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 [...]
June 16: Women’s Suffrage
Peoria Public Library presents: Hindsight in 2020: The Long Road to Universal Suffrage Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 6:30 PM CDT Free and [...]
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 [...]
Upcoming Author Event!
The Great Fight to Win the Vote, a Book Talk & Signing Elaine Weiss is an award-winning journalist and writer whose work has [...]
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 [...]
Join in Peoria Reads! 2021
Peoria Reads!, the annual “One City, One Book” project led by Peoria Public Library and its community partners, celebrates 20 years this year [...]
Room Reservations are BACK!
Come on in and have a seat! Peoria Public Library is bringing back limited seating and meeting space reservations as of Monday, April 5. Social distancing [...]
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 [...]
Curbside Pickup
Curbside Pickup Curbside pickup is still available at all locations from the time that branch opens until noon and then again from 2 p.m. to 6 [...]
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 [...]
