Pekin Public Library Hosting Holiday Bazaar

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The Pekin Public Library is hosting their second annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the library's Community Room. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at this one-stop shopping extravaganza. A variety of vendors will sell items such as jewelry, kitchen ware, home interiors, children's items, and more. There will also be a bake sale, raffles, door prizes and complimentary refreshments. A Children's Corner will offer games and face painting to entertain the kids while the parents are shopping.

Raffle Prizes will be on display in the library lobby from October 30 to November 13, and raffle tickets can be purchased in advance of the bazaar during regular library hours. Raffle and door prize winners will be notified immediately following the bazaar. This event helps raise funds to improve library service to the community. For more information, please call the library at 347-7111.

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