Thursday Aug. 21
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 for each session. 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.
Roblox Club
3-5 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
LEVEL UP At the Peabody Institute Library this summer with Roblox Club! Parallel play or team up with other Teens in the Teen Room. This program is for Teens, incoming Grades 6-12.
Registration is required for each session. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
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.
Kids: 5th Annual Stuffy Sleepover
5-6 p.m.
Children’s Library, Main Library
Children of all ages are invited to bring one of your favorite stuffies to the Children’s Library to have a fun-filled sleepover with other stuffies! At drop-off, you will be able to decorate a sleeping bag for them. Then, say goodnight and kiss them goodbye. You can watch them on the PIL’s Facebook and Instagram pages to see what shenanigans they get into together. Come back to the Children’s Library the next day to pick them up. Registration is required.
Drop Off: Thursday, August 21 between 5-6 p.m.
Pick-Up: Friday, August 22 between 9 a.m.-1 p.,.
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.
Family Movie Night
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Community Room, South Branch
Children of all ages and their families are welcome to Family Movie Night at the South Branch Library! We’ll be watching The Super Mario Brothers Movie (Universal Pictures, 2023). This film is rated PG. Popcorn will be provided!
Registration is required as space is limited. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Friday, Aug. 22
The South Branch Library and West Branch Library will be closed.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Taste of Summer: Ice Cream Sandwiches at the West Branch Library
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Community Room, West Branch
Families are invited to join us at the West Branch Library in this fun three part series of summer tastes. Each session will have a different food to taste. Tasters will vote on which one is best. There will also be simple crafts and activities available at each session.
In August we will be tasting different brands of ice cream sandwiches and voting for our favorite.
Each session requires its own registration.
Registration required as space is limited. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
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 11AM – 12PM with their little ones for a Baby Group! Practice tummy time, play with toys, explore textures and colors, and meet other caregivers.
Registration is not required, but preferred. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Kids: Midday Movie
2-4 p.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Kids of all ages can Level Up at Your Library at this midday movie! Join us for A Minecraft Movie (© Warner Bros.), a brand-new movie about the popular video game! Snacks and water will be provided.
Registration is required. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Teen: Super Smash Tournament
2-4 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
Do YOU have what it takes to be a Smash Brothers Champion? Teens are invited to join us to compete against fellow gamers in “Super Smash Brothers: Ultimate”. This is your chance to show off your skills, meet fellow gamers, and have a blast!
For Teens entering Grades 6-12. Registration is preferred. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Sunday, Aug. 24
All libraries (Main, South, and West) are closed.
Monday, Aug. 25
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.
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.
Teen Pajama Day Read In
2-5 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
Looking for some time to finish your summer reading? Teens can come to our Pajama Day Read in! Wear your PJ’s to the Library, find a cozy spot, grab some snacks, and get to reading! Use this time to log your reading in our Beanstack Summer Reading challenge, and enter to win some cool prizes!
For Teens entering Grades 6-12. Registration is preferred so we know how much food to get! Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Firefly “Jars” at the West Branch
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.
Adult Craft and Chat
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Held once a month on the last Monday of the month, Craft & Chat is an opportunity to hold creative space while getting to know one another and enjoying some light tunes. Some months may include a guided craft or lesson, such as crochet, embroidery, or drawing, while others will be a chance to either bring your own or choose some supplies from our stash and see what you can create!
August’s theme is bring your own or choose from our supplies.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
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.
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.
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.
Kids Art Club
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Community Room, South Branch
Kids ages 8 to 12 are welcome to join Art Club at the South Branch Library! This program will meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30. Each month, we will work on a new art project. Projects will vary between drawing lessons, drawing games, learning techniques of famous artists, origami, and more!
Registration is required for each month and all materials will be provided. Register at peabodylibrary.org.
Marbled Sharpie Coasters at the West Branch
4-5 p.m.
Community Room, West Branch
RESCHEDULED: 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.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
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.
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 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 Book Club
4-5 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
The Teen Book Club is BACK! Join us on the LAST Wednesday of every month in the Teen Room from 4-5PM to discuss our monthly picks. Copies of books can be checked out at the Public Service Desk at the Main Library, or sent to your preferred library location.
Participants receive 1 hour of community service. Registration is preferred, but not required.
For more information, please email AThomas@noblenet.org.
Register at peabodylibrary.org.
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! 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. Register at peabodylibrary.org. Please note any allergies or dietary restrictions.
