! Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register. There are two sessions. Please sign up for one session only. This program is for PreK-Grade 5.

Stuffed Animal Workshop, Session 2
2024-06-22 13:00 - 14:00

Adult Puzzle Swap
2024-06-24 09:30 - 19:30
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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.

Take & Make Tuesday
2024-06-25
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Every Tuesday, during Summer Reading, we will provide a take & make craft project for kids 11 and under. During the Summer Reading Program, we require registration for Take & Makes projects. Register for one craft per child. They will be available to pick up at the circulation desk. This week’s project is DIY Binoculars!

Afternoon Movie
2024-06-26 15:00 - 17:30
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Every Wednesday afternoon during Summer Reading, we will show a G or PG rated movie. Free snacks and water will be provided. This week, we’ll watch the Dreamworks movie, Over the Hedge (rated PG.)

Composting: Break It Down
2024-06-27 13:00 - 14:00
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Composting is easier than you may think! Join a naturalist from the Forest Preserve District of Will County to learn about composting. We will cover topics including benefits of composting, various types of home composting, ingredients needed to compost, do’s and don’ts, as well as community composting options. Bring any question you may have about the wonderful world of compost!
Registration Required.

In the Kitchen with Ms. Sarah (Online)
2024-06-27 17:00 - 17:15
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Ms. Sarah will demonstrate 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 by 5pm on the day of the program.

Adult Paint a Canvas Night
2024-06-27 17:30 - 19:30
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Registration Required. If the class is full, ask to be added to waitlist at the front desk in case of cancellations.
Discover your inner artist and create a painting on canvas. This class will be led by local artist Tracie from “Painting with Tracie”. All skill levels are welcome, Tracie will provide step by step directions and the canvases will have pre-traced designs. All materials will be provided. This class will have a wait list after registration is full in case of cancellations. Please let the front desk know if you try to register and it is full and you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Adult Take and Make Craft
2024-07-01 09:30 - 2024-07-06 15:00
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No Registration Required. While supplies last.
