The Library Board of Trustees  meets at 5:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month (except December) in the Lower Level 2 Conference Room at Main Library, 107 NE Monroe, unless otherwise specified on the agenda. All meetings are open to the public.

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If you would like to initiate a formal Freedom of Information (FOIA) request about the library, email your request and we will respond promptly.

Contact:
Randall Yelverton, FOIA officer
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Roberta Koscielski, FOIA officer
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Meeting Notices

The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their Regular Board Meeting with possible Executive Session

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lower Level 2 Conference Room of Main Library,  107 NE Monroe, Peoria, Illinois 61602

309-497-2135

PLEASE NOTE: Masks are to be worn over mouth and nose while inside all Peoria Public Library locations.  Thank you.

THE PEORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES will hold a BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING with possible Executive Session on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.  

In the Lincoln Room of Lincoln Branch
1312 W. Lincoln Ave.
Peoria, Illinois 61605
309-497-2186

 PLEASE NOTE:  Masks are required to be worn over mouth and nose inside all Peoria Public Library locations. Thank you. 

The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their Community Relations Committee Meeting with possible Executive Session

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Second Floor Community Room at Main Library, 107 NE Monroe St., Peoria, IL 61602

Call (309) 497-2135 for more information.

The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Digitization Sub-Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 5:15 p.m.

2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library
107 NE Monroe
Peoria, Illinois 61602

309-497-2000

The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their Executive Committee Meeting with possible Executive Session

Monday, December 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.

Via Zoom:
Roberta Koscielski is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Executive Committee Meeting
Time: Dec 28, 2020 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Finance Committee Meeting with possible Executive Session

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

In the Lower Level 2 Conference Room of Main Library, 107 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL

PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required to be worn over mouth and nose inside all Peoria Public Library locations. Thank you. 

The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their Nominating/Appeals Committee Meeting with possible Executive Session

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

Via Zoom:
Roberta Koscielski is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Nominating Committee
Time: May 11, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

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The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their Personnel/Negotiations Committee Meeting with possible Executive Session

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

 Via Zoom

Topic: Personnel/Negotiations Committee

Time: Mar 31, 2021 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

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The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their Special Board Meeting with possible Executive Session

Monday, December 21, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.

Via Zoom:
Roberta Koscielski is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Special Board Meeting
Time: Dec 21, 2020 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees have been invited and may attend a StoryWalk® Unveiling

Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
At Peoria Public Library North Branch
3001 West Grand Parkway
Peoria, Illinois 61615

309-497-2135

NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY THE LIBRARY BOARD AT THIS EVENT.

The Peoria Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Strategic Planning Committee Meeting on

Tuesday, January 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lower Level 2 Conference Room at Main Library.

For more information, call (309) 497-2135.

Please Note: Masks are required to be worn over mouths and noses inside all Peoria Public Library locations. Thank you.

Agendas

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Regular Meeting Agenda March 15, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Via Zoom

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Regular Meeting Agenda April 20. 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Via Zoom

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Regular Meeting Agenda May 18. 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Via Zoom

No meeting in June 

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Rescheduled Regular Meeting Agenda July 27, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Via Zoom

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Regular Board Meeting Agenda August 17, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., Main Library, Lower Level 2 Conf. Room

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Regular Board Meeting Agenda September 21, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., Main Library, Lower Level 2 Conf. Room

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Regular Board Meeting Agenda October 19, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., Main Library, Lower Level 2 Conf. Room

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Regular Board Meeting Agenda November 23, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., Main Library, Lower Level 2 Conf. Room 

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Regular Board Meeting Agenda January 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., Main Library, Lower Level 2 Conf. Room

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Building Committee Agenda

February 8, 2022 (5:30 p.m., Lincoln Branch Lincoln Room Main Library Second Floor Community Room)

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of August 16, 2021

IV. Presentation by Audience

V. Order of Business

  1. McClure Branch Lift
  2. Lincoln Carnegie Doors
  3. Portraits of Peoria at Main Library
  4. Tour of Lincoln Branch

VI. Executive Session

VII. Other Business

VIII. Topics to Guide Future Agendas

IX.  Adjournment

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Executive Committee Agenda
December 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Via Zoom

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Order of Business

A. Discussion regarding Library’s COVID response

IV. Executive Session

A. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters (5ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

V. Other Business

VI. Adjournment

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Nominating Committee Agenda
May 11, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Via Zoom

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Order of Business
A. Recommend slate of Board officers for 2021/2022

IV. Executive Session

V. Other Business

VI. Adjournment

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Finance Committee Agenda
Nov. 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., Main Library, Lower Level 2 Conference Room

