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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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.

Teen Tuesday - Special Event! Keychain & Jewelry Making

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: OTHER- Please see event description.
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events
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At this special Teen Tuesday event, we'll be getting out the jewelry making & keychain supplies. There'll be opportunities to learn jewelry-making techniques from Mrs. Katie - or, you can learn from fellow teens!

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Big Rig Petting Zoo: Sensory Friendly Time

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: OTHER- Please see event description.
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
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What is a Big Rig Petting Zoo? A very unusual Zoo that is perfect for the transportation enthusiast! It is a chance for the kids to experience and explore heavy equipment, they might not get to see everyday. 

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Accompanying Adults

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

Big Rig Petting Zoo

10:30am–12:30pm
Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Fondulac District Library
Room: OTHER- Please see event description.
Age Group: Children, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, School-aged Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

What is a Big Rig Petting Zoo? A very unusual Zoo that is perfect for the transportation enthusiast! It is a chance for the kids to experience and explore heavy equipment, they might not get to see everyday. 

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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All Day 5/24–5/25
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The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org.

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The library's online services are always available 24/7 at fondulaclibrary.org.

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