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Adult Winter Reading Program Begins
2025-01-02 09:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this program!
The weather outside is frightful, but our Adult Winter Reading Challenge is so delightful!
Stop by the library and get your winter reading bookmark, read for your chance to win a gift basket! Every participant will get a small gift and one lucky winner will receive a gift basket. The adult winter reading program will run from January 2nd-February 28th.

Mystery Book Club-Event Cancelled
2025-01-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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The club will not be meeting in January per several member requests. Magpie Murders by Andy Horowitz will be discussed at the February 6th meeting.
The club will be discussing Magpie Murders by Andy Horowitz.

Adult Take and Make Craft
2025-01-06 09:30 - 2025-01-11 15:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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No registration required. While supplies last.
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Book Bingo
2025-01-06 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Bookworm Buddies Storytime
2025-01-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-21 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Read stories, sing songs and move at this storytime for ages 3-5.

Homeschool Hangout
2025-01-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Homeschool families are welcome to join us for a time to hang out and get to know some new friends (or meet up with some old ones.) We’ll have simple activities for all ages. Please register, so we know how many to expect.

Afternoon Storytime
2025-01-07 15:30 - 16:00, 2025-01-14 15:30 - 16:00, 2025-01-21 15:30 - 16:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Tuesday Night Book Club
2025-01-07 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 Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford.

Little Learners Storytime
2025-01-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-22 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Read stories, sing songs and move at this storytime for ages 0-3.

Computer Basics One-on-One
2025-01-08 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-22 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

In Stitches Stitch Club (All Ages)
2025-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Heritage Center Monee, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL
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Crochet, knit, sew? Quilt? Embroider? Any and all stitchers welcome to bring your projects and learn with one another. No expertise needed, all levels welcome. No instructor on hand for regular meetings but plenty of people who love to craft. All ages welcome. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome, too.

Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky
2025-01-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is host of the The Feed Podcast with Chicago chef/restaurateur Rick Bayless and Pizza City. He is the creator of Pizza City Fest, now in four cities, and author of two books about pizza. Join him to dish on The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City, his comprehensive guide to the styles, locales and people that make the Windy City a prime destination for slices and pies. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

Peotone High School Book Club
2025-01-10 07:45 - 08:15 | Peotone High School, IL, United States
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Book club for students at Peotone Public High School.

Snow Day Fun!
2025-01-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Join Ms. Karen for a snow day adventure! Read books, sings songs, make a fun craft and more! Registration is required for this program. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

Adult DIY Wooden LED Sign TO-GO Craft
2025-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Registration will open for this craft in December. Must be 18+ and have a valid library card.

Musical Mayhem
2025-01-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Shimmy, shake and dance at this musical movement program for ages 2-5! No registration required.

Kids' Movie Matinee
2025-01-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Join us for a FREE movie and snacks! This month’s movie is Disney’s Frozen!

Adult Monday Movie Matinee
2025-01-20 11:30 - 13:30 | 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!

Take & Make Tuesday
2025-01-21 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Take & Make crafts for kids will be available at the circulation desk, as long as supplies last.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-01-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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The Peotone Public Library District’s board of trustees regular meetings occur every third Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted. All meeting dates are posted at the library as well. These meetings are open to the public and any member of the community is welcome to attend and speak during public comment, per the Open Meetings Act.
Board meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s main meeting room.

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, inspired by her autobiographical book of essays of the same name. She is also the host of two popular reality competition shows – The Circle and Barbecue Showdown, and hosts the popular podcast, Adulting.
In 2024, she starred in Babes alongside fellow comedian/actress Ilana Glazer. Born in New Jersey to Caribbean parents, Michelle brings her unique perspective and big personality to stage and screen. Her one-hour comedy special, Welcome to Buteaupia, won the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special. Her new special, A Buteau-ful Mind, drops on Netflix December 31. Greta Johnsen is an interviewer, podcast host, and book person. She is loved as co-host of HBO’s Official Game of Thrones Podcast and hosted WBEZ’s Nerdette podcast for eleven years. She can also be heard on podcasts like Pop Culture Happy Hour and City Cast.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Finger-Painting Fun!
2025-01-24 10:30 - 11:15 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Enjoy open ended finger painting with your little one in this finger-painting program for ages 2-5. Registration is required. Please register each child attending. Accompanying adults do not need to register.
