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Teen Game Night
Teen Game Night
June 2, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Get Your Game On! We’ve got XBox 360, PS2, PS3, Wii, 5 Gaming Screens, 10 PCs for Interactive Game Play, Board Games, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance, DDR, Guitar Hero. Bring a teen rated game, we’ll play it! Teen Game Night is held on the 1st Friday of every month, is open to ages 12-18, and is a free program.
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Canceled - Daycation - Fine Line Arts Festival
Canceled - Daycation - Fine Line Arts Festival
June 3, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
This event is canceled. 6/1/2017
The Fine Line, a non-profit art center located in St. Charles, Illinois started by nuns to preserve and promote the art of weaving, has expanded to include many forms of decorative art. On this trip you will glaze and fire your own raku pot along with getting hands on experience with other art forms. There will be artists demonstrating their craft along with a market. Lunch is included but will be later than usual in downtown St Charles. Snacks are available at the festival to hold you over. Cost $48 per person.
Peruvian Purlers
Peruvian Purlers
June 3, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
An informal weekly gathering of knitters, crocheters and others at the Peru Library. Doesn't matter if you are beginner or master, all are welcome.
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Board Meeting
Board Meeting
June 8, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The meeting of Peru Public Library Board of Trustees
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Anime Manga Appreciation Club
Anime Manga Appreciation Club
June 9, 2017 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The Teen Anime Manga Club meets at 3:30 on the 2nd Friday of the month in the lower level of the library. We discuss everything otaku, share original mangas, watch new anime, play Yu-Gi-Oh & Pokemon, & help plan the Peru Library annual Animinicon. New members are always welcome.
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Comic Book Sale
Comic Book Sale
June 10, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come by the library for our comic books and graphic novels sale. We mainly have Marvel comics with some DC comics. The comic books are from the 1990's and 2000's. Everything sold as is. Graphic novels for $3.00 and comic books $1.00 per issue.
Proceeds support the library's graphic novel and comic book collections.
Peruvian Purlers
Peruvian Purlers
June 10, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
An informal weekly gathering of knitters, crocheters and others at the Peru Library. Doesn't matter if you are beginner or master, all are welcome.
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Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years
Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years
June 12, 2017 @ 6:15 pm - 6:35 pm
Families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follow each session. Call Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up.
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Color Me Calm
Color Me Calm
June 13, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Miss coloring? Listen to your inner child and relax. Drop by between 10 and 12 for coloring, coffee and companionship the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month. Coffee, coloring sheets, and colored pens and pencils will be provided. Color Me Calm is held in the library's meeting room on the lower level. This program is for adults only.
Bounces and Tickles for Babies Birth to 1 Year
Bounces and Tickles for Babies Birth to 1 Year
June 13, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am
Join us for lap bounces, lifts, songs, and finger plays designed to stimulate babies birth to 12 months. Fun ways to use music, shakers, scarves, and books with babies are demonstrated. Bring a small baby blanket for floor activities. Stay after to enjoy the new board book collection and meet other parents. Call Children's Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up.
Doggie Tales
Doggie Tales
June 13, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ms. Julie and Ruby are back! Help your child gain confidence in reading by reading to Ruby, a certified therapy dog. Kids read to Ruby for 5-10 minutes. Non-readers may also participate by telling Ruby a story from pictures. Stay after reading and Ruby will do tricks with you. Register by calling 815-223-0229 ext. 5. An adult must attend with the child.
20 & 30 Something Book Club
20 & 30 Something Book Club
June 13, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
In your 20s or 30s and love to read? Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 pm to discuss the book of the month. All are welcome to attend.
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Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
June 14, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Story Time encourages imagination, curiosity, and play. Children experience creative learning through books, music, movement, and more. Siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime follows each session. Registration is requested and may be made by calling Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5. There is no charge for this class
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CANCELED - Daycation - Rotary Botanical Gardens
CANCELED - Daycation - Rotary Botanical Gardens
June 15, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
CANCELED - We visit the 20-acre, Rotary Botanical showcase, viewing some of its 24 different garden styles and 4,000 varieties of plants. A stop at Northleaf Winery in Milton, WI for a wine and chocolate tasting. Cost $50 per person.
Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years
Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years
June 15, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am
Through this class, families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follows each session. Call Children's Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. There is no charge for this class.
Teens Talk Books
Teens Talk Books
June 15, 2017 @ 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 3:30 in the library meeting room and talk about plenty of books. We choose one (sometimes two) for the book of the month. Snacks are always provided and new members are always welcome.
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Movie and Story Telling In The Park
Movie and Story Telling In The Park
June 16, 2017 @ 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Join the Peru Public Youth Services librarians and master storytellers Steve Seaborn and Tricia Kelly in a fun re-telling of The Three Little Pigs Meet the Big Bad Wolf: A Twisted Tale for All Ages!
Audience participation and plenty of laughs guaranteed! The City of Peru sponsored movie begins after the storytelling.
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Treasure Hunter's Metal Detecting for Kids
Treasure Hunter's Metal Detecting for Kids
June 17, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Take a field trip to the Cedar Point Sportsman’s Club for metal detecting basics. You will learn hands-on metal detecting and try to find something for yourself! Food will be provided. Must be accompanied by an adult. Hosted in conjunction with Cedar Point Sportsman’s Club and Illinois Valley Historical Research and Recovery Association. Transportation to Sportsman’s Club must be provided and kids must be accompanied by an adult during the event. Space is limited and registration must be made by calling 815-223-0229 ext. 5.
Peruvian Purlers
Peruvian Purlers
June 17, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
An informal weekly gathering of knitters, crocheters and others at the Peru Library. Doesn't matter if you are beginner or master, all are welcome.
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Tech Savvy Teens
Tech Savvy Teens
June 19, 2017 @ 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
We film & take photos and set up gaming & audio visual equipment at teen library events. We also assist with the library’s teen facebook page, help create flyers, and create skits for promotional library videos. Snacks are always provided.
Alzheimer's Caring Friends Support Group
Alzheimer's Caring Friends Support Group
June 19, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
The Illinois Valley Alzheimers group meets monthly at the Peru Library on the 3rd Monday. All are welcome to attend the group.
Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years
Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years
June 19, 2017 @ 6:15 pm - 6:35 pm
Families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follow each session. Call Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up.
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Bounces and Tickles for Babies Birth to 1 Year
Bounces and Tickles for Babies Birth to 1 Year
June 20, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am
Join us for lap bounces, lifts, songs, and finger plays designed to stimulate babies birth to 12 months. Fun ways to use music, shakers, scarves, and books with babies are demonstrated. Bring a small baby blanket for floor activities. Stay after to enjoy the new board book collection and meet other parents. Call Children's Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up.
Doggie Tales
Doggie Tales
June 20, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ms. Julie and Ruby are back! Help your child gain confidence in reading by reading to Ruby, a certified therapy dog. Kids read to Ruby for 5-10 minutes. Non-readers may also participate by telling Ruby a story from pictures. Stay after reading and Ruby will do tricks with you. Register by calling 815-223-0229 ext. 5. An adult must attend with the child.
Nail Art Club for 9-12 Year Olds
Nail Art Club for 9-12 Year Olds
June 20, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Session 1: June 20 & 27; Session 2: July 11 & 18
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Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
June 21, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Story Time encourages imagination, curiosity, and play. Children experience creative learning through books, music, movement, and more. Siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime follows each session. Registration is requested and may be made by calling Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5. There is no charge for this class
KidZ Flix: Aladdin
KidZ Flix: Aladdin
June 21, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Take a magic carpet ride to the Peru Public Library for this 1992 Disney musical. Children not yet completed 2nd grade must be accompanied by an adult. Families may bring a snack to enjoy during the movie. Movie running time is approximately 80 minutes and the movie begins promptly at 1:00pm. Registration for this free movie is appreciated and may be made by calling 815-223-0229 ext. 5.
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Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years
Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years
June 22, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am
Through this class, families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follows each session. Call Children's Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. There is no charge for this class.
