Library Calendar

Music, books, and play for babies 6 weeks to 23 months! Join us every Monday for a fun, interactive storytime with songs, a story, and time to explore & play. Walk-ins welcome.  

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Meets the 3rd Monday of every month.  

Share a loved one’s journey or listen to how others deal with theirs. 

Questions? 
Contact: Joanne Milby: 815.228-1858; Bob Frig: 815.220.0202

Thursdays are for tots! Kids ages 2–4 will sing, read, and create! Every week brings a fresh theme, new stories, and a craft to match. Registration required; call us at 815-223-0229 ext 214 to reserve your spot.

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.

Music, books, and play for babies 6 weeks to 23 months! Join us every Monday for a fun, interactive storytime with songs, a story, and time to explore & play. Walk-ins welcome.  

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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.

Thursdays are for tots! Kids ages 2–4 will sing, read, and create! Every week brings a fresh theme, new stories, and a craft to match. Registration required; call us at 815-223-0229 ext 214 to reserve your spot.

Celebrate "Red, White, and Read" with a hands-on finger painting party full of red, white, and blue creations—perfect for little artists who love to squish, swirl, and make a joyful mess!

Ages 1-4. Registration required; call us at 815-223-0229 ext 214.

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.

Music, books, and play for babies 6 weeks to 23 months! Join us every Monday for a fun, interactive storytime with songs, a story, and time to explore & play. Walk-ins welcome.  

Click here for more information.

The group meets the last Monday of each month to discuss their thoughts of that month's book. All are welcome to attend.

Click HERE to view the 2025 Books