Podcasts about peoria public library

On this week's Out and About, Jennifer Davis, manager of public relations at Peoria Public Library, joins Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois to discuss the upcoming "Jane Austen Birthday Celebration" on Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. at the McClure Branch.

Books flying off the shelves. Shadowy figures roaming the hallways. Unexplained sounds. What's going on at Peoria (Ill.) Public Library? Is the building possessed by spirits hovering above cursed ground? Or are these apparitions just a sign that librarians have been spending too much time in the stacks? Do not attempt to adjust your audio. In this rebroadcast of Episode 31, “The Haunting of Peoria Public Library,” past-host Phil Morehart road-trips to Central Illinois to get to the bottom of these strange happenings. Along the way, he enlists the advice of professionals—including award-winning nonfiction author and well-known debunker Mary Roach (Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife) and paranormal writer and speaker John B. Kachuba (Ghosthunting Illinois)—and interviews staffers at Peoria Public Library and Bradley University Library about their otherworldly encounters.

This morning, on The Greg and Dan Show Jenni Davis, from the Peoria Public Library, and Kripa Guha, from Main Street Quest, came in to speak with us about an upcoming scavenger hunt in Peoria.   September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. For the 3rd year, City Link and Peoria Public Libraries have teamed up to give free rides to any member of Peoria Public Libraries by just showing your library card. This year however, there will be a scavenger hunt on September 14th, hosted by Main Street Quest. This hunt will feature a $500 reward to the team of 5 who solve the most clues by 6 pm that night. The scavenger hunt will run the length of the Main Street Corridor from Bradley all the way to the Riverfront, which is bus route number 11. The hope is to familiarize Peoria citizens with the community transportation and Bradley students with the Downtown Peoria area.   The hunt begins on Saturday, September 14th with the starting point will be in front of the Wyckoff Building at Bradley University. The event is open to everyone, with sign ups starting at 10 am and running until 4 pm, and the event itself will wrap up at 6 pm. Good luck to everyone who participates!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning, Greg and Dan gave Jennifer Davis from the Peoria Public Library a call.   The Peoria Public Library Main Branch will be hosting a massive Vinyl Record Sale, with over 8,000 albums. The pre-sale starts tomorrow and will feature a variety of vintage vinyl records across a diverse array of artists and genres. The library opens at 9 am but the pre-sale will begin at 10 am tomorrow August 10th. In order to get access to the pre-sale it will require a $25 donation, with records being sold for just $1 a piece sold as is. The sale proper will begin Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 12 pm - 4 pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenni Davis of the Peoria Public Library joins Greg and Dan to preview this year's Summer Reading program starting on June 10th. This year's Summer Reading Program theme is Read, Renew: Repeat and runs from June 10 to July 20. Play Summer Reading BINGO full of reading-themed challenges, great prizes, and earn a Party Pass for the big End-of-Summer Party. Sign up at peoriapubliclibrary.org for the online Summer Reading program or visit the PPL Branches to register for the in-person program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greg and Dan Show welcomes David Poehls and John Meisinger for a conversation on the Regional Office of Education's Adult Literacy program and the upcoming Volunteer Tutor Training sessions. Poehls and Meisinger discuss the program's impact and the importance of volunteering. The Adult Basic Literacy and ELL Volunteer Tutor Training is on May 15th and 16th at the Peoria Public Library's North Branch from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Advanced registration is required by emailing jmeisinger@peoriaroe.org or by calling 309-472-2468.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan speak with Jenni Davis of the Peoria Public Library about Peoria Reads 2024, a citywide literary event that invites all residents to read the same book at once chosen by a committee that has the ability to resonate with all Peorians..  This year's book is Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy. Nature's Best Hope explores a grassroots approach to conservation that is practical, effective, and easy to implement.  Peoria Reads 2024 kicks off during National Library Week, April 7-13, and the PPL will host Tallamy for a virtual author event on April 17th. Visit peoriapubliclibrary.org for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan welcome Attorneys Kayla Hickey and Jon Giraudo to discuss the upcoming event Lawyers in the Library presented by Speak Out Illinois LLC on Friday, March 29th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Community Room of the Peoria Public Library on NE Monroe. Speak Out Illinois has teamed up with Butler, Giraudo & Meister, and Giraudo Law to provide the Lawyers in the Library event which consists of free 15-minute consultations with a Licensed Attorney to receive legal advice. Visit speakoutillinoisllc.com for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jennifer Davis from Peoria Public Library about the many arts and culture events happening at their locations... all at no cost!

