Safari Adventure Game

We're going on a Safari! Go on a journey through youth services and complete the Safari themed games and activities.Drop into the library anytime during our open hours March 30th-April 4th.

Tech Tuesday

Confused about your device? We can help!Call us at 347-7111 to make an appointment for a half hour one-on-one discussion. We will answer basic tech questions such as: Making an email account; searching the internet; using a new device; creating a PowerPoint presentatio......More

Confused about your device? We can help!Call us at 347-7111 to make an appointment for a half hour one-on-one discussion. We will answer basic tech questions such as: Making an email account; searching the internet; using a new device; creating a PowerPoint presentation, setting-up Facebook, etc. Just let us know in advance what device, app or software is frustrating you. (Unfortunately, we are not able to:Run diagnostics Troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning devices Do computer maintenance)

2026 Reading Challenge

Made a resolution to read more books? Join our 2026 adult reading challenge to help reach your reading goal! Each month read a book matching our reading challenge prompt and receive a small prize. Complete 8 of the 12 reading challenges for a special prize in December!P......More

Made a resolution to read more books? Join our 2026 adult reading challenge to help reach your reading goal! Each month read a book matching our reading challenge prompt and receive a small prize. Complete 8 of the 12 reading challenges for a special prize in December!Pick up your reading log anytime at the front desk starting January 2nd!

Safari Adventure Game

We're going on a Safari! Go on a journey through youth services and complete the Safari themed games and activities.Drop into the library anytime during our open hours March 30th-April 4th.

Safari Storytime In-Person

Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! Join us on a safari adventure in this interactive storytime. Best for children aged 18 months to 5 years old, but all are welcome!

Storytime Room

Safari Adventure Game

We're going on a Safari! Go on a journey through youth services and complete the Safari themed games and activities.Drop into the library anytime during our open hours March 30th-April 4th.

Baby Bounce In-Person

This storytime, geared for the tiniest of library users and their caregivers, is full of stories, bouncing songs, rhymes, and movement to encourage the development of your baby’s pre-literacy skills. Best for children aged 0-18 months, but all are welcome. Children must......More

This storytime, geared for the tiniest of library users and their caregivers, is full of stories, bouncing songs, rhymes, and movement to encourage the development of your baby’s pre-literacy skills. Best for children aged 0-18 months, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Small floor cushions and chairs will be provided; feel free to bring your own blankets.

Storytime Room

Safari Adventure Game

We're going on a Safari! Go on a journey through youth services and complete the Safari themed games and activities.Drop into the library anytime during our open hours March 30th-April 4th.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale In-Person

Help us clear out our inventory! All items in the library lobby are 0.25 cents. On Saturday, April 11, all items remaining in the lobby are 0.10!

Flex (See Description for Location)

Safari Adventure Game

We're going on a Safari! Go on a journey through youth services and complete the Safari themed games and activities.Drop into the library anytime during our open hours March 30th-April 4th.

Jigsaw Jam

Enjoy puzzles? Come to the library, put a puzzle together, and enjoy a snack and the company of others who also like doing puzzles. Bring your own puzzle to put together (500 or fewer is recommended), or put together one of our provided puzzles. The program is for teens......More

Enjoy puzzles? Come to the library, put a puzzle together, and enjoy a snack and the company of others who also like doing puzzles. Bring your own puzzle to put together (500 or fewer is recommended), or put together one of our provided puzzles. The program is for teens and adults.

Community Room

Lego Club In-Person

Come and explore the world of Legos! Build your own creation or complete one of our monthly challenges! We will display your creations in the library until next month. Grades K-8th.

Storytime Room

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale In-Person

Help us clear out our inventory! All items in the library lobby are 0.25 cents. On Saturday, April 11, all items remaining in the lobby are 0.10!

Flex (See Description for Location)

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale In-Person

Help us clear out our inventory! All items in the library lobby are 0.25 cents. On Saturday, April 11, all items remaining in the lobby are 0.10!

