Events in East Peoria, IL

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Music & concerts

JUL2

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

Music in the Park with James Herr Duo

fondulac

Grab a lawn chair or blanket, maybe even some dinner and join us for some great music in our lovely reading gardens. On the first and third Thursday of the month the library will host a variety of local artists, to hang out and share their talent.

Food and wineOutdoorsIndoors

Music & concerts

JUL16

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

Music in the Park with Black Velvet

fondulac

Grab a lawn chair or blanket, maybe even some dinner and join us for some great music in our lovely reading gardens. On the first and third Thursday of the month the library will host a variety of local artists, to hang out and share their talent.

Food and wineOutdoorsIndoors

Music & concerts

AUG6

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

Music in the Park with Now and Zen

fondulac

Grab a lawn chair or blanket, maybe even some dinner and join us for some great music in our lovely reading gardens. On the first and third Thursday of the month the library will host a variety of local artists, to hang out and share their talent.

Food and wineOutdoorsIndoors

Music & concerts

AUG20

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

Music in the Park with Goodnight Gracie

fondulac

Grab a lawn chair or blanket, maybe even some dinner and join us for some great music in our lovely reading gardens. On the first and third Thursday of the month the library will host a variety of local artists, to hang out and share their talent.

Food and wineOutdoorsIndoors

Community & civic

JUN18

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Community & civic

Grown Up Video Game Night

fondulac

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

JUN18

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

Music in the Park with Dennis Glavin

fondulac

Grab a lawn chair or blanket, maybe even some dinner and join us for some great music in our lovely reading gardens. On the first and third Thursday of the month the library will host a variety of local artists, to hang out and share their talent.

Food and wineOutdoorsIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUN23

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Lifelong learning

Science Fun with the Demo Crew

fondulac

No magic here, just fun science! Get excited for a hands-on demonstration with the Demo Crew! Learn about color-changing reactions, liquid nitrogen, combustion, and more! The Demo Crew is part of the Bradley University Chemistry Club.

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Classes & arts

JUN24

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Sit & Stitch (4th Wednesdays)

fondulac

Sit & Stitch with others at the library. Share ideas and skills while making new friends. Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies. This is not an instructor-led activity, but ideas and assistance can be shared among the participants. Come to socialize and craft in the Kolb Conference Room inside the library.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

JUL1

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Community & civic

Patriotic Tie-Dye T-Shirt

fondulac

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with creativity and color! Join us at the library to design your own patriotic tie-dye T-shirt in red, white, and blue. Learn fun tie-dye techniques while creating a unique shirt to show your American pride and commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Come dressed for a mess, socialize with friends, and bring your own white 100% cotton t-shirt to make a patriotic tie-dye creation. We'll provide the dye, supplies, and leave the clean up to us.

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Theater & film

JUL6

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Theater & film

Family Movie Night: Wish

fondulac

Young Asha makes a wish so powerful that it's answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. With Star's help, Asha must save her kingdom and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Rated PG. Snacks will be provided and space is limited.

Arts and craftsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

JUL7

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Community & civic

Clay Flower Frog

fondulac

Paint a delicate clay flower frog using bright colors with gold metallic accents to highlight the details. This elegant piece adds charm while keeping flower stems perfectly in place.

Arts and craftsBring the grandkids

Classes & arts

JUL8

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Sit & Stitch (2nd Wednesdays)

fondulac

Sit & Stitch with others at the library. Share ideas and skills while making new friends. Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies. This is not an instructor-led activity, but ideas and assistance can be shared among the participants. Come to socialize and craft in the Kolb Conference Room inside the library.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

JUL11

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Community & civic

Road Map Roses

fondulac

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a paper rose made from maps of the USA. Participants will create a paper rose from repurposed pieces of a retired version of a road atlas of the United States. We will be using mostly paper folding techniques with a little bit of string and hot glue to complete construction of the roses. Parents of younger participants are encouraged to stay.

