Library Regular Board Meeting
2026-03-19 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 Thursday 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.

Creation Station One-on-One
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-27 13:00 - 14:00 and 4 more dates
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Meet one on one with our Head of Technical and Maker Services to work on one of our maker space activities. Please contact the Head of Technical and Maker Services, Maddie Cann, to let her know which of the below you would like to work on during your one-on-one. Email maker@peotonelibrary.org or call the library at 708-258-3436 at least 48 hours ahead of the time slot you are interested in attending to confirm with the staff. If you want to set up an appointment at a different time, you will need to reach out to Maddie ahead of time. You can choose from the following activities for a one-one-one:

Scrunchie making (Sewing machine)
Pot holder making (Sewing machine)
T-shirt making (Heat press & Cricut, please provide your own t-shirt, vinyl will be $1.00 per sheet)
Decal/sticker making (Cricut, vinyl $1.00 per sheet)
Card Making (Cricut)
Book bedazzling (Please bring your own book)
Introduction to Crochet (Hook and sample yarn provided)
3D printing Demonstration (30 minutes)
Cricut Demonstration (30 minutes)

Please note that anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All users must complete the Maker Space Policy agreement before beginning Creation Station activities.

Little Learners Storytime, ages 0-5
2026-03-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-25 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-03 10:30 - 11:00
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Read stories, sing songs and move at this storytime for ages 0-5. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

Kids' Ocean Animal BINGO
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00
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Play one of our animal BINGO games for a chance to win books! Ages 6-11 welcome. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

Adult Spring Paint a Canvas Night
2026-03-24 17:30 - 19:30
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Registration will open at the end of February.
Registration Required. If the class is full, ask to be added to waitlist at the front desk in case of cancellations.
Join us on a spring evening to 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.

Computer Basics One-on-One
2026-03-25 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-01 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

Illinois Tollway’s I-PASS On Demand
2026-03-25 11:00 - 12:00
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The Illinois Tollway’s I-PASS on Demand team will offer full services from opening accounts and adding new license plates to handing out and activating new free sticker tag transponders. Information about the I-PASS Assist program (for income-eligible residents in which fines can be dismissed) will also be available.
This is a drop-in event, so stop by anytime between 11am-3pm

Teen Focus Group
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00
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Join us for a teen focus group and tell us what you want from your library–programs, books and more. Your ideas can help shape the future! Snacks included, opinions encouraged.

Adult Puzzle Swap
2026-03-30 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.

Finger Painting Fun
2026-03-30 10:30 - 11:15
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Open ending finger painting for ages 2-5. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

Social Security & Retirement Planning During Uncertain Times
2026-03-30 18:30 - 19:30
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This class is in person, please register. This class is also being offered on March 18th at the library.
Join special guest speaker RAY KOZICKI for a this free seminar. The Society of Financial Awareness is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public benefit corporation, and our mission is to provide financial education to our local community.

Maximize Social Security – When to file and how to reduce taxes
Avoid Retirement Risks – Inflation, market drops, and more
Smart Tax Strategies – Use Roth conversions and income timing
New 2025 Rules – How changes may impact your benefits
Plan Your Income – Structure income planning for long-term success

DIY Bee Hotel
2026-04-02 16:30 - 17:30
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Help the wild bee population! Make a bee hotel to hang in your yard! Ages 6-11 welcome. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

In Stitches: Stitch Club
2026-04-02 18:00 - 20:00
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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. No registration required. This event will be held in the Makerspace at the Peotone Public Library. Ages 16+ welcome.

Adult Take and Make Craft
2026-04-06 09:00 - 2026-04-11 15:00
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No registration required. While supplies last. Located at the circulation desk.
Hummingbird Suncatcher Craft Kit. Suncatcher, paints, paintbrush, beads and hanging thread included.
