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SAVE the DATE Summer Reading Sign Up starts May 1 at every branch!
Read to the Rhythm this summer with your whole family. Mark your calendar now for June 7 to July 25 and for the Summer Reading party on July 28.
Outlander: The Gathering
Are you a fan of the Outlander series of books by Diana Gabaldon or the STARZ TV series Outlander? Then you won’t want to miss this Beltane celebration of all things Outlander. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Scottish music, folk tales, Gaelic lessons, tartans and more! See you there.
Catalog Switches to New Look in March The Peoria Public Library catalog, RSA CAT, is switching permanently to the new version that has been available as an option for some months on March 2. The catalog is a product purchased from an outside vendor and created for the consortium of libraries you see as options in the drop down menu. In April, the option to use the old catalog software that is 15 years old and no longer supported will disappear permanently. Users of the new catalog will see not only a sleek new look, but will be able to search for e-books and apps that can be used with the various e-book services, right from the catalog. Many tips are given for searching the new catalog right on the home page. Another feature is the ability to make lists so that you remember what books you found interesting and want to save. You can also place holds on these items and choose where to have them delivered. Searches can be limited to just e-books, to
just a certain library or by type of material. Tag cloud searching is a great new way to look for items by your interests. The new catalog also makes it easy to place holds on multiple items that return from your search or to add them to one of your lists. You can also text the catalog record you find to yourself or someone else. Just look for the “Text Message Service” in the menu on the left side of the page. You will also find revolving images of new items acquired by Peoria Public Library right at the top of our page. Use the dropdown menu to pick from books, movies or CDs. You also have the ability to search for new items in all libraries right from the same drop down menu. Another feature is the ability to switch to Spanish language menus. The book titles are English, as are the searching directions, however. If you need assistance with the new catalog, ask at any desk or call 497-2000 for help.
Call for Artists at Living Proof Exhibit at Peoria Public Library This June, Peoria Public Library will host an exhibit sponsored by Living Proof Exhibit, an organization that celebrates the creative spirit of cancer patients and survivors who have used art as therapy to cope with their illness and treatment and Peorians are invited to participate. All cancer survivors living within a 150 radius of the Quad Cities are eligible to participate. Artwork for the show will be selected by a panel of jurors and entries are due March 7, 2015. Artists will be notified that work has been selected by March 28 and the exhibit will be held at Peoria Public Library Main Library in the Gallery from June 8 – 30. Complete details and entry forms are available at http://www.livingproofexhibit.com Living Proof was founded and has been active in the Quad Cities, funding art therapy programs and sponsoring exhibits, most recently at the Figge Museum in Davenport, Iowa. The organization was begun by two breast cancer survivors, Pamela Crouch and Mary Ellen Cunningham, who found great comfort in art during their treatment and wanted to share that experience with other cancer patients. The exhibit will run from June 8 until June 30 and a reception MARCH 2015 is planned for June 13. For more information call Peoria Public Volume 24, No. 3 Library at (309) 497-2141. Published monthly by the Peoria Public Library
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Hot New Titles
March Coming in
by Robin Helenthal
It’s often said that March “comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” but the library has a way to take your mind off the weather outside with new titles that will become available to check out during this month:
The Stranger is the newest thriller by Harlan Coben. Adam Price is living the American Dream when he runs into the Stranger, a person whose identity is unknown but his information is beyond doubt and Price learns a secret about his wife that endangers that perfect life. Price has stumbled into a conspiracy that will ruin lives and may end them if he doesn’t make the right moves.
The Edge of Dreams is the latest installment in the Molly Murphy Mysteries series by Rhys Bowen. Molly’s husband Daniel, a captain in the New York Police department is baffled over a murder investigation in which the victims have nothing in common except for notes that are delivered to him after each murder. When Molly and their son Liam are in a train crash, he receives another note and fears that Molly maybe a target. During this time Molly starts suffering from strange dreams and her friends Sid and Gus try to help by using their latest hobby, dream analysis, to help solve Daniel’s murder case.
