Teen Programs @ your library!

Upcoming Programs

Join our TEEN Group
If you are in grade 7 through 12, enjoy reading, and want to help make a difference, join the teen group! Members help select materials for the young adult collection, and plan programs. Click here for an application to join the TEEN Group (opens Adobe PDF)
Upcoming Events:



Friday, April 25
Book Sale Room Bag Sale - $1 per bag.

Monday, April 28
Homeschoolers History Book Club, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 10
Mother’s Day Make and Take Craft in the Children’s Department, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

May 11-17
Children’s Book Week
Children can bring in their handwritten/drawn posters, bookmarks or a short summary of their favorite book and receive a special prize.

Tuesday, May 13
GOTAPPL, 6:00 p.m.

‘Grease’ on the library lawn, 6:30 p.m.
Come to the drive-in at Pekin Public Library to view ‘Grease’ on the library lawn, while munching on movie snacks and playing games related to the movie.

Monday, May 19
Homeschoolers History Book Club, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 20
1st Negro Leaguers Recognition Day – which recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and our Nation. Visit our special display in the Children’s Department.

Monday, May 26
Library Closed - Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 27
Library Summer Hours begin (M-TH: 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., F: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)

Library Board Meeting, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, May 30
Friends of the Library Book Sale Room Bag Sale
$1 per bag - last Friday of every month.

Saturday, May 31
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon Adults, young adults and children are invited to the library's party to kick-off summer reading. All ages can register for their age-appropriate reading program to earn prizes. The party will include popcorn, door prizes, and crafts, as well as summer reading program sign up sheets.