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Peru Public Library to open Sundays beginning Sept. 13 for one-year trial · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Speaker 1: Peru Public Library to open Sundays beginning September thirteenth for
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Speaker 1: one year trial. Written by Shaw Local News Network, this
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Speaker 1: article is being read by an automated voice brought to
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Speaker 1: you by Everlett. Peru Public Library will open on Sundays
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Speaker 1: from one pm to five pm beginning September thirteenth for
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Speaker 1: a one year trial period. The Library board announced the
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Speaker 1: decision follows a review that included more than one hundred
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Speaker 1: and thirty seven community surveys and years of discussion about
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Speaker 1: expanding access. Community feedback consistently showed residents, particularly families, students,
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Speaker 1: and working adults, wanted more hours outside traditional weekday schedules.
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Speaker 1: The board's decision reflects a commitment to supporting our community
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Speaker 1: and strengthening library patronage. Executive Director Resumi said Sunday hours
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Speaker 1: will provide additional opportunities for residents to use library resources,
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Speaker 1: attend programs, and access services that support learning, connection and
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Speaker 1: personal growth. During the trial, library staff will rotate Sunday shifts,
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Speaker 1: with each employee scheduled for one Sunday per month. The
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Speaker 1: library will track patron usage, staffing impacts, and service outcomes
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Speaker 1: throughout the year. The board will use those findings to
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Speaker 1: decide whether to make Sunday hours permanent, seasonal or discontinue them.
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Speaker 1: For more information, contact Resume at eight one five two
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Speaker 1: perilibrary dot org