Batman Weekend
Did you know that Batman turned 82 years old in 2021? Help celebrate the Caped Crusader's 82nd year by celebrating at Lakeview Branch, 1137 W. Lake Ave. [...]
Special Storytime with Friends
Peoria Public Library and the Peoria Humane Society have partnered to bring award-winning artist and author Donna Carr Roberts back to Peoria this September with her latest [...]
LEGO Challenge
Compete against your friends to see who has the skills to be a LEGO master. All ages. Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at [...]
Sign & Sing
Peoria Public Library's McClure Branch will host two Sign and Sing Storytimes this month with Communication Junction. These storytimes are geared to children 0 to 5 and [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Join the Lakeview Ledger
The Lakeview Ledger Do you like to write? Do you think you'd like to learn more about how newspapers are put together? The Lakeview [...]
Juneteenth Celebrations
Celebrating Juneteenth in Peoria Juneteenth commemorates the day -- June 19, 1865 -- [...]
Friends Bookstore Reopens
Peoria Public Library's Friendly Finds Bookstore is OPEN! After than a year of being shuttered due to COVID-19, our Friendly Finds Bookstore in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Finally Fine Free!
Peoria Public Library is fine free and will no longer charge for materials returned late. However, fees for damaged, lost or unreturned items - past or [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
