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JANUARY 2015 Volume 24 n No. 1 Published monthly by the Peoria Public Library
MAIN LIBRARY 107 N.E. Monroe 309.497.2000 LAKEVIEW BRANCH 1137 W. Lake 309.497.2200 LINCOLN BRANCH 1312 W. Lincoln 309.497.2600 MCCLURE BRANCH 315 W. McClure 309.497.2700 NORTH BRANCH 3001 W. Grand Parkway 309.497.2100 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Edward J. Barry, Jr. Stephen M. Buck Margaret E. Cousin Lucy D. Gulley F. Eugene Rebholz Debbie Ritschel Sid P. Ruckriegel Barbara Van Auken Jeanne Williamson
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Provides Reason for Reflection at Library Events While all locations of Peoria Public Library are closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 19, a variety of events leading up to the holiday provide an opportunity to reflect on the life and teachings of the civil rights leader. Every location will have book displays, making it easy for patrons to find information on the topic. Look for the signs and displays at whatever library branch you visit. On Tuesday, January 6 at Lincoln Branch Front & Center will hold a “Quotes of King-MLK Celebration” from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Come and reflect on the various inspiring quotations and sayings of this great man. On Saturday, January 17 at Lincoln Branch, make a Dove Unity Wreath. This wreath is made of handprints and symbolizes cultural unity. Drop in anytime between noon and 5:00 p.m. to create this unique craft while supplies last. All locations will offer the opportunity to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. when they show movies that examine events of the era. All movies are shown from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and are free and open to the public. The Long Walk Home will be shown at Lakeview Branch on Friday, January 16; at Main Branch on Saturday, January 17 and at Lincoln Branch on Sunday, January 18. In this movie, Academy Award-® winner Whoopi Goldberg is Odessa Cotter, a quietly dignified woman who works as a housekeeper for Miriam Thompson (Academy
Peoria Public Library Announces Partnership with Driving-Tests.org; Innovation in Driving Education, Driving Tests Availability for Patrons
DIRECTOR Leann Johnson EDITOR Trisha Noack DESIGNER Laura Fehr
Award-® winner Sissy Spacek). When Odessa honors the 1955 Montgomery Alabama bus boycott by walking an exhausting nine miles to and from work Miriam offers her a ride. Defying both Miriam’s racist husband (Dwight Schultz) and the powerful White Citizen’s Council Miriam and Odessa put their lives in danger for civil rights. Their shared experiences draw them closer as a deep respect and lasting friendship forms. Together in a difficult world of black versus white they manage to discover a common ground. Selma Lord Selma will be shown on Saturday, January 17 at McClure Branch and on Sunday, January 18 at North Branch. Disney presents a truly inspiring motion picture that accurately captures one of the most historically significant events in the struggle for civil rights! In 1965, during the turbulent early days of the right-to-vote movement, a young Alabama school girl (Jurnee Smollett Eve’s Bayou, Jack) is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Clifton Powell - Ray, Why Do Fools Fall In Love) to resist the degradation that her fellow African-Americans are suffering. Along with a white seminary student (Mackenzie Astin - Iron Will) from the north...and against the ever-increasing threat of racial violence...she promises to do what she can to help Dr. King’s efforts. Based on a powerful true story that will both uplift and entertain their perseverance and patience ultimately prevail, culminating in the famous civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery!
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Peoria Public Library is announcing a partnership with Driving-Tests.org, a company dedicated to driver safety and education, and is now offering free DMV practice tests to library patrons on the library website at http://peoriapl.driving-tests. org/illinois/ The new service includes free tests, written specifically based on the state DMV materials, and is the only site of its kind to include accessibility tools that allow users to