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Peoria Public Library is excited to introduce The Palace Project app, a new resource for ebooks and audio books.
Funded by a $5 million investment from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Palace Project is a strategic partnership with the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). Originally designed and developed by the New York Public Library, you'll find this app to be a robust suite of content.
Our patrons currently have access to the eRead Illinois digital collection, with more than 36,000 unique titles, but even more is coming. Stay tuned. Download for free via Google Play or the Apple Store, enter your Peoria Public Library card number and PIN and get to browsing! https://thepalaceproject.org/
If you love ebooks and audiobooks, don’t forget about the Libby app, which has close to 24,000 ebooks, 6,500 audiobooks and 5,000 magazines.
PPL also has hoopla, which features ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more. ComicsPlus features thousands of comics, graphic novels and manga for all ages. No waiting and no limits. Check out our eLibrary here |
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| Teen Local Author & Craft Fair | SAVE the DATE: Sunday, Dec. 14
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Shop local and support area teens by coming to our 2nd Annual Teen Craft & Local Author Fair.
Sunday, Dec. 14 ~ 1 PM to 4 PM at Lakeview Branch, 1137 W. Lake Ave.
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They've spent hours making custom jewelry, crocheted items, art, ornaments and more! Cash sales appreciated. |
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| Author Event: Dr. John D. Van Dyke |
Author Dr. John D. Van Dyke joins us to discuss his book The Lindbergh Kidnapping and The Origin of the Viral Conspiracy Theory on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. at Main Library, 107 NE Monroe.
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The Lindbergh Kidnapping and the Origin of the Viral Conspiracy Theory unpacks the lives of the two men at the center of the case: Charles Lindbergh, the heralded aviator and victim who later became a pariah for his opposition to US involvement in World War II, and Bruno Richard Hauptmann, the hapless illegal immigrant executed for the Crime of The Century. |
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The book also explores how conspiratorial thinking infiltrates our international psyche and why so many people believe in it.
Copies of the book will be available for sale, 20% of the sales will be donate to Friends of Peoria Public Library. |
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| Warming Centers & Warm Wrappings | Peoria Public Library is once again helping to collect new winter accessories – scarves, hats, gloves, etc. – for a local nonprofit.
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Warm Wrappings donation boxes are located at every PPL location and will be collecting items through December 14th. We will distribute them to LULA NFP in Peoria which provides support and peer advocacy for unsheltered people. |
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And don’t forget that while Peoria Public Library may not be an “official” warming center, we are a great place to come in and get warm.
Stay all day. Not only do we love it, but we have books and magazines and art displays (Main Library) and more to entertain you. At least three of our five locations are open every day and, often, into the evening. |
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| Come to the Peoria Public Library Holiday Theatre | This December, we’ve got the right mix of holiday movies to get you in the spirit of the season.
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From Miracle on 34th Street to The Muppet Christmas Carol, it’s just more fun to watch movies with your library friends.
Miracle on 34 Street
Wednesday, Dec. 10 ~ 2:30 PM at Main Library Lower level 2 auditorium. Free and open to adults.
Jack Frost Thursday, Dec. 18 ~ 4 PM at McClure Branch Free and for all ages. |
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Saturday, Dec. 20 ~ 3 PM at McClure Branch
Free and open to ages 13 and older. Light refreshments will be served. All moviegoers will be entered to win National Lampoon's themed prize.
The Muppet Christmas Carol Saturday, Dec. 20 ~ 3 PM at Lincoln Branch Free and for all ages.
Enjoy hot chocolate and popcorn as Kermit and friends get you into the holiday spirit!
The Holdovers
Saturday, Dec. 27 ~ 3 PM at Main Library Lower level 2 auditorium. Free and open to adults. |
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| Remember the Reason for the Season | So often we're overwhelmed by the material trappings of this time of year. Decorating and buying gifts.
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Peoria Public Library is pleased to bring you a local thought leader to discuss something deeper this holiday season -- the ideas of Christian Palestinian thinkers who have written about living the Christian life in the Holy Land. |
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Dr. Jason Zaborowski, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Bradley University, teaches courses in Arabic Christianity, Church History, Islam, Muslim-Christian relations, Christian Monasticism, and World Religions. He earned his Ph.D. from the Catholic University of America. Monday, Dec. 8 ~ At Home in the Holy Land
6 PM at North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Pkwy.
And Join us for an exploration of the biblical nativity narratives found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Led by Dr. Mary Anderson, former religion professor at St. Olaf College, this program will delve into the historical context, theological themes, and literary differences between these stories.
Wednesday, Dec. 10 ~ A Scholarly Look at the Biblical Christmas Stories
6 PM at Lakeview Branch, 1137 W. Lake Ave. |
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| Thinking Money for Kids | Looking for something fun yet educational over the holiday break? We'll have all 5 of our Thinking Money for Kids Games available and you pick which one you'd like to try!
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Monday, Dec. 29 ~ 10 AM to 11:30 AM at McClure Branch
Drop-ins encouraged. |
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Piggy Bank Theater (recommended ages 3-8) - Take part in an interactive story time where you'll help our young characters build childhood interests into careers, making financial choices along the way.
Currency Conga (recommended ages 5-9) - Let the currency spinner decide your next move as you build up your currency recognition and money math skills. Making Mooo-lah (recommended ages 6-12) - Work together on a life-size game board to see if you can run a financially successful farm.
Penny Pinchers' Party (recommended ages 6-12) - Become a party planner, help your client stay on budget, and work to be the Party Champion who throws the most entertaining event. Pet Cents (recommended ages 8-12) - Adopt a pet, take on the financial responsibilities of pet ownership, and reach your goal of meeting all of your pet's needs on a budget.
All attendees will receive a cardboard piggy bank to decorate and take home. This program is brought to you by the Thinking Money for Kids Grant through ALA and FINRA. This grant helps to provide engaging kids programs about financial education through age-appropriate play. Designed and vetted by children's librarians and financial experts.
Be sure to check out a Playaway Launchpad, a pre-loaded tablet with digital financial literacy content! No internet service needed. Find it in our catalog or ask any library staff member to help you place a hold. They are available at the McClure Branch at any time. |
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| Ring in 2026! | First, we’ll help you make New Year’s headbands and glasses, then we’ll celebrate the new year with our annual Countdown to Noon party!
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Tuesday, Dec. 30 ~ Crafting New Year’s Headbands & Glasses 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Main Library. Free and for all ages. |
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Wednesday, Dec. 31 ~ Countdown to Noon 11 AM to 12:15 PM at Lakeview Branch. Free and for children of all ages.
Let your little ones ring in the new year by counting down to noon! We'll have coloring pages, crafts, snacks, a photo booth, and dancing! At 11:45 we'll start a special countdown to noon. As soon as the clock strikes noon, a balloon drop will commence! The fun begins at 11, but you can stop by anytime between 11 and 12:15!
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| Resource Spotlight: Craft & Hobby | Every month, we will highlight a different library resource you might not be aware of, but Craft & Hobby is so good, we’re mentioning it again.
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The holiday season is here and Craft & Hobby, an extensive online platform with thousands of video tutorials in everything from cake design to knitting, will be a perfect companion for you and your kids while on break. |
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Craft & Hobby is like YouTube, but the videos are taught by experts, who walk patrons through each technique clearly with step-by-step demonstrations, providing expert tips and tricks along the way. Learn at your own pace. No fees. No commercials.
All you need is your Peoria Public Library card to get started. https://peoriapubliclibrary.org/e-library/
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