Thursday Aug. 14
Baby Storytime
10-10:30 a.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
For parents and caregivers with children ages 0 – 18 months.
You’re never too young for storytime! Join Miss Meeghan for stories, songs, and sensory play that helps babies develop language, social, and motor skills.
Registration is required due to space limitations. Register at peabodylibrary.com.
Toddler Storytime
11-11:30 a.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
For parents and caregivers with children ages 18 months – 3 years.
Miss Meeghan will guide toddlers and their parents and caregivers through stories, songs, and lots of movement that help build important social and early literacy skills.
Registration is required due to space limitations. Register at peabodylibrary.com.
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.
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! No registration needed. Open to children ages 4 and up.
No registration required.
Teen Fashion Club
6-7 p.m.
Creativity Lab, Main Library
Do you find yourself always checking your outfits before you leave for school? This club might be perfect for you. Visit the Creativity Lab to design outfits, make custom pieces, and get inspired! Use the machines, materials, and mannequins to create your own custom clothing, jewelry, or accessories.
No registration requires.
Whatever Floats Your Boat – West Branch Family Stem Series
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Community Room, West Branch
Families are invited to the West Branch Library for the third and final in our series of STEM events. Bring your creativity and engineering ideas to this event where families will be given a limited supply of materials in which to build a boat that floats and holds the weight of 25 pennies for at least ten seconds.
Registration is required as space is limited. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Friday, Aug. 15
The South Branch Library and West Branch Library will be closed.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Family Lego Fun
10-11 a.m.
Children’s Library, Main Library
The whole family is invited to create some LEGO masterpieces at the Main Library! Come to the Children’s Library and use our LEGO blocks to build something awesome. LEGO isn’t only a super fun way to spend a Saturday morning, but it’s also a great way for children to gain creative and mechanical skills.
Large DUPLO blocks will also be available for younger children.
This event is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Sunday, Aug. 17
All libraries (Main, South, and West) are closed.
Monday, Aug. 18
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. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Family Mystery BINGO!
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Community Room, South Branch
Kids ages 5-12 and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the South Branch Library for Family Mystery BINGO! Winners can choose either a book to keep or a grab bag of mystery prizes! Registration is required. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
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: Edible Craft Snacks
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Children aged 6 and up are invited to join Miss Katia for this fun event! Kids will learn how to make fun and easy snacks. They will learn some interesting and funny facts about the ingredients they will be using, like fruits, pretzels, graham crackers, and more!
Registration is required. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
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
2-3:30 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. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Custom Composition Notebooks
3-4 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
Come decorate a Composition Notebook with sharpies and stickers! School starts net week, so this is a great time to start getting ready. For Teens entering Grades 6-12.
Registration is required. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
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.
Toddler Storytime
10-10:30 a.m.
Community Room, South Branch
Join Amy and her puppet animal friends for storytime, which will include books, songs, and movement! This program is open for parents and caregivers with children ages 18 months to 4 years.
Registration is required due to space limitations. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Little Groove
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Community Room, West Branch
Little Groove provides music programming for young children, 14 months to 4 years of age,. Little Groove’s music program is designed to help toddlers and preschoolers learn and interact with music in a live music setting. Children get to enjoy being a part of the musical experience, using their bodies and voices to sing along to catchy songs that help them build important motor, social, cognitive and language skills. They will have fun using real instruments such as maracas, and tambourines, as well as educational toys such as puppets and scarves.
Registration is required as space is limited. 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.
Jellyfish Craft
2-3 p.m.
Community Room, South Branch
Make a jellyfish craft with a paper bowl, paint, googly eyes, yarn and tissue paper! All materials will be provided. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! This program is for children ages 5 to 12 and their caregivers.
Registration for this event is full. To add your name to the wait list, submit a form at peabodylibrary.org.
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. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Marbled Sharpie Coasters
4-5 p.m.
Community Room, West Branch
Join us at the West Branch to create unique tile coasters brought to life with markers and isopropyl alcohol. Bring home a colorful addition to your desk or coffee table!
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.
Registration is required as space is limited. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Teen Movie Night
5-7:30 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
Teens are welcome to join us for movie night with popcorn in the Teen Room! Come watch a 2009 Japanese animated science fiction film where an eleventh-grade math genius who is taken to a rural city is falsely implicated in the hacking of a virtual world by a self-aware, sadistic artificial intelligence named Love Machine.
Registration is preferred. For Teens Grades 6-12. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Family Pajama Storytime
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Community Room, South Branch
Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie to Pajama Storytime! Children ages 3 and up and their caretakers can enjoy stories and a bedtime snack with Miss Betsy.
Registration is required as space is limited. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Teen Babysitting Class
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
VaShon Hiltpold from UMass Amherst 4-H Youth will be leading Teens in a class that includes how to maintain relationships with caregivers, provide appropriate care for infants and children, choose suitable activities, handle certain types of behaviors, understand what to do in an emergency, learn how to start your own babysitting business, and more. Participants will receive an official Babysitter Certificate. For ages 12+.
Registration is required as space is limited. 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.
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.
The Readers Book Group
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Community Room, South Branch
The Readers is a volunteer-led book group that meets at the South Branch Library on the third Wednesday of every month. Each month, a different 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 “Abide with Me” by Elizabeth Strout. 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.
Registration is required as space is limited. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Summer of Extremes Documentary Series
2-4 p.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Please join us for “I Am Evel Knievel,” the fourth film in our Summer of Extremes Documentary Series.
Evel Knievel captivated audiences with his fearlessness and bravado as he jumped his motorcycle across longer and longer obstacles. He endured serious injuries due to falls but he took on more extreme challenges, culminating in his attempt to cross Idaho’s Snake River Canyon on a custom rocketcycle.
Registration is required as space is limited. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
