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photo of Pettengill-Morron House in Peoria, Illinois big light blue house in the winter

Family Field Trip: Pettengill-Morron House Museum

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: OTHER- Please see event description.
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Out & About
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Pettengill-Morron House was built in 1868 in Peoria’s historic West Bluff neighborhood for businessman and social reformer Moses Pettengill (1802-1883).

Monsters made of pool noodle segments and craft supplies

DIY Pool Noodle Monsters

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Will your monster be friendly or frightening? Use pool noodles, your imagination, and all the craft supplies you'd like to create your own new friend!

two wine bottles with glowing strings of lights inside

"Think Spring" Luminaries

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add some spring-themed illumination to your winter nights with a wine bottle luminary.  Patrons will decorate frosted glass wine bottles using butterfly and floral temporary tattoos to add a personalized touch.

photo of blue, gray and yellow coasters made from plastic canvas

Create Fun Coasters

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need coasters to protect your furniture from scarring or to give as gifts?  If so, this plastic canvas coaster workshop is for you!  You will create a coaster and then learn how to create custom coasters for yourself or as gifts.

photograph of art supplies with collage materials inspirational quotes and images

Vision Board for the New Year

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create a vision board for the new year! A vision board is a collage of images and words that helps you picture your goals and dreams for the new year.

We will provide all materials!

Registration required. (Ages 13+)

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Family Field Trip: Pettengill-Morron House Museum

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: OTHER- Please see event description.
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Out & About
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Pettengill-Morron House was built in 1868 in Peoria’s historic West Bluff neighborhood for businessman and social reformer Moses Pettengill (1802-1883).

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Offsite Program

This program is not taking place at the library. Please see the program description for an address. Patrons must provide their own transportation to this program.

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DIY Pool Noodle Monsters

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, School-aged Children
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Will your monster be friendly or frightening? Use pool noodles, your imagination, and all the craft supplies you'd like to create your own new friend!

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

A storytime with tickles and giggles galore! Babies and toddlers up to 3 years old are invited to read, dance, and play with us at storytime! This program will make sure everyone is ready for preschool.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

The Magic of Joel Shoemaker

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations), Special Events
Event Details:

Local magician Joel Shoemaker will join us for a funny and fun-filled morning! He’ll even teach us how to do a magic trick of our very own.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

A storytime with tickles and giggles galore! Babies and toddlers up to 3 years old are invited to read, dance, and play with us at storytime! This program will make sure everyone is ready for preschool.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Celebrate National Kazoo Day

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate National Kazoo Day by making some musical instruments. Join us for this craft program and make a kazoo, tambourine, maracas, and rain stick. Supplies are limited, first come, first served. Thank you for your understanding.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

A storytime with tickles and giggles galore! Babies and toddlers up to 3 years old are invited to read, dance, and play with us at storytime! This program will make sure everyone is ready for preschool.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Super Bowl Craft Party

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School-aged Children
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Excited for the Super Bowl this Sunday? Learn about the teams playing, make some crafts and decorations to support your favorite team, and get in the game day spirit!

Story Time Jamboree

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Kids and their grown-ups are invited to sing, dance, hear stories, and shake their sillies out! We’ll celebrate the joy of being a kid as we read about things like kindness, being yourself, and having a hole in your sock.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Open Food Present as Part of Program

Patrons will be handling open food as part of this program. The library intends to keep this event as safe as possible but cannot guarantee that food handled at this program has no allergens and has not come into contact with allergens. Please contact the library with any questions concerning potential allergens.

Valentine's Storytime

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, School-aged Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Bring your special grown-up for a sweet storytime! We'll have songs, treats, and a special guest!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

A storytime with tickles and giggles galore! Babies and toddlers up to 3 years old are invited to read, dance, and play with us at storytime! This program will make sure everyone is ready for preschool.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Story Time Jamboree

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Kids and their grown-ups are invited to sing, dance, hear stories, and shake their sillies out! We’ll celebrate the joy of being a kid as we read about things like kindness, being yourself, and having a hole in your sock.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Open Food Present as Part of Program

Patrons will be handling open food as part of this program. The library intends to keep this event as safe as possible but cannot guarantee that food handled at this program has no allergens and has not come into contact with allergens. Please contact the library with any questions concerning potential allergens.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

A storytime with tickles and giggles galore! Babies and toddlers up to 3 years old are invited to read, dance, and play with us at storytime! This program will make sure everyone is ready for preschool.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

"Stay in PJ's Day" Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Celebrate "Stay in PJ's Day"!

Bring your favorite stuffy and blanket and join us for a storytime. Listen to fun stories, songs, and rhymes during this fun-filled storytime. Pajamas are encouraged! For ages 0-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Story Time Jamboree

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Kids and their grown-ups are invited to sing, dance, hear stories, and shake their sillies out! We’ll celebrate the joy of being a kid as we read about things like kindness, being yourself, and having a hole in your sock.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Open Food Present as Part of Program

Patrons will be handling open food as part of this program. The library intends to keep this event as safe as possible but cannot guarantee that food handled at this program has no allergens and has not come into contact with allergens. Please contact the library with any questions concerning potential allergens.

Science Fun with the Demo Crew

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learn More! (Workshops & Presentations)
Event Details:

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!

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

A storytime with tickles and giggles galore! Babies and toddlers up to 3 years old are invited to read, dance, and play with us at storytime! This program will make sure everyone is ready for preschool.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Fairy Tale Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Get ready for an enchanting storytime filled with fairy tales, crafts, and treats. 

For ages: 0-6

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Story Time Jamboree

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Kids and their grown-ups are invited to sing, dance, hear stories, and shake their sillies out! We’ll celebrate the joy of being a kid as we read about things like kindness, being yourself, and having a hole in your sock.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Open Food Present as Part of Program

Patrons will be handling open food as part of this program. The library intends to keep this event as safe as possible but cannot guarantee that food handled at this program has no allergens and has not come into contact with allergens. Please contact the library with any questions concerning potential allergens.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

A storytime with tickles and giggles galore! Babies and toddlers up to 3 years old are invited to read, dance, and play with us at storytime! This program will make sure everyone is ready for preschool.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Wicked Double Feature

10:00am–3:30pm
Children, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music & Movies
Event Details:

Let us rejoicify together and watch the story of the witches of Oz! We'll watch both Wicked and Wicked: For Good with a half hour intermission.

Disclaimer(s)

Open Food Present as Part of Program

Patrons will be handling open food as part of this program. The library intends to keep this event as safe as possible but cannot guarantee that food handled at this program has no allergens and has not come into contact with allergens. Please contact the library with any questions concerning potential allergens.

Story Time Jamboree

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Preschoolers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Kids and their grown-ups are invited to sing, dance, hear stories, and shake their sillies out! We’ll celebrate the joy of being a kid as we read about things like kindness, being yourself, and having a hole in your sock.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

Open Food Present as Part of Program

Patrons will be handling open food as part of this program. The library intends to keep this event as safe as possible but cannot guarantee that food handled at this program has no allergens and has not come into contact with allergens. Please contact the library with any questions concerning potential allergens.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

A storytime with tickles and giggles galore! Babies and toddlers up to 3 years old are invited to read, dance, and play with us at storytime! This program will make sure everyone is ready for preschool.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 

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