Books and Media

Our books and media collection are here to inspire and entertain you.

Stay Updated

New Titles, Alerts & Suggestions

Get monthly emails with handpicked titles you'll adore, reserve future releases, and recommend new titles— so your next favorite book is never too out of reach.

e - Newsletters

Get newest book titles by email once a month; you tell us what genre to send. (PPL does NOT share email information)

Get started by selecting your newsletters

Suggest a Purchase

Use when a new title is not in our catalog. (We do not purchase self-published materials.) Allow up to 4 weeks to process a request.

read together

Stories That Bring Us Together

Join a monthly book group or take on a reading challenge—fun, thoughtful ways to connect through books, discover new titles, and share what you love.

Next Chapter

Mostly fiction titles in this Adult Book Group. Meet the 1st Monday of the month (excluding holidays) at 2 pm, and again at 6:30 pm; attend whichever fits your schedule this month. New members can get a book at the Information Desk.

Book Lovers

Library Outreach - This community group meets every other month at Pekin Park District's Miller Center. Pick up a book at the Miller Center and discuss it the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:30. New members are welcome to join and discover great reads!

Adult Reading Challenge

Join our Adult Reading Challenge! Read a book each month based on our prompt and earn a small prize. Complete 8 of 12 challenges for a special December prize. Pick up your log at the front desk starting January 2nd!

Recommendations

The Database Librarians Use

Reading recommendations based on a title or author you like, subject, genre or appeal factors. Login with your library card number (Patron ID)

Custom Reads

Book Packs

Tell us what you like, and we will create a pack of books for your reading pleasure.

stream & read

eBooks, eAudio, and Movie Streaming

Instantly access books, audiobooks, and films through Libby, Boundless, Kanopy, and more. Enjoy curated content, automatic returns, and zero late fees—anytime, anywhere, on your favorite device.

Libby App eBooks & eAudio

Alliance Digital Media Library.

Use App to Read, Hold and Renew; Checkout up to 5 items at a time with automatic returns, so you’ll never have a late fee!

Faster & Easier! Download App

Boundless eBooks & eAudio

  • Ebooks and audio access
  • Streaming videos
  • PDF activities as well as video books
  • Hit your personal reading goals and earn badges!
  • View specially curated carousels and digital content based on reading activity and interests!

kanopy

Kanopy streaming service for ad-free quality movies, documentaries, foreign films, independent films and educational videos.

Library card holders get 15 tickets per month plus unlimited streaming for Kanopy Kids

Get 15 tickets/mo

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Unlock Books, Audiobooks, Movies, and More

From bestsellers to hidden gems, it all starts with your library card.
 Get unlimited access to stories, entertainment, and knowledge—
anytime, free of charge.