Peoria PublicLibrary

06/23/2026

Summer Reading rolls on! Awesome BMX stunt show with Wonder Wheels!

Not too late to sign up for Peoria Public Library’s Summer Reading!

06/23/2026

Jam-packed summer fun at Peoria Public Library this week, including:

Today (Tuesday, June 23): BMX Stunt Show @ Lincoln Branch
10 AM to Noon
Free and for children of all ages

Weds., June 24: Seedling Science @ Main Library
11 AM to 11:30 AM
Free and for ages 3-6

Thurs., June 25: Dan Gogh's GROW Show @ Main Library
10 AM to 11 AM
Free and for children of all ages

06/22/2026

Don't you just love seeing new boxes of children's books arrive? So do we!
(It's hard to tell, but there are 14 big boxes that just arrived!)

And, friendly reminder that it's still not too late to sign your whole family up for Summer Reading! It's BINGO so you do it at your own pace.
Get one BINGO and you can come to our exclusive Summer Reading parties!
(The family party is a takeover of the Peoria Riverfront Museum -- the whole place, just for us!)

Sign up at any Peoria Public Library location or learn more here: https://peoriapubliclibrary.org/summer-reading/

06/22/2026

This Wednesday’s predicted storms pair perfectly with our Summer Scares event with Author Christina Henry and our very own local horror-loving duo, The Slash Sisters.

Join us!
Wednesday, June 24 at North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
5:30 to 7:30 PM
Free and open to older teens and adults.

📚🔪 Horror fans, this one's for you!

Join us for Boos & Booze Presents: An Evening of Horror with Christina Henry at the Peoria Public Library North Branch on Wednesday, June 24 from 5:30-7:30 PM!

Christina Henry, author of The Place Where They Buried Your Heart and numerous dark fantasy and horror novels, will discuss her writing process, her latest work, answer audience questions, and sign books following the presentation. Peoria Book Rack will also be on-site with books available for purchase.

And of course, your favorite horror-loving duo, will be there with merch, stickers, patches, artwork, and information about upcoming events!

Whether you're a longtime fan of Christina Henry or just love all things horror, this is an event you won't want to miss!

🖤 Free to attend
📍 Peoria Public Library North Branch
⏰ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Come celebrate horror literature with us!

06/22/2026

Summer Reading is in full swing, but it's not too late to sign up!

Many thanks to Roxy Baker of 105.7 the X Rocks and 95.5 GLO for having us on to talk about how Summer Reading is for all ages.

Listen:

Summer Reads is in full swing and it isn't just for the kids! Liste...

06/22/2026

Peoria Public Library is hiring!

We are looking to add to our maintenance team!
If you have an interest, a high school diploma or G.E.D., a driver's license and enjoy helping others, check out the full job description here:
https://ppl.bamboohr.com/careers/39?source=aWQ9MjQ%3D

Deadline to apply is noon, Weds., June 24.
Pay is $18/hr. for this union position, which also includes great benefits.

06/19/2026

All Peoria Public Library locations are closed today for Juneteenth, but our digital resources are always available to you.

06/18/2026

For we look back at last year's winners of our Grades 4 Games contest!

You still have until June 30th to take part in this year's contest. Open to ages 6-18.
Must have a Peoria Public Library card to participate.

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Get good grades, win awesome prizes!
For 2026, earn chances to win a PS5, a Nintendo Switch 2, or an iPad with an Apple Pencil!
Must show proof of your grades -- report card or Skyward transcript -- and for every A, B, or C you get , you get more tickets to win.
Report cards using a number scale are fine.

** Only at Peoria Public Library Lincoln Branch, 1312 W. Lincoln Ave.