Peoria PublicLibrary

10/23/2026

Interested in learning how to brew your own b**r?

Register now for this FREE class from the Homebrewers of Peoria.
https://peoria.librarycalendar.com/event/learn-brew-42210

In two hours, they will teach you everything you need to know about:
* Types of b**r
* Basic equipment needed
* Cleaning & sanitation
* Malt & malt extracts, hops, types of yeasts
* Fermentation and bottling

Saturday, Nov. 7
10 AM to Noon
Peoria Public Library North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
Free and open to adults.

10/22/2026

For , we just want to remind you how much fun our annual Haunted House is at Lincoln Branch!

Every year, our Lincoln Branch staff spend months working on a Haunted House guaranteed to scare you silly!
Come, enjoy face painting and crafts, tour the Haunted House and leave with a generous bag of candy! 🍭
Free and for all ages! Costumes encouraged!!

Haunted House
Saturday, Oct. 31
4-6 PM at Lincoln Branch, 1312 W. Lincoln Ave.

Photo: 2024 Haunted House

10/22/2026

If you are someone who likes to work behind the scenes, consider joining our maintenance crew at Peoria Public Library.

We are hiring a Full-Time Maintenance Technician I (delivery) position. This person will be responsible for delivering books, supplies, and other Peoria Public Library materials to our five library locations. Other duties include normal cleaning & maintenance of the library, setting up meeting rooms and responding to cleaning duties at all library locations.

High school diploma or GED and valid Illinois driver's license required.
Deadline to apply is noon, Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Learn more and apply here: https://ppl.bamboohr.com/careers/48

10/22/2026

You know the saying, 'Every little bit counts.'
Well, it seems to count more when it comes from little ones. 🥰

We just had to share this sweet gift from Royce and Jaylee to our Friends of Peoria Public Library.

Now, through the end of October, the Friends we are giving away children's nonfiction books an DVDs for free, but these friends still felt they needed to do their part. We are very grateful for their $3.42 donation.

We don't know the whole story, but we do know they have generous hearts who love the library.

Thank you, Royce and Jaylee!!

P.S. The Friends of Peoria Public Library Half-Price Sale has one more day: Noon to 4 PM, Saturday, Oct. 24.
Find the used bookstore on lower level 2 of Peoria Public Main Library, 107 NE Monroe.

10/22/2026

Early Voting is going on now at the Peoria County Election Commission and at area libraries.
Did you know that you can still register to vote up until and even on Election Day, Nov. 3.
Just bring two acceptable forms of ID with you. Here's a list of what is accepted: https://www.peoriaelections.gov/151/Acceptable-Forms-of-ID

Early Voting at Peoria Public Library
Peoria Public Downtown Library ~ Free parking
107 NE Monroe St, Peoria

Friday, October 30th: 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday, October 31st: 10 am -1 pm
Sunday, November 1st: 12pm – 3 pm

Peoria County Election Commission
4422 Brandywine Dr, Peoria, IL 61614
October 22 & 23rd: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday, October 24th: 9 am – 12 pm
Sunday, October 25th: 10 am – 4 pm
Monday – Friday, October 26th – October 30th: 8:30 am – 7 pm
Saturday, October 31st: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, November 1st: 10 am – 4 pm
Monday, November 2nd: 8:30 am – 7 pm
Tuesday, November 3rd: 6 am – 7 pm (Election Day)

To find other early voting locations, visit Early Voting | Peoria County Elections, IL

10/21/2026

Is Peoria haunted? You decide.👻

TODAY in person...
Local Hauntings
Oct. 21 | 4-5 PM
Lakeview Branch, 1137 W. Lake Ave.

Also, check out WTVP's latest release, "Haunted Heartland" featuring our very own local history expert Amber Lowery.
Available to watch here: https://tinyurl.com/tx3wmn26

Brian "Fox" Ellis explores the history behind Central Illinois legends and ghost stories.

10/21/2026

Two days left to take advantage of the Half-Price Sale at our used bookstore! Everything in the store is half price -- books, DVDs, games, etc.
The Friendly Finds bookstore is run by volunteers (Friends of Peoria Public Library) so 100 percent of sales come back to the library.

Come check out all the offerings at Peoria Public Main Library, 107 NE Monroe. Lower Level 2.

Remaining Sale Hours:
Weds., Oct. 21 ~ Noon to 4 PM
Sat., Oct. 24 ~ Noon to 4 PM

10/21/2026

Scams are getting harder to spot and stop.
The Federal Trade Commission reports that losses from scams have nearly tripled in the past 5 years, reaching billions of dollars.

On Monday, come learn how to avoid scams and fraud both on- and off-line. Presented in conjunction with Central Illinois Agency on Aging.

Senior Safety: Avoiding Scams
Monday, October 26
10-11 AM at McClure Branch, 315 W. McClure Ave.
Drop-ins welcome.

10/20/2026

We have her books! 📚❤ And you can own them too for $10 each!

Don't miss the opportunity tomorrow (Weds., Oct. 21) to visit with award-winning author and illustrator Michaela Goade!

Her beautiful storybooks are worthy of lifetime keepsakes for the littles ones in your life. Buy her books ($10 each), and we will make sure you get a signed book plate from Michaela Goade, named a Next Generation Leader by Time magazine.

This is a virtual visit with the Alaska-based author/illustrator, but we still expect a very engaging conversation with plenty of time for you to ask your questions.

Come to see her this Wednesday, Oct. 21.
6:30-8 PM at North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.

Attendees will be entered to win a gift basket.
Come enjoy complimentary refreshments too. Free and open to all.

Learn more about her here: https://www.michaelagoade.com/

10/20/2026

Have you heard?
Libby, our most popular digital app with thousands of ebooks and audiobooks, now has ways you can filter out any AI content if that's your desire.

Here's how:
- Log in to Libby.
- At the bottom of the screen, choose the circle for your account.
- Choose Settings.
- Choose Content Controls.
- Choose AI Contributions.
- Choose "Human only" for Text, Audio, Graphics and/or Translation.
- Turn off "Where to apply filters/Deep search only."
- Done!
Also new in Libby:
- Each title will display AI content disclosures (provided by publishers).
- Readers can report content you're concerned is unlabeled AI.