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania is the story of the sinking of the Lusitania, a luxury ocean liner sailing from New York to Liverpool in May of 1915. The story is told by master of narrative nonfiction, Eric Larson. It is a story that many of us have heard but Larson brings it alive in a new way from the perspective of the hunter (the crew of the German U-boat Unterseeboot-20), the hunted (the Lusitania) and of the ultra-secret British intelligence unit that tracked the u-boat but told no one and how everything converged to create one of the great disasters of history.
Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule by Jennifer Chiaverini, is the first novel that tells the story of the relationship between Julia Grant, wife of General Ulysses S. Grant and her slave Jule. It covers the time periods before, during and after the Civil War. The two women had a complex relationship and saw two different sides of the war. Julia spoke out for women both Union and Confederate but still had Jule as a slave behind Union lines. When the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, Jule claimed her freedom and became a businesswoman of standing, taking the title of Madame. The two women’s paths continued to cross during the Grant’s years in the White House and later in New York City.
17 Carnations The Royals The Nazis and the Biggest Cover-up in History is the historical account of the secret ties between Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, the Duke of Windsor and Adolf Hitler before, during and after World War II. It is full of adventure, intrigue, betrayal and deception told by well-known historian Andrew Morton from his research including FBI documents, pictures and materials from German, Russian and British archives as well as personal correspondence of Churchill, Eisenhower and the Windsors.
Get Crafty with E-books
by Cindy Wright March is National Craft Month. Are you a crafty person? Are you looking for craft ideas? Well, look no further than e-Read Illinois powered by Axis 360. It has a large collection of e-books on many different crafts. Whether you are looking for knitting patterns to create a scarf or enjoy making jewelry with polymer clay, e-Read Illinois has something for everyone. Crafting with e-books is fun and easy. Just download the e-book you want, then prop up your device to follow the directions. You don’t have to worry about losing your place or finding something to weigh down the page; using an e-reader device or tablet allows you to have both hands free to create or help the kids with their craft projects. To find craft books in e-Read Illinois, go to the Peoria Public Library website at www.peoriapubliclibrary.org, click E-Books, choose e-Read Illinois from the drop-down menu, and click the e-Read Illinois icon. This will take you to the main catalog, also called the Magic Wall. At the top of the screen, click Browse by Subject, then choose Crafts & Hobbies from the list on the left. You will find several craft categories on the Magic Wall. Select one of the categories to browse, then scroll through the titles to find the one you’d like to check out. Choose the format you prefer (epub or Blio), then download the e-book to your device. For more information or help with e-books, call the Main Library at (309) 497-2000 or contact your local branch.
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This Month in Peoria History
by Cindy Wright March 1825 was a month of firsts for Peoria. Earlier that year, with a population of 1,236, the County of Peoria was formed by an act of Legislature. With the new county established, the first election was held on March 7, 1825, at a house owned by William Eads. Sixty-six residents voted. Because Peoria County encompassed what would later become over 30 separate counties in Illinois, voters had to travel from as far away as Chicago and Galena. The newly elected officials included county commissioners Nathan Dillon, Joseph Smith, and William Holland, county clerk Norman Hyde, sheriff Samuel Fulton, treasurer Aaron Hawley, and coroner William E. Phillips. Wasting no time, War of 1812 veteran William Blanchard and his fiancé, Betsy Doneho, received the first marriage license issued in Peoria County and were married by Squire Jacob Wilson on March 22, 1825. The first court proceedings were held at a log cabin that was owned by ferryman Joe Ogee, who was half Native American and also served as county translator. The first circuit court term began November 14, 1825. The first permanent Peoria County Courthouse was completed in 1836 and would serve Peoria County for the next 40 years. The courthouse had a cellar that was used as a jail and a stable. The courthouse was also used for social gatherings, religious services on Sundays, and had a room for people who traveled far distances for court appearances. It was on the steps of this courthouse that Abraham Lincoln gave his famous “Peoria” speech in which he declared his opposition to slavery on October 16, 1854. (From the archives of the Local History and Genealogy Department)
For more about Lincoln’s Peoria speech or other events, visit the Local History and Genealogy Department at the Main Library.
