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Computer Basics One-on-One
2025-11-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-19 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-26 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

Red Cross Blood Drive
2025-11-13 13:00 - 18:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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This blood drive is at Peotone Public Library District and sponsored By Peotone HS Student Council
Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. On Thursday November 13th we’ll roll up our sleeves and help save lives! Peotone Public Library District will proudly partner with the American Red Cross to hold what we expect to be the first of many blood drives. Each pint of blood collected can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more.
The Red Cross has over 135 years of experience providing humanitarian aid including more than 75 years of supplying blood to those in need.
You can make an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive or email or call Becky at bjhase-plefka@peotonelibrary.org/708-258-3436
Walk In’s will also be welcome.
To be eligible to donate blood you must:
-Be at least 17 years old (16 with parental permission)
-Meet height and weight requirements (at least 110 pounds based on height)
-Be in generally good health
Be Sure to Bring
-Government photo I.D. or donor card

Homeschool STEAM: Science of Bridges
2025-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Learn the Science of bridge building. We’ll use newspaper, yarn and pipe cleaners to construct bridges and test their strength with the weight of books. Ages 5-8. Registration is required. Please register each child attending individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

Creation Station One-on-One
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-20 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 and 4 more dates | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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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
2025-11-14 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. We will be requiring registration for storytimes during the summer months. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register.

Musical Mayhem
2025-11-15 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 music and movement program for ages 2-5. No registration required.

Adult Monday Movie Matinee
2025-11-17 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!

Friends of the Library Meeting
2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Homeschool Hangout
2025-11-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Meet some new friends and see some familiar faces at Homeschool Hangout. We will have board games to play and either a fun art project or science experiment to do together. All homeschoolers welcome! Please register, so we know how many to expect.

Library Board of Trustees Public Hearing & Board Meeting
2025-11-18 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 will hold a public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Peotone Public Library District, Illinois for 2025; the hearing will be held on November 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Peotone Public Library, 515 N. First Street, Peotone, Illinois, 60468.
Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Sarah Ehlers, Director, Peotone Public Library District, 515 N. First Street, Peotone, Illinois, 60468. (708)258-3436. This meeting is open to the public and any member of the community is welcome to attend and speak during public comment, per the Open Meetings Act.
The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2024 were $679,108.17
The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2025 are $727,272.
This represents a 7% increase over the previous year.
The Peotone Public Library District’s regular board meeting will follow immediately after the public hearing on the proposed tax levy increase finishes.
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.

Little Learners Storytime, ages 0-3
2025-11-19 10:30 - 11:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

In Stitches: Stitch Club
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

Teen Lit Box Pickup Day
2025-11-20 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Pickup day for teens signed up for Teen Lit Box subscription.

Adult Puzzle Swap
2025-11-24 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.

Library Closing Early for Thanksgiving
2025-11-26 15:00 - 20:00 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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The library will be closing at 3 p.m. in honor of Thanksgiving. Enjoy your holiday!

Library Closed for Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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The library will be closed all day this day in honor of Thanksgiving. Enjoy your holiday!

Adult Take and Make Craft
2025-12-01 09:30 - 2025-12-06 15:30 | Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States
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Adult Take and Make craft. Ceramic holiday gnome ornament. Supplies limited.
