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Today’s flood of misinformation and disinformation illustrates the critical need for critical thinking. by Randall Yelverton, Peoria Public Library It is one of the greatest ironies of this century that while the amount of information available to us increases exponentially, our ability to discern what is bad information gets worse. In the early days of COVID-19, the World Health Organization’s Director-General summed up the crux of the crisis in one simple sentence: “We’re not just fighting an epidemic; we’re fighting an infodemic.” This pandemic is the first in history in which technology and social media are being used on [...]

(HOI) -- Peoria Public Library and the Fondulac District Library will soon be reopening their doors to the public. Both public library organizations said they will reopen on February 1. The Peoria Public Library will continue its curbside pickup option for those wanting the contact-free option and Fondulac Library will still offer its drive-up window and atrium services. Masks will be required at each location and social distancing will need to be maintained. “Let’s hope we’ve turned a corner with COVID and we’re able to remain open,” said Peoria Public Library Executive Director Randall Yelverton. “As things slowly return to [...]

By Olivia Streeter The Peoria Public Library is joining a growing number of public libraries across the country in adopting a fine-free policy, effectively eliminating barriers to the library’s multimillion-dollar collection of resources and materials. "When we broke down the fines by ZIP codes, we saw the ZIP codes where the median income is lower, the fine accumulation is higher," said Peoria Public Library Executive Director Randall Yelverton. "So we thought that it was disproportionately affecting those who might have a harder time paying for the fines, or the fines might be more of a burden to them. And we [...]

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs visited the Peoria Public Library on Oct. 18 and took part in a special StoryTime focused on financial literacy. Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs visited the Peoria Public Library today to teach preschoolers how to think about money. Frerichs read the group of 3- and 4-year-olds a book about a child who used money from his piggy bank to buy a pet fish. Read the full WCBU Story