# Books events in Peoria, Today and Upcoming Books events in Peoria

- **Subtitle**: All Books events in Peoria, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Peoria like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All Books events in Peoria, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Peoria like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Peoria

- **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Banned Books, Bites & Booze by Peoria Book Rack *FREE
  - **Description**: *FREE ADMISSION. Age 18+ only. Must be 21 to purchase and drink alcoholic beverages.

Step into the bold and the forbidden at Peoria Book Rack's 2nd Annual Banned Books, Bites & Booze—a night where stories that challenged the status quo take center st
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/2nd-annual-banned-books-bites-and-booze-by-peoria-book-rack-free/200029895625601
  - **Venue**: TAVERN on Prospect
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, food-drinks, art, literary-art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: 3rd Peoria Bookfest 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for our THIRD Peoria Bookfest - a celebration of stories, creativity, and community—bringing together 150 incredible indie authors, unique bookish vendors, and passionate readers for an unforgettable, magical experience. Whether you're discovering
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/3rd-peoria-bookfest-2026/200029895537524
  - **Venue**: FFC's Life Together Center
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, meetups
- **Event Name**: Between the Lines Literary Expo
  - **Description**: One day literary event where book lovers and storytellers unite. Meet local authors, shop bookish vendors, and connect with fellow readers and writers.  Whether you're her to discover your next favorite read or grow as a writer, this event is for you!!
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    - Count: 115
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/between-the-lines-literary-expo/200029850379953
  - **Venue**: Peoria Civic Center
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, business, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Girls in White Dresses: Stories spun from the fabric of our lives
  - **Description**: On Thursday, May 14th 2026, the Peoria County Genealogical Society will hold its monthly member meeting at the Peoria Public Library North Branch, entitled “Girls in White Dresses: Stories spun from the fabric of our lives” to hear from Jan Powers, author
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    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/girls-in-white-dresses-stories-spun-from-the-fabric-of-our-lives/200029884558816
  - **Venue**: Peoria Public Library North Branch
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, meetups, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Peoria Heights Public Library - Sing + Sing Story Time
  - **Description**: Communication Junction is excited to be offering a story time to the Peoria Heights Public Library all about transportation. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and of course, bubbles!

This story time is geared towards children ages 0-5 and there is no
  - **Date**: Mon May 11 2026 at 09:15 am – Mon May 11 2026 at 09:45 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/peoria-heights-public-library-sing-sing-story-time/200029991589513
  - **Venue**: Peoria Heights Public Library
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  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: The Scammer Book Discussion (Prelude to Author Event)
  - **Description**: Join us for a teen-only book discussion of The Scammer by NYT bestselling author, Tiffany D. Jackson. 

Let's meet and discuss this teen fav before we meet the author in person on May 7th at Lincoln Branch!
Tiffany herself will be in Peoria at 6 PM, May 7
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    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue May 05 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/the-scammer-book-discussion-prelude-to-author-event/200030000445022
  - **Venue**: Lakeview Branch Library
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: RRAW Experience 2026
  - **Description**: The RRAW Experience: Where Romance Readers, Writers, And Legends Gather For A Weekend Of Stories, Passion, And Unforgettable Moments.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/afba6c50-1959-11f1-bc88-dd98c03efcf
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 29 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/rraw-experience-2026/100001984592909817
  - **Venue**: Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 530
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Summer Reading Kickoff Party
  - **Description**: Let's Read S'more Summer Reading Kick off Party. 
This is featuring local author Mike Lockett AKA The Normal Storyteller.  (He is AMAZING!!!!!)
We will also have summer reading information available. 
We will be serving s'mores.
Please bring blankets/lawn
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/summer-reading-kickoff-party/200029930659859
  - **Venue**: 6944 N University , Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61614
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Barony of Illiton Game Night at Peoria Heights Library
  - **Description**: https://illiton.midrealm.org/events/game-night/
Illiton Game Night at Peoria Heights Library
2nd Monday of the Month, 
September 2025-May 2026

Hosted by:
Peoria Heights Library & The SCA Barony of Illiton
Location:
816 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL
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  - **Date**: Mon May 11 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon May 11 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/barony-of-illiton-game-night-at-peoria-heights-library/200029991589307
  - **Venue**: Peoria Heights Public Library
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- **Event Name**: Sarah Dawson Powell: “Until the Last Day”
  - **Description**: This month we will be reading "Until the Last Day" by Sarah Dawson Powell. There will be a Q&A with the author as well as book signing and pictures.

