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Peabody Institute Library
Supporting Your Story
January/February
2023
Services & Events
Main Library
82 Main Street
South Branch West Branch
Library Library
78 Lynn Street 603 Lowell Street
www.peabodylibrary.org
January Hours & Holidays
Main Library
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9am
Friday: 9am- 1pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
South & West Branch Libraries
Monday & Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 9pm
Thursday: 1pm - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
All 3 library locations will be closed on
Monday, January 16 in honor of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
All 3 Library Locations will be closed on
Monday, February 20 in Honor of Presidents'
Day.
The PIL is fine-free!
Peabody Institute Library is now a
Fine- Free Library! We have officially
eliminated all overdue fines on
Peabody-owned items-
for everyone, forever!
More than Ever Before
Our services are being used more than they were pre-Covid.
We have thousands of new cardholders and millions exploring our
website. We're here to support your growing need for us.
Return on Investment (ROI) =
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Data Source: Yearly ARIS statistics sent to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Jan/Feb 2023 Adult Library Events peabodylibrary.org/calendar
CRAFT & CHAT Guided Meditation and
Mindfulness
a hand-crafting
community
FIRST TUESDAY OF
EVERY MONTH
Join expert Valerie York in the
Tech Lab
FEBRUARY 7
Tuesday, January 17
TECH LAB Tuesday, February 21
6:30-8:30PM 6:30 PM
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAT
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7 PM
Main Library Tech Lab
Registration Required
Peabody Institute Library Spring Concert Series
KAREN
GRENIER
Local singer-songwriter and
former Peabody Public
Schools teacher Karen
Grenier returns with a
concert of original songs
plus some inspiration from
along the way.
MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 7 PM
Sutton Room, Main Library
brought to you by the peabody
institute library foundation &
the mccarthy family foundation
Peabody Institute Library Spring Concert Series
Stephanie James
Peabody native and recording
artist Stephanie James
performs original music from
her debut album "Unbreakable,"
as well as covers of well-known
favorites.
Monday, February 6, 7 PM
Sutton Room, Main Library
Peabody Institute Library
Spring Concert Series
More info at peabodylibrary.org/concerts
Karen Grenier
Monday, January 30 at 7 PM
Monday, April 24 at 7 PM
Thursday, June 15- Pride Month Concert
Stephanie James
Monday, February 6 at 7 PM
Monday, April 3 at 7 PM
Áine Minogue
Monday, March 6 at 7 PM
Monday, May 15 at 7 PM
Hungrytown
Monday, March 27 at 7 PM
New England Chamber Players
Monday, May 1 at 7 PM
Sean Gaskell
Monday, June 5 at 7 PM
brought to you by the peabody institute library foundation &
the mccarthy family foundation
Jan/Feb 2023 Adult Library Events peabodylibrary.org/calendar
ONLINE DEATH CAFÉ
A safe space (online) to discuss
with Debby Reelitz death with other adults. Bring
your own tea or pastries!
Modern Calligraphy
Monday, Jan. 23, 7 PM
Fun with Brush
Lettering
Monday, Feb. 27, 7 PM Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 12 PM
LGBTQ Book Club LGBTQ Book Club
January Meeting February Meeting
Monday, January 23, 2022 Monday, February 27, 2022
7:00 PM 7:00 PM
ONLINE ONLINE
Jan/Feb 2023 Teens peabodylibrary.org/calendar
Heartstopper Vol. 5
Release Party
Trivia,
games,
Teens Teaching Teens:
snacks,
Language Exchange
and all
Do you speak a language other than things
English, or would you like to learn a Nick
new language? Come share your
skills and/or learn from your peers in
and
the Teen Room! Snacks provided. Charlie
Wed., December 14 at 4:00 PM Mon. February 6, 3:30 PM
TEEN MOVIE
NIGHTS Button
Maker
FIRST & THIRD
TUESDAY OF
THE MONTH AT
6:00 PM
MAIN LIBRARY
Monday
TEEN ROOM
Use the library's button
maker to make your own
pins! You can create your
own designs, or use ours.
Monday, January 9
Registration is encouraged. 4:00 PM
Jan/Feb 2023 Teens peabodylibrary.org/calendar
Teen Book Club DIY DUCT TAPE
Help us choose a club name!
We'll vote at the first meeting.
BAGS
Saturday, January 28
3pm - 4pm
Teen Room
Make yourself a bag that is
Pick up a copy of City of Ghosts from any of stylish and durable using
the three Peabody Libraries! Then join us to only duct tape. Supplies will
chat about the book and enjoy some snacks. be provided.
For tweens and teens in grades 6 - 10.
*registration required
Wed. February 22, 3:30 PM
Play games that
teach you how to
code!
For tweens and teens
in grades 6 - 12.
Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:00
CODE in the Creativity Lab
CLUB beginning February 2nd
Jan/Feb 2023 Creativity Lab and Tech peabodylibrary.org/calendar
Drop-in Tech Help
Need help using your smartphone, laptop, tablet, or e-
reader? Bring your device to the library and stop by our
Drop-in Tech Help! One of our librarians will be ready to
help answer your questions.
