What do we have?
Books
- Local History & Genealogy
- Fiction
- Nonfiction
- Large Print Collection
- Accelerated Reader
- Manga, Anime & Graphic Novels
- Downloadable eAudio, eBooks, and eMusic
Media
- Hotspot
- Audiobooks
- Music CD’s
- DVD’s
- eRead Illinois – eBooks and eAudio
- OMNI – eBooks and eAudio
- Freegal – eMusic (+Streaming)
Magazines & Newspapers
- Over 60 magazines
- Six daily newspapers
Research Databases
- Consumer Reports
- FirstSearch – Books
- World Vital Records – Genealogy
Library Services
- Coffee bar
- Free WiFi
- Hotspot
- Programs
- Interlibrary loan
- Study rooms
- Public computers
- Reading area
- Study tables
- Proctoring
- School visits
- Displays
Services for a Recovery Fee
- Photocopier w/ scan to USB
- Fax
- Laminating
- Computer printing
Who can use the Library?
Everyone is welcome in the library. You must show your library card to borrow library material or use the computers. You are financially responsible for any material borrowed with your library card. What are the Library’s loan periods?
Everyone is welcome in the library. You must show your library card to borrow library material or use the computers. You are financially responsible for any material borrowed with your library card. What are the Library’s loan periods?
- Books – 2 weeks
- Magazines – 2 weeks
- Audiobooks – 2 weeks
- Hotspot – 1 week
- DVD’s – 1 week
- Music CD – 2 weeks
What fees are charged?
The Peru Public Library is fine free on most items. There is a fine for overdue Roku and Hotspot devices. We also charge to replace a lost library card, book, dvd, Hotspot, etc.
What are the Library’s fines?
- Hotspot – $2.00 per day
- Roku – $2.00 per day
What are the Library’s hours?
Monday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.