Bryce
I feel like I’m hanging by a thread. Being a single father and a small business owner is not ea
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    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 09 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue Jun 09 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/sarah-dawson-powell-until-the-last-day/200029755911547
  - **Venue**: Lakeview Branch Library
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: L.A. Brink: "Unstable"
  - **Description**: This month we will be reading "Unstable" by L.A. Brink. There will be a Q&A with the author as well as book signing and pictures.

Autumn Fowler appears to have it all a devoted husband, beautiful twin daughters and a promising art career. As her 30th
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    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 13 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue Oct 13 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/la-brink-unstable/200029807481550
  - **Venue**: Lakeview Branch Library
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art

## Trending Events in Peoria

- **Event Name**: Ed Sheeran, Aaron Rowe in Glendale
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Ed Sheeran LIVE at State Farm Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Ed Sheeran is coming to State Farm Stadium on Saturday, June 13, 2026
  - **Venue**: State Farm Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Zach Bryan, MJ Lenderman in Glendale
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Zach Bryan Live in Peoria on Saturday, September 5, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Zach Bryan like never before? With chart-topping hits like I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves), Pink Skies and So
  - **Venue**: State Farm Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Red, White & BOOM! 2026
  - **Description**: Save the Date

July 4, 2026 | Peoria & East Peoria Riverfront

Greater Peoria’s biggest summertime event is back -- and this year is going to be bigger than ever!

Bring the entire family down for an unforgettable night of live music, delicious food,
  - **Venue**: 200 NE Water St, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602
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- **Event Name**: Carín León in Glendale
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Carin Leon Experience LIVE at Desert Diamond Arena—This Friday, September 25, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Carin Leon is hitting Des
  - **Venue**: Desert Diamond Arena
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- **Event Name**: Demi Lovato, ADÉLA in Glendale
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Demi Lovato Live at Desert Diamond Arena on Tuesday, May 19, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Demi Lovato is set to light up Desert Diamond Arena with the
  - **Venue**: Desert Diamond Arena
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- **Event Name**: 5 Seconds of Summer in Glendale
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate 5 Seconds of Summer Experience LIVE at Desert Diamond Arena—This Friday, June 26, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, 5 Seconds of Summer i
  - **Venue**: Desert Diamond Arena
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- **Event Name**: Los Tigres Del Norte in Glendale
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Los Tigres Del Norte Experience LIVE at Desert Diamond Arena—This Saturday, September 12, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Los Tigres Del Norte
  - **Venue**: Desert Diamond Arena
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- **Event Name**: The Temptations and The Four Tops at Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to The Temptations and The Four Tops at Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theate
  - **Venue**: Peoria Civic Center - Prairie Home Alliance Theater
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- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest Peoria
  - **Description**: Willkommen to Central Illinois’ Biggest and Best Fest! This year’s festival has all your favorites with a few new things to put some guten in your tag!

The Peoria Park District and German American Central Society united their efforts in 1996 to bring the
  - **Venue**: Oktoberfest Peoria
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Peoria?
  - **A:** 2nd Annual Banned Books, Bites & Booze by Peoria Book Rack *FREE (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 05:00 pm at TAVERN on Prospect), 3rd Peoria Bookfest 2026 (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am at FFC's Life Together Center), Between the Lines Literary Expo (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Peoria Civic Center), Girls in White Dresses: Stories spun from the fabric of our lives (Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Peoria Public Library North Branch), Peoria Heights Public Library - Sing + Sing Story Time (Mon May 11 2026 at 09:15 am at Peoria Heights Public Library).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Peoria in May 2026?
  - **A:** Girls in White Dresses: Stories spun from the fabric of our lives (Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Peoria Public Library North Branch), Peoria Heights Public Library - Sing + Sing Story Time (Mon May 11 2026 at 09:15 am at Peoria Heights Public Library), The Scammer Book Discussion (Prelude to Author Event) (Tue May 05 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lakeview Branch Library), Summer Reading Kickoff Party (Sat May 30 2026 at 06:30 pm at 6944 N University , Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61614), Barony of Illiton Game Night at Peoria Heights Library (Mon May 11 2026 at 06:00 pm at Peoria Heights Public Library).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Peoria?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Peoria on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Peoria?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Peoria?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Peoria include TAVERN on Prospect, FFC's Life Together Center, Peoria Civic Center.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Peoria?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Peoria range from up to USD 530. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Peoria?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Peoria include Peoria Book Rack Gift Booktique, The Book Nook, Peoria County Genealogical Society.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Peoria?
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