Upcoming Author Event!
The Great Fight to Win the Vote, a Book Talk & Signing Elaine Weiss is an award-winning journalist and writer whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, Harper's, The New York Times, and The Christian Science [...]
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may, 2021
may, 2021
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Happy Birthday North Branch!
Save the Date! Celebrate North Branch's 10th anniversary May 9-15! North Branch will celebrate 10 years of service to the community with a scavenger hunt, crafts, contests -- even a commemorative [...]
Join in Peoria Reads! 2021
Peoria Reads!, the annual “One City, One Book” project led by Peoria Public Library and its community partners, celebrates 20 years this year with The Library Book by Susan Orlean. “Every [...]
Room Reservations are BACK!
Come on in and have a seat! Peoria Public Library is bringing back limited seating and meeting space reservations as of Monday, April 5. Social distancing will be required at study tables in the [...]
We’re BACK! All PPL Locations Reopen Feb. 1
As of Feb. 1, Peoria Public Library has reopened to the public for brief browsing and computer appointments. Contact-free Curbside Pickup will continue to be offered as well, except between the hours of noon [...]
Beyond the Headlines
Be it misguided or malicious, the lightning spread of “fake news” happens because of how easy technology has made it to share that so-called news. What’s missing? A little thought and scrutiny [...]
Flipping Out for Flipster in 2021!
Peoria Public Library is starting 2021 off with a gift for you! Starting Jan. 11, visit our website or download the Flipster app and access more than 100 popular and niche magazines from [...]
NEW! Flipster
Access more than 50 popular magazines on your phone, PC, tablet, or other mobile device using Flipster! Download digital versions of new and back issues from a selection of popular titles, including Vogue, Sports Illustrated, [...]