Every Wednesday, 1 - 3 PM
Lower Level, Main LibraryStop by during our Open Lab sessions to
use our tools for 3D printing, sewing,
sound recording, laser cutting,
woodworking, coding, vinyl cutting,
graphic design, electronics, and more.
Mondays 5:30-8:30 PM
Lower Level, Main Library
For more information, go to:
www.peabodylibrary.com/creativitylabPIL Book Groups
Ongoing book groups are back at all three Peabody
Libraries, at places around town, and online. Find
the right one for you in the list below.
Books are available at the meeting location or at the Main Library
Public Service Desk.
Afternoon Fiction Book Group
1st Thursday of every month, 2PM
Meeting February 2: Mad Honey
Meets at West Branch Library
Evening History Book Group
Last Thursday of the month, 7 PM
Meeting January 26: Empire of Pain
Meeting February 23: The Grimkes
Meets at West Branch Library
LGBTQ+ Book Group w/Ashland PL
4th Monday of every month, 7 PM
Meeting January 23: Call Me By Your Name
Meeting February 27: Let's Talk About Love
Meets online
Bring Your Own Book Group
2nd Thursday of every month, 7 PM
Theme for January 12: Winter
Theme for February 9: Romance
Jan. and Feb. meetings are online
Peabody Council on Aging Book Group
2nd Wednesday of every month, 10:30 AM
Meeting February 15: Mayflower
Meets at Torigian Center
*NEW* Teen Book Cub
Last Wednesday of every month, 3:30 PM
Meeting February 12: City of Ghosts
Meets in Teen Room, Main LibraryJan/Feb 2023 Children's Programs peabodylibrary.org/calendar
Storytimes
at the Main Library
BABIES
Every Thursday @ 10:00
in the 2nd Floor Tech Lab
TODDLERS
Every Thursday @ 11:00
in the 2nd Floor Tech Lab
PRESCHOOL
Every Wednesday @ 10:30
in the 2nd Floor Tech Lab
YOGA
Tuesdays @ 10:00
in the 2nd Floor Tech LabTired of waiting in line for new books?
Check out our new
SPEED READS collection
at all three library locations!
New Books
14 day loan period
no renewals or holds
Added bonus - when the shelves are ready to be
cleared, the Speed Reads go on "Speed Reads Speed
Sale" for $5 each!Peabody Institute Library
Library of Things
Find the list and reserve items at
peabodylibrary.org/libraryofthingsJan/Feb 2023 Children's Programs peabodylibrary.org/calendar
STEAM Storytime Pajama Storytime
Learn about a different Join Miss Jenny for a fun evening
science topic each month, of stories, songs, and rhymes.
and make a themed craft as Wearing pajamas and bringing
well. your stuffed animal is optional.
Sat., Jan. 14 at 11:00 AM :
Snowflakes
Sat., Feb. 11 at 11:00 AM :
Wed., February 8
Animals and hibernation
5:30 PM, Tech Lab
Please register
Beginners Knitting Music and Movement
Learn the basics of knitting with
Aimee! Needles and yarn are Join us in the tech lab. Come
provided, or bring your own. Open hear live guitar music and
to ages 10+, including adults - this dance to songs and nursery
is an all-ages program! rhymes ! Registration required.
Saturdays Mondays
Jan. 7 & 21 January 23
Feb. 4 & 18 February 6 & 27
1:30 - 3 PM 10:30 AMJan/Feb 2023 Children's Programs peabodylibrary.org/calendar
Little Groove Baby Wiggle
Come join us for Baby Wiggle
presented by Little Groove. Come hear
live guitar and music for kids. Open to
kids ages 0-4 years old. Registration
required. Located in the tech lab.
Mon. , Jan. 30 at 3:00pm
Monday, July
Mon. , Feb.111312:00 - 1:00 PM
at 3:00pm
Family LEGO Fun Balloon Animal
Join us for a fun morning of
LEGO fun! What will your
Making
family construct? Larger Join us and Jonah Twists for
DUPLO blocks are available for a workshop on balloon
younger children. animal making.
Supplies provided. Open to
ages 7 & up.
Saturdays
Jan. 7 & 21
Feb. 4& 18 Registration Required
Saturday
10 AMAugust 13, 11:00 AM 28
Sat. , Jan. - 12:30 PMAM
at 10:00Jan/Feb 2023 South Branch Library peabodylibrary.org/calendar
y
Famil
After School
GO!
LEGOs
at the
BIN
Play to win cool prizes,
South Branch Library such as a book to keep!
Mondays For kids ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers.
January 23 Thursday
February 6 January 19
February 27
3:30-4:30PM 3:30-4:30pm
For Kids Ages 5-12 at the
South Branch
Registration is required. Library
Registration required.
Drop-In Crafts Genealogy Office Hours
at the South Branch Library
For Kids! Join genealogist Jennifer Smith for
at the South Branch Library one-on-one assistance with your
personal family history research
projects!
