301 S. 4th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7111
Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
301 S. 4th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7111
Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
At the Library ...
Library Catalog
use the online catalog to reserve a book, check your account and more.
Auto Repair
Visit the library for our print Chilton Manuals, as well as Mitchell Manuals.
Local History & Genealogy
Located at the rear of the Adult Department, the Local History Room contains local history and genealogy information for Pekin, Tazewell County, surrounding counties, and Illinois history. The library also has several years of various PCHS publications, such as yearbooks, school newspapers, and Dragon Prints. (1908-31, 1934, 1936, 1945-62, 1964-82, 1984-85, 1987-90, 1992-current)
The library has the following publication in the local history room:
Pekin City Directories
1861, 1870-71, 1876-77, 1887-88, 1898, 1900-16, 1918, 1921-22, 1924, 1926, 1928, 1930, 1932, 1934, 1937, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1946, 1948, 1950, 1952, 1955-56, 1958, 1959, 1961-62, 1964-66, 1968-95, 1997-98
White’s Tazewell County Directories
1914, 1916, 1918, 1920, 1922, 1924, 1926, 1928, 1930
Magazines & Newspapers
The library subscribes to more than 100 newspapers and magazines. Titles include local and regional newspapers, along with research and popular magazines such as People, Money and Good Housekeeping.
Medical Information
Visit the library for books, and magazines related to health concerns.