http://www.perulibrary.org Mon, 20 May 2013 20:46:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Tick Talk Index Completed http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/05/tick-talk-index-completed/ http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/05/tick-talk-index-completed/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:46:22 +0000 Peru Public Library http://www.perulibrary.org/?p=3829 Continue reading →]]> Library volunteers and staff have completed the index to the Westclox Tick Talk news magazine, over 96,000 names in all. Tick Talk was the employee news magazines, tracking both work and personal milestones for promotions, weddings, births and retirements. Also included are photos of employees and their family.

The indexing project, began in 2004, covers over 50 years of the Tick  Talk issues owned by the Peru Public Library. Over a dozen volunteers and staff helped create the index. The index is available at http://www.perulibrary.org/local-history-genealogy/westclox-ticktalk/

]]> http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/05/tick-talk-index-completed/feed/ 0 Summer Reading Program in June http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/05/summer-reading-program-in-june/ http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/05/summer-reading-program-in-june/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 15:28:08 +0000 Peru Public Library http://www.perulibrary.org/?p=3566 Continue reading →]]> Our summer reading program starts in June, but registration begins in May during the week of the 13th. Stop by the library for details and to register your children for a summer of fun.

Picture Day - On June 12th the Flash Foto Booth is at library for summer readers pictures.

See a Juggler! Be a Juggler! – On June 19th, come see Jason Kollum’s juggling stunts and maybe learn to juggle yourself.

Have Book….Will Explore – June 26th brings Mr. E. and Maggie to the library for magic, puppets and stories.

Meet Dr. Dewey and the Time Travel Crew - July 9th we learn what happens to Dr. Dewey Decimal.

Other children’s activities during the summer

  • Doggie Tales on Mondays from June 10 – July 29. Doggie Tale registration is required.
  • Chalk Art on Tuesday mornings from June 11 – June 25
  • Baby and Me Lap Sit from June 20 – July 18
]]> http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/05/summer-reading-program-in-june/feed/ 0 Library lends Nook eReaders http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/04/library-lends-nook-ereader/ http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/04/library-lends-nook-ereader/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:00:15 +0000 Peru Public Library http://www.perulibrary.org/?p=2999 Continue reading →]]> Did you know the Peru Public Library has three Nook eReaders for Peru patrons to borrow? The Nooks lend for 2 weeks with a maximum of four eBooks loaded on the device. You can search and borrow eBooks from the library’s OMNI catalog. Once borrowed, library staff downloads the eBooks to the Nook for the patron.

The Friends and Michael Ulis donated funds for the eReaders. The library’s Nook is a Simple Touch with Glow Light, a basic eReader perfect for everyone.

To request the Nook, stop by the library’s adult circulation desk or call 815-223-0229. Any patron at least 18 years old with a valid Peru library card may borrow the Nook for two weeks. Borrowing patrons must agree to and sign an eReader loan agreement.

]]> http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/04/library-lends-nook-ereader/feed/ 0 Community Social for National Library Week http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/04/community-social-for-national-library-week/ http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/04/community-social-for-national-library-week/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:40:33 +0000 Peru Public Library http://www.perulibrary.org/?p=3334 Continue reading →]]>  Come join us as we celebration National Library Week with a Community Social on April 20th.

The fun begins at 1 p.m. with games, crafts and music. Make bookmarks with paperclips and ribbon, play book tac toe, bowl in the library, listen to the violins, have a cookie, enjoy your library.

The violinist begin at 2:00, playing for about 30 minutes.

See you there!

]]> http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/04/community-social-for-national-library-week/feed/ 0 Mayoral Forum at Library http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/03/mayoral-forum-at-library/ http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/03/mayoral-forum-at-library/#comments Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:29:06 +0000 Peru Public Library http://www.perulibrary.org/?p=3331 Continue reading →]]> A forum with the four mayoral candidates will be held at the Peru Public Library on Sunday, April 7th starting at 1:30 p.m. Moderated by the League of Women’s Voters of McLean County, the forum provides voters with an opportunity to better understand the candidates views concerning Peru’s future.

The library doors will open at 1:00 p.m. for the forum.