Flex (See Description for Location)

New Chapter Adult Book Group

Always wanted to join a book group? Now's the time! New members are always welcome to join the discussion of the Next Chapter Book Group. We meet at 2:00 and 6:30 - come whenever it fits your schedule.Get a copy of this month's discussion book at the Information Desk ......More

Always wanted to join a book group? Now's the time! New members are always welcome to join the discussion of the Next Chapter Book Group. We meet at 2:00 and 6:30 - come whenever it fits your schedule.Get a copy of this month's discussion book at the Information Desk anytime. We can give you a 6 month overview of the books we will discuss as well. Next month's book will be distributed at the meeting.

New Chapter Adult Book Group In-Person

Always wanted to join a book group? Now's the time! New members are always welcome to join the discussion of the Next Chapter Book Group. We meet at 2:00 and 6:30 - come whenever it fits your schedule.Get a copy of this month's discussion book at the Information Desk ......More

Always wanted to join a book group? Now's the time! New members are always welcome to join the discussion of the Next Chapter Book Group. We meet at 2:00 and 6:30 - come whenever it fits your schedule.Get a copy of this month's discussion book at the Information Desk anytime. We can give you a 6 month overview of the books we will discuss as well. Next month's book will be distributed at the meeting.

Community Room

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale In-Person

Help us clear out our inventory! All items in the library lobby are 0.25 cents. On Saturday, April 11, all items remaining in the lobby are 0.10!

Flex (See Description for Location)

Tech Tuesday

Confused about your device? We can help!Call us at 347-7111 to make an appointment for a half hour one-on-one discussion. We will answer basic tech questions such as: Making an email account; searching the internet; using a new device; creating a PowerPoint presentatio......More

Confused about your device? We can help!Call us at 347-7111 to make an appointment for a half hour one-on-one discussion. We will answer basic tech questions such as: Making an email account; searching the internet; using a new device; creating a PowerPoint presentation, setting-up Facebook, etc. Just let us know in advance what device, app or software is frustrating you. (Unfortunately, we are not able to:Run diagnostics Troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning devices Do computer maintenance)

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale In-Person

Help us clear out our inventory! All items in the library lobby are 0.25 cents. On Saturday, April 11, all items remaining in the lobby are 0.10!

Flex (See Description for Location)

Listen and Wiggle Storytime In-Person

This interactive storytime will encourage emerging language skills with books, music, and lots of movement activities! Best for children aged 18 months to 5 years old, but all are welcome!

Storytime Room

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale In-Person

Help us clear out our inventory! All items in the library lobby are 0.25 cents. On Saturday, April 11, all items remaining in the lobby are 0.10!

Flex (See Description for Location)

Free Eye Screenings In-Person

Illinois Eye Center will offer free vision acuity screenings in the Pekin Public Library’s Conference Room. These screenings will show how well an individual is able to clearly see at a given distance; their machine is similar to what is used at the DMV when renewing yo......More

Illinois Eye Center will offer free vision acuity screenings in the Pekin Public Library’s Conference Room. These screenings will show how well an individual is able to clearly see at a given distance; their machine is similar to what is used at the DMV when renewing your driver's license and requires no advance preparation.

Conference Room

Baby Bounce In-Person

This storytime, geared for the tiniest of library users and their caregivers, is full of stories, bouncing songs, rhymes, and movement to encourage the development of your baby’s pre-literacy skills. Best for children aged 0-18 months, but all are welcome. Children must......More

This storytime, geared for the tiniest of library users and their caregivers, is full of stories, bouncing songs, rhymes, and movement to encourage the development of your baby’s pre-literacy skills. Best for children aged 0-18 months, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Small floor cushions and chairs will be provided; feel free to bring your own blankets.

Storytime Room

Floral Ceramic Dish Painting In-Person

Celebrate the beginning of Spring and join us as we paint small floral ceramic trinket dishes!First-come, first-served for the first 11 participants - while supplies last. For grades 3rd-6th.

Storytime Room

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale In-Person

Help us clear out our inventory! All items in the library lobby are 0.25 cents. On Saturday, April 11, all items remaining in the lobby are 0.10!

Flex (See Description for Location)

Garden Storytime In-Person

Join Miss Beth in the Storytime Room for nature-themed stories and hands-on gardening activities! All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Following indoor storytime, class goes outside to do garden activities/nature exploration weather permitting.

Storybook Garden, Storytime Room