Storytimes near Peotone Public Library

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Registration Required. If the class is full, ask to be added to waitlist at the front desk in case of cancellations. Join us on a summer evening to discover your inner artist and create a painting on canvas. This canvas is inspired by our country’s 250th anniversary!  This class will be led by local artist Tracie from “Painting with Tracie”. All skill levels are welcome, Tracie will provide step by step directions and the canvases will have pre-traced designs. All materials will be provided.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Read stories, sing songs and move at this storytime for ages 0-5. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register. Registration will open June 29.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Are you running out of things to do while on Summer Break? Why not pick up a craft from the library? Relax and let your creativity flow by coloring! You will receive 2 mini coloring books and a box of colored pencils. No registration is needed. First come, first serve, while supplies last. Please ask for the Teen Take & Make Craft at the Circulation Desk

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Meet one on one with our Head of Technical and Maker Services to work on one of our maker space activities.  Please contact the Head of Technical and Maker Services, Maddie Cann, to let her know which of the below you would like to work on during your one-on-one.  Email maker@peotonelibrary.org or call the library at 708-258-3436 at least 48 hours ahead of the time slot you are interested in attending to confirm with the staff.  If you want to set up an appointment at a different time, you will need to reach out to Maddie ahead of time.  You can choose from the following activities for a one-one-one: Scrunchie making (Sewing machine) Pot holder making (Sewing machine) T-shirt making (Heat press & Cricut, please provide your own t-shirt, vinyl will be $1.00 per sheet) Decal/sticker making (Cricut, vinyl $1.00 per sheet) Card Making (Cricut) Book bedazzling (Please bring your own book) Introduction to Crochet (Hook and sample yarn provided) 3D printing Demonstration (30 minutes) Cricut Demonstration (30 minutes) Please note that anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  All users must complete the Maker Space Policy agreement before beginning Maker Space activities.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Registration will open at the end of June. Registration required. This craft pick-up location is Peotone Library. Must be 18+ and have a valid library card. You will receive an email when your craft is ready for pick. Please pick up within 5 days. Your kit will include a ceramic pot, artificial succulent, decorative rocks, paints and paint brush.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Meet one on one with our Head of Technical and Maker Services to work on one of our maker space activities.  Please contact the Head of Technical and Maker Services, Maddie Cann, to let her know which of the below you would like to work on during your one-on-one.  Email maker@peotonelibrary.org or call the library at 708-258-3436 at least 48 hours ahead of the time slot you are interested in attending to confirm with the staff.  If you want to set up an appointment at a different time, you will need to reach out to Maddie ahead of time.  You can choose from the following activities for a one-one-one: Scrunchie making (Sewing machine) Pot holder making (Sewing machine) T-shirt making (Heat press & Cricut, please provide your own t-shirt, vinyl will be $1.00 per sheet) Decal/sticker making (Cricut, vinyl $1.00 per sheet) Card Making (Cricut) Book bedazzling (Please bring your own book) Introduction to Crochet (Hook and sample yarn provided) 3D printing Demonstration (30 minutes) Cricut Demonstration (30 minutes) Please note that anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  All users must complete the Maker Space Policy agreement before beginning Maker Space activities.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Each Tuesday during summer reading, we will have a new take & make craft for those who register. Please register each child individually. Registration will open July 6.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Get some fresh air with us at the community garden in Lloyd Bate Park. There will be nature themed stories, gardening activities and more! We hope you can make it! Registration is not required, nut if you would like to sign up to let us know you’re coming, we would appreciate it!

