What's Up Peoria!

What's Up Peoria discusses the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute with Director Jared Swerzenski. Jared shares his journey from Massachusetts to Peoria and how he got involved in OLLI. Tune in to hear more about what type of classes OLLI offers and how to become a member and take advantage of their vast resources for lifelong learning!

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What's Up Peoria discusses the Friends of the Peoria Public Library with longtime Friends Officer Colleen McElroy. Colleen shares her journey in Peoria and how she became a member of the Friends. Tune in to hear more about what the Friends are doing for the Peoria Public Libraries and how you can get involved!

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What's Up Peoria discusses the Jr. Ranger Kids Club with Anthony and Kacey from our Parks & Rec department. Anthony and Kacey discuss their journey in Peoria and how you can get involved in the Jr. Ranger Kids Club program. Tune in to hear more about the fun and interactive programs happening right here in our wonderful city!

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What's Up Peoria discusses the Peoria Police department with Police Chief Art Miller. Chief Miller shares his journey to Peoria starting back in Los Angeles, California. Tune in to hear about the different departments within the Peoria Police Department and the incredible community engagement that our Peoria Police Department work on everyday!

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What's Up Peoria discusses the Peoria Fire department with Fire Chief Gary Bernard. Chief Bernard shares his unique journey in Peoria and how he worked his way up the ranks to Chief. Tune in to hear about fire services in Peoria, the wonderful charity work the Fire Department does and much more.

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What's Up Peoria continues our historical podcast series with Ron and Kathy Taylor, two long time residents of Peoria, Ron and Kathy discuss their history in Peoria and give a residents perspective of historic preservation. Tune to hear how Ron and Kathy met and what they are actively farming right here in Peoria!

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What's Up Peoria continues our historical podcast series with Chris Jacques, the Planning Director for the City of Peoria, Chris discusses historic preservation from the city's point of view. Tune to hear Chris's journey with the City of Peoria and why historic preservation is so important.

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What's Up Peoria continues our historical podcast series with community activist and former teacher Eva Osuna. Eva talks about her history in Peoria and the importance of Peoria's Historic Preservation Commission. We also discuss the Commission's role in Peoria preservation. Tune to hear Eva's wonderful stories and more on Peoria's beginnings.

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What's Up Peoria continues our historical podcast series with the Arts, Culture & Library Services Director Marylou Stephens. Marylou discusses the importance of Peoria's Historic Preservation Commission and what the Commission is focused on in the future. Tune to hear about more about the Historic Preservation Commission and Peoria's wonderful history.

What's Up Peoria discusses "All Together Now" the Maricopa Summer Reading Program with Teen Librarian Payten McGinn and and Children's Librarian Jenni Gordon. Tune in to hear about registration, prizes and programs happening this summer at our Main and Sunrise Mountain Libraries.