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Computers

Computers with Internet access and Word Processing are available to the public at no charge. The library has six workstations that contain Microsoft Windows XP,  Microsoft Office 2007 including Word, Power Point, Access, Excel, & Publisher. Patrons under 18  will need to sign a short registration form at the Adult Circulation Desk before using the computers. Patrons under 18 must have a parent's signature allowing them to use the library's computers. One hour time slots are allotted. Prints are 20 cents per page. Color prints are 50 cents per half page and $1.00 for a full page.

Fax

The library's fax machine is located in the adult services area of the library. Stop at the circulation desk to see how to send or receive your fax.

To send a fax in the United States:

$2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for every page thereafter

To receive a fax Foreign or United States:

$1.00 for the first page and 50 cents for every page thereafter

Laminating

Items can be laminated at the library on Wednesday evenings between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. You may also leave your items at the library to be laminated and picked up at your convenience. The library asks 50 cents a running foot and items may not exceed 36 inches.

Local History Room

The Local History Room is open to the public every Wednesday evening between 5:00 & 8:00 p.m. or by appointment.

 City & telephone directories, LP & St. Bede high school yearbooks, cemetery records, and much more can be found in the Local History Room.

Microfilm & Fiche Reader Printer

The Microfilm & Fiche Reader Printer is available to the public during regular library hours. The library stores the Daily News Tribune on microfilm from 1906, U.S. Census LaSalle County 1830- 1880 and 1900- 1930, and John Barron Columns January 1970 - June 1982. Copies are 10 cents. You can make a reservation at the adult services circulation desk or by calling the library.

"More Than Books" Sale Room

The Peru Library has a wide variety of nearly new hardbound and paperback books, magazines, and other materials. The Book Sale Room is open Monday & Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Photocopiers

One coin operated photocopier is available for public use and  is located near the circulation desk in the adult services department. Copies are 15 cents per page.