If You Liked Last of Us...
by Mandy Hildebrand Last of Us brought revitalization to the zombie genre in video games by focusing strongly on the human, almost familial, relationship between the two main characters as well as by emphasizing the danger of other humans, particularly in paranoid, quarantined encampments and by providing a unique version of zombies. These books share one or more of these traits with Last of Us. Rot and Ruin by Jonathon Maberry – In an encampment 14 years after a zombie outbreak, 15-year-old Benny needs to find a job to continue getting food rations. With all other jobs taken, too hard, or too boring, Benny reluctantly agrees to apprentice under his older brother Tom, a zombie hunter that the rest of the town respects but whom Benny despises as a coward. This novel deals with a family relationship amidst zombies, life in an encampment, and the danger of certain other humans. End Games by T. Michael Martin – Michael has been keeping his little brother relatively calm during a zombie outbreak by pretending it’s all one big game, complete with daily missions and points. When they join up with other survivors instead of finally being safe they and the illusion of the game, are in even more trouble. This novel focuses on the family relationship between the brothers and the danger that other humans can present, as well as a slightly unique take on zombies. Cell by Stephen King – a signal sent through cell phones turns everyone who listens to it mindlessly violent. Clay joins with a few other survivors as he journeys to try and find his son, but the signal isn’t done changing people. This novel deals with the family relationship mostly through flashbacks and Clay’s thoughts, but also touches on the danger of other humans and is a unique take on zombies.
Found in InterBusiness Issues, February 2012, p. 21. Painting by Peorian Charles Overall of Lincoln’s October 16, 1854 speech, courtesy of the Peoria Historical Society Collection – Bradley University Library.
The Last Town on Earth by Thomas Mullen – Finally, in case you’re tired of zombies but still want something with a bleak atmosphere surrounding a quarantined settlement, there’s The Last Town on Earth. To protect themselves from the flu pandemic in 1918, a small milling town quarantines themselves, complete with armed guards to enforce it.
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LAKEVIEW BRANCH March Madness of the Books!
MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY Hollywood Through Its Posters
Get ready for the competition of the books! March Madness is coming to the Lakeview Branch! Stop by to vote for your favorite books in the Sweet Sixteen, pick up a reading bracket so you can read the titles you haven’t read, and get some recommended reading suggestions! Three different categories of books will be competing in their own league: juvenile, young adult, and adult. Each week the winning books will advance to the next round, so if you really want to see your favorite book crowned the winner, you’ll have to come back each week to vote. While you’re here to vote you can check out other books that are in the Sweet Sixteen! Ages 7 to Adult. March LAKEVIEW BRANCH Win Me Pot of Gold
Take a look at the leprechaun’s jar of gold coins sitting in the children’s area and write down your guess of how many gold coins he has. If you guess correctly, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a $5 Barnes and Noble gift card. Children of all ages. March MAIN LIBRARY & LINCOLN BRANCH 1 to 1 Tech Help
Have you ever wished you had your own personal technology guru to help you? Schedule a “1 to 1 Tech Help” session at the library! You pick a half hour time slot that works with your schedule and provide some information about the computer or device you would like help with. At the meeting, a librarian will be ready to help and focus on you. Drop in or call the Lincoln Branch or Main Library to schedule your session in advance.
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of programs and events
This display tells a unique history of motion pictures through the original posters produced to advertise these movies. The posters had to capture the story of the film, the stars, and the lesson, all in a picture and a few words. Mike Piepel is a connoisseur of classic films and film posters. Come see his collection of original movie posters at the Main Library Art Gallery. Mr. Piepel will also speak on Monday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. at the North Branch. March MAIN LIBRARY Crafts-to-Go – 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Get your crafts to go. Kids ages 5-12 can pick up a craft packet at the 1st Floor Information Desk. While supplies last. March MAIN LIBRARY BookFace Photo Contest
Teens! Put your face in a book for Teen Tech Month and celebrate this year’s theme, “Libraries are for Making.” To enter, pick a book that you can easily hold up to yourself to make it appear part of you, have a friend snap a photo, and send it to us. All entries will be posted on our teen page and one winner will be awarded a Barnes & Noble gift card. To participate, visit peoriapubliclibrary.org/ teens. Grades 6-12. March NORTH BRANCH One-on-One Ebook Assistance – By appointment
Having trouble downloading eBooks or audio books from Alliance Digital Media Library or Axis 360 onto your device? Contact North Branch at 309-497-2100 and ask for Mary to schedule an appointment.