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Lifelong learning

JUL13

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Adult Book Club

fondulac

Fondulac District Library’s Adult Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the library’s meeting room. The club is open to all area adults who are interested in reading fiction and non-fiction of all types. New members are always welcome, and copies of the club’s current selection are usually available at the library’s circulation desk. Club members work together in selecting titles for the group and in leading discussion. The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

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Community & civic

JUL14

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Community & civic

My Opinion Matters Letter Writing

fondulac

Make your voice heard! Letter writing is one of the oldest forms of expressing your opinions - to your neighbor, your mayor, or your president. We'll learn a bit about how to write an effective letter and start writing some of our own! Paper, envelopes, and stamps will be provided. We'll also learn about different ways to find out who our representatives are and how to contact them about things we care about.

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Community & civic

JUL16

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Community & civic

Grown Up Video Game Night

fondulac

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

JUL17

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Community & civic

Emoji Day - Button Making

fondulac

Create some wearable art! Turn your emoji art into buttons or make a button with some premade designs!

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Classes & arts

JUL20

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Sit & Stitch: Evening Edition

fondulac

Sit & Stitch…at NIGHT! One Monday night each month, share ideas and skills while making new friends. Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies. This is not an instructor-led activity, but ideas and assistance can be shared among the participants. Come to socialize and craft in the Kolb Conference Room inside the library.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Classes & arts

JUL22

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Sit & Stitch (4th Wednesdays)

fondulac

Sit & Stitch with others at the library. Share ideas and skills while making new friends. Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies. This is not an instructor-led activity, but ideas and assistance can be shared among the participants. Come to socialize and craft in the Kolb Conference Room inside the library.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Classes & arts

AUG3

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Classes & arts

All-Ages Paint Night: Abstract Self-portraits

fondulac

Whether you are five or ninety-five, this event is designed to be a "low-pressure, high-creativity" zone. There is no such thing as a "mistake" in abstract art—only a new shape. You’ll leave with a unique, one-of-a-kind canvas that captures your essence in a way no camera ever could. Why paint what you see in the mirror when you can paint what you feel? Join us for an afternoon of creative deconstruction as we explore the world of abstract self-portraiture. Inspired by Cubism, this workshop e...

Arts and craftsClasses and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

AUG8

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Classes & arts

Birds of America Wall Hanging

fondulac

Create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging using prints of paintings from a 1975 publication of John J. Audubon’s Birds of America. Audubon’s paintings have an old-fashioned, gothic quality. Add the vintage aspect of the prints from the 50-year-old book, and you’ll have a novel decoration piece. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a wall hanging made from Audubon’s bald eagle painting from the book. Must be present to win.

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Classes & arts

AUG12

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Sit & Stitch (2nd Wednesdays)

fondulac

Sit & Stitch with others at the library. Share ideas and skills while making new friends. Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies. This is not an instructor-led activity, but ideas and assistance can be shared among the participants. Come to socialize and craft in the Kolb Conference Room inside the library.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Lifelong learning

AUG17

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Adult Book Club

fondulac

Fondulac District Library’s Adult Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in the library’s meeting room. The club is open to all area adults who are interested in reading fiction and non-fiction of all types. New members are always welcome, and copies of the club’s current selection are usually available at the library’s circulation desk. Club members work together in selecting titles for the group and in leading discussion. Book TBD

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

AUG20

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Community & civic

Glowforge Honeycomb Propagation Station

fondulac

Glue acrylic bees to a honeycomb and add a test tube for a plant cutting to make this cute wall decor.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

AUG20

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Community & civic

Grown Up Video Game Night

fondulac

Bring the grandkids

Classes & arts

AUG24

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Sit & Stitch: Evening Edition

fondulac

Sit & Stitch…at NIGHT! One Monday night each month, share ideas and skills while making new friends. Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies. This is not an instructor-led activity, but ideas and assistance can be shared among the participants. Come to socialize and craft in the Kolb Conference Room inside the library.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Classes & arts

