Chess Club
Come join our all ages Chess Club, which meets twice a month at Lincoln Branch, 1312 W. Lincoln Ave. All skill levels are welcome, even beginners. We [...]
Rock the Vote
Rock the Vote: New Voters' Edition Monday, Oct. 24 -- 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Main Library Auditorium Is this your first election? Never voted because it [...]
Halloween Events
Peoria Public Library has something spooky for everyone this season! The Lizzie Borden Mystery -- Saturday, October 8 at Lakeview Branch -- 3:00-4:00 pm The story [...]
Community Art Project
Throughout August, come be creative and help us complete our Community Art Project. For every tile completed, you will be entered into a drawing for an art [...]
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 [...]
AARP TAX HELP 2022
AARP Tax Help 2022 AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program is the largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program in the U.S. Though aimed at people 50 and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Sign & Sing Storytime
Our popular Sign & Sing Storytimes with Communication Junction have MOVED to our large Children's space at Main Library, 107 NE Monroe. Join us every 2nd and [...]
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 -- [...]
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 [...]
