The Peoria Public Library is rumored to be haunted by multiple spirits, including former directors and potentially the ghost of Mrs. Andrew Gray, whose land the library was built on, leading to alleged phenomena like books flying off shelves, cold spots, shadowy figures, and voices calling out names. The hauntings are said to stem from Gray's family misfortune and her potential curse on the property. Staff and patrons report hearing their names called out by unseen sources when they are alone in the stacks. Ghostly figures, including the library's first director, E.S. Wilcox, have been seen in shadowy doorways and the basement. Employees experience unexplained cold drafts in otherwise temperate areas of the library. Books are said to fly off shelves, and strange messages may appear on chalkboards, such as the name "Andre Dettonville". The Ghost of Mrs. Gray: The land where the downtown Peoria Public Library stands was once owned by Mrs. Andrew Gray. After the death of her brother, Gray gained custody of her wayward nephew, who frequently got into legal trouble. A lawyer, David Davis, took out a mortgage on Gray's home as collateral for his services. When the time came to pay, Davis foreclosed on the property, a move that enraged Gray. It is believed that Mrs. Gray's curse came true for subsequent owners of the property.