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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Peoria library's summer reading program: Fun and prizes await
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)–Peoria Public Library summer reading program starts by picking up a bingo card and ends with a couple parties in traditionally quiet places. Elise Hearn, Manager of Programming at Peoria Public Library, and Jennifer Davis, Manager of Public Relations stopped by WMBD This Morning to talk more about the program. The theme of the annual program is 'Level Up,' a nod to gaming. People can jump in the game at any time by picking up a 'bingo card' at any Peoria Public Library. Once complete, that card becomes a ticket to the parties. Davis said there are many ways to fill a spot on the bingo card and there are engaging options for people of all ages as well as families. 'We actually have two parties this year. We'll be at the Riverfront Museum on Wednesday July 16. We'll take over the entire museum that evening,' Hearn said. The museum party is for families. The party on July 18, is at the Main Library, and for adults only. That one includes live music, and a D-J and prizes. Some of the prizes people are eligible to win upon completion of the program include a Nintendo Switch, a virtual reality headset, gift cards and more. People can also attend either party for $5 if they don't have a bingo card. The Summer Reading Program started June 2 and runs through July 15. Get all the details about the Peoria Public Library Summer Reading Program on their web site. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Peoria Riverfront Museum's newest exhibit features custom cars
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Car enthusiasts will be excited about the newest exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. 'Built : American Custom Car Culture' will open Saturday at the Riverfront Museum. The exhibit features nationally recognized custom cars from the Midwest and deeply delves into automobile history. One of the cars inspired 'Ramone' from the 2006 Disney Pixar film 'Cars.' Curator Everley Davis said the vehicles on display are much more than cool cars. 'I wanted to display them as sculptures, so people should be able to see them from all sides. Light them dynamically and tell the story on the label. At a car show, you're just looking at cars that are in lines parallel to each other, and it's like a parking lot style,' Davis said. 'You will not find that here. And they are accompanied by music and videos and projections, so it brings them to life,' Davis added. The car owners will be at the museum on Saturday for the grand opening from 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until April. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
