Showcasing local public art, creative installations, and community-driven artistic expressions.
Sculptures
Stainless steel sculpture by Fisher Stolz represents the physical and cognitive processes in the brain interacting with and responding to the tangible elements of our physical world. The Library Board chose this sculpture as a representation of the library’s vision. Private donations funded the purchase and installation.
Formations
Spiral Formations on Kuiper Belt Bases. Metal sculptor Orion Richey of Creve Coeur, Illinois, creates rigid spiral sculptures by cutting patterns from plate steel, then fabricating, machining, welding, and painting. Part of the 2021–2022 Peoria Art Guild Sculpture Walk and gifted to the library by an anonymous donor.
Artworks & Exhibits
From art installations to new programs, library board decisions shape our spaces and services.
Photo Gallery
Funded by the Friends of the Library and endowment funds, this vibrant piece is on Broadway Street. The photo was taken in 1963 during the March on Washington, and this mural commemorates this year's 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
art spotlight
Greg DePauw was a Art Pop! Peoria 2015 People’s Choice Award winner for his 48′ x 12′ billboard. Now divided into sections and displayed in/around the Quiet Reading Room, one section of the piece is depicted here.
Inspired by the Sky
Created by Shelley Koenigs of Peoria, this piece was commissioned for the library lobby. Funded by a gift from Ed and Mary Bagley to FOL and donations to the library’s gift fund. (Depiction – piece is not shown here in its entirety)
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