newsletter of the Peoria Public Library Volume 24, No. 7
JUNE 7 TO JULY 25
JULY 2015
Summer Reading Continues to Pump Up the Rhythm Summer Reading “Read to the Rhythm” continues in July and is winding up with the fabulous Summer Reading Party on Tuesday, July 28 at the Peoria Riverfront Museum! Be sure to sign in six of the seven weeks to earn your Party Pass and a chance to win wonderful prizes like one of six iPads or dinner for ten at Olive Garden. Last day to sign in is July 25. The rhythm doesn’t stop in July! The Pint-Sized Polkas will have kids and adults alike bouncing to happy rhythms at the North Branch on Monday, July 20 at 11:00 a.m. It’s no secret
SUMMER READING
that polka music is the happiest form of music on the face of the earth! Join the Pint Size Polkas
for such tunes like Tick Tock Polka, Fire House Polka, and Rolling Down the Road. Then join Barry Cloyd for “An Irish Immigrant’s Song: The Celtic Influx” on Wednesday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. at North Branch.
In this program, co-sponsored by The Peoria County Genealogical Society, Barry gives you the history and the heart of the people who came to America from the Celtic Isles in story and song. In the mid 1800’s, at the time of the “Great Hunger”, sometimes known as the Irish Potato Famine, the Mid-West was the western frontier of America. Through ancient myth and song as well as some original pieces, Cloyd presents the history and heart of the Celtic people who came to the Mid-West in search of liberty and opportunity.
What’s Your Story?
135th Anniversary Celebration Tickets Now On Sale On Monday, October 12 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. come and
Sponsorship opportunities are still available and tickets are
celebrate the 135th anniversary of Peoria Public Library at
now on sale. See them all on the website under Events. Purchase
“What’s Your Story,” a very special event featuring the author of
a “Book Club” of 10 general admission tickets for $300, or buy a
The Aviator’s Wife, Melanie Benjamin. In addition you’ll hear
“Book Lover” for $60 and receive one general admission ticket
from Peorians who have chosen the book that has influenced
and a hardbound copy of The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benja-
them the most and can attend Book Clubs to join in various
min. Individual general admission tickets are $35.
short discussions. Visit with artists in the Gallery while you enjoy
To purchase tickets, call 309-497-2137 or mail a check to
Peoria Jazz AllStars, then enjoy cake in the Children’s Room.The Friends of Peoria Public Library attn: Programming Department evening will include refreshments from Cracked Pepper, a cash
at 107 N.E. Monroe, Peoria, 61602. Credit cards can be accepted
wine bar, and a silent auction with spectacular offerings such as a
over the phone. Get your ticket now before it’s sold out!
flight in a Stearman bi-plane, a helicopter ride and more.
www.peoriapubliclibrary.org/135-years-what-s-your-story
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