March 1-15 NORTH BRANCH Passport to Winter Fun: A Program for Mature Readers
Pick up your “Passport to Fun” and start completing adventures. For every six adventures you complete, get your “Passport” stamped and earn a prize. Complete all 18 adventures to be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing. Winners will be announced March 25, 2015. March 2-6 MAIN LIBRARY & BOOKMOBILE Celebrate Dr. Seuss!
One Fish, Two Fish, do YOU know how many fish? If you can guess how many Red Fish candies are in the container, you will win a Dr. Seuss bag and the Red Fish! All who guess will receive a Dr. Seuss Bookmark while supplies last; also take home Dr. Seuss coloring sheets. For preschool through 4th grade. Monday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 NORTH BRANCH Tiny Tots Storytime – 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages 12 to 23 months. Monday & Tuesday, March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 LINCOLN BRANCH Project Next Generation– 5:00-7:00 pm
It’s All About the Kids (5th – 8th grades) – technology, mentoring and their futures. Participants work with mentors who provide technological experiences and life skills. Students will learn to use computers, the internet, digital cameras, and other technologies while practicing problem-solving and communication skills. Sign-up is required. For more information call 497-2600.
Monday, March 2
Thursday, March 5 & 19
March 8-14
NORTH BRANCH Hollywood Through Its Posters – 6:00-7:00 p.m.
NORTH BRANCH Science Sleuths Jr. – 4:30-5:00 p.m.
LAKEVIEW BRANCH Teen Tech Tutors – by appointment
Mike Piepel, a connoisseur of classic films and film posters, talks about the history of motion pictures through the original posters produced to advertise movies. The posters had to capture the story of the film, the stars, and the lesson, all in a picture and a few words. Tuesday, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 LINCOLN BRANCH Terrific Tattletale Storytime – 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 6. Tuesday, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 LAKEVIEW BRANCH
Thursday, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 NORTH BRANCH Tadpoles Storytime – 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages 2 to 3. Tuesday, March 3 LAKEVIEW BRANCH Bibliophiles Book Club – 1:30-3:00 pm
This month: Enrique’s Journey The Story of a Boy’s Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother by Sonia Nazario
Come and join us to do some hands-on science that’s perfect for preschool and kindergarten learners. Thursday, March 5 & 19 LINCOLN BRANCH GED-Ready! Practice Test Lab – 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Take advantage of the library’s free online practice tests and study resources to make sure you’re ready for exam day! Review the latest GED study guide (available 24/7), take practice tests, and chat online with expert tutors. Stop in to sign up for your free practice profile, and to learn about and use the library’s online resources. You can come and go anytime during lab hours, but arrive at the beginning to see a demonstration of the library’s practice test resources. Friday, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 NORTH BRANCH Busy Bees Storytime – 10:30-11:00 am
Join us for an all-ages storytime. Stories, songs, and fun for the whole hive! Saturday, March 7
Tuesday, March 3
NORTH BRANCH Make It! Take It! – 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
LINCOLN BRANCH Front & Center: Cool Science – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Stop by the Children’s Activity Room and make a cool craft! Ages 4 to 10. While supplies last.
This month we will experiment with “I Think I’ll Eat Worms.” Spaghetti noodles will turn purple and come to life! Dare you to eat one! Grades 3 through 5. Wednesday, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 LAKEVIEW BRANCH Owlet Storytime – 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Bring your little owls to a storytime for all ages that includes songs, movement, and coloring. Wednesday, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 MAIN LIBRARY eReader Training – 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Need some help learning how to download ebooks from the library? Free one-on-one help is available. Sessions are first come, first served. Other times are available by appointment. Call Cindy Wright at (309) 497-2000 to schedule. Thursday, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 MCCLURE BRANCH Fun Time Storytime – 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 6.
Saturday, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 MAIN LIBRARY Film Noir: A Celebration of the Femme Fatale – 2:00-4:00 p.m.