AUG26

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Sit & Stitch (4th Wednesdays)

fondulac

Sit & Stitch with others at the library. Share ideas and skills while making new friends. Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies. This is not an instructor-led activity, but ideas and assistance can be shared among the participants. Come to socialize and craft in the Kolb Conference Room inside the library.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Classes & arts

SEP9

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Sit & Stitch (2nd Wednesdays)

fondulac

Sit & Stitch with others at the library. Share ideas and skills while making new friends. Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies. This is not an instructor-led activity, but ideas and assistance can be shared among the participants. Come to socialize and craft in the Kolb Conference Room inside the library.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

SEP17

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Community & civic

Grown Up Video Game Night

fondulac

Bring the grandkids

Classes & arts

SEP20

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Sit & Stitch (3rd Sundays)

fondulac

Sit & Stitch with others at the library. Share ideas and skills while making new friends. Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies. This is not an instructor-led activity, but ideas and assistance can be shared among the participants. Come to socialize and craft in the Kolb Conference Room inside the library.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Classes & arts

SEP21

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Sit & Stitch: Evening Edition

fondulac

Sit & Stitch…at NIGHT! One Monday night each month, share ideas and skills while making new friends. Bring your own counted cross stitch, quilting, applique, knitting or crochet projects and supplies. This is not an instructor-led activity, but ideas and assistance can be shared among the participants. Come to socialize and craft in the Kolb Conference Room inside the library.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUN24

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Lifelong learning

AARP Safe Drivers Course

fondulac

Take the AARP Smart Driver's classroom course and you could save money on your car insurance! Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. Learn techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way and roundabouts. Discover proven driving methods to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. $20.00 for AARP Members $25.00 for NON-AARP Members Payment will be due on the first day of class. The organizer requires attend both courses.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUN25

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Book Club After Dark

fondulac

Book club after dark will meet at 6:00pm on the fourth Thursday of each month in the civic complex Room 111. This book club is for those readers who like a little spice - from romance to magic and more. This book club is for exploring BookTok sensations and other recommendations. Each month, those interested in reading the selection may check out the book from the front circulation desk or use our other digital options such as Hoopla for checking out. The book club requires no registration an...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Senior programs

JUN25

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Senior programs

AARP Safe Drivers Course (Day 2)

fondulac

Take the AARP Smart Driver's classroom course and you could save money on your car insurance! Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. This is a two day course, when you register, you will be registeres for both days. Learn techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way and roundabouts. Discover proven driving methods to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. $20.00 for AARP Members $25.00 for NON-AARP Members Payment will be due on the first day of c...

Community & civic

JUN27

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Community & civic

Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf

fondulac

Beat the heat and tee off indoors! This is a family friendly event. Parental supervision required. All participants, including adults, must register.

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Outdoors & nature

JUL9

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Outdoors & nature

Wildlife Prairie Park: Backyard Habitats

fondulac

Meet 5 animal ambassadors and learn what they need to survive in their habitats, and how you can make your backyard a certified wildlife habitat!

Hiking and natureOutdoors

Senior programs

JUL15

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Senior programsHappens regularly

Estate Planning and Surviving Your Retirement

fondulac

Retirement can often bring financial shifts that catch people off guard. In this session, we’ll take a closer look at how estate considerations and taxes may affect your overall plan. We’ll also introduce five key areas every retiree should be thinking about, some of which are often missed entirely. If you’re recently retired or preparing for the transition, this conversation is designed to help you approach your planning with greater clarity and confidence. No specific products or services w...

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Lifelong learning

JUL23

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Book Club After Dark

fondulac

Book club after dark will meet at 6:00pm on the fourth Thursday of each month in the civic complex Room 111. This book club is for those readers who like a little spice - from romance to magic and more. This book club is for exploring BookTok sensations and other recommendations. Each month, those interested in reading the selection may check out the book from the front circulation desk or use our other digital options such as Hoopla for checking out. The book club requires no registration an...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

AUG15

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Community & civic

Blood on the Clocktower: A Group Deduction Game

fondulac

Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-fifteen courageous players and one devious storyteller. A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each oth...

