Peoria Public Library & Fondulac Library have the same theme for their summer reading program. The special events at both libraries are Delicious!
PEORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Summer Reading Kick Off
North Branch June 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Lincoln Branch June 2, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Help us kick off Summer Reading. Join us for a program by The Dean of Juggling! Watch as he juggles anything from a ball to a torch. All ages welcome. 497-2143 FREE
June is packed with special events! Enjoy kicking off summer break with the kids!
May 30- June 2: Washington Cherry Festival
June 1-9: Hello Dolly at Corn Stock Theatre
June 1, 8, or 15: Little Farmers Camp at Linden Hill Farms
Inside or outside for a movie? Below are great options for the kiddos and you for the summer: Rave Cinemas Near the Shoppes at Grand Prairie FREE Doors open at 9:30am. Movie starts at 10:00am Mondays & Thursdays June 4 & 7: Cats and Dogs- The Revenge of Kitty Galore June 11 & 14: Legend of the Guardians June 18 & 21: Yogi Bear June 25 & 28: Happy Feet Two July 2 & 5: Journey 2 July 9 & July 12: Dolphin Tale July 16 & July 19: Shorts July 23 & July 26: Inkheart July 30 & Aug 2: Happy Feet
Below is a list of shaded playgrounds for those unbearably hot days when the kids need to run off energy.
Grandview Drive Park is our summer favorite. The play structure, swings, sandbox, & picnic area are completely shaded under towering trees. Plus, there are restrooms nearby. The park is located near the intersection of Grandview Dr & Reservoir in Peoria Heights.
Fire up your kid’s passion for books this summer with these awesome summer reading programs! Also, continue to read to your kids no matter the age. They just want to spend time with you!
Peoria Public Library
- Read at least 3 hours per week. You may read anything you like. For help finding something to read ask your librarian.
- Participate at least 5 weeks to receive a ticket voucher to a Peoria Chiefs baseball game
- Participate at least 6 weeks to receive a pass to the final party and be eligible for the grand prize drawings.
- Sign in once per week either in person or online.
- You may sign up starting May 1 and until July.
- See You At The Kick Off PARTY featuring the talents of The Dean of Juggling Saturday, June 2
