Thursday Aug. 7
Kids: Musical Mornings
11 – 11:45 a.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
This summer, children aged 0-5 and their caregivers can join Miss Meeghan and their friend Miss Sarah for Musical Mornings! Miss Sarah will play her ukulele and lead the group in themed songs with movement.
Registration is required due to space limitations. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Summer Foods for Kids and Teens
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Courtyard, Main Library
The Peabody Library’s free Summer Eats lunch program is back! Every Monday Through Thursday from July 8th through August 21st, kids and teens 1-18 can grab a free lunch in the Main Library Courtyard, and join us for different daily event!
- Monday: Movie Mondays – Join is INSIDE IN THE TEEN ROOM to watch a movie while you eat your lunch!
- Tuesdays: Take and Make Tuesdays – grab a craft kit and make it at the Library, or take it home with you!
- Wednesdays: Waterplay Wednesdays – cool off with our water play toys, water balloons, sprinklers, and more.
- Thoughtful Thursdays – participate in mindful activities, such as coloring, meditation, or journaling.
Summer Eats is brought to you by the Peabody Public Schools, No Child Goes Hungry in Peabody, Project Bread, and MA DESE.
Registration is not required.
Inkwell: Mural Madness Art Camp (High School)
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Creativity Lab, Main Library
Mural Madness: How would you like to brighten up the library with a colorful new mural? Participants design and paint all week, learning about color, composition and why public art matters. Middle and high school artists will work to finish artwork that celebrates Peabody and the spirit of the library. When we’re done we will gather for a dedication ceremony to honor our work. All materials included. Wear clothes for making art.
Registration is required due to space limitations. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
West Branch Library Fiction Book Group
2-3 p.m.
Community Room, West Branch
Join Senior Librarian Alex and fellow Peabody fiction readers for the afternoon Fiction Book discussion! On the first Thursday of every month at 2pm, we gather to discuss our monthly picks.
This event is held in-person at the West Branch Library in the Community Room. Copies of our next / current reads can be checked out at the Public Services desk. Hope to see you there!
Our read for the August meeting is “Daisy Jones & The Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid For ages 18+.
Registration is required. Contact apappas@noblenet.org or call the West Branch at 978-535-3354 for more information.
TACO Thursday – West Branch
4-5 p.m.
Community Room, West Branch
Earn community service hours by participating in Teen Advisory and Community Organization, or as we like to call it, TACO!
Each Thursday, teens can come to the teen room at the West Branch Library and help better the Peabody Institute Library. Teen volunteers will will be given tasks that help the library in some way. As compensation, teens receive one hour of community service hours, and free food the first Thursday of the month.
Please fill out a Teen Volunteer Application at the start of this program if this is your first meeting. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. If you have questions, please email Teen Librarian Amory at AThomas@noblenet.org, or call the West Branch Library at 978-535-3354.
Drop In Crafts in the Children’s Room
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Children’s Library, Main Library
Come to the Children’s room for a different craft each week! Supplies provided!
Registration is not required.
Family Board Game Night
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Community Room, South Branch Library
Start off summer break with a Family Board Game Night at the South Branch Library! Choose from our wide variety of board games, or bring your own! Stop in any time between 6:30 and 8:30 PM. Registration suggested but not required. For families with children ages 5 and up.
Registration is required due to space limitations. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Friday, Aug. 8
The South Branch Library and West Branch Library will be closed.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Baby Group
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Caregivers of babies are welcome to drop in and join us in the Tech Lab every other Saturday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. with their little ones for a Baby Group! Practice tummy time, play with toys, explore textures and colors, and meet other caregivers.
Registration is required due to space limitations. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Bubblepalooza (take two!)
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Community Room, West Branch
Join us outside at the West Branch Library for attempt #2 of Bubblepalooza 2025! There will be lots of bubbles to play with, music, and you can even make your own bubble wand.
8-Bit Cross Stitch
3-4 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
Come to the Teen Room to embroider your favorite 8 Bit designs! Mataerials provided. Registration required. For Teens entering Grades 6-12.
