301 S. 4th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7111
Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
301 S. 4th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7111
Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Your library card is your ticket to take items home. Even if you do not have a library card, you may use library books or magazines while you are at the library. You do not need a library card to use the computer lab, local history room or meeting rooms. In order to check out and take home books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, or audio books you must show your library card. The Pekin Public Library honors library cards from libraries throughout central Illinois.
How to Apply
To apply for your library card, please visit us with two items verifying an address which pays library taxes. You will also need to fill out a brief application. Those under the age of 14 need to have a parent or guardian present.
What to Bring
Examples of acceptable identification are your driver’s license, FOID card, voter registration card, checkbook, insurance cards, bank statement, report card or utility bill.
What It Costs
Most address in the City of Pekin pay a library tax every year, so there is no charge to issue a card. Addresses which do not pay this annual tax are required to purchase a non-resident card for $63 for one year. Cards are issued for each family member at the residence.
If you do not know whether or not you are eligible to purchase a non-resident library card or to receive a free library card, please call the library for more information 309-347-7111 x0 or visit the Tazewell County Assessor website and search for your address. Your property tax bill will list the library as a separate item.
Pin Numbers
When you receive a library card a PIN number is automatically generated for you. With your PIN number you can manage your account online (renew books, place holds) and use the Digital Media Library to check out and download e-books and digital audiobooks to your e-reader, smartphone, tablet or computer. If you do not know your PIN number please use this form or call the library. Make sure you have your library card number (beginning with D1) available.