newsletter of the Peoria Public Library www.peoriapubliclibrary.org Author Dorothy Cannell Returns for Tea and Talk SEPTEMBER 2014 Volume 23 n No. 9 Published monthly by the Peoria Public Library
LAKEVIEW BRANCH 1137 W. Lake 309.497.2200
Mystery author Dorothy Cannell will return to Peoria Public Library Main Library for “An Afternoon with Dorothy Cannell” on Sunday, October 26 at 2:30 p.m. The award-winning author, who made Peoria her home for many years, has published the first book in her new series, Murder at Mullings. The event, which will take place in the Auditorium, will help support the Friends of Peoria Public Library. Dorothy is the author of 18 books and has been nominated for many awards. Murder at Mullings is the first in a new series and features Florence Norris, housekeeper. Her popular Ellie Haskell series as well as three stand-alone volumes have amused and enchanted readers for 30 years. An elegant spread of teatime treats will be provided by Her Majesty’s English Tea Room at Fairchilds and attendees will receive a gift bag with special gifts. Tickets are $20 per person and parking is free. To order tickets call (309) 4972137 or email programmingdept@ppl.peoria.lib.il.us.
LINCOLN BRANCH 1312 W. Lincoln 309.497.2600
September is Library Card Sign Up Month
MAIN LIBRARY 107 N.E. Monroe 309.497.2000
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
Of course you are a library user with your own card, but have you shared with others what “The Smartest Card in Your Wallet” can do? September is library card sign up month across the country and there is no better time to encourage the other members of your family, your friends and co-workers to get a library card!
DIRECTOR Leann Johnson EDITOR Trisha Noack DESIGNER Laura Fehr
Anyone renewing or getting a new card during September will be entered into a drawing for a fabulous selection of books. There will be one adult and one child winner drawn at each branch location and on the Bookmobile.
When you are talking to someone about getting a library card, how do you respond to, “I don’t have time to go to the library!” Remind them that the library now has electronic resources to meet most needs right on the website and that those resources can be used from anywhere over the internet with a Peoria Public Library card. From one-on-one live tutoring for students of all ages in BrainFuse to the product comparisons of Consumer Reports to downloadable e-books and audiobooks, a library card unlocks the door to 24/7 library service. A library card is an essential school supply for students of all ages. Be sure all the students in your house have one as they return to school. With a library card they can find the resources they need to complete projects, broaden their knowledge and prepare to achieve their goals. With tools like Tumblebooks Library and Cloud that help readers or Mango Languages that let you practice another language or improve your English, having a library card is an essential for school success. Encourage everyone you meet this September to sign up for or renew their library card!