Children's Services

Upcoming Events:

— Tiny Tots Playtime
10:00am – 11:00am Tuesday, June 25, 2024

— Listen and Wiggle Storytime
10:00am – 10:30am Wednesday, June 26, 2024

— Baby Bounce
10:00am – 11:00am Thursday, June 27, 2024

— Whiz Bang Science Show
2:00pm – 3:00pm Thursday, June 27, 2024

— Painted Ceramic Fairy Houses
6:00pm – 7:00pm Thursday, June 27, 2024

All children are welcomed in the Youth Services area! 9 years old or under? An adult must be with you.

Books for Kids and Tweens

Library from Home

Unlimited kids movies at home, with the Kanopy App and your library card

K-8 Book Database
Reading lists by mood and subject area, chosen for kids by age groups 0-8, 9-12 & teens. Use your library card number to login (Patron ID)

How it works:
1. Read 100 books and earn a free book
2. Repeat until you've read 1,000 books and your child will receive a library tote bag!
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Upcoming Events:

— Tiny Tots Playtime
10:00am – 11:00am Tuesday, June 25, 2024

— Listen and Wiggle Storytime
10:00am – 10:30am Wednesday, June 26, 2024

— Baby Bounce
10:00am – 11:00am Thursday, June 27, 2024

— Whiz Bang Science Show
2:00pm – 3:00pm Thursday, June 27, 2024

— Painted Ceramic Fairy Houses
6:00pm – 7:00pm Thursday, June 27, 2024

Free for Educators in Pekin School District Area

Teacher Cards

Reading specialists, teachers, tutors and teacher aides employed by a Pekin public school, private school, child care center or preschool can get a teacher card
Free card; no fines for late returns
Unlimited items with a 4 week check out
Materials for classroom use (not to leave the classroom) Any library item except kits may be borrowed
Only for PPL materials
Cards valid during the school year

Show your teacher ID and fill out an application at the lobby Information Desk. Takes about 5 minutes to get your Teacher Card!

Teacher Packs

Teacher Packs supplement your units of study, check out for 4 weeks, and may be renewed. Tell us the topic, and we fill a pack!

Use the catalog to place holds on specific titles. (Holiday books are limited to 5 per card) Please submit this online Teacher Pack Request at least 1 week before you need it.

Library Visits

We welcome your classes to the library! and provide bus grants to cover transportation costs.

Your class will tour the facility, receive instruction in using library services and an age appropriate story-time or book talk. Seasonally, visits can include a tour of the garden.

Studying a specific subject? Come to the library for research help. A librarian will show useful resources and teach students how to find books.

Please call the Head of Youth Services, Catrina Klassen, at least one month in advance at 309-347-7111, ext 224 or e-mail cklassen@pekinpubliclibrary.org

School Visits

Can’t come to the library? We will come to your individual classroom, large group assemblies, or school fairs and open houses. Students will learn about library materials, programs, resources, and cards through storytelling and book talks.

One month advance notice, please.

READING

Summer Reading 2024

EVENTS

Events in the next month

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10:00am - 4:00pm Friday, July 19, 2024

Murder Mystery: Harmony Seascape

4:00pm - 5:00pm Friday, July 19, 2024

Art Hour for Teens

10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday, July 20, 2024

Murder Mystery: Harmony Seascape

All Day Event Thursday, August 1, 2024

2024 Reading Challenge

9:00am - 2:00pm Saturday, August 10, 2024

Puzzle Swap Event

5:30pm - 7:00pm Monday, August 12, 2024

Virtual Reality Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm Thursday, August 15, 2024

A Totally 90's Murder Mystery Game

4:00pm - 5:00pm Friday, August 16, 2024

Art Hour for Teens