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Library Services

Free Services

Print From Your Device

Print virtually using our print station. Select files, choose number of copies, select Black & White or Color, and change paper size to "Letter 8 1/2 x 11". Enter your name under the required "Guest Name" field, then hit submit! Large print jobs may take some time to process. Print station in Adult Services; regular print fees apply. At home? Call us at 309-347-7111 to make sure your job arrived. Documents held for several hours after receipt.

Homebound Delivery

We can bring the library to your Home!

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Free Wi-Fi
and Scanning

Access our free Wifi the building or Parking lot.

Test Proctoring

Students coordinate between their institution and our library. Our Test Proctor will review institutional guidelines before scheduling a test date. (We may not be able to meet technology requirements set by some online institutions.) Please email jolar@pekinpubliclibrary.org to schedule.

Computer Lab

Computers available for all ages, no library card needed for access. Computers available 9 a.m. until 15 minutes before closing.

Low Cost Services

Print From Your Device

Print virtually using our print station. Select files, choose number of copies, select Black & White or Color, and change paper size to "Letter 8 1/2 x 11". Enter your name under the required "Guest Name" field, then hit submit! Large print jobs may take some time to process. Print station in Adult Services; regular print fees apply. At home? Call us at 309-347-7111 to make sure your job arrived. Documents held for several hours after receipt.

Notary

available most hours

  • Must bring a current picture ID
  • Do NOT sign forms until notary is present to witness the signature
  • Call 347-7111 to confirm availability
  • Free!

Passports

For more information on international travel, visit the official website for passport information

More Information

Call 3043477111 to make an appointment.

Fax

50¢ per page (Scanning to email is free. For large transmissions, consider asking if email is an alternative)

Copy & Print

10¢ per side for black and white; 20¢ per side for color.

Quick Facts:

— Open 9:00 a.m. until 15 minutes before closing
— Sessions last 60 minutes 
— Youth computers are for toddlers – 6th graders
— Adult computers are for 7th grade and above
— All computer stations include internet

Test Proctoring

Students coordinate between their institution and our library. Our Test Proctor will review institutional guidelines before scheduling a test date. (We may not be able to meet technology requirements set by some online institutions.)

–The student is responsible for determining the requirements for, and the materials needed to complete the test
–The student is responsible for emailing the test requirements (given to the student from the school) along with the requested test date to: jolar@pekinpubliclibrary.org AT LEAST 2 weeks prior to testing deadline, to arrange a time, and insure all paperwork can be completed 
–The student provides a pre-paid envelope for a written test that requires return via mail
–The student must provide current photo ID, and the name on the ID must match the name on the testing materials
–The student must provide all of the supplies needed to complete the test, including: headphones, pencil/paper, laptop, etc

Test Proctor will enforce time limits and will monitor testing as their library duties allow. The library is not responsible for the content of tests once the test has been sent to the institution upon completion. The library cannot assume responsibility for completed tests that are not received by the education institution deadline. The student should contact the institution to determine if the completed test was received. Tests are proctored during normal library hours.

Passport Processing

  • DS-11 Application: Complete sections 1-22 in BLACK INK with NO MISTAKES; Do Not Sign the Application. Social Security Number is a requirement. All applicants applying for a passport must be present. Forms are available at the library or downloaded at travel.state.gov
  • Proof Of Citizenship: Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate containing the full names of one or both parents, or current/previous U. S. Passport, or Naturalization Certificate. Hospital Issued Birth Certificates are not accepted.
  • Proof of Identity, which can be a Valid U.S. Driver’s License, Military or Government-Issued ID. (We will make a copy of your ID to submit with the application.)
    Out-of-State Driver’s Licenses require a second Photo ID. A photocopy of BOTH parental ID’s are to be submitted with a child’s application.
  • One Passport Photo, which can be taken at your appointment for $10.

Additional Needs/Children:  IN ADDITION to other requirements, please note:

  • Children 15 and under: Both parents must be present with the child/children. If one parent cannot appear, the absentee parent must submit a notarized statement of consent along with a photocopy of the front and back of the driver’s license. A photocopy of both parents ID’s are submitted with each child’s application.
  • 16 & 17 Year-Olds: One parent must accompany a 16 or 17 year old applying for a passport. They must submit a certified copy of the birth certificate for a new passport or a current/previous passport.

Renewals — Renewal applications are usually mailed directly to the State Department by the applicant. For more information on renewals, use this link: DS-82

More Information — For more information on international travel, visit the official website for passport information – http://travel.state.gov/

Application fees must be paid with check or money order as they are mailed with the application
  • Passport Book — $130 made payable to:
    US Dept of State
  • Passport Card — $30 made payable to:
    US Dept of State
Application fees must be paid with check or money order as they are mailed with the application
  • Passport Book — $100 made payable to:
    US Dept of State
  • Passport Card — $15 made payable to:
    US Dept of State

$35 for each passport processed is payable to: Pekin Public Library
Processing fee determined by the State Department and payable by cash, check, debit card or Visa/MasterCard at time of processing