The Library is closed on Monday, January 16th, for staff training. During the day, the Peru library staff will learn more about the library’s various services, in order to better serve the residents of Peru. Our regular hours resume on Tuesday, January 17th at 10 a.m.

On January 17th, the library presents Ron Bluemer talking about his new book on the experiences of La Salle County volunteers in the Civil War. Ron’s book, Rally Round the Flag, is based on the letters of local soldiers, detailing camp life, battles and the hardships of war in the 19th century. Ron’s presentation begins at 6:00 p.m., so come early for a seat. No registration necessary.

Received a Kindle or Nook as a gift? You can download ebooks from the Peru Public Library from our OMNI group’s ebook collection to your new ereader. Go to www.omnilibraries.org, to find and borrow an ebook or eaudiobook, download either Overdrive Media Console  or Adobe Digital Editions (depending on the ereader you have), then download the book to your reader. You are ready to go.

As part of the downloading process, you will need your Peru Public Library card number. You can also place holds (requests) for books Use this quick start guide to get you going.  Best part? The ebooks are free!

We will be closed next Saturday and the following Monday, 24th and 26th, in observance of the Christmas holiday. We are also closed the 31st and 2nd, for the New Year’s holiday. Be sure to borrow lots of books and movies for the holiday season.