Peoria Public Library To Continue Curbside And Remote Services Through Jan. 31

Press release from the Peoria Public Library:

Peoria Public Library will remain open for curbside pickups and remote services only through Jan. 31.

Staff will be on site, available to help by phone or email with research, but public entry will not be allowed. Meanwhile, curbside pickup of materials will continue at all five locations until 5 p.m., with the exception of McClure Branch, which is closed from 1 to 2 p.m. daily.

Additionally, Peoria Public Library has an extensive digital library with more than a million titles – everything from ebooks, audio books, newspapers, movies and music – which can be accessed from home anytime with a computer or mobile device and library card.

“Continuing to find that balance between safety and access means we have to be willing to be flexible, and that means continuing to be closed for now,” said Peoria Public Library Executive Director Randall Yelverton. “We hope to open our doors Feb. 1, but, as we’ve always said, we will look at the situation then and always make the decision in the best interests of our patrons and staff. I’m extremely proud, however, that our staff continues to find ways to connect with our patrons whether that’s taking the time to do personalized book recommendations or having Storytime on YouTube or helping students with online school. Life is complicated right now, but our patrons know we’re doing our best to meet their needs within the constraints of COVID-19.”

With curbside pickup, patrons can place holds online anytime or call in their order to the branch they prefer to pick up at. They’ll be notified once their materials are ready.

Take-home craft kits can also be requested through curbside pickup. Visit our website or social media for details.

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