Chapter Book Explores Book Club
Chapter Book Explores Book Club
June 22, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Participants should be ready to read or already reading chapter books. Kids explore different chapter book series and hands on activity each week. Readers should bring a favorite chapter book they have read to the first meeting. Each reader will have an opportunity to tell what they liked about the book! Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required and may be made by calling (815) 223-0229 x 5.
Breathe, Breathe, Push
Breathe, Breathe, Push
June 22, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Book signing and talk with Mary Bradish about her book, Breathe, Breathe, Push, at the Peru Library. Mary will sign copies of her book along with talking about midwifery and writing. All are welcome.
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Teen Karaoke Night
Teen Karaoke Night
June 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Do you love to sing? Join us for Teen Karaoke Night! Sing along with friends, go solo, or just sing along in the audience. We will have plenty of songs available or you can bring one of your own.
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Peruvian Purlers
Peruvian Purlers
June 24, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
An informal weekly gathering of knitters, crocheters and others at the Peru Library. Doesn't matter if you are beginner or master, all are welcome.
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Tech Savvy Teens
Tech Savvy Teens
June 26, 2017 @ 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
We film & take photos and set up gaming & audio visual equipment at teen library events. We also assist with the library’s teen facebook page, help create flyers, and create skits for promotional library videos. Snacks are always provided.
Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years
Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years
June 26, 2017 @ 6:15 pm - 6:35 pm
Families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follow each session. Call Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up.
Adult Book Discussion
Adult Book Discussion
June 26, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The group meets the last Monday of each month to discuss their thoughts of that month's book. All are welcome to attend.
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Color Me Calm
Color Me Calm
June 27, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Miss coloring? Listen to your inner child and relax. Drop by between 10 and 12 for coloring, coffee and companionship the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month. Coffee, coloring sheets, and colored pens and pencils will be provided. Color Me Calm is held in the library's meeting room on the lower level. This program is for adults only.
Bounces and Tickles for Babies Birth to 1 Year
Bounces and Tickles for Babies Birth to 1 Year
June 27, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am
Join us for lap bounces, lifts, songs, and finger plays designed to stimulate babies birth to 12 months. Fun ways to use music, shakers, scarves, and books with babies are demonstrated. Bring a small baby blanket for floor activities. Stay after to enjoy the new board book collection and meet other parents. Call Children's Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up.
Doggie Tales
Doggie Tales
June 27, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ms. Julie and Ruby are back! Help your child gain confidence in reading by reading to Ruby, a certified therapy dog. Kids read to Ruby for 5-10 minutes. Non-readers may also participate by telling Ruby a story from pictures. Stay after reading and Ruby will do tricks with you. Register by calling 815-223-0229 ext. 5. An adult must attend with the child.
Nail Art Club for 9-12 Year Olds
Nail Art Club for 9-12 Year Olds
June 27, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Session 1: June 20 & 27; Session 2: July 11 & 18
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Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time
June 28, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Story Time encourages imagination, curiosity, and play. Children experience creative learning through books, music, movement, and more. Siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime follows each session. Registration is requested and may be made by calling Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5. There is no charge for this class
Camp Half-Blood
Camp Half-Blood
June 28, 2017 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Calling all Percy Jackson fans! Do you have powers you can’t explain? Do you sometimes find yourself speaking Greek? Come to our Demigod Camp and discover your Greek god or goddess parent, participate in training sessions for your quest, and more. Registration required and may be made by contacting the library at 815-223-0229 ext 5. or stop by Youth Services.
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Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years
Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years
June 29, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am
Through this class, families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follows each session. Call Children's Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. There is no charge for this class.
iPhone Camera with Rodney
iPhone Camera with Rodney
June 29, 2017 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Rodney Tennison is back teaching, this time teaching iPhone/IPad users to use their iPhone/iPad camera. Learn the basics of picture taking, lighting, cropping, zooming, sharing, and more.
Chapter Book Explores Book Club
Chapter Book Explores Book Club
June 29, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Participants should be ready to read or already reading chapter books. Kids explore different chapter book series and hands on activity each week. Readers should bring a favorite chapter book they have read to the first meeting. Each reader will have an opportunity to tell what they liked about the book! Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required and may be made by calling (815) 223-0229 x 5.
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