The femme fatale, the dangerous woman, is one of the more fascinating characteristics of film noir. The films being shown are examples of how dangerous these women can be. In its own way, film noir was an early practitioner of feminism, allowing the female of the species to be just as diabolical as the male. This film series is hosted by Steve Tarter. March 7 – Double Indemnity (1944) March 14 – Mildred Pierce (1945) March 21 – The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) March 28 – Murder, My Sweet (1944)
Film Noir Festival
March 8th-14th is Teen Tech Week when teens can showcase their tech savvy skills. We are bringing in Teen Tech Tutors to help with your tech devices. Need help with your phone, tablet, computer, e-reader, or social media? Contact Katy at (309) 497-2200 or programmingdept@ppl.peoria.lib.il.us to set up time with a Teen Tech Tutor. Appointments are on a first come, first served basis. Sunday, March 8 NORTH BRANCH Science Week: Mad Scientist Double Feature – 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Kick off a whole week of science fun with great mad science movies! Join us in the Beehive for snacks, drinks, and great family films. 1:00 – Flubber 3:00 – Honey, I Shrunk the Kids! Sunday, March 8 NORTH BRANCH Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
This month: Freedom’s Daughters: The Unsung Heroines of the Civil Rights Movement from 1830 to 1970 by Lynne Olson. Monday, March 9 NORTH BRANCH Science Week: Craft Laboratory – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Drop by to make a cool science craft or two! While supplies last. Monday, March 9 LINCOLN BRANCH Teen Tech Week: Light Painting – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Learn about light and photography while we create cool pictures.
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Calendar Continued Monday, March 9
Thursday, March 12
Saturday, March 14
LAKEVIEW BRANCH Sci Fi & Fantasy Book Club – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
NORTH BRANCH Science Week: Science Sleuths – 4:30-5:30 p.m.
LINCOLN BRANCH St. Patrick’s Day Make It! Take It! – 12:00-5:00 p.m.
This month: The Martian by Andy Weir Monday, March 9 NORTH BRANCH Lab Coat Storytime – 7:00-7:45 p.m.
In honor of Science Week, join us for a science-themed picture book party! Wear your lab coat (or PJs) and bring a blanket - you’ll be ready for bed when you head home! Tuesday, March 10 LAKEVIEW BRANCH Textile Arts Club – 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, needlepoint or another form of textile art? Bring your current work to the Lakeview Branch and join the Textile Arts Club. We meet once a month to share our ideas and encourage continued creativity while we work side by side on our own projects. Tuesday, March 10 LINCOLN BRANCH Front & Center: Origami Fun – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Join us as we have fun experimenting with this traditional Japanese paper craft. Create designs such as model airplanes, animals, and other shapes. Grades 7-8. March 12 & 17 LINCOLN BRANCH Puppet Show: “The Leprechaun’s Gold” – 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Come help the leprechaun keep his gold.
Science for everyone! Join us for a special edition of Science Sleuths for all ages – featuring great scientists of the past and present, important discoveries, and more! Thursday, March 12 NORTH BRANCH Thursday Night at the Movies – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Children of all ages – and parents, too! – are invited to join us for a family film in the Beehive! Bring a snack if you like! Friday, March 13 MAIN LIBRARY 2nd Friday Film Club – 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Lift your spirits with the joy of one of the great musicals. Enjoy the songs and catch every dance step on the big screen. It’s free in the Main Library auditorium. This month: Easter Parade (1948) Friday, March 13 & 27 LAKEVIEW BRANCH LEGO Builders Club – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Calling all LEGO fans! We have expanded the time slot to allow for drop-in play. Parental supervision is required. Friday, March 13 NORTH BRANCH Science Week: Science Sleuths Greatest Hits – 4:00-5:00 p.m.
We’re going to revisit some of our favorite experiments from past Science Sleuths lessons! Friday, March 13 LAKEVIEW BRANCH Tween Zone – 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Puzzles, video games, and board games will be available. Bring a friend or make some new ones. Ages 11-14. Saturday, March 14 MCCLURE BRANCH St. Patrick’s Day Make It! Take It! – 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Drop in to make a fun St. Patrick’s Day craft. While supplies last.
