Thursday, Sept. 11
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.org.
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.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 September meeting is “The Life Impossible” by Matt Haig. For ages 18+.
Registration is required. Contact apappas@noblenet.org or call the West Branch at 978-535-3354 for more information.
5th Grade Book Buddies
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Community Room, South Branch
5th Grade Book Buddies will meet at the South Branch Library on the second Thursday of every month! Kids will read a different chapter book or graphic novel each month and meet to do activities and discuss the book together. This program is open to all students in the 5th grade. Space is limited and registration is required. Registering your child for the first meeting will automatically register them for all meetings throughout the end of the school year. Please email Amy at atitus@noblenet.org with any questions.
**5th graders must bring their library card with them so they can check out the book each month. Please make sure you register your child for a library card so they can participate. You can register for a library card by visiting any of the three Library locations with your child and providing a photo ID and proof of residence. Children 12 and under must have a parent or guardian permission and signature.
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.
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, jewerly, or accesories.
Friday, Sept. 12
South and West branch are closed.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Kids: Felt Turtle Craft
10-11 a.m.
Children’s Library, Main Library
Miss Katia invites children aged 6-12 to make a “turtle-y” awesome craft with her! You’ll create and decorate your own felt turtle to keep. Registration is required.
Sunday, Sept. 14
South and West branch are closed.
Monday, Sept. 15
Toddler Sensory Bin Play – at the West Branch
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Community Room, West Branch
Children ages 18months-5 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.
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.
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 for a low-key drop-in yoga class once a week 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. 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.
Citizenship Study Group
2-3 p.m.
3rd Floor Conference Room, Main Library
This study group will cover the information you need to become a US Citizen, such as American history, how our government works, and the important symbols of our nation. We will practice speaking and writing to help you pass the oral and written parts of the Citizenship interview.
There is a free class, and all of the study materials will be provided to you. To find out more information and to sign up, call 978-531-0100, x119 or email efinnegan@noblenet.org. You can join the class anytime!
Family Myster BINGO!
3:30-4:30 p.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.
Make a felt wallet/cardholder with Stacie Dolin
6:30-8 p.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Join artist and crafter Stacie Dolin to learn how to make a wallet or cardholder out of felt, and decorate it with sewn appliques or embroidery.
Please register as supplies are limited. Registration for this event is full.
Tuesday, Sept. 16
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.
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.
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.
TACO – Main Library
4-5 p.m.
Teen Room, Main Library
Each Tuesday, teens can come to the teen room at the Main Library and help better the Peabody Institute Library. Teen volunteers will will be given tasks that help the library and / or your community in some way. As compensation, teens receive one hour of community service hours, and a free food the first Tuesday of the month.
Please fill out a Teen Volunteer Application at the start of this program if this is your first time participating. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. If you have questions, please email Senior Teen Librarian Amory at AThomas@noblenet.org. Register at peabodylibrary.org
Wednesday, Sept. 17
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 September, we will be discussing “All That Is” by James Salter. 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.
Kids: Local Author Visit
4-4:40 p.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Children of all ages are invited to a storytime and question and answer session with local author, Ruth Grube! Ruth will be sharing her new story, Who Am I When No One’s Around? Registration is required.
What do you do when no one’s watching? From jumping on the bed to sneaking a cookie, Who Am I When No One’s Around? explores the everyday moments where character is quietly formed.
Follow four forest friends–Cham the thoughtful Chameleon, Bear, Raccoon, and Snail–as they wonder what it really means to do what’s right when no one else is looking. Through lyrical rhyme and charming illustrations, this story gently teaches children about integrity–doing the right thing simply because it’s right.
Ideal for ages 4-8, this heartwarming read:
- Sparks meaningful conversations about honesty, self-control, and moral choices
- Helps children develop internal motivation instead of just rule-following
- Gently encourages social-emotional learning and character development
- Features diverse animal characters and a delightful forest backdrop
- Includes a visual transformation (caterpillar to butterfly) representing inner growth
Whether it’s read aloud at bedtime, in a classroom circle, or during a Sunday school lesson, this story reminds kids that what they do–even when they’re alone–matters.
Perfect for:
- Parents raising kids with strong character
- Teachers and counselors focusing on SEL and integrity
- Fans of What Should Danny Do? and Kindness Is My Superpower.
Help your child grow in wisdom, self-awareness, and confidence with a story that stays with them long after the last page.
About Ruth Grube:
Dr. Ruth Grube, Ed.D. is a passionate educator, storyteller, and proud “Dr. G” to her family and friends. With a doctorate in educational leadership, and a heart for helping kids grow in character; Ruth brings timeless values to life through charming stories that spark conversations and build integrity from the inside out.
Her debut children’s book, Who Am I When No One’s Around?, invites young readers to explore the powerful idea of doing what’s right–even when no one is watching. Through a thoughtful cast of forest friends, Ruth shows that integrity isn’t just for big moments–it’s found in the everyday choices that shape who we become.
Whether in the classroom, on a storytime rug, or snuggled up at bedtime, Dr. G’s books encourage children to think deeply, act kindly, and follow their hearts with courage.
When she’s not writing, you’ll find Ruth cheering on her family and dreaming up her next big idea for little minds.
Virtual Event: Your Brain on ChatGPT
7-8 p.m.
Zoom
This program is online via Zoom and brought to us by the Watertown Free Public Library. To register for this program, please click the following link: https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/webinar/register/4017533920498/WN_tzPKVvQ2RaeZ6rX8Zlw94Q#/registration
Does using ChatGPT and AI have a cost on our brain cognition? A new study from MIT found the answer could be yes. Hear from lead researcher and professor Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna of MIT Media Lab about this groundbreaking study and its implications.
Dr. Kosmyna is a research scientist at MIT Media Lab’s Fluid Interfaces group and a Visiting Research Faculty at Google. She has over 15 years of experience in developing and designing end-to-end brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Coming from a background in artificial intelligence, neuroscience and human computer interaction, she is passionate about the idea of creating a partnership between AI and human intelligence, a fusion of the machine with the human brain.
