Meet the library board, overseeing initiatives, policies, and community engagement.
Meet the library board, overseeing initiatives, policies, and community engagement.
Who is in board?
Meet our dedicated board members shaping strategic vision, fostering growth, and championing community engagement initiatives.
Carrie Allen
President
Randy Turner
Vice-President (Finance & Personnel)
Leslie Leitner
Secretary (Personnel & Community Relations)
Gary Gillis
Treasurer (Finance & Library Services)
Larry Spialek
Library Services Building & Grounds
Maureen Naughtin
Personnel & Community Relations
Mary Jane Sours
Community Relations, Building & Grounds
Christy Gardner
Library Services, Finance
Mary Ann Ladendorf
Finance, Building & Grounds
Meetings and Agendas
The Library Board meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.
Upcoming Meetings
Sept. 23, 2025; Oct. 28, 2025 & Nov. 25, 2025
Meeting Minutes
Key decisions, updates, and discussions from recent library board meetings—quick and easy to review.
Who is in board?
What is on the Agenda? Meetings are open to the public and held in one of the library meeting rooms on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Latest Agenda:
March 25, 2025 Agenda
April 22, 2025
Community
The Friends of the Pekin Public Library is a volunteer-run non-profit organization funded by membership dues and proceeds from the Library’s Used Book Sale Room. Monetary gifts from the organization to the library are used for books, materials, furnishings, events, and the Summer Adventure program. Memberships begin at $1. Our Book Sale Room has a variety of items at bargain prices and is located to the right of the main entrance in the library lobby. In addition to gently used materials, vintage and collectible books are also available. Purchases are made at the Information Desk. Donations in good condition are welcome anytime the library is open.
Jan/Feb 2025 Newsletter
Get Involved
Program Decorating Assistant
We’re looking for creative volunteers who enjoy arts and crafts to help build decorative displays for library events. Tasks may include cutting, painting, and assembling large backdrops. This opportunity is on an as-needed basis.
Outreach
Volunteers assist with a range of tasks, including preparing program materials, organizing books for outreach, and delivering items to home-bound patrons or local Little Libraries. This role supports vital library services across the community.
Garden
Help care for the library’s Story time Garden by assisting with seasonal tasks such as spring preparation and fall cleanup. This volunteer role supports a welcoming outdoor space for children’s programs.
Support Us
Donate to help enhance library programs, events, and resources. Your contribution strengthens our community!
Gifts
Memorials offer a meaningful way to honor a loved one by supporting specific areas or items within the library. Honorariums celebrate special occasions—such as birthdays or retirements—often through the purchase of a book or works by a favorite author. All gifts are acknowledged with a card sent to the honoree or their family.
Send your gift details to: 301 S 4th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or contribute through our secure e-pay site.
Contbutributions
The Pekin Public Library, through its membership with The Fund for Illinois Libraries, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is able to accept tax-deductible cash and in-kind donations. These donations require a Federal Tax ID for 501(c)(3) status for tax purposes.
For more information and guidance on planned giving, please reach out to your Planned Giving Counselor, who can help you explore options for contributing to the library’s future.
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