Village of Peotone

Adult Monday Movie Matinee - Bride Wars
2025-01-20 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us at the Peotone Library for a movie, snacks and drinks will be provided!

Love & Laughs with Michelle Buteau
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:00
Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, inspired by her autobiographical book of essays of the same name. She is also the host of two popular reality competition shows – The Circle and Barbecue Showdown, and hosts the popular podcast, Adulting.
In 2024, she starred in Babes alongside fellow comedian/actress Ilana Glazer. Born in New Jersey to Caribbean parents, Michelle brings her unique perspective and big personality to stage and screen. Her one-hour comedy special, Welcome to Buteaupia, won the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special. Her new special, A Buteau-ful Mind, drops on Netflix December 31. Greta Johnsen is an interviewer, podcast host, and book person. She is loved as co-host of HBO’s Official Game of Thrones Podcast and hosted WBEZ’s Nerdette podcast for eleven years. She can also be heard on podcasts like Pop Culture Happy Hour and City Cast.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Village Board Meeting
2025-01-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-10 18:00 - 19:30
March 10 2025 – Village Board meeting
6:00 pm
At Village Hall – 208 E. Main Street, Peotone, IL
To access the agenda: Minutes & Agendas – Village of Peotone

An Evening with James McBride
2025-02-04 19:00 - 20:00
Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published in 1996 and is considered an American classic, read in schools and universities across the United States. His 2013 novel, The Good Lord Bird, won the National Book Award for Fiction and was adapted by Ethan Hawke and Jason Blum into a Showtime series bearing the same name. His latest, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, was named one of the New York Times’ 100 Notable Books of 2023. In 2016, President Obama awarded McBride the National Humanities Medal “for humanizing the complexities of discussing race in America.

Classics Book Club
2025-02-15 10:30 - 11:30
Classics book club begins February 15th at the Monee Heritage Center! We will be discussing A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. Pick up a copy of the book at the Peotone Library circulation desk.

Slowing Down with Amy Tan
2025-02-19 19:00 - 20:00
National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments. Her connection to nature is captured in her latest, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, a collection of sketches and essays which debuted at #1 on both the New York Times and the Indie bestseller list.

Social Security and Retirement Planning Basics Class
2025-02-24 18:30 - 19:30
This class is in person, please register. This class is also being offered on February 11th at the library.
Factors to consider when determining what age to file for Social Security.
Ways to avoid higher taxation of your Social Security benefits.
Retirement threats and how to avoid them.
Learn thought processes relating to income creation in retirement.
Learn about wealth eroding factors and how to avoid them.
Join special guest speaker RAY KOZICKI for a this free seminar. The Society of Financial Awareness is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public benefit corporation, and our mission is to provide financial education to our local community.

Adult Take & Make
2025-03-03 09:30 - 2025-03-08 15:00

Sensory Playtime
2025-03-08 10:30 - 11:30

Classics Book Club
2025-03-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-04-12 10:30 - 11:30

Illinois Tollway’s I-PASS On Demand
2025-03-13 10:00 - 15:00

Finger Painting Fun
2025-03-24 10:30 - 23:30

Village Board Meeting
2025-03-24 18:00 - 19:30
March 24, 2025 – Village Board meeting
6:00 pm
At Village Hall – 208 E. Main Street, Peotone, IL
To access the agenda: Minutes & Agendas – Village of Peotone

Peotone Mill Exhibition & Fundraiser
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-05-01 17:00
Due to catastrophic storm damage, Peotone’s Rathje Mill, built in 1872, requires major rehabilitation. Come and see how this landmark has been a part of the Chicago Southland’s rich history in a curated exhibit. Items on display were generously loaned by the Peotone Historical Society. Donate to the “Save Millie” campaign wit the QR code in the flyer.

Stitch Club
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:00

DIY Sailboats
2025-04-10 16:30 - 17:30

Village Board Meeting
2025-04-14 18:00 - 19:30
April 14, 2025 – Village Board meeting
6:00 pm
At Village Hall – 208 E. Main Street, Peotone, IL
To access the agenda: Minutes & Agendas – Village of Peotone

DIY Paper Marbling
2025-04-17 16:30 - 17:30

Village Board Meeting
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:30
April 28, 2025 – Village Board meeting
6:00 pm
At Village Hall – 208 E. Main Street, Peotone, IL
To access the agenda: Minutes & Agendas – Village of Peotone

Cabaret Show
2025-05-02 10:00 - 11:00

Butterfly Wind Chimes
2025-05-03 11:00

Bunnies & Baskets Playday
2025-05-05 10:30

Stepping Into Illinois A History Presentation
2025-05-08 14:00 - 15:00

Village Board Meeting - Newly Elected Officials Sworn In
2025-05-12 18:00 - 19:00
May 12, 2025 – Village Board meeting
6:00 pm
At Village Hall – 208 E. Main Street, Peotone, IL
To access the agenda: Minutes & Agendas – Village of Peotone

CANCELLED FOR TODAY - Market on Main
2025-05-20 14:00 - 20:00
Market on Main returns to downtown Peotone this summer
1st & 3rd Tuesday’s of each month from May to September
Between 1st & 2nd Streets on Main Street
2 pm to 8 pm
Click here for more information

Bottle Cap Magnets
2025-05-22

Friendship Bracelets for Beginners
2025-05-29 16:30

Jane Flynn Author Talk
2025-06-07 13:00 - 13:30
