Coming Soon: Peoria Reads
2026 is Our 25th Anniversary
Peoria Public Library has hosted a citywide literary event inviting all residents to read the same book at once for 25 years, as of 2026.
This special milestone deserves two major Author Events with award-winning authors.
More details are coming soon, but SAVE THE DATES below.
October 21 ~ Meet Michaela Goade (2012 Caldecott Medal Winner)
November 14 ~ Meet Angeline Boulley (A Top 100 Young Adult Author by Time magazine)
Peoria Reads Events
Peoria Reads
For more than 20 years, Peoria Public Library has hosted a citywide literary event inviting all residents to read the same book at once.
Peoria Reads is led by Peoria Public Library with the help of community partners, Methodist College, Bradley University and Neighborhood House.
• Bring our diverse community together in ways to promote better understanding.
• Broaden and deepen readers’ appreciation for books dealing with significant issues.
• Bring more people into libraries, bookstores, and literacy institutions
• Increase opportunities for discussion between youth and adults
• Achieve a better understanding of ourselves and of our own humanity.
