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LP Parent Orientation
LP Parent Orientation
August 2, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
An orientation by L-P staff for parents.
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Celebration
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Celebration
August 3, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
For children who enrolled and completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
This program is limited to those children only. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please notify librarians of any food allergies. Call 815-223-0229 ext 5 for more information.
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Daycation - Stitches
Daycation - Stitches
August 4, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
We are changing up the trip this year. We will start with several stops on the yarn crawl, lunch and then do Stitches last. As the veterans of our trips know maybe ice cream too? Cost $45 per person.
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Teen Game Night
Teen Game Night
August 4, 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.
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Peruvian Purlers
Peruvian Purlers
August 5, 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.
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Tech Savvy Teens
Tech Savvy Teens
August 7, 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.
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Color Me Calm
Color Me Calm
August 8, 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.
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20 & 30 Something Book Club
20 & 30 Something Book Club
August 8, 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.
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National Book Lovers Day
National Book Lovers Day
August 9, 2017
What's your favorite book? Celebrate National Book Lovers Day by reading it.
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Board Meeting
Board Meeting
August 10, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The meeting of Peru Public Library Board of Trustees
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Anime Manga Appreciation Club
Anime Manga Appreciation Club
August 11, 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.
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Peruvian Purlers
Peruvian Purlers
August 12, 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.
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Tech Savvy Teens
Tech Savvy Teens
August 14, 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.
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Free Genealogy Resources - Genealogy Basics
Free Genealogy Resources - Genealogy Basics
August 15, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
On a tight budget? You can still work on your family tree. This class focuses on the hundreds of free resources available for genealogy.
The first of a 4-part series meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. Registration is required for this intimate class. To register, call the library at 815-223-0229, email to perulibrary@perulibrary.org, or stop by the circulation desk.
Genealogy 101 series includes 1) Free resources for genealogy - August 15th; 2) Tour of the library's genealogy collection - September 19th; 3) Using the library's World Vital Records account - October 17th; and 4) to be announced. Take one class or take them all.
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Kidz Flix: Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
Kidz Flix: Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
August 16, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get ready for junior high with this 2016 movie based on a popular book series. 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 90 minutes and the movie begins promptly at 6:00pm. Registration for this free movie is appreciated and may be made by calling 815-223-0229 ext. 5.
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Teens Talk Books
Teens Talk Books
August 17, 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.
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An evening with Hamilton's Women
An evening with Hamilton's Women
August 17, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The musical Hamilton has revived our interest in Alexander. but what about the women in his life? Leslie Goddard brings to life Elizabeth, his wife, and her sisters Angelica and Peggy too!
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Peruvian Purlers
Peruvian Purlers
August 19, 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.
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Maud Powell - Peru Library
Maud Powell - Peru Library
August 19, 2017 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
The world premiere of Ebinem Productions' video about the life of Maud Powell will be shown to mark the 150th anniversary of her birth. The world premiere of this video will be at the Peru Public Library on Saturday afternoon, runing about an hour. Copies of the dvd will be available to sale.
Afterwards, Sarah Arter provides live music.
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Alzheimer's Caring Friends Support Group
Alzheimer's Caring Friends Support Group
August 21, 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.
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Color Me Calm
Color Me Calm
August 22, 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.
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TAG
TAG
August 25, 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.
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Peruvian Purlers
Peruvian Purlers
August 26, 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.
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Adult Book Discussion
Adult Book Discussion
August 28, 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.
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