]]> http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/03/mayoral-forum-at-library/feed/ 0 Teen Bake Sale and Garden Basket Raffle http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/03/teen-bake-sale-and-garden-basket-raffle/ http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/03/teen-bake-sale-and-garden-basket-raffle/#comments Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:14:37 +0000 Peru Public Library http://www.perulibrary.org/?p=3277 Continue reading →]]> The Library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is once again sponsoring the Peru Library Garden Basket Raffle during March. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. So please tell your gardening fGarden Basket donated by Debo'sriends and relatives about the basket chock full of gardening books, seeds, tools, and other paraphernalia. The drawing will be held on Saturday, March 23, and all proceeds go toward Peru Library teen programs and materials.

Saturday, March 23 is also the annual TAG Bake Sale. It will be held in the main lobby from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Again, all proceeds go to helping the teens with programs and materials. If you love cookies, pies, cakes, brownies, or muffins, stop by the TAG Bake Sale.

]]> http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/03/teen-bake-sale-and-garden-basket-raffle/feed/ 0 Teen Tech Week 2013 http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/03/teen-tech-week-2013/ http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/03/teen-tech-week-2013/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:25:22 +0000 Peru Public Library http://www.perulibrary.org/?p=3272 Continue reading →]]> Get Connected @ Your Library during Teen Tech Week March 10-16 with events all week

Monday – Friday – Play Tech Trivia in the the Main Library
Enter to win a USB Flash Drive!  5 WINNERS!

Monday – March 11 – 3:30-5:00
Takin’ It Back: Come to the library for Retro Video Games & Snacks

Wednesday – March 13 – 3:30-4:30
Teens Talk Books: In honor of TTW we are reading the futuristic mystery, The Unidentified by Rae Mariz. Copies are available at the circulation desk. New members are always welcome.

Thursday – March 14 – 3:30-5:00
Anime Manga Club: Can’t get enough anime & manga? Meet with fellow otakus, share artwork, watch anime, play video games!

Friday – March 15 – 6:00-10:00
Teen Tech Week Video Game Tournament: 4 GAMES – 4 PRIZES

]]> http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/03/teen-tech-week-2013/feed/ 0 Library Closed Due to Weather http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/03/library-closed-due-to-weather/ http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/03/library-closed-due-to-weather/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:12:17 +0000 Peru Public Library http://www.perulibrary.org/?p=3265 The Peru Library is closed Tuesday, March 5th,, due to the extreme snowfall. We anticipate reopening at our regular time on Wednesday the 6th. Stay safe and warm.

]]> http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/03/library-closed-due-to-weather/feed/ 0 Free Tax Preparation http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/02/free-tax-preparation/ http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/02/free-tax-preparation/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:00:22 +0000 Peru Public Library http://www.perulibrary.org/?p=3013 Continue reading →]]> The library is hosting Free Tax Preparation on Monday and Thursday  through April 11, 2013.

Appointments available from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. To make an appointment, call the library at 815-223-0229 or stop by the adult circulation desk.

Taxes are completed by certified tax assistants working with the IRS and AARP.

Not sure what documents you need to bring with you?  AARP Tax-Aide asks that you bring:

  • Copy of previous year tax return. If necessary, contact the IRS for a copy of last year’s return.
  • W-2 forms from each employer.
  • All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-misc., etc.) showing interest and/or dividends as well as documentation showing the original purchase price of your sold assets.
  • If you were paid Social Security benefits, bring your SSA-1099.
  • If you received a pension or annuity, bring your 1099R.
  • All forms indicating federal income tax paid.
  • If applicable, unemployment compensation statements.
  • Child care provider information (name, employer ID, SSN).
  • If itemizing deductions, bring all receipts or canceled checks for items such as medical expenses, taxes paid, mortgage interest paid, and charitable contributions.
  • Social Security numbers for all dependents.
]]> http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/02/free-tax-preparation/feed/ 0 Library Closing Due to Snow Conditions http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/02/library-closing-due-to-snow-conditions/ http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/02/library-closing-due-to-snow-conditions/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:05:06 +0000 Peru Public Library http://www.perulibrary.org/?p=3229 The Peru Public Library is closing at 2 p.m. on Tuesday due to weather conditions. We expect to reopen at our usual time of 9 a.m. on Wednesday the 27th.

We apologize for this inconvenience.

]]> http://www.perulibrary.org/2013/02/library-closing-due-to-snow-conditions/feed/ 0