Send us a Text Message.Libraries are some of the greatest places in the world. Where else can you check out books or DVDs and listen to story time? Some let you borrow things like basic tools or a telescope. Mine has a café and will loan you a fishing pole. Still, most libraries have thing you can't take home like reference books or ghosts. Wait . . . did I just say ghosts? You bet I did—it's a paranormal podcast after all. Bring your library card and join us as we roam the stacks of the cursed Peoria Public Library, and come help us find the Gray Lady at the Williard Public Library. Thanks for listening!American Library Association Archives at University of Illinois Urbana ChampaignAmerican Libraries Dewey Decibel Podcast Ep. 31 Oct 2016Willard Ghost website and ghost camsRivercityweekend article The Story of the Grey LadyWillard Library main websiteWillard Library Virtual Ghost Tour on YoutubeIf you have an experience, story, or anything else you'd like to share with us, you can email us at Opeaghost@gmail.com You can also follow us on Instagram, Join our Facebook group : Ope, A Ghost, or Follow us on YoutubeToodles!

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artists Rose Farrell and Tafi Brown about the exhibit VERDANT, on display until May 30 at the Peoria Public Library, Main Library, in the Lower Level 1 Gallery.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artists Rose Farrell and Tafi Brown about the exhibit VERDANT, on display until May 30 at the Peoria Public Library, Main Library, in the Lower Level 1 Gallery.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artists Rose Farrell and Tafi Brown about the exhibit VERDANT, on display until May 30 at the Peoria Public Library, Main Library, in the Lower Level 1 Gallery.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 11th, 2023. First, the Peoria Park District unveils an upgrade to Trewyn Park, hear more about the project hoping to bring the community together outdoors this summer. Then, the Peoria Public Library partners with libraries across the area for the first ever "Central Illinois Reads." Hear why they're advocating for banned and challenged books.

WCBU's On Deck podcast has everything you need to start your day for Friday, March 24, 2023. First, hear from the Peoria Prowlers roller derby team, raising awareness of their sport as they prepare to get back in action this weekend. Then, it's Out and About with Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright, learn about the unique exhibition of collage art on display at the Peoria Public Library.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 23rd, 2023. First, hear from Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich about ongoing negotiations between the Peoria Public Library and unionized workers. Then, a strategy for closing the pandemic learning gap in Illinois is planned to continue into next year. Learn more about High Dosage Tutoring.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, February 20th. You'll hear about the ongoing negotiations for a new contract for the employees of the Peoria Public Library. Plus, decades of conservation is paying off for Illinois' Bald Eagle population.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, October 24th. You'll hear about a voting event being held tonight at the Peoria Public Library's Main branch, plus the race for Attorney General is not often watched closely, but you'll hear why this position is crucial in Illinois.

The Greg and Dan Show welcomes Dr. Cory Barker of Bradley University to promote the Peoria Public Library's Rock the Vote: New Voters' Edition event on Monday, October 24th from 5 PM to 6:30 PM. The Peoria County Election Commission will be on site helping people register to vote, offering a practice run for those who might be unfamiliar with voting, and free pizza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are the ghosts in Marsh's Library in Dublin, The National Library of India in Kolkata, and the Peoria Public Library in Peoria, IL? Not only are these libraries very haunted; they're haunted by ghosts that predate the libraries themselves.Check out https://coracreacrafts.com to get spooky crafting supplies you can use for your next ghost-inspired project, and use code HomespunHaints for 15% off.Want a candle that smells like a haunted library? The Smell of Fear Candles has one like that. Visit https://thesmelloffear.com and use code HOMESPUN15 for 15% off.If you'd like to support our Patreon for even more spooky content, please visit https://patreon.com/homespunhaints. And thanks!