Saturday 9AM - 12PM Thursdays
Jan. 7th January 19
Jan. 21st All materials provided. February 16
Feb. 4th Kits available while 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Feb. 18th supplies last. Registration RequiredJan/Feb 2023 South Branch Library peabodylibrary.org/calendar
Coloring Contest
At the South Branch Library
Pick Up and Return
Your Coloring Sheet By
SATURDAY, FEB. 25
for a Chance to Win a Prize!
For Kids 4 - 12
Build a LEGO Snowflake!
Wednesday, February 22
10:30AM
at the South Branch Library
For Kids ages 5-12
Registration RequiredJan/Feb 2023 West Branch Library peabodylibrary.org/calendar
CRAFT &
CHILDREN'S
GRAB AND GO CHAT -
CRAFT KITS WEST
Every Wednesday, stop by
the West Branch Library
and pick up a craft kit to go! Join us the second Thursday of
each month to work on our
projects / crafts, and chat with
your fellow crafters!
Preschool Storytime
and Crafts
Registration RequiredJan/Feb 2023 West Branch Library peabodylibrary.org/calendar
Drop In Tech Help
West Branch Library
Thursday, January 19
1PM - 4PM
AARP Tax Filing Assistance
West Branch Library
Mondays, Feb. 6th - April 10th,
by APPOINTMENT ONLY
Need help filing your taxes?
AARP Tax Preparers are here to help!
Please stop by the West Branch Library to pick up the necessary
paperwork. Appointments can be scheduled in person at the Public
Service Desk, or over the phone.
Please call the West Branch Library
at 978-535-3354 for more information.Jan/Feb 2023 West Branch Library peabodylibrary.org/calendar
End of Life Planning
West Branch Library
Thursday, February 9th at 2pm
You are invited to learn about planning for end of life
care with "Compassion and Choices", a nonprofit that
helps promote conversation on planning for end of life
care, and empowers people to claim their voice and
agency in end-of-life care
Registration is required and space is limited. Please visit the Public Service
Desk at the West Branch Library, visit us online,
or call 978-535-3354 for more information.
Cupcake Decorating!
West Branch Library
Tuesday, February 28, 5PM
Learn how to decorate
cupcakes, and do one for
yourself! Registration is
required.Jan/Feb 2023 West Branch Library peabodylibrary.org/calendar
Nonfiction Book Club
Jan. 26, 7 PM Feb. 23, 7 PM
Fiction Readers!
Join us to discuss -
"Mad Honey"
by Jodi Picoult
February 2, 2PM
West Branch Library
Community RoomTACO
Tuesdays @ West
Thursdays @ Main
4 -5 PM
Earn community service hours by participating in
our Teen Advisory and Community Organization,
aka TACO! No registration needed. Teen
volunteers will receive one free taco or other snack
the first Tuesday or Thursday of each month.
For questions, please email Allison at the Main
Branch at abridgewater@noblenet.org
OR
Amory at the West Branch at
athomas@noblenet.orgEnglish Conversation Circles
Join an in-person or online group at the Library
Conversation Circles are volunteer-led sessions that provide weekly
opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice basic conversational
English in an informal setting. Sessions increase vocabulary and knowledge of
American culture and customs, improve pronunciation and learn idiomatic
expressions. Meetings focus on topics of practical interest such as shopping,
ordering food, finding a job or an apartment, hobbies or current events.
We're looking for volunteers
to lead circles! To find out more about being a
volunteer, call 978-531-0100 x38
or fill out a contact form at
www.peabodylibrary.org/ellMuseum Passes
The Library offers discounted or
free admission to the following
cultural, educational,
and recreational institutions.
To reserve a pass, call the library or go to
https://www.peabodylibrary.org/museumpasses
Due to COVID-19, museum hours and prices are subject to
change. Please check with the museum before you go.
*NEW!* Mass Audubon
*NEW!* Trustees of the Reservations
*NEW!* North Shore Children's Museum
*More Availability!* Massachusetts State Parks
Boston Children's Museum
House of the Seven Gables
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Science
New England Aquarium
Peabody Essex Museum
Zoo New EnglandLocal History Research
in the
Eben Dale Sutton Room
The Sutton Room has thousands of books,
documents, and photographs about
Peabody and New England history.
Advance registration is required to use
the Sutton Room to prepare requested
materials.
Sign up at peabodylibrary.org/calendar
Tuesdays Thursdays
2:00 - 4:00 PM 2:00 - 4:00 PM
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Search the catalog or view digitized items at
www.peabodylibrary.org/localhistory
to view yearbooks, street listings, and moreFree Weekly COVID-19
Vaccine & Booster Clinic
+ Blood Pressure Screenings
Wednesdays
2 - 6 PM
Main Library
82 Main Street
Courtyard/Tech Lab
Ages 6 months- 4 yrs: Child Pfizer Series 1, 2, 3
Ages 5-11: Youth Pfizer Series 1 & 2,
Youth Booster
Ages 12+ : Adult Pfizer Series 1 & 2,
*New Bivalent Booster*
Walk-in only – no appointment needed!
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