Upcoming Events

Picture This! Book Club
July 24, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Color Me Calm
July 25, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bounces and Tickles for Babies Birth to 1 Year
July 25, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am
Doggie Tales
July 25, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Preschool Story Time
July 26, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Rules of the Road - Illinois Secretary of State
July 27, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years
July 27, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am

Youth

We provide interactive programming for ages birth through 6th grade including the weekly Bounces and Tickles, Wiggles & Giggles, and Preschool Storytime. Our youth collection has over 10,500 books. Library staff are available to match reading interests ...

Teen

Our active teen service includes monthly Teen Game Nights, Anime Manga Club, Tech Savvy Teens along with the annual Rock the Library, Animinicon, and other activities. For more information contact Colleen Martin at cmartin@perulibrary.org

Genealogy

Our Local History and Genealogy collection houses information on the history of Peru, La Salle County, and the Illinois Valley. Items in our collection include the LaSalle-Peru Township High School Yearbook, Peru City Directory, Plat maps of the area among oth...

	July 2017
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
						1 Peruvian Purlers Peruvian Purlers July 1, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An informal weekly gathering of knitters, crocheters and others at the Peru Library. Doesn't matter if you are beginner or master, all are welcome. •
2	3 Picture This! Book Club Picture This! Book Club July 3, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Each week similar themed picture books will be explored with an activity. Although some supplies will be provided by the library, children will be provided a suggested supply list to enhance their creative project. Registration is required and may be made by calling (815) 223-0229 x 5. Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years July 3, 2017 @ 6:15 pm - 6:35 pm Families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follow each session. Call Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. • •	4 Library Closed - Independence Day Library Closed - Independence Day July 4, 2017 The library is closed in observance of Independence Day. We resume our regular hours on the 5th of July •	5 Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time July 5, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time encourages imagination, curiosity, and play. Children experience creative learning through books, music, movement, and more. Siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime follows each session. Registration is requested and may be made by calling Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5. There is no charge for this class •	6 Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years July 6, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am Through this class, families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follows each session. Call Children's Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. There is no charge for this class. Chapter Book Explores Book Club Chapter Book Explores Book Club July 6, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Participants should be ready to read or already reading chapter books. Kids explore different chapter book series and hands on activity each week. Readers should bring a favorite chapter book they have read to the first meeting. Each reader will have an opportunity to tell what they liked about the book! Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required and may be made by calling (815) 223-0229 x 5. • •	7 Teen Game Night Teen Game Night July 7, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Get Your Game On! We’ve got XBox 360, PS2, PS3, Wii, 5 Gaming Screens, 10 PCs for Interactive Game Play, Board Games, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance, DDR, Guitar Hero. Bring a teen rated game, we’ll play it! Teen Game Night is held on the 1st Friday of every month, is open to ages 12-18, and is a free program. •	8 Peruvian Purlers Peruvian Purlers July 8, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An informal weekly gathering of knitters, crocheters and others at the Peru Library. Doesn't matter if you are beginner or master, all are welcome. •
9	10 Picture This! Book Club Picture This! Book Club July 10, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Each week similar themed picture books will be explored with an activity. Although some supplies will be provided by the library, children will be provided a suggested supply list to enhance their creative project. Registration is required and may be made by calling (815) 223-0229 x 5. Tech Savvy Teens Tech Savvy Teens July 10, 2017 @ 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm We film & take photos and set up gaming & audio visual equipment at teen library events. We also assist with the library’s teen facebook page, help create flyers, and create skits for promotional library videos. Snacks are always provided. We meet twice a month on Mondays in the library meeting room from 3:30 – 4:45. New members are always welcome. Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years July 10, 2017 @ 6:15 pm - 6:35 pm Families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follow each session. Call Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. • • •	11 Color Me Calm Color Me Calm July 11, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Miss coloring? Listen to your inner child and relax. Drop by between 10 and 12 for coloring, coffee and companionship the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month. Coffee, coloring sheets, and colored pens and pencils will be provided. Color Me Calm is held in the library's meeting room on the lower level. This program is for adults only. Bounces and Tickles for Babies Birth to 1 Year Bounces and Tickles for Babies Birth to 1 Year July 11, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am Join us for lap bounces, lifts, songs, and finger plays designed to stimulate babies birth to 12 months. Fun ways to use music, shakers, scarves, and books with babies are demonstrated. Bring a small baby blanket for floor activities. Stay after to enjoy the new board book collection and meet other parents. Call Children's Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. Doggie Tales Doggie Tales July 11, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Ms. Julie and Ruby are back! Help your child gain confidence in reading by reading to Ruby, a certified therapy dog. Kids read to Ruby for 5-10 minutes. Non-readers may also participate by telling Ruby a story from pictures. Stay after reading and Ruby will do tricks with you. Register by calling 815-223-0229 ext. 5. An adult must attend with the child. Nail Art Club for 9-12 Year Olds Nail Art Club for 9-12 Year Olds July 11, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Session 1: June 20 & 27; Session 2: July 11 & 18 Learn the basics of creating cool nail art designs as you follow along with the design of the week! Space is limited to four participants. Kids should come with unpolished nails. Participants may sign up for one or both days in the session. Registration is required and may be made by calling (815) 223-0229 x 5. 20 & 30 Something Book Club 20 & 30 Something Book Club July 11, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm In your 20s or 30s and love to read? Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 pm to discuss the book of the month. All are welcome to attend. • • • • •	12 Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time July 12, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time encourages imagination, curiosity, and play. Children experience creative learning through books, music, movement, and more. Siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime follows each session. Registration is requested and may be made by calling Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5. There is no charge for this class Behaviors and Communication - Alzheimer's Program Behaviors and Communication - Alzheimer's Program July 12, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Communication becomes more difficult as Alzheimer's progresses. Leading to frustration and confusion, resulting in behaviors that are difficult for caregivers to understand and manage. Hosted by the Peru Library, this program introduces caregivers, family members and friends to skills and strategies improving communication. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association, Central Illinois Chapter. All are welcome. • •	13 Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years July 13, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am Through this class, families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follows each session. Call Children's Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. There is no charge for this class. Chapter Book Explores Book Club Chapter Book Explores Book Club July 13, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Participants should be ready to read or already reading chapter books. Kids explore different chapter book series and hands on activity each week. Readers should bring a favorite chapter book they have read to the first meeting. Each reader will have an opportunity to tell what they liked about the book! Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required and may be made by calling (815) 223-0229 x 5. Board Meeting Board Meeting July 13, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The meeting of Peru Public Library Board of Trustees • • •	14 Anime Manga Appreciation Club Anime Manga Appreciation Club July 14, 2017 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm The Teen Anime Manga Club meets at 3:30 on the 2nd Friday of the month in the lower level of the library. We discuss everything otaku, share original mangas, watch new anime, play Yu-Gi-Oh & Pokemon, & help plan the Peru Library annual Animinicon. New members are always welcome. •	15 Peruvian Purlers Peruvian Purlers July 15, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An informal weekly gathering of knitters, crocheters and others at the Peru Library. Doesn't matter if you are beginner or master, all are welcome. •