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Come make a cute St. Pat’s craft! While supplies last. Saturday, March 14 NORTH BRANCH Science Week Expo – 2:00-5:00 p.m.
In honor of Albert Einstein’s Birthday and International Pi Day, join us in celebrating science. From 2:00-5:00, visit the McKenzie room for scientific demos, activities, and experiments. Activities suitable for all, but little ones may need assistance. At 3:14, test your memory in our second annual Pi Recitation Contest. What’s the prize? A pie, of course! Also, an “Egg Defender Station” will be available from 2:00 until 4:00. Supplies will be provided in order to prepare your egg for dropping. At 4:30, entries will be dropped. The winner will receive an unbroken egg, eternal glory, and a $10 Barnes and Noble gift card. Ages 8-18 Saturday, March 14 & 28 MAIN LIBRARY GED-Ready! Practice Test Lab – 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Take advantage of the library’s free online practice tests and study resources to make sure you’re ready for exam day! Review the latest GED study guide (available 24/7), take practice tests, and chat online with expert tutors. Stop in to sign up for your free practice profile, and to learn about and use the library’s online resources. You can come and go anytime during lab hours, but arrive at the beginning to see a demonstration of the library’s practice test resources. Saturday, March 14 LINCOLN BRANCH Minecraft – 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages 8-14 can join us for an afternoon of Minecraft in the computer lab. Space is limited, so call 497-2600 to register.
March 15-31
Tuesday, March 17
LAKEVIEW BRANCH Microscope Usage Program
LINCOLN BRANCH Front & Center: Shamrocks, Rainbows, and a Pot of Gold – 4:30-5:30 p.m.
We now have a microscope available for use by our patrons. Sessions must be scheduled in advance to guarantee the microscope is available. Please call 309497-2200 to reserve a time. Sunday, March 15 LAKEVIEW BRANCH Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club – 2:00-3:00 p.m.
This month: Small Death in Lisbon by Robert Wilson Sunday, March 15 NORTH BRANCH Music in the McKenzie Presents: Dana and Susan Robinson – 2:00-4:00 p.m.
From performing at Carnegie Hall to being featured in Ken Burn’s PBS documentaries, such as “The National Parks,” and “The Dust Bowl,” Dana and Susan have been playing their trademark brand of “new-time, old-time music” for nearly twenty years. Two rich voices, intricate and powerful guitar and banjo playing, with a handful of fiddle and mandolin thrown in. The Robinsons bring to the stage a blend of original songs and oldtime mountain music. With Dana on guitar and fiddle, Susan’s clawhammer banjo playing and harmony singing, their music is the sound and feel of bedrock America. Dana & Susan explore America’s restless spirit through original song combined with the American tradition. A portion of CD sales will benefit the Friends of Peoria Public Library. Monday, March 16 NORTH BRANCH St. Patrick’s Day Make It! Take It! – 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Make a cute St. Patrick’s Day craft! While supplies last. Tuesday, March 17 LAKEVIEW BRANCH Shamrock Hunt – 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Stop by to go on a Shamrock Hunt! Shamrocks are hidden throughout the children’s side of the library. If you find and collect five shamrocks, you can trade them in for a bundle of coupons to local businesses. Children of all ages.
We’ll have stories, games and crafts and a scavenger hunt. Wear your green so you won’t be pinched! Ages 5-10. Tuesday, March 17 LAKEVIEW BRANCH YA for Adults Book Club– 6:30-7:30 pm
This month: The Last Sister by Courtney McKinney-Whitaker Friday, March 20 & 27 LINCOLN BRANCH Job Hunting Open Lab – 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The computer lab will be open to job seekers with a Librarian available to assist with resume creation, computer applications, and basic job hunting skills. If you have a written or digital copy of your resume please bring it with you. The first 15 participants will receive a FREE USB drive to save documents. Saturday, March 21 MAIN LIBRARY Minecraft – 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Ages 8-14 are invited to join us for 3 hours of uninterrupted play. Space is limited, so call 497-2150 to register. Saturday, March 21 LAKEVIEW BRANCH Baby Boomer Club–10:30 am-12:00 pm
Sunday, March 22 LAKEVIEW BRANCH Silver Screen Sundays – 1:00-3:00 p.m.