Sunday, Aug. 10
All libraries (Main, South, and West) are closed.
Monday, Aug. 11
Preschool Storytime
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Preschool age children will have a blast at Miss Patty’s Storytime! Come listen to some stories, dance, and sing along with us. These programs help children gain early literacy and social skills while also preparing them for a school environment. Children will receive a take-home craft at the end of the program.
Registration is required due to space limitations.
Toddler Sensory Bin Play
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Community Room, West Branch
Children ages 18months- 3 years (and their caregivers) are invited to join us at the West Branch Library for a soothing morning of sensory play. With bins full of scoops and containers, children can explore and play. Sensory bins allow children to explore objects and develop sensory skills through tactile play. They promote the development of crucial skills for a child’s development including fine motor skills, as well as a sense of volume and space.
Registration is required as space is limited, and registration is full at this time.
Please email aservideo@noblenet.org with any questions
Summer Foods for Kids and Teens
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
The Peabody Library’s free Summer Eats lunch program is back! Every Monday Through Thursday from July 8th through August 21st, kids and teens 1-18 can grab a free lunch in the Main Library Courtyard, and join us for different daily event!
- Monday: Movie Mondays – Join is INSIDE IN THE TEEN ROOM to watch a movie while you eat your lunch!
- Tuesdays: Take and Make Tuesdays – grab a craft kit and make it at the Library, or take it home with you!
- Wednesdays: Waterplay Wednesdays – cool off with our water play toys, water balloons, sprinklers, and more.
- Thoughtful Thursdays – participate in mindful activities, such as coloring, meditation, or journaling.
Summer Eats is brought to you by the Peabody Public Schools, No Child Goes Hungry in Peabody, Project Bread, and MA DESE.
Registration is required due to space limitations. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Kids: Homeschool Hangout
1-2 p.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Homeschooling and wanting to connect with other homeschool families in the area? Come to our homeschool hangout in the Tech Lab! Open to children 12 and under and their caregivers. Each meeting there will be games, crafts, and toys available, but this is intended to be unstructured time for kids and families to socialize. No registration required.
Adult Yoga with Jacqui Orphanos at the West Branch
2 – 3 p.m.
Community Room, West Branch
Join yoga instructor Jacqui Orphanos for a relaxing all-levels yoga class. This gentle flow class will focus on breathwork, gentle stretching, functional movement and balance. Participants will be encouraged to move at their own pace & modifications will be offered. Class will close with a relaxing savasana with sound bowls, Reiki assists & optional essential oils. Beginners are welcome!
Mats and Yoga Straps will be provided. Participants should wear comfortable, easy to move in clothing & bring a water bottle.
This program is free and open to the public. For ages 18+.
Registration for this event is full. To be added to the waiting list go to peabodylibrary.org.
Citizenship Study Group
2 – 3 p.m.
3rd Floor Conference Room, Main Library
This study group will cover the information you need to pass the Civics test, such as American history, how our government works, and the important symbols of our nation. We will also talk about what you’ve learned in class using English to help you pass the oral and written citizenship exams.
The first hour of each class will be covering new material, and the last 30 minutes will be time for answering your questions. All of the study materials will be provided to you.
To find out more information, contact the ELL program at 978-531-0100 or peabodyELL@noblenet.org
Registration required.
Pokemon Day
3-6 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
Join us in the Teen Room for a day full of Pokemon!! From movies, to themed snacks and activities!! Get your pokedex ready & come hang out!! Registration preferred.
All Levels Vinyasa Flow Yoga
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Join us for a rejuvenating community yoga class led by Michelle Jacob, a 200-hour certified yoga teacher specializing in Vinyasa, Hatha, and Restorative Yoga. With over 20 years of personal yoga practice and a passion for creating inclusive, accessible spaces, Michelle brings a thoughtful and grounding presence to every class. After being an avid and passionate student practitioner for twenty years, Michelle completed her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) through The Salty Buddha in the spring of 2024 with a Specialization in Trauma informed Vinyasa and Restorative flow. She is also Level 1 Reiki Certified and holds her CPR/First Aid from the Red Cross. Her teaching experience includes community beach yoga for the Salty Buddha and subs Vinyasa yoga classes at Best Fitness.
