The Library Board of Trustees meets at 5:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month (except December) in the Lower Level 2 Conference Room at Main Library, 107 NE Monroe, unless otherwise specified on the agenda. All meetings are open to the public.
For a full list of Board of Trustee meetings for the calendar year, click here.
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Email Questions@ppl.peoria.lib.il.us or
Call our Administrative Office at (309) 497-2135.
If you would like to initiate a formal Freedom of Information (FOIA) request about the library, email your request and we will respond promptly.
Contact:
Randall Yelverton, FOIA officer
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Meeting Notices
The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their Regular Board Meeting with possible Executive Session
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lower Level 2 Conference Room of Main Library, 107 NE Monroe, Peoria, Illinois 61602
For more information, call 309-497-2135.
THE PEORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES will hold a BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING with possible Executive Session on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
In the McKenzie Room of North Branch
3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
Peoria, Illinois 61615
309-497-2186
The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Community Relations Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Second Floor Community Room at Main Library, 107 NE Monroe St., Peoria, IL 61602
Call (309) 497-2135 for more information.
The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Digitization Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 5:15 p.m.
2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library
107 NE Monroe
Peoria, Illinois 61602
309-497-2000
The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their Executive Committee Meeting with an Executive Session
Monday, October 3, 2020 at 5:15 p.m., Main Library, Lower Level 2 Conference Room
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Order of Business
- Discuss Executive Director’s Annual Evaluation
- Executive Session
- For the purpose of discussing personnel matters (5ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
- Other Business
- Adjournment
The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees HAS CANCELLED a Finance Committee Meeting with possible Executive Session
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
In the Lower Level 2 Conference Room of Main Library, 107 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL
The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their Nominating/Appeals Committee Meeting with possible Executive Session
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Via Zoom:
Roberta Koscielski is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Nominating Committee
Time: May 11, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
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The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their Personnel/Negotiations Committee Meeting with possible Executive Session
Monday, April 24, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Lincoln Room
Lincoln Branch
1312 W. Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois 61605
309-497-2135
The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their Special Board Meeting with possible Executive Session
Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 5 p.m.
In the Lower Level 2 Conference Room of Main Library, 107 NE Monroe.
THE PEORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
have been invited and may attend the
Honorary Street Naming to Honor Aurthur Mae Perkins
Thursday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m.
At Peoria Public Library Main Library Parking Lot
107 NE Monroe
Peoria, Illinois 61602
309-497-2135
NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY THE LIBRARY BOARD AT THIS EVENT.
The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Strategic Planning Committee Meeting with possible Executive Session on
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Lower Level 2 Conference Room at Main Library.
For more information, call (309) 497-2135.
Agendas
Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Regular Meeting Agenda
May 16, 2023 at 5:30 pm, Lower Level 2 Conference Room
Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Regular Meeting Agenda
April 18, 2023 at 5:30 pm, Lower Level 2 Conference Room
Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Regular Meeting Agenda
March 21, 2023 at 5:30 pm, Lower Level 2 Conference Room
Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Regular Meeting Agenda
January 17, 2023 at 5:30 pm, Lower Level 2 Conference Room
Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Regular Meeting Agenda
February 21, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., Lower Level 2 Conference Room
No meeting in June
Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Building Committee Agenda
May 10, 2022 (5:30 p.m., McKenzie Room, North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.)
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of February 8, 2022
IV. Presentation by Audience
V. Order of Business
- McClure Branch Lift Update
- Tour of North Branch
VI. Executive Session
VII. Other Business
VIII. Topics to Guide Future Agendas
IX. Adjournment
Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Executive Committee Agenda
December 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Via Zoom
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Order of Business
A. Discussion regarding Library’s COVID response
IV. Executive Session
A. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters (5ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
V. Other Business
VI. Adjournment
Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Nominating Committee Agenda
May 11, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Via Zoom
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Order of Business
A. Recommend slate of Board officers for 2021/2022
IV. Executive Session
V. Other Business
VI. Adjournment
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Finance Committee Agenda
Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., Main Library, Lower Level 2 Conference Room
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Order of Business
A. Discussion of 2023 Operating Budget
IV. Executive Session
V. Other Business
VI. Adjournment
Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Personnel / Negotiations Committee Agenda
April 24, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Room of Lincoln Branch, 1312 W. Lincoln.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Order of Business
A. Approval of minutes of the meeting of July 28, 2022
B. Discussion of Step 3 Grievance 23-L-01
IV. Executive Session
A. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters (5ILCS 120/2 (c)(1))
V. Other Business
VI. Adjournment
Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Community Relations Committee Agenda
Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. | Main Library 2nd Floor Community Room
Call to Order
Roll Call
Order of Business
- Approval of June 7, 2022 Minutes
Community Partnerships Updates
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- Lincoln Branch Library Hall of Fame – Barbara Van Auken
- Peoria Reads! Good Neighbor Day Grant – Jenni Davis
- Peoria Journal Star Archive – Veronica De Fazio
- Summer Reading Program Wrap Up — Alyce Jackson
- Portraits of Peoria — Library Staff
- CityLink Partnership — Jenni Davis
- July Outreach events – Alyce Jackson
- Peoria Pridefest
- QuadCon Toy and Comic Show
- Heart of Illinois Fair
Upcoming Outreach events — Alyce Jackson
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- Charter Oak School (Back-to-School events)
- Ignite Peoria
Other Business
Next meeting: September 6, 2022
Adjournment
Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Special Board Meeting Agenda
June 2, 2022 at 5 p.m., Main Library, 107 NE Monroe, Lower Level Conference Room
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Order of Business
A. #2022-56: Recommendation from the Administration to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Peoria County Election Commission.