16	17 Tech Savvy Teens- cancelled today Tech Savvy Teens- cancelled today July 17, 2017 @ 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm We film & take photos and set up gaming & audio visual equipment at teen library events. We also assist with the library’s teen facebook page, help create flyers, and create skits for promotional library videos. Snacks are always provided. We meet twice a month on Mondays in the library meeting room from 3:30 – 4:45. New members are always welcome. Alzheimer's Caring Friends Support Group Alzheimer's Caring Friends Support Group July 17, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm The Illinois Valley Alzheimers group meets monthly at the Peru Library on the 3rd Monday. All are welcome to attend the group. Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years July 17, 2017 @ 6:15 pm - 6:35 pm Families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follow each session. Call Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. • • •	18 Bounces and Tickles for Babies Birth to 1 Year Bounces and Tickles for Babies Birth to 1 Year July 18, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am Join us for lap bounces, lifts, songs, and finger plays designed to stimulate babies birth to 12 months. Fun ways to use music, shakers, scarves, and books with babies are demonstrated. Bring a small baby blanket for floor activities. Stay after to enjoy the new board book collection and meet other parents. Call Children's Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. Doggie Tales Doggie Tales July 18, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Ms. Julie and Ruby are back! Help your child gain confidence in reading by reading to Ruby, a certified therapy dog. Kids read to Ruby for 5-10 minutes. Non-readers may also participate by telling Ruby a story from pictures. Stay after reading and Ruby will do tricks with you. Register by calling 815-223-0229 ext. 5. An adult must attend with the child. Nail Art Club for 9-12 Year Olds Nail Art Club for 9-12 Year Olds July 18, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Session 1: June 20 & 27; Session 2: July 11 & 18 Learn the basics of creating cool nail art designs as you follow along with the design of the week! Space is limited to four participants. Kids should come with unpolished nails. Participants may sign up for one or both days in the session. Registration is required and may be made by calling (815) 223-0229 x 5. • • •	19 Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time July 19, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time encourages imagination, curiosity, and play. Children experience creative learning through books, music, movement, and more. Siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime follows each session. Registration is requested and may be made by calling Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5. There is no charge for this class KidZ Flix: Zootopia KidZ Flix: Zootopia July 19, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The library gets wild with this 2016 Disney comedy about a world without humans. You’ll roar with laughter at an unlikely pair of adversaries that must get along to solve a crime. Children not yet completed 2nd grade must be accompanied by an adult. Families may bring a snack to enjoy during the movie. Movie running time is approximately 80 minutes and the movie begins promptly at 1:00pm. Registration for this free movie is appreciated and may be made by calling 815-223-0229 ext. 5. • •	20 Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years July 20, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am Through this class, families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follows each session. Call Children's Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. There is no charge for this class. Teens Talk Books Teens Talk Books July 20, 2017 @ 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 3:30 in the library meeting room and talk about plenty of books. We choose one (sometimes two) for the book of the month. Snacks are always provided and new members are always welcome. Chapter Book Explores Book Club Chapter Book Explores Book Club July 20, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Participants should be ready to read or already reading chapter books. Kids explore different chapter book series and hands on activity each week. Readers should bring a favorite chapter book they have read to the first meeting. Each reader will have an opportunity to tell what they liked about the book! Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required and may be made by calling (815) 223-0229 x 5. • • •	21 Animinicon Animinicon July 21, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Come join us for Peru Public Library’s biggest event of the year, Animinicon! Animinicon is an anime/manga and Japanese culture & cosplay appreciation event held once a year. 2017 marks our 10th year running. Every year we strive to improve our event as much as possible to make it an awesome experience for all of you! There’s going to be tons of stuff to do, free food, & prizes! Come in cosplay or just as yourself, either way come enjoy a fun filled night full of anime, cosplay, dancing, gaming, and much more! Cosplay isn’t limited to just anime & manga, feel free to wear/bring cosplay from videogames, movies, tv shows, webcomics, etc! Things to experience: * Otaku Mix – Anime Music Session * Cosplay Competition! (for prizes) * Challenges/Games for prizes * Video gaming (including Dance Dance Revolution, Super Smash Bros. Wii U, and more!) * Free food! Including Ramen & Pocky * Manga lounging area * Anime art displays with work by local artists * Rave/Dance! •	22 Peruvian Purlers Peruvian Purlers July 22, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An informal weekly gathering of knitters, crocheters and others at the Peru Library. Doesn't matter if you are beginner or master, all are welcome. •