Whether you’re brand new to yoga or deepening your practice, this class is designed to welcome all levels with gentle guidance, mindful movement, and opportunities for rest and reflection.
The library has a limited supply of yoga mats and bolsters, but you may want to bring your own, and don’t forget your water!
Registration required.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Children’s Yoga
10 – 11 a.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Ready for some morning movement and relaxation? Miss Katia hosts a fun yoga session for children every Tuesday morning. Wear comfy clothes, bring a yoga mat if you have one, and a water bottle to stay hydrated. Like all of our Library programs, this event is free and open to the public. Non-Peabody residents are welcome.
Registration is required due to space limitations. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Adult Yoga with Kristy Yetter
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Adult beginner-friendly yoga for all levels is back at the Peabody Library! Join instructor Kirsty Yetter for a low-key drop-in yoga class twice a month that is appropriate for all levels, whether you’re a seasoned yoga practitioner or never done yoga before. Kirsty will lead you through exercises that will help you connect your mind with your body and feel refreshed for the rest of the day.
Please register for each class so we have a head count. Yoga mats and bolsters are provided, but feel free to bring your own.
More about our new instructor Kirsty:
Kirsty Yetter is a yoga teacher, artist, and mom. Her Master’s is in Dancer/Movement Therapy, which greatly influences all her work because she believes that movement plays a crucial role in overall health. Kirsty has been practicing yoga for 25 years and incorporates it into her everyday life. Trained in India in 2011, she has now expanded her practice to offer yoga for every body, as well as many different modalities such as prenatal yoga, restorative & yin yoga. She absolutely adores what she does and feels so lucky to get to teach others.
Registration for this event is full. To be added to the waiting list go to peabodylibrary.org.
Summer Foods for Kids and Teens
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Courtyard, Main Library
The Peabody Library’s free Summer Eats lunch program is back! Every Monday Through Thursday from July 8th through August 21st, kids and teens 1-18 can grab a free lunch in the Main Library Courtyard, and join us for different daily event!
- Monday: Movie Mondays – Join is INSIDE IN THE TEEN ROOM to watch a movie while you eat your lunch!
- Tuesdays: Take and Make Tuesdays – grab a craft kit and make it at the Library, or take it home with you!
- Wednesdays: Waterplay Wednesdays – cool off with our water play toys, water balloons, sprinklers, and more.
- Thoughtful Thursdays – participate in mindful activities, such as coloring, meditation, or journaling.
Summer Eats is brought to you by the Peabody Public Schools, No Child Goes Hungry in Peabody, Project Bread, and MA DESE.
Registration is not required.
Death Cafe – Virtual
12-1:30 p.m.
Online, Main Library
At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death.
Please join other adults for Death Cafe – an afternoon of open, lively, and insightful discussion about death. This program will be offered over Zoom and pre-registration is required.
Please register here and the Zoom link will be sent to you in the confirmation email.
While not a support group nor a venue for bereavement, a Death Cafe seeks to provide an unscripted, non-judgmental platform for those wishing to explore the many facets of this often taboo subject.
Come with an open mind, a healthy curiosity, and a willingness to share your thoughts, feelings, and questions with other like-minded individuals.
This event will be facilitated by Richard Davis a long standing hospice volunteer who has led over 100 on site and virtual Death Cafes.
https://deathcafe.com/
Super Sleuths Book Group
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Community Room, South Branch
The Super Sleuths is a volunteer-led book group that meets at the South Branch Library on the second Tuesday of every month. Each month, a different mystery or thriller novel will be discussed. Registering for this event will automatically register you for each meeting for the calendar year.
For August, we will be discussing “Just the Nicest Couple” by Mary Kubica. You can place a hold on this book yourself with your NOBLE account, or you can call the South Branch Library at 978-531-3380.
Summer Book Buddies
2 – 3 p.m.