IV. Executive Session
V. Other Business
VI. Adjournment
Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Strategic Planning Committee Agenda
January 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Main Library Lower Level 2 Conference Room
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Order of Business
- Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of October 11, 2022
- Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of January 10, 2023
- Strategic Plan Action Items for 2023
IV. Other Business
V. Adjournment
Minutes
2023 Jan. 17 | Regular Meeting
2023 Feb. 21 | Regular Meeting
2023 March 21 | Regular Meeting
2023 April 18 | Regular Meeting
2022 Jan. 18 | Annual Meeting
2022 Feb. 15 | Regular Meeting
2022 Mar. 15 | Regular Meeting
2022 Apr. 19 | Regular Meeting
2022 May 17 | Regular Meeting
2022 June 21 | Regular Meeting
2022 July 19 | Regular Meeting
2022 Aug. 16 | Regular Meeting
2022 Sept. 20 | Regular Meeting
2022 Oct. 25 | Regular Meeting
2022 Nov. 15 | Regular Meeting
2020 January 21 | Regular Meeting
2020 February 18 | Regular Meeting
2020 March 18 | Regular Meeting
2020 April 21 | Regular Meeting
2020 June 16 | Regular Meeting
2020 July 21 | Regular Meeting
2020 August 18 | Regular Meeting
2020 September 15 | Regular Meeting
2020 October 20 | Regular Meeting
2020 November 17 | Regular Meeting
2019 December 17 | Regular Meeting
2019 November 19 | Regular Meeting
2019 October 15 | Regular Meeting
2019 September 17 | Regular Meeting
2019 August 20 | Regular Meeting
2019 July 16 | Regular Meeting
2019 June 18 | Regular Meeting
2019 May 28 | Regular Meeting
2019 April 16 | Regular Meeting
2019 March 19 | Regular Meeting
2019 February 19 | Regular Meeting
2019 January 15 | Regular Meeting
2023 January | Strategic Planning
2022 Jan. | Strategic Planning Committee
2022 Feb. | Building Committee
2022 March | Community Relations Committee
2022 June | Special Meeting
2022 June | Community Relations Committee
2022 June | Nominating Committee
2022 July | Personnel/Negotiations Committee
2022 Oct. | Strategic Planning
2021 January 26 | Personnel Committee
2021 February 3 | Personnel Committee
2021 March 31 | Personnel Committee
2021 April 6 | Community Relations Committee
2021 May 11 | Nominating Committee
2021 July 6 | Community Relations
2021 Aug. 16 | Building Committee
2021 Oct. 12 | Finance Committee
2020 January 7 | Community Relations Committee
2020 January 21 | Building Committee
2020 January 28 | Building Committee
2020 January 30 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2020 February 4 | Community Relations Committee
2020 February 11 | Building Committee
2020 February 18 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2020 March 10 | Building Committee
2020 May 19 | Nominating Committee
2020 May 12 | Finance Committee
2020 June 4 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2020 July 7 | Community Relations Committee
2020 August 4 | Community Relations Committee
2020 August 27 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2020 October 6 | Community Relations Committee
2020 October 8 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2020 October 15 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2020 November 9 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2020 November 10 | Community Relations Committee
2020 November 19 | Executive Committee
2020 November 17 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2020 November 9 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2019 October 29 | Building Committee
2019 October 1 | Community Relations Committee
2019 August 13 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2019 July 9 | Building Committee
2019 August 6 | Community Relations Committee
2019 July 25 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2019 July 2 | Community Relations Committee
2018 November 27 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2019 June 11 | Building Committee
2019 May 28 | Nominating Committee
2019 May 14 | Building Committee
2018 November 13 | Building Committee
2019 March 26 | Finance Committee
2019 March 5 | Community Relations
2018 November 19 | Finance Committee
2019 February 5 | Community Relations
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