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Computer Basics One-on-One
Computer Basics One-on-One
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 […]
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Sensory Playtime
Sensory Playtime
Sensory toys will be made available in the conference room for free and open play. Ages 0-5 are welcome.
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Adult Summer Reading Begins!
Adult Summer Reading Begins!
Stop by the library to pick up a book log to start reading. For every six books you read you will be given a drawing ticket to win one of our great prizes. The first 100 participants will receive a PPLD mail slitter.
Multi-Library Geocaching Begins!
Multi-Library Geocaching Begins!
https://multilibrarygeocache.weebly.com/ Join us for the 12th Annual ATLAS Multi-Library Geocaching Event! All library patrons are invited to use clues and geographic coordinates to find hidden “geocaches” at numerous participating area libraries. For each listed geocache you discover, you earn a chance to win a $25 Gift Card. To be eligible for the prize drawing, your […]
Book Bingo
Book Bingo
Join us for bingo! Winners get to take home books, audio cd’s and movies from our bingo cart.
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The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin
The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin
Online event. Registration Required. Register Here Join us for a special event with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiversity for decades. Her memoir, Emergence: Labeled Autistic, was published in 1986 and she […]
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Computer Basics One-on-One
Computer Basics One-on-One
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 […]
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Mystery Book Club @ Peotone Library
Mystery Book Club @ Peotone Library
The club will be dicussing Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci. Mystery Book Club will be meeting odd month’s at Heritage Center in Monee. Even months the club will meet at Peotone Public Library District located at 515 North First Street Peotone.
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Butterfly Houses
Butterfly Houses
Create a butterfly house and learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. We will also have live caterpillars here at the library for the first few weeks of Summer Reading that kids will have the opportunity to watch grow and change when they come to visit.
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Adult Take and Make Craft
No Registration Required. While Supplies Last. 3'' Painting Canvas Panel with Mini Wooden Easel and watercolors.
Happy Summer Days
Happy Summer Days
Join Ms. Karen for a preschool party celebrating summer! There will be stories, songs, a craft and more! Ages 2-5 welcome. Registration is required. Please register only one child per available spot. Accompanying adults do not need to register.
Adult DIY TO-GO Ceramic Bird Craft
Adult DIY TO-GO Ceramic Bird Craft
*Must have valid Illinois library card (within our system). Registration Required. Must be 18+. Crafts not picked up within 1.5 weeks will be given to waitlisted patrons unless you contact us to arrange late pickup. Thank you for your understanding. Your craft kit will include a ceramic bird, paints and paint brush. This craft is […]
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Take & Make Tuesday
A Take & Make Craft with be available for kids 11 and under. Due to the high demand during Summer Reading, registration is required. Crafts will be available to pick up at the circulation desk when the library opens at 9:30am. This week's craft is a Mini Papier-Mache Garden Pot craft. Flowers and potting soil […]
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Computer Basics One-on-One
Computer Basics One-on-One
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 […]
Afternoon Movie
Afternoon Movie
Every Wednesday afternoon during Summer Reading, we will show a G or PG rated movie. Free snacks and water will be provided. This week, we'll watch the Disney Pixar movie Wall-E (rated G).
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Story Stones
Story Stones
Create your own set of story stones that can be used to help tell or write stories. Use the stones to make up stories with family at a family gathering, family game night or to pass the time with friends at recess or lunchtime. Grades K-5 welcome. Registration is required. Please register one child per […]
Young Adult Book Talk (Online)
Young Adult Book Talk (Online)
Ms. Sarah will introduce YA titles from our NEW section. The video will be posted on our Facebook page and on the Teen Page of our website by 5pm on the day of the program.
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Buzzing Pollinators CANCELED
Buzzing Pollinators CANCELED
A representative from Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie will join us at the library to teach us all about the many bees that pollinate flowers. Discover why pollination is important to you. Have fun with hands-on pollination activities. Understand where bees live and what their job is with a close-up view.
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Take & Make Tuesday
Every Tuesday, during Summer Reading, we will provide a take & make craft project for kids 11 and under. During the Summer Reading Program, we require registration for Take & Makes projects. Register for one craft per child. They will be available to pick up at the circulation desk. This week's craft is a Color-Your-Own […]
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Computer Basics One-on-One
Computer Basics One-on-One
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 […]
Afternoon Movie
Afternoon Movie
Every Wednesday afternoon during Summer Reading, we will show a G or PG rated movie. Free snacks and water will be provided. This week, we’ll watch the Disney Pixar movie Finding Nemo (rated G.)
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Marble Magnets
Marble Magnets
Create your own marble magnets using recycled magazines and comic books. Grades K-5 welcome! Registration is required. Please register one child per available slot. Accompanying adults do not need to register.
Middle School Book Talk (Online)
Middle School Book Talk (Online)
Ms. Sarah will introduce middle grade titles from our NEW section. The video will be posted on our Facebook page and on the Kids page of our website by 5pm on the day of the program.
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Stuffed Animal Workshop, Session 1
Stuffed Animal Workshop, Session 1
Create your own stuffed animal! Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register. There are two sessions. Please sign up for one session only. This program is for PreK-Grade 5.
Stuffed Animal Workshop, Session 2
Stuffed Animal Workshop, Session 2
Create your own stuffed animal! Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register. There are two sessions. Please sign up for one session only. This Program is for PreK-Grade 5.
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Adult Puzzle Swap
Adult Puzzle Swap
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 […]
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Take & Make Tuesday
Every Tuesday, during Summer Reading, we will provide a take & make craft project for kids 11 and under. During the Summer Reading Program, we require registration for Take & Makes projects. Register for one craft per child. They will be available to pick up at the circulation desk. This week's project is DIY Binoculars!
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Computer Basics One-on-One
Computer Basics One-on-One
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 […]
Afternoon Movie
Afternoon Movie
Every Wednesday afternoon during Summer Reading, we will show a G or PG rated movie. Free snacks and water will be provided. This week, we’ll watch the Dreamworks movie, Over the Hedge (rated PG.)
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Composting: Break It Down
Composting: Break It Down
Composting is easier than you may think! Join a naturalist from the Forest Preserve District of Will County to learn about composting. We will cover topics including benefits of composting, various types of home composting, ingredients needed to compost, do's and don'ts, as well as community composting options. Bring any question you may have about […]
In the Kitchen with Ms. Sarah (Online)
In the Kitchen with Ms. Sarah (Online)
Ms. Sarah will demonstrate a simple recipe from a children’s cookbook or website. The video will be posted on our Facebook page and on the Kids page of the library’s website by 5pm on the day of the program.
Adult Paint a Canvas Night
Adult Paint a Canvas Night
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 […]