Bring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

AUG27

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Book Club After Dark

fondulac

Book club after dark will meet at 6:00pm on the fourth Thursday of each month in the civic complex Room 111. This book club is for those readers who like a little spice - from romance to magic and more. This book club is for exploring BookTok sensations and other recommendations. Each month, those interested in reading the selection may check out the book from the front circulation desk or use our other digital options such as Hoopla for checking out. The book club requires no registration an...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Lifelong learning

SEP24

fondulac · East Peoria, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Book Club After Dark

fondulac

Book club after dark will meet at 6:00pm on the fourth Thursday of each month in the civic complex Room 111. This book club is for those readers who like a little spice - from romance to magic and more. This book club is for exploring BookTok sensations and other recommendations. Each month, those interested in reading the selection may check out the book from the front circulation desk or use our other digital options such as Hoopla for checking out. The book club requires no registration an...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Food festivals

JUN18

7:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · East Peoria, IL

Food festivals

A Taste of Ireland

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

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Food festivals

JUN18

7:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · East Peoria, IL

Food festivals

A Taste of Ireland

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Food and wineIndoorsBring the grandkids

Food festivals

JUN18

7:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · Peoria, IL

Food festivals

A Taste of Ireland

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Food and wineIndoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

JUN20

7:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · Peoria, IL

Theater & film

Lucy Darling: You're Welcome

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

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Theater & film

JUN20

7:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · East Peoria, IL

Theater & film

Lucy Darling: You're Welcome

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

JUN20

7:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · East Peoria, IL

Theater & film

Lucy Darling: You're Welcome

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

AUG1

3:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · East Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

The Princess Concert

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Children under two years old do not require a ticket if they will be sitting on a guardian's lap throughout the show. Ages 16 and older must purchase an adult ticket Prepare for a show stopping performance as we pay tribute to the iconic, heartwarming and nostalgic songs from animations including...

MusicIndoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

AUG1

3:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

The Princess Concert

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Children under two years old do not require a ticket if they will be sitting on a guardian's lap throughout the show. Ages 16 and older must purchase an adult ticket Prepare for a show stopping performance as we pay tribute to the iconic, heartwarming and nostalgic songs from animations including...

MusicIndoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

AUG1

3:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · East Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

The Princess Concert

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Children under two years old do not require a ticket if they will be sitting on a guardian's lap throughout the show. Ages 16 and older must purchase an adult ticket Prepare for a show stopping performance as we pay tribute to the iconic, heartwarming and nostalgic songs from animations including...

MusicIndoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

AUG7

7:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · East Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

Tracy Lawrence: No Alibis Tour

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

AUG7

7:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · East Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

Tracy Lawrence: No Alibis Tour

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

AUG7

7:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

Tracy Lawrence: No Alibis Tour

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

AUG18

7:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · East Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

Gregory Alan Isakov With The Peoria Symphony Orchestra

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

AUG18

7:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · East Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

Gregory Alan Isakov With The Peoria Symphony Orchestra

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

AUG18

7:30 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

Gregory Alan Isakov With The Peoria Symphony Orchestra

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

MusicIndoors

Theater & film

AUG22

8 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · East Peoria, IL

Theater & film

Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Gary Owen Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, his material draws from his personal life, time in the military and the everyday absurdities that connect peo...

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

AUG22

8 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · East Peoria, IL

Theater & film

Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Gary Owen Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, his material draws from his personal life, time in the military and the everyday absurdities that connect peo...

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

AUG22

8 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · Peoria, IL

Theater & film

Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Gary Owen Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, his material draws from his personal life, time in the military and the everyday absurdities that connect peo...

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

SEP10

8 PM

Prairie Home Alliance Theater · East Peoria, IL

Music & concerts

Jefferson Starship Runaway Again Tour

Prairie Home Alliance Theater

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