National Library Week
As part of National Library Week (April 3-9), learn about all the things you can achieve with the help of your library card! Pick up a challenge sheet at [...]
Peoria Public Library and Peoria Public Schools Partner on Media Literacy
Peoria Public Library and Peoria Public Schools are joining forces to teach Media Literacy to our community. Peoria Public Library Executive Director Randall Yelverton and Peoria Public Schools Superintendent [...]
Lincoln Branch 10th Anniversary
Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of Peoria Public Library Lincoln Branch's expansion. In 2011, Lincoln Branch was expanded and transformed into the beautiful and functional branch it is today. If [...]
Building Information Literacy
Today’s flood of misinformation and disinformation illustrates the critical need for critical thinking. by Randall Yelverton, Peoria Public Library It is one of the greatest ironies of this [...]
Peoria, Fondulac libraries to reopen at start of February
(HOI) -- Peoria Public Library and the Fondulac District Library will soon be reopening their doors to the public. Both public library organizations said they will reopen on February [...]
Peoria Public Library Goes Fine-Free Forever
By Olivia Streeter The Peoria Public Library is joining a growing number of public libraries across the country in adopting a fine-free policy, effectively eliminating barriers to the library’s [...]
Preschoolers Get Lesson in Financial Literacy from State Treasurer
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs visited the Peoria Public Library on Oct. 18 and took part in a special StoryTime focused on financial literacy. Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs visited the [...]
Taking a Glimpse Into the Peoria Public Library’s Local History Room
Meet the man whose job is sharing local history with the public. Chris Farris is a reference assistant at the Peoria Public Library’s Local History and Genealogy Room. He runs [...]