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Order of Business

A. Approval of minutes of the Oct. 12, 2021 meeting

B. Discussion of 2022 Operating Budget

IV. Executive Session

V. Other Business

VI. Adjournment

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Personnel / Negotiations Committee Agenda
December 10, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Via Zoom

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Order of Business

A. Approval of minutes of the meeting of November 17, 2020

B. Hearing for Step 3 Grievance 20-L-03

C. Update regarding other grievances

D. Update regarding contract negotiations

IV. Executive Session

V. Other Business

VI. Adjournment

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Community Relations Committee Agenda
July 6, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. | Main Library 2nd Floor Community Room 

Call to Order

Roll Call

Order of Business

  1. Approval of June 1, 2021 Minutes
  2. Nominations for Lincoln Branch Hall of Fame due July 31
  3. Little Free Libraries
  4. Memorial Bench at McClure Branch

Community Partnerships Updates

    1. RAILS Continuing Education Grant – Randall
    2. COVID Program on June 30 at North Branch – Alyce
    3. OSF Career Fair on July 13 at Main Library — Jenni
    4. OLLI Study Group and Class in Fall 2021 – Roberta
    5. Media Literacy Plan in collaboration with Peoria Public Schools – Randall
    6. Richard Rothstein “The Color of Water” virtual presentation on Oct. 13 – Alyce
    7. Music in the McKenzie music program at North Branch on Aug. 17 & 22 – Alyce

Other Business

Next meeting: August 3, 2021

Adjournment

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Special Board Meeting Agenda
December 21, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Via Zoom

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Order of Business

A. Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME

IV. Executive Session

A. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters related to collective bargaining (5ILCS 120/2(c)(2))

V. Other Business

VI. Adjournment

Peoria Public Library | Board of Trustees | Strategic Planning Committee Agenda
Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in Lower Level 2 (Conference Room) — POSTPONED 

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Order of Business

  1. Discussion of implementation of 2021-2023 Strategic Plan

IV. Other Business

V. Adjournment

Minutes

2021 January 19 | Annual Meeting
2021 April 20 | Regular Meeting

2020 November 17 | Regular Meeting

2020 December 21  | Special Meeting 

2021 January 26 | Personnel Committee

2021 February 3 | Personnel Committee 

2021 March 31 | Personnel Committee

2021 April 6 | Community Relations Committee

2020 January 7  | Community Relations Committee

2020 January 21  | Building Committee

2020 January 28  | Building Committee

2020 January 30  | Personnel Negotiations Committee

2020 February 4  | Community Relations Committee

2020 February 11 | Building Committee 

2020 February 18  | Personnel Negotiations Committee

2020 March 10  | Building Committee

2020 May 19  | Nominating Committee

2020 May 12  | Finance Committee

2020 June 4  | Personnel Negotiations Committee

2020 July 7  | Community Relations Committee

2020 August 4  | Community Relations Committee

2020 August 27  | Personnel Negotiations Committee

2020 October 6  | Community Relations Committee

2020 October 8  | Personnel Negotiations Committee

2020 October 15  | Personnel Negotiations Committee

2020 November 9  | Personnel Negotiations Committee

2020 November 10  | Community Relations Committee

2020 November 19  | Executive Committee

2020 November 17 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2020 November 9 | Personnel Negotiations Committee

2020 December 10  | Personnel Negotiations Committee

2020 December 28  | Executive Committee 

2019 November 19 | Regular Meeting
2019 October 15 | Regular Meeting
2019 September 17 | Regular Meeting
2019 August 20 | Regular Meeting
2019 July 16 | Regular Meeting
2019 June 18 | Regular Meeting
2019 May 28 | Regular Meeting
2019 May 21 | Regular Meeting
2019 March 19 | Regular Meeting
2019 April 16 | Regular Meeting
2019 February 19 | Regular Meeting

2019 October 29  | Building Committee
2019 October 1 | Community Relations Committee
2019 August 13 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2019 July 9 | Building Committee
2019 August 6 | Community Relations Committee
2019 July 25 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2019 July 2 | Community Relations Committee
2018 November 27 | Personnel Negotiations Committee
2019 June 11 | Building Committee
2019 May 28 | Nominating Committee
2019 May 14 | Building Committee
2018 November 13 | Building Committee
2019 March 26 | Finance Committee
2019 March 5 | Community Relations
2018 November 19 | Finance Committee
2019 February 5 | Community Relations

Board Policies and Documents

• Freedom of Information Act Policy
• Interlibrary Loan Policy
• Meeting Room Policy
• Social Media Policy
• Standards of Behavior Policy
• Wireless Internet Policy

** Audited financial reports for Peoria Public Library are included in the City of Peoria’s audits at peoriagov.org.

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