Community Room, West Branch Library
Children in grades 4, 5, and 6 are invited to join us for a summer reading aloud program. We will meet every other week and we’ll be reading The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown*. The book will be read aloud during the program by the Librarian as well as any of the participants who wish to. There will be discussion about what was read before (in case you miss a week, or join late) as well as chapters to be read posted. Snacks and activities will be provided.
Week 4, chapters 63-80
Space is limited and registration is required
If you have any questions please email aservideo@noblenet.org
*Please bring your library card to check out the book if you do not already have it. If you do not have one, the librarians can assist in getting you one with a parent present.
Learn to use Ancestry.com
2-3 p.m.
Public Computers, Main Library
Learn how to use the Ancestry online database to explore your family’s history. A librarian will help you search genealogical records, including census records, birth, death, and marriage records. Bring in family names and any locations or dates that you know to start your search. You can continue your Ancestry research at home for free using your library card! Sessions are by appointment only and registration is required.
Kids: International Youth Day Storytime and Craft
3-4 p.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
August 12 is International Youth Day, where the world celebrates the power of children to change the world. Children aged 4 and up are welcome to join Miss Meeghan in a celebration of the day!
Miss Meeghan will read stories of other powerful kids. Then, you’ll decorate a jar and fill it with pieces of paper that will remind you of your own power, like great things you’ve done or what you like about yourself. Whenever you need to remember your strengths, just grab a piece from the jar! Registration is required.
Teen Jackbox Game Night
3-5 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
Are you ready to level up your fun at the Library? Join us for a fun evening of Quiplash, Fibbage , Drawful and more! Whether you’re a Jackbox Fan or just looking for a good laugh, this event is perfect for you. It’s a fantastic opportunity to hang out with friends, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition.
For Teens entering Grades 6-12. Registration is preferred.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Summer Foods for Kids and Teens
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Courtyard, Main Library
The Peabody Library’s free Summer Eats lunch program is back! Every Monday Through Thursday from July 8th through August 21st, kids and teens 1-18 can grab a free lunch in the Main Library Courtyard, and join us for different daily event!
- Monday: Movie Mondays – Join is INSIDE IN THE TEEN ROOM to watch a movie while you eat your lunch!
- Tuesdays: Take and Make Tuesdays – grab a craft kit and make it at the Library, or take it home with you!
- Wednesdays: Waterplay Wednesdays – cool off with our water play toys, water balloons, sprinklers, and more.
- Thoughtful Thursdays – participate in mindful activities, such as coloring, meditation, or journaling.
Registration is not required.
Summer Eats is brought to you by the Peabody Public Schools, No Child Goes Hungry in Peabody, Project Bread, and MA DESE.
Drop In Tech Help
1-2:30 p.m.
Public Computers, Main Library
Join us in the Main Reading Room every at the Peabody Institute Library every Wednesday from 1-2:30 for tech help with: basic computer skills, laptops and computers, tablets, e-readers, smart phones, library databases and apps, word processing software, and more. Come prepared by bringing any devices you want help working with, login or account information you may need, and any specific questions you have. Chromebooks are available to practice on if you can not bring in your own device. No registration required.
Teen Bleach Brushing
2-4 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
Select a piece of black clothing, and we’ll use Bleach to create awesome designs!
Bring Your Own item of black clothing, or register to pick one for free. Wear clothes you don’t care about.
For Teens entering Grades 6-12. Registration is preferred.
Firefly “Jars”
3-4 p.m.
Community Room, West Branch
Light up your home with this beautiful firefly “mason jar” craft. This fun and easy craft brings fireflies to life using paper, paint, and LED lights! Perfect for room decor, or as just a relaxing activity to celebrate the beauty of Summer nights.
This program is free and open to the public. For ages 14+. Registration is required as space is limited. Please visit us online or at the Public Service Desk or call the West Branch Library at 978-535-3354 for more info.
Kids: Pajama Storytime
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Come join Miss Meeghan in the Tech Lab for a storytime to end your day! Every other week, children aged 4 and up and their caregivers can listen to new stories, sing songs, and have a sweet treat. Feel free to wear some comfy pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal for this fun nighttime activity!
Registration is required. Please note any allergies or dietary restrictions.
