Through Februrary 29 – In the Main Library Gallery : Black History Month Art Exhibit Open Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Works by Peoria’s talented African American Artists including: Preston Jackson, Jonathan Romain, Elijah T. Sansom, Nicola Blease Perry, Rashad Reed, Andrea Reed, Larry Hendricks. Free.
January 28 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. History Channel Author and Historian Lance Zedric -The Alamo Scouts at Peoria Public Library North Branch – McKenzie Room – As seen on The History Channel, this program focuses on the men who made up the Alamo Scouts. During WW II, the Alamo Scouts liberated 197 Allied prisoners in New Guinea, and provided forward reconnaissance and tactical support of the Sixth Ranger Battalion in the liberation of the Cabanatuan Prisoner of War Camp on Luzon, in February 1945, freeing 511 Allied prisoners. FREE
February 2 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.at Peoria Public Library Lincoln Branch – Charlas en Espanol (Spanish Conversation Hour – Enjoy conversation with other native speakers or practice your conversation Spanish and meet people from around the world. Our conversations are informal and interesting. All levels of speaking ability are welcome! All ages welcome! Call 497-2600. FREE
Februrary 4 – 2:00 -4:00 p.m at Peoria Public Library Main Library – Best selling author R.M. Johnson appears in a special Black History Month program R. M. Johnson is best known for his compelling stories of love, sex, and the various different challenges the African American community have to face. Call 497-2601 for more information. FREE.