23	24 Picture This! Book Club Picture This! Book Club July 24, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Each week similar themed picture books will be explored with an activity. Although some supplies will be provided by the library, children will be provided a suggested supply list to enhance their creative project. Registration is required and may be made by calling (815) 223-0229 x 5. Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years Wiggles and Giggles for Children 1-3 Years July 24, 2017 @ 6:15 pm - 6:35 pm Families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follow each session. Call Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. • •	25 Color Me Calm Color Me Calm July 25, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Miss coloring? Listen to your inner child and relax. Drop by between 10 and 12 for coloring, coffee and companionship the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month. Coffee, coloring sheets, and colored pens and pencils will be provided. Color Me Calm is held in the library's meeting room on the lower level. This program is for adults only. Bounces and Tickles for Babies Birth to 1 Year Bounces and Tickles for Babies Birth to 1 Year July 25, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am Join us for lap bounces, lifts, songs, and finger plays designed to stimulate babies birth to 12 months. Fun ways to use music, shakers, scarves, and books with babies are demonstrated. Bring a small baby blanket for floor activities. Stay after to enjoy the new board book collection and meet other parents. Call Children's Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. Doggie Tales Doggie Tales July 25, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Ms. Julie and Ruby are back! Help your child gain confidence in reading by reading to Ruby, a certified therapy dog. Kids read to Ruby for 5-10 minutes. Non-readers may also participate by telling Ruby a story from pictures. Stay after reading and Ruby will do tricks with you. Register by calling 815-223-0229 ext. 5. An adult must attend with the child. • • •	26 Preschool Story Time Preschool Story Time July 26, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Story Time encourages imagination, curiosity, and play. Children experience creative learning through books, music, movement, and more. Siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime follows each session. Registration is requested and may be made by calling Youth Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5. There is no charge for this class •	27 Rules of the Road - Illinois Secretary of State Rules of the Road - Illinois Secretary of State July 27, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Scott explains the Rules of the Road. The Rules of the Road Review Course is designed to give drivers – especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities – the knowledge and confidence needed to renew or obtain a driver's license. The review course combines an explanation of the driving exam with a practice written exam. Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years Wiggles and Giggle for Children 1 to 3 Years July 27, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 10:20 am Through this class, families engage in the fun of finger plays, movement, and music. Although best for children ages 1-3, siblings are welcome to attend. Playtime activities follows each session. Call Children's Services at (815) 223-0229 x 5 to sign up. There is no charge for this class. Chapter Book Explores Book Club Chapter Book Explores Book Club July 27, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Participants should be ready to read or already reading chapter books. Kids explore different chapter book series and hands on activity each week. Readers should bring a favorite chapter book they have read to the first meeting. Each reader will have an opportunity to tell what they liked about the book! Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required and may be made by calling (815) 223-0229 x 5. • • •	28 TAG TAG July 28, 2017 @ 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm TAG Members: Encourage teen involvement in the library Promote and encourage reading by teens Take a leadership role in the planning and hosting of teen programs, services, and events Advise the library on teen interests and trends Help library staff choose books teens will need for homework and for enjoyment The Peru Library TAG meets on the last Friday of the month at 3:30. Snacks are provided. Game On 17 & Up Game On 17 & Up July 28, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm • •	29 Cloverbuds ( A 4-H Program for 5-8 y.o.) Informational Meeting Cloverbuds ( A 4-H Program for 5-8 y.o.) Informational Meeting July 29, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Refreshments provided. Parents and caring adults of children are invited to learn what 4-H has to offer for children 5-8 years old. 4-H is for everyone, not just children in rural America. Club year begins in September 1st. To register for this information meeting, call Youth Services at 815-223-2209 ext. 5. Peruvian Purlers Peruvian Purlers July 29, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An informal weekly gathering of knitters, crocheters and others at the Peru Library. Doesn't matter if you are beginner or master, all are welcome. • •
30	31 Happy Birthday Harry Movie Event Happy Birthday Harry Movie Event July 31, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Happy Birthday Harry Potter! Happy Birthday Harry Potter! July 31, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Adult Book Discussion Adult Book Discussion July 31, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The group meets the last Monday of each month to discuss their thoughts of that month's book. All are welcome to attend. • • •