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Adult DIY TO-GO Holiday Mason Jar Craft
2024-12-09 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Must be 18+ and have a valid library card.
Kit will include mason jar, decals, and tea light.

Take & Make Tuesday
2024-12-10 | 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.

Bookworm Buddies Storytime (ages 3-5)
2024-12-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-12-17 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.

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier (All Ages)
2024-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
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Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M. Martin’s Baby-Sitters Club series, and has contributed short stories to many anthologies. New in 2024, The Cartoonists Club — a one-of-a-kind graphic novel from Raina and Scott McCloud. Raina’s accolades include six Eisner Awards, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, a Stonewall Honor, and many Best-of and Notables lists. Raina grew up in San Francisco, then moved to New York City, where she earned an illustration degree at the School of Visual Arts. Raina currently lives and works in San Francisco, CA. Children’s Librarian Genevieve Grove will join Raina in conversation. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

Little Learners Storytime (ages 0-3)
2024-12-11 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
2024-12-11 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-18 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)
2024-12-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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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, but let us know if you’re know you’re coming. Drop-ins welcome, too.

Middle School Book Talk (online)
2024-12-12 17:00 - 17:15 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Ms. Sarah will review middle grade books from our new books in the kids’ section. The video will be posted by 5pm on the library’s YouTube and Facebook pages, as well as the kids and teen pages of our website.

Adult Holiday Paint a Canvas Night
2024-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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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.

Winter Wonderland Mini-Golf in the Library
2024-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Join us for North Pole mini golf and a story walk! Bring a new toy for toys for tots! First 100 visitors receive a free cocoa packet and mini-candy canes. Prizes will be awarded for young mini-golfers.
All ages welcome. Thank you to the Library Board, Friends of the Library and community members for volunteering to help with this event.

Adult Monday Movie Matinee
2024-12-16 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!

Little Learners Storytimes (ages 0-3)
2024-12-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Gingerbread House Creations!
2024-12-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Using graham crackers, icing and a variety of holiday candies, create your own gingerbread house! Registration is required for this program. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register. Registration will open December 1st.

Experience Little Women: The Musical at Home!
2024-12-20 14:00 - 2024-12-22 17:00 | IL
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The recording can be viewed starting at 2pm, Friday, December 20 through 11:59, Sunday, December 22. Registrants will receive an email with a special link to the performance.
Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre. Originally presented on Broadway in 2005 starring Sutton Foster, Lydia White and Savannah Stevenson lead a talented cast in this beloved tale of family, self-discovery, and hope. Little Women at Park Theatre is directed by Bronagh Lagan with set and costume design by Nik Corrall, musical direction by Leo Munby, orchestrations by Andy Collyer, choreography by Sarah Golding, lighting design by Ben M. Rogers, sound design by Paul Gavin and casting by Jane Deitch.

Youth Chess League
2024-12-21 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-12-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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*This event is not sponsored by Peotone Public Library District.
Please contact Ryan Santoro for information: rysantoro@gmail.com

Happy Holidays! Library Closed
2024-12-24, 2024-12-25 | IL
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Adult Puzzle Swap
2024-12-30 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.

Happy New Year! Library Closed
2024-12-31, 2025-01-01 | IL

Adult Winter Reading Program Begins
2025-01-02 09:30 - 20:00 | 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.
Wooden snowflake ornament

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 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

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 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
