Most addresses in Pekin and South Pekin already pay for their library card in the property tax bill – so there is no extra fee! All you need is a valid photo ID with your current address. Kids ages Birth-18 years are eligible for a FREE card (with parent/guardian ID) if your household pays taxes to School District 303.
All kids ages Birth-18 years are eligible for a FREE library card (with parent/guardian ID) if you pay taxes to District 303. All children’s cards are fine free.
Temporary cards are only valid for 30 days. Complete the renewal form to allow your child to continue to use their card.
Most cards expire after 3 years. Bring in your valid ID to renew your card.
Replace your library card for $1 with a valid ID
Your valid library card lets you take items home. Materials can be borrowed from/returned to most public, tax-funded libraries in Central Illinois.
HOLD tells us you want an item “next” when one is not available because it is checked out to another patron or belongs to another library.
From the RSA Catalog, PLACE HOLD with your card number & PIN; or ask us in person, or call us at
309-347-7111
(have your card number ready).
Visiting another area library? You can borrow items and return them here! Or place items on hold from other libraries and have them delivered to you here (NEW items are not sent through the delivery system.) Those items can be returned to any participating library as well.
Can’t find the book you are looking for? Ask us in person, call us at 347-7111 or use the FirstSearch link below.
Pekin library cardholders ONLY
Log in to your account. Enter your library card number and PIN. Choose CHECKOUTS, then LIBRARY CHECKOUTS. Check the box next to the item(s), and select RENEW.
Items in red are not renewable
301 S. Fourth St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7111
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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.
