Preservation and Conservation Association

10/16/2026

These performances will be epic!!

10/15/2026

10/08/2026

For the second time, PACA is on the Craft Crawl route. I will update tomorrow on the street construction project and sidewalk access.

The 2nd Annual Downtown CRAFT B**R CRAWL is THIS Saturday, October 10th, from 2-5pm. You'll visit seventeen fantastic locations...check out the list below. GET THOSE TICKETS!!!

10/07/2026

With a new location, pottery demonstrations, and expanded items for sale, please, come support this great cause in its new location!

10/06/2026

Join us on Sunday, October 25 for a History of the Paris High School Band. Presented at 2pm by former director Warren Sperry and band alumni representing past decades. As always, Historical Society programs are free and open to the public.

10/06/2026

*UPDATE - 10/5/26*
We did it! Thanks to the overwhelming support and push from the community and abroad - we were able to get the village to reverse course and shut down talks. Thank you to the village for coming through and changing course ❤️

10/04/2026

Banned Books Week is right around the corner, starting this Sunday, October 4, through Saturday, October 10. 📚 Participate in our Banned Books Bingo running all month long to earn a free lapel pin pictured here! Banned Book Bingo sheets can be picked up at any service desk at the Library.

Join us this Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 pm for a Banned Books Week Celebration with censorship trivia, interactive book displays, giveaways, and a discussion with special guest Emily Knox, interim dean and professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois. Then, join us on Monday, October 5 at 6:00 pm for Quiet Book Club: Banned Books Week Edition for all ages!

Celebrate your Freedom to Read at the Library this month!

10/03/2026

Once again PACA will be on the Crawl!