This month: It Happened One Night starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert and directed by Frank Capra Monday, March 23 LINCOLN BRANCH Front & Center: Beading Craft Fun – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Join us for fun and simple bead crafts for the young ones. Create the perfect bracelet or design a beaded piece of artwork. For grades 1 to 3. Tuesday, March 24 LAKEVIEW BRANCH 1,001 Movies to See Before You Die Club – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Stop by every month to see a movie from a different decade featured in the revised and updated edition of 1,001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. This month: The Band Wagon (1953)
Each month we’ll offer a different activity from crafts, games, stories, programs, and movie or TV show viewings. This month we’re making votive candle holders. We’ll supply you with all the materials to make your own votive to take home with you. For any adult who considers themselves a baby boomer.
Wednesday, March 25
Saturday, March 21
Did you get a new tablet, smartphone, or other tech device over the holidays? Do you want to learn how to use it to get the information YOU want? Walk-ins and appointments welcome. Please limit 4 walk-ins/appointments per session, to ensure quality service and attention. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, contact Amir Drissi at 309497-2068
NORTH BRANCH The Rock Island Trail: Echoes from the Past – 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Extending over 20 miles from Alta to Toulon, the Rock Island Trail is used by thousands of people each year. Local author Jim David will share stories about the history of the trail and the towns it passes through. A portion of the proceeds from book sales will benefit the Friends of Peoria Public Library.
LAKEVIEW BRANCH Club Read – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
This month: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Thursday, March 26 NORTH BRANCH Walk-In Tech Help – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
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Calendar Continued Friday, March 27 LAKEVIEW BRANCH Owl Make It! Take It! – 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Stop by to make an owl-themed craft. While supplies last. Saturday, March 28 MCCLURE BRANCH Spring Flower Make It! Take It! – 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Stop by to make a fun flower craft that will bring Spring into your home! While supplies last. Monday & Tuesday, Mar. 30-31 LINCOLN BRANCH Marvel Movie Series – 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Come watch your favorites with us! Monday, March 30 NORTH BRANCH April Fool’s Day Preparation Lab – 3:005:00 p.m.
Ready for April Fool’s Day? No? Hurry to the North Branch and brush up on everything April 1st, from famous pranks to optical illusions to making sure you don’t get in trouble! Kids of all ages will be able to come make a craft and be ready to face the big day. Monday, March 30 LAKEVIEW BRANCH Bicycle Safety Class – 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Using interactive examples, this fun program teaches young people the rules of the road, the importance of wearing a helmet, and bike safety tips. Sponsored by the American Red Cross. For ages 5 and up. Monday & Tuesday, March 30 & 31 LINCOLN BRANCH Front & Center: Spring Break Fling – 4:00-6:00 p.m.
“Fling into Spring” during spring break. Enjoy these fun activities and games. Monday, March 30 – BINGO Tuesday, March 31 – Spring Flick: The Book of Life
What’s Trending? At Peoria Public Library The following books and movies are currently trending at Peoria Public Library. Read and watch what other Peorians are enjoying. FICTION BOOKS
All Our Names by Dinaw Mengestu As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust: a Flavia De Luce Novel by C. Alan Bradley Before He Finds Her by Michael Kardos Before I Go by Colleen Oakley Bonita Avenue: a Novel by Peter Buwalda Burned: a Fever Novel by Karen Marie Moning
NON-FICTION BOOKS
America In Retreat: the New Isolationism and the Coming Global Disorder by Bret Stephens The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users by Guy Kawasaki Enrique’s Journey: The True Story of a Boy Determined to Reunite with His Mother by Sonia Nazario It Was Me All Along: a Memoir by Andie Mitchell Let’s Go Crazy: Prince and the Making of Purple Rain by Alan Light
YOUNG ADULT BOOKS
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven The Battle of Jericho by Sharon M. Draper The Battle for Skandia by John Flanagan Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary “Jacky” Faber, Ship’s Boy by L. A. Meyer The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds
MOVIES
Annabelle The Equalizer Fury The Good Lie The Hundred-Foot Journey Left Behind
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Intercontinental Readers will continue to meet to discuss novels by American and Irish authors via Skype at Main Library LL 1 at 1:00 p.m. once every three months with readers in Ireland. The next meeting will be Tuesday, March 24 for a discussion of Enrique’s Journey: The Story of a Boy’s Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother by Sonia Nazario. Enrique’s mother, Lourdes, left him in Honduras when he was five years old because she could barely afford to feed him and his sister, much less send them to school. Her plan was to sneak into the U.S. for a few years, work hard, send and save money, then move back to Honduras to be with her children. But 12 years later, she was still living in the U.S. and wiring money home. That’s when Enrique became one of the thousands of children and teens who try to enter the U.S. illegally each year. Riding on the tops of freight trains through Mexico, these young migrants are preyed upon by gangsters and corrupt government officials. This is the Peoria Reads selection for 2015. The Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, April 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss Pursuit by Gene Hackman. In a tense standoff with a shopping mall shooter, Sergeant Juliette Worth has the suspect about to surrender-then in a few explosive seconds, she takes him down. Usually a by-the-book cop, Julie has too much at stake, raising her daughter on her own, to break protocol-until the killer pushes her over the line.