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login For almost two years from May 1981 through December 1982, a crew of serial killers hunted down as many as 20 victims in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Who were they? Who were their victims? Why have most people never heard of this crew? What was their motivation? How did they get caught? Where are they now? Ray Johnson, also known as Chicago’s History Cop, is a former criminal investigator, author, historian, and lecturer. He is the owner and founder of Johnson Research Services and since 2005 has conducted historical research for television production companies, documentarians, authors, attorneys, and family historians. He has been featured on television shows and documentaries on Discovery ID, History Channel, PBS, BBC and has appeared on numerous local television shows and print media.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Read stories, sing songs and move at this storytime for ages 0-5. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register. Registration will open on Monday, July 6.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login 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 library does not diagnosis or repair electronics

Heritage Center Monee, 5210 W Court Street, Monee, IL

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Crochet, knit, sew? Quilt? Embroider? Any and all stitchers welcome to bring your projects and learn with one another. No expertise needed, all levels welcome. No instructor on hand for regular meetings but plenty of people who love to craft. All ages welcome.  No registration required.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Add a little shine to your bookshelf with a bedazzled book! Bring the book you want to bling and make it one of a kind! If you do not have a book we will have a selection to chose from. All supplies to bling a book will be provided. This program is for ages 16 and up. Registration Required

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Love gardening or curious about getting started? Join our Gardening Club at the library! We’re gathering community members of all experience levels—from beginner plant parents to seasoned gardeners—to help shape future gardening programs, workshops, and activities at the library.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login The Peotone Public Library District’s board of trustees regular meetings occur every third Thursday of the month unless otherwise noted.  All meeting dates are posted at the library as well.  These meetings are open to the public and any member of the community is welcome to attend and speak during public comment, per the Open Meetings Act.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Read stories, sing songs and move at this storytime for ages 0-5. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Accompanying adults do not need to register. Registration will open Monday, July 6.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Meet one on one with our Head of Technical and Maker Services to work on one of our maker space activities.  Please contact the Head of Technical and Maker Services, Maddie Cann, to let her know which of the below you would like to work on during your one-on-one.  Email maker@peotonelibrary.org or call the library at 708-258-3436 at least 48 hours ahead of the time slot you are interested in attending to confirm with the staff.  If you want to set up an appointment at a different time, you will need to reach out to Maddie ahead of time.  You can choose from the following activities for a one-one-one: Scrunchie making (Sewing machine) Pot holder making (Sewing machine) T-shirt making (Heat press & Cricut, please provide your own t-shirt, vinyl will be $1.00 per sheet) Decal/sticker making (Cricut, vinyl $1.00 per sheet) Card Making (Cricut) Book bedazzling (Please bring your own book) Introduction to Crochet (Hook and sample yarn provided) 3D printing Demonstration (30 minutes) Cricut Demonstration (30 minutes) Please note that anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  All users must complete the Maker Space Policy agreement before beginning Maker Space activities.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Connect with other 55+ community members and socialize over tea, coffee, snacks, games, and puzzles in a relaxing environment, every third Monday of the month.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Meet one on one with our Head of Technical and Maker Services to work on one of our maker space activities.  Please contact the Head of Technical and Maker Services, Maddie Cann, to let her know which of the below you would like to work on during your one-on-one.  Email maker@peotonelibrary.org or call the library at 708-258-3436 at least 48 hours ahead of the time slot you are interested in attending to confirm with the staff.  If you want to set up an appointment at a different time, you will need to reach out to Maddie ahead of time.  You can choose from the following activities for a one-one-one: Scrunchie making (Sewing machine) Pot holder making (Sewing machine) T-shirt making (Heat press & Cricut, please provide your own t-shirt, vinyl will be $1.00 per sheet) Decal/sticker making (Cricut, vinyl $1.00 per sheet) Card Making (Cricut) Book bedazzling (Please bring your own book) Introduction to Crochet (Hook and sample yarn provided) 3D printing Demonstration (30 minutes) Cricut Demonstration (30 minutes) Please note that anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  All users must complete the Maker Space Policy agreement before beginning Maker Space activities.

Peotone Public Library, 515 North First Street, Peotone, IL, 60468, United States

Accessible Menu Menu Peotone PublicLibrary District Programs Calendar of Events Maker Space Resources About Friends of the Library Minutes & Agendas Policies Contact Login Each Tuesday during summer reading, we will have a new take & make craft for those who register. Please register each child individually. Registration will open Monday, July 13.