The Peoria Public Library's Manager of Public Relations Jenni Davis stops by The Greg and Dan Show to talk about the PPL's final Peoria Reads! event on Wednesday, September 28th from 4 PM to 7 PM in Columbia Park adjacent to the McClure Branch.  This free event is open to all and celebrates "Good Neighbor Day". Featuring food, local music including Dexter O'Neal and the Funky Yard, games, crafts, and more; join the fun and revel in this year's final book of Peoria Reads! 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greg and Dan Show welcomes CityLink's General Manager Doug Roelfs about the company's partnership with the Peoria Public Library, Peoria Heights Public Library, Fondulac District Library and Pekin Public Library to offer free rides to library card holders for the month of September. The September Fine Free/Fare Free partnership campaign is in conjunction with observing Library Card Sign Up month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, August 26th. You'll hear about opposing views on President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan from the two candidates vying to represent Illinois in the U-S Senate. Plus, a preview on the new STEAM programming rolling out at the Peoria Public Library's Lincoln Branch which includes virtual reality headsets.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Jennifer Davis joins host Jenn Gordon to talk about arts and cultural events coming up at the Peoria Public Library. Classical Indian Music Festival happens on Saturday, July 23 at the North Branch. Deepashri Phatak will perform Raag or raga, a unique and central feature of the classical Indian music tradition, which has no direct translation to concepts in classical European music. On Sunday, July 24, the library's popular Music in the McKenzie series continues with a concert by Harvest Sons, a Peoria based band known for their blend of Americana, folk, and rock.

Ric Gillespie, a flight investigator who has researched Amelia Earhart's disappearance, joins The Greg and Dan Show to talk about his theory of how she disappeared backed up by historical documents and expedition reports. Gillespie is the guest speaker at the Peoria Public Library North Branch on Saturday, July 9th at 2 PM for a free event to bring the mystery of Earhart to light.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Peoria Public Library's new Deputy Director Veronica De Fazio joins Greg and Dan to talk about her excitement in coming to Peoria, the return of the library's Summer Reading program, and what she has been reading since moving to the area.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 18, 2022. You'll hear about a new park coming to Peoria's south side. And an interview with a new leader at the Peoria Public Library. On Deck is produced by Holden Kellogg.

Ibiyinka Olufemi Alao (Ibi), the Nigerian Art Ambassador to the United Nations, joins Greg and Dan to discuss the power of art and his upcoming presentation and workshop at the Peoria Public Library on Saturday, May 7th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Cory Barker of Bradley University joins Greg and Dan to discuss the monthly speaking event at the Peoria Public Library on May 5th about the world's media habits including the effects of election season and how we absorb the media.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley University's Dr. Cory Barker joined The Greg and Dan Show for a discussion on recent media habits with the ongoing events in the world and the monthly event held at the Peoria Public Library detailing the public's media habits and consumption.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know for Thursday, March 24. Our top story is about how the Peoria Public Library has its first artist-in-residence working now at the McClure Branch. You'll also hear OSF HealthCare's Dr. John Vozenilek talking to WCBU's Tim Shelley about how blockchain technology could be used in healthcare data management. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, February 15. Our top story is about House Bill 5319, an initiative by Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) to have Peoria police officers and UnityPoint Health mental health professionals co-respond to some 911 calls. You'll also hear from Peoria Public Library's deputy director Roberta Koscielski, who is retiring after 38 years. WCBU's Tim Shelley interviews Koscielski about her career, what it was like co-founding the city's one-book initiative, Peoria Reads, and more. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, November 15. Our top story features “Dreamland” author and freelance journalist Sam Quinones, who is speaking at Peoria Public Library tonight about his new book “The Least of Us.” The book covers the rise of the synthetic drug market and its grip on American communities. You'll also hear about OSF Healthcare's ongoing efforts to fight COVID-19. WGLT's Charlie Schlenker interviews Dr. Mike Cruz, OSF's Chief Operating Officer.