Club Read will meet on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer. Experience Krakauer’s hypnotic, rattling, firsthand account of a commercial expedition up Mt. Everest that went way wrong. In the spring of 1996, Krakauer took an assignment from Outside magazine to report on the burgeoning industry of commercially guided, high-altitude climbing. Many experienced alpinists were dismayed that the fabled 8,000-meter summits were simply “being sold to rich parvenues” with neither climbing grace nor talent, but possessed of colossal egos. Time collapses as, minute-by-minute, Krakauer rivetingly and movingly chronicles what ensued, much of which is near agony to read. The Sci-Fi Fantasy Book Club will meet on Monday, April 13 at Lakeview Branch at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Six-Gun Tarot by R.S. Beicher. Nevada, 1869: A haven for the blessed and the damned, Golgotha has known many strange events, but nothing like the primordial darkness stirring in the abandoned silver mine overlooking the town. Bleeding midnight, an ancient evil is spilling into the world, and unless the sheriff and his posse can saddle up in time, Golgotha will have seen its last dawn…and so will all of Creation. R.S. Belcher’s The Six-Gun Tarot is “an astonishing blend of first-rate steampunk fantasy and Western adventure.” The YA Book Club for Adults will meet on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss April 21 – Enrique’s Journey (YA Adaptation) by Sonia Nazario. It is the true story of Enrique, a teenager from Honduras, who sets out on a journey, braving hardship and peril, to find his mother, who had no choice but to leave him when he was a child and go to the United States in search of work. Enrique’s story will bring to light the daily struggles of migrants, legal and otherwise, and the complicated choices they face simply trying to survive and provide for the basic needs of their families. The Read On Book Club will meet on Tuesday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. at Lincoln Branch to discuss a book to be announced. Call 497-2601 for more information.
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The Bibliophiles Book Club will meet on Tuesday, April 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss Anne Morrow Lindbergh: Her Life by Susan Hertog. In this first full-length study of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Susan Hertog pierces the public image of Anne and Charles to reveal their story from inside the marriage, and gives us a true understanding of the author of the bestselling classic The Gift from the Sea. While biographies of Charles Lindbergh have captured his spirit as the twentieth century’s first international celebrity, Susan Hertog plumbs the depths of Anne Lindbergh’s search for her own identity as she struggles to remain faithful to her marriage and to motherhood. Charles was the mirror to Anne’s own ambition and her way out of a conventional straitlaced home. The tragic kidnapping and murder of their infant son became the price Anne paid for her marriage to a hero, and the catalyst for her passionate commitment to her family and to her work.
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The Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club will meet on Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 p.m. at North Branch to discuss Doing the Best I Can: Fatherhood in the Inner City by Kathryn Edin. Across the political spectrum, unwed fatherhood is denounced as one of the leading social problems of today. This is a strikingly rich, paradigm-shifting look at fatherhood among inner-city men often dismissed as “deadbeat dads.” The authors offer keen insight into a radical redefinition of family life where the father-child bond is central and parental ties are peripheral.
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