STEM Events
National STEM Day is Nov. 8 Peoria Public Library has a number of STEM-themed events planned for November -- everything from space to robots to virtual reality! Thursday, Nov. 4 [...]
Local Author & Art Fair
NEW this year: We are expanding our annual Local Author Fair to include local ARTISTS. We're also moving to Main Library's auditorium in Downtown Peoria so we can include even [...]
Pottery Painting!
Peoria Public Library's McClure Branch, with help from local experts at Fired Up!, will host pottery painting in the park for the entire family this Aug. 7 from 3 p.m. [...]
Join A Book Club
Peoria Public Library hosts more than a dozen book clubs -- each with its own unique perspective. We invite you to scroll through our book clubs here. If you don't [...]
Art In the Park
Peoria Public Library Presents Art In The Park Join us! Make some art and take some time for self-care with local artists in this free series! We [...]
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 [...]
