Author
Local History Program Coordinator at the Pekin Public Library. I oversee the library’s local history room collection, write a weekly local history column/weblog for the library, and present local history programs at the library and in the community.
For an older generation, the cold and ice of winter can bring...
Jared L. Olar
Though we’re now caught in winter’s icy grip, this week we’ll take...
Jared L. Olar
If you’ve ever wondered what Christmas celebrations were like in Pekin way...
Jared L. Olar
With the end of Pekin’s Bicentennial year fast approaching, this is an...
Jared L. Olar
Only 11 months after the founding of Pekin, the survival of the...
Jared L. Olar
Our nation this weekend will mark the 82th anniversary of the Empire...
Jared L. Olar
The seed from which Pekin grew was the log cabin that pioneer...
Jared L. Olar
Among the notables of Pekin’s past is a man whose remarkable career...
Jared L. Olar
While Pekin traces its origin to the 1824 arrival of Jonathan Tharp...
Jared L. Olar
As another Veterans Day draws near, it is an opportune time to...
Jared L. Olar
Pekin Public Library offers a wide range of materials, including books, electronic collections, and public programs. Visit us today to discover, learn, and interact with your library programs and services in your area.
Quick Links
Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday, 9.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.
Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Saturday, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Contact Us
