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Peoria Public Libraries

https://peoria.polarislibrary.com/polaris

Autisim Certification

The Peoria Main Library and Sunrise Mountain Library are Certified Autism Centers™ (CAC). The CAC program offers autism training and certification to staff and volunteers, in order to better assist autistic and sensorysensitive individuals during their visit to our libraries.

Sensory Storytime

Designed to help children with sensory integration challenges join in library programs. This program utilizes music, movement, repetition, and books that increase children's engagement at a preschool level. Sensory Storytime will be held in an environment designed to decrease sensory overstimulation.

Passport Services

Peoria Main Library has passport application services. Passport service is for NEW applications or applicants who cannot do a Renewal. DS-11 forms are available at the Peoria Main Library. Questions or looking for an appointment, call 623-773-7555.

Storytime!

Both libraries offer many different story times throughout the month. Take a look at our catalog or call for times!

Take a stroll through the park and enjoy a family friendly book at our newest location: Rio Vista Community Park, 8866 W Thunderbird RD. Peoria, AZ 85381

Seed Library

Check out seeds at the library! We have a variety of seeds for pollinator friendly critters including seeds for flowers, herbs, and vegetables.

3 seed selections per card 7 day check out, then come back for more!

The Library Online!

Read e-books, listen to e-audiobooks, stream movies with Libby or Cloud Library. Download them from your App Store or Google Play Store! Have your library card # and pin # handy to log in.

Book Clubs

Peoria Main Library

Great Beginnings - Virtual meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 9 a.m.

Read It & Eat It Cookbook Club - In Person 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 6 p.m.

Novels @ Night - In-Person & Virtual, 3rd Thursday of the month @ 6 p.m.

Sunrise Mountain Library

Between the Covers - In Person & Virtual on the 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 6 p.m.

Amplify Studio

The Peoria Main Library has a podcast room that can be checked out for 3 hours.

Training course must be completed before renting room.

Information & Training https://peoria.polarislibrary.com/ polaris/custom/amplify_studio.aspx

Summer Reading Program

Maricopa County Reads presents "All Together Now," a Summer Reading Program for readers of all ages within Maricopa County. The aim of the program is to reinforce literacy skills and positive reading habits of all residents during the summer months. Read 20 minutes a day, log the time to your account and win prizes. Pre-register today at maricopacountyreads.org to participate in the program during the months of June and July.

Happening This Summer!

Join us at the library for fun activities and performances all summer long, including interactive music, a magic show, and even a juggler! Children ages 5-17 can also participate in our annual Library Card Contest. In addition to their design becoming the next Peoria Public Library System Cards, contest winners will receive a grand prize of a $100 Gift Card. Entries for the contest will be accepted from June 1st, 2023 to July 31st, 2023.

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