Michael Ragan of 22VA joins Greg and Dan to promote the art gallery at the Peoria Public Library until January 5th that honors Veterans and the art they have created.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Peoria Artist Jaci Musec joins Jenn Gordon to talk about her exhibit on display at the Peoria Public Library now through the end of October. “Begin Where You Are” is a vibrant, playful, thoughtful, radical and true introspective into the life of a modern Peoria artist. Learn more about Jaci and her show here: Jaci Musec

Randal Yelverton of the Peoria Public Library joined The Greg and Dan Show to prepare the area for the exciting and busy week the library has in store! Visit the Peoria Public Library this week as they prepare for an exciting full week that features a hiring event for local businesses, a fresh food drive, the one-year celebration of being fine free, a blood drive, and a memorial event for the 20-year remembrance of 9/11. For more information, visit the Peoria Public Library's website: https://peoriapubliclibrary.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Boylan and Andre Petty join The Greg and Dan Show to talk about their new exhibit at the Peoria Public Library in downtown Peoria.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 dead librarians and flying books and curses, oh my! It's time to check out the Peoria Public Library. Have a personal spooky story you'd like to share? Send it to mydatewithaghost@gmail.com

In today's episode, Strange Country cohosts Beth and Kelly unmask Melvil "John" Dewey, question whether or not they are actually ghosts making a ghost podcast, and tell some scary stories set in libraries. Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands Cite Your Sources Dude: Smart, Gil. 2 Authors Peg Lancaster Native as Murderer of 19 Year0Old Penn State Student in 1969. Lancaster Online.com Aug. 2011. https://lancasteronline.com/news/2-authors-peg-lancaster-native-as-mystery-murderer-of-19-year-old-penn-state-student/article_8f21c2e9-fbfc-5e28-aa5b-f93e046975bc.html Dekok, David. Betsy Aardsma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugxwXDDtNkE "Mystery of the girl in the stacks continues to intrigue public", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, October 25, 2009. The Pittsburgh Press - Nov 29, 1969 Morehart, P. (Writer). (2018, October). Dewey Decibal [Radio series episode]. In The Haunting of Peoria Public Library, Episode 31. http://www.willardghost.com/

Shhhhh! Lower your voice and minimize the porn on your internet browser, 'cause this week we're getting some book learnin' from Haunted Libraries! Melissa checks out first with the tale of the Peoria Public Library, which is built on cursed land and has some very well dressed ghosts, paired with Evil Twin Brewing's D is for Dewberry Gose. Than Vanessa learns to read with the story of the Julia Ideson Building, where the midnight violin concerts are free if you don't mind the ghost puppo, paired with Jester King's Meowzah! Belgian Saison. Who will win in the battle of goat curses VS Strauss waltzes? Listen and find out!

Books flying off the shelves. Shadowy figures roaming the hallways. Unexplained sounds. What’s going on at Peoria (Ill.) Public Library? Is the building possessed by spirits hovering above cursed ground? Or are these apparitions just a sign that librarians have been spending too much time in the stacks? Do not attempt to adjust your audio. In Episode 31, “The Haunting of Peoria Public Library”—our special Halloween episode sponsored by Gale, a Cengage Company—Dewey Decibel host Phil Morehart road-trips to Central Illinois to get to the bottom of these strange happenings. Along the way, he enlists the advice of professionals—including award-winning nonfiction author and well-known debunker Mary Roach (Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife) and paranormal writer and speaker John B. Kachuba (Ghosthunting Illinois)—and interviews staffers at Peoria Public Library and Bradley University Library about their otherworldly encounters.

On Peoria Life, We talk about what makes Peoria. Today we visit with Randall Yelverton of the Peoria Public Library

Now might be a good time to clean out your attic. Mark Moran, an appraiser of antiques and fine arts, is headed to the Peoria area. Known for his stint on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow and as the author of many antique and collectible reference guides, Moran chats with the Journal Star's Steve Tarter about his craft and his current Midwest tour which brings him to the Eureka Public Library on Sept. 6, the Normal Public Library on Sept. 7 and the Peoria Public Library on Sept. 8. 

Roberta Koscielski, deputy director of Peoria Public Library, is Steve Tarter's guest this week on "Tarter Source." Koscielski has worked at the library for 34 years. A University of Illinois grad, she was recently cited by the Library Journal for her work in the Peoria community. Koscielski talks about "The Great American Read," a special PBS program on the nation's favorite 100 books to be shown at the library's North Branch at 6:30 p.m. on May 22. 

As part of the Citywide Celebration of Women Artists, the Peoria Public Library is displaying the Balance Crazy Quilt and other works on loan from the Peoria Historical Society. The Peoria Women’s Club is furnished with multiple artifacts and works of art, including several paintings by sisters Nona and Emily White. And the Peoria Riverfront Museum is showing eight newly-acquired works by women artists.