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Peoria Public Library Shutting Down Through March 30

The Peoria Public Library will close its doors to patrons March 16-30 in an effort to stymie the spread of the coronavirus.

All library branches will be open this weekend, but patrons will only be allowed to retrieve materials already on hold for pick-up. Browsing and check-outs won't be allowed.

“We have had growing concerns based on the large numbers of public we see daily. Now, based on Gov. Pritzker’s decision to close all Illinois schools,we believe we should close as well,” said Randall Yelverton, Executive Director of Peoria Public Library in a prepared statement. “Our highest priority is to safeguard our staff and our community. This is a difficult decision, but I trust it’s the wisest one we can make right now.”

The library had already restricted usage of public computers and canceled most events.

The Main Branch Library downtown will still serve as an early voting location this weekend.

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Tim Shelley is the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio.