Events

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 Program Librarian on teen interests and trends
• Advise book choice for teens on what they will need for homework and enjoyment

The Peru Library TAG meets on the last Friday of the month at 3:30. Snacks are provided.

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.  Takes place in the Adult Library- teen area the month of February.

Books and Babies will take place in the Youth library.  For ages 6 weeks to 24 months. 

We will meet every Monday. Activity or craft will follow Storytime!

Click here for more information.

For toddlers ages 1-3. We will meet every Thursday. Activity or craft will follow Storytime!

Takes place in the Children's Library.

Teen Game Night is on Winter Break.  It will resume again in February.

Are you in the age range of 12-18?  Join us for Teen Game Night.  It's a night to meet new friends, and play all games!

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.  Takes place in the Adult Library- teen area the month of February.

Books and Babies will take place in the Youth library.  For ages 6 weeks to 24 months. 

We will meet every Monday. Activity or craft will follow Storytime!

Click here for more information.

Come for an evening of brick building with Lego's® on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
There is no fee to be in this club.

Builders 5-12 years enjoy themed building challenges each session or can build their own designs. Kids build from 6-6:45 pm and each builder can present his/her design to the club members beginning at 6:45 pm.

Lego® bricks are provided. Please do not bring Lego® bricks or figures from home. Lego designs remain on display for at least 1 week. Call 815-223-0229 ext. 214 to make an initial registration. Walk-ins welcome.


In case of inclement weather, call the library or visit our Facebook page for updates.

This peer support group is for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and bipolar symptoms in a safe, supportive environment created to listen and learn together to navigate their diagnosis with others doing the same. 

Questions? Contact Don, Lead FacilitatorEmail: possibilities.peru@gmail.com

For toddlers ages 1-3. We will meet every Thursday. Activity or craft will follow Storytime!

Takes place in the Children's Library.

The meeting of Peru Public Library Board of Trustees

The Teen Anime Manga Club meets at 3:30 on the 2nd Friday of the month in the lower level of the library. Join us for a night filled with all things Anime.  New members are always welcome.

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.  Takes place in the Adult Library- teen area the month of February.

Books and Babies will take place in the Youth library.  For ages 6 weeks to 24 months. 

We will meet every Monday. Activity or craft will follow Storytime!

Click here for more information.

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.

This month we will be reading a book about the world's most loveable snowman!

Storytime for children of all ages! A craft or activity follows the story. Evening Storytime will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

This event takes place in the Children's Library

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.

For toddlers ages 1-3. We will meet every Thursday. Activity or craft will follow Storytime!

Takes place in the Children's Library.

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.  Takes place in the Adult Library- teen area the month of February.

Books and Babies will take place in the Youth library.  For ages 6 weeks to 24 months. 

We will meet every Monday. Activity or craft will follow Storytime!

Click here for more information.

For toddlers ages 1-3. We will meet every Thursday. Activity or craft will follow Storytime!

Takes place in the Children's Library.

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.  Takes place in the Adult Library- teen area the month of February.