Thursday, Oct. 9
Intermediate English Conversation Circle
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
3rd Floor Conference Room, Main Library
Fall Session: 10/9/2025 – 12/18/2025
Time: Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room
Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice speaking English in an informal setting. Increase your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. Feel more comfortable when you are shopping, ordering food, finding a job or an apartment, and talking about hobbies or current events.
A brief interview will match language learners with others at the same skill level. To find out more and join a Circle, stop by the Public Service Desk at the Main Library, or send an email to peabodyELL@noblenet.org.
Sutton Room Drop In
2-4 p.m.
Sutton Room, Main Library
Stop by the historic Sutton Room to browse current issues of genealogy magazines, see the Audubon prints now on display, or learn how to use the archives.
Learn more about our collection at peabodylibrary.org/localhistory
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.
Beginner English Conversation Circle
5-6 p.m.
3rd Floor Conference Room, Main Library
Fall Session: 10/9/2025 – 12/18/2025
Time: Thursdays 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room
Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice speaking English in an informal setting. Increase your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. Feel more comfortable when you are shopping, ordering food, finding a job or an apartment, and talking about hobbies or current events.
A brief interview will match language learners with others at the same skill level. To find out more and join a Circle, stop by the Public Service Desk at the Main Library, or send an email to peabodyELL@noblenet.org.
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, jewelry, or accessories.
Intermediate English Conversation Circle
6-7 p.m.
3rd Floor Conference Room, Main Library
Fall Session: 10/9/2025 – 12/18/2025
Time: Thursday 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room
Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice speaking English in an informal setting. Increase your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. Feel more comfortable when you are shopping, ordering food, finding a job or an apartment, and talking about hobbies or current events.
A brief interview will match language learners with others at the same skill level. To find out more and join a Circle, stop by the Public Service Desk at the Main Library, or send an email to peabodyELL@noblenet.org.
Pop Up Art School: Felted Ghost
6:30-8 p.m.
Community Room, South Branch
Join Pop up Art School and craft your own adorable Halloween decoration! In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll create a cute ghost holding an orange pumpkin. Using just wool and a needle, our skilled instructor will guide you through each step. By the end of the session, you’ll have a delightful handmade ghost to add a touch of spooky charm to your home!
Learn the joy of needle felting with Pop up Art School in a friendly environment. You’ll gain the basic skills of needle felting, walking away with a finished piece, a foam block, needles, and the confidence to continue your felting journey independently.
This program is for adults and teens ages 13+. All materials are provided.
Registration for this event is full. Visit the website to join the wait list.
Friday, Oct. 10
South and West branch are closed.
Saturday, Oct. 11
Antique Workshop
10-11:30 a.m.
Community Room, South Branch
Appliqué is a technique where fabric pieces are sewn onto a larger piece of fabric to create designs and patterns. Learn how to create a small quilt using this technique! All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own sewing needles, thread, and fabric if you prefer. This program is for adults ages 18+.
Another session of this workshop will be offered on Saturday, November 8th. Participants can sign up for one or both sessions.
Kids: Make & Decorate Stuffed Bears
10-11 a.m.
Children’s Library Main Library
Do you want a new stuffie? Children aged 7 to 12 can make and decorate their own with Miss Katia! You’ll be able to put the stuffed bear together yourself and decorate it with different felt stickers. Registration is required.
Registration for this event is full. Visit the website to join the wait list.
Sunday, Oct. 12
South and West branch are closed.
Monday, Oct. 13
Main, South, and West branch are closed.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Toddler Storytime (South Branch Library)
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.
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.
Beginner English Conversation Circle
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
3rd Floor Conference Room, Main Library
Fall Session: 10/6/2025 – 12/15/2025
Time: Tuesdays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room
Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice speaking English in an informal setting. Increase your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. Feel more comfortable when you are shopping, ordering food, finding a job or an apartment, and talking about hobbies or current events.
A brief interview will match language learners with others at the same skill level. To find out more and join a Circle, stop by the Public Service Desk at the Main Library, or send an email to peabodyELL@noblenet.org.
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 October, we will be discussing “Paradox” by Catherine Coulter. 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.
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.
Teen Spooky Movie Night
5-7:30 p.m.
Sutton Room, Main Library
It’s Movie Night NOT in the Teen Room! Join us in the DEFINITELY NOT HAUNTED 2nd Floor Sutton Room, where we’ll be watching a spooky movie where animatronics murder people!! Rated PG-13.
Creativity Lab – Open Lab
6-8 p.m.
Creativity Lab, Main Library
Have a personal project you’re working on, or one you want to start? Stop by the Lower Level any time during this session to use any of the tools available at the Creativity Lab! We have tools for 3D printing, sewing, sound recording, laser cutting, woodworking, computer programming, vinyl cutting, jewelry making, graphic design, electronics, and more. A librarian will be available to help you learn any unfamiliar tools!
Although Open Labs are one on one, groups are allowed to attend under one registration.
For more information, please call the Main Library at 978-531-0100, or email our Creativity Lab Librarian Justin at jallain@noblenet.org.
Intermediate English Conversation Circle
6-7 p.m.
3rd Floor Conference Room, Main Library
Fall Session: 10/7/2025 – 12/16/2025
Time: Wednesday 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room
Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice speaking English in an informal setting. Increase your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. Feel more comfortable when you are shopping, ordering food, finding a job or an apartment, and talking about hobbies or current events.
A brief interview will match language learners with others at the same skill level. To find out more and join a Circle, contact Justin Liberti at 978-531-0100, or send an email to peabodyELL@noblenet.org.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Creativity Lab – Open Lab
9:30-10:30 a.m. and 12-12:30 p.m.
Creativity Lab, Main Library
Have a personal project you’re working on, or one you want to start? Stop by the Lower Level any time during this session to use any of the tools available at the Creativity Lab! We have tools for 3D printing, sewing, sound recording, laser cutting, woodworking, computer programming, vinyl cutting, jewelry making, graphic design, electronics, and more. A librarian will be available to help you learn any unfamiliar tools!
Although Open Labs are one on one, groups are allowed to attend under one registration.
For more information, please call the Main Library at 978-531-0100, or email our Creativity Lab Librarian Justin at jallain@noblenet.org.
The Short Stories of Chekhov and Hawthorne
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sutton Room, Main Library
Join Professor Theo Theoharis in October 2025 to discuss short stories of Checkhov and Hawthorne.
The class will read the following stories, in the order listed below:
1. Hawthorne – “My Kinsmen, Major Molineaux” (Contained in the Hawthorne story collection you can check out from the library)
2. Hawthorne – “The Artist” (Contained in the Hawthorne story collection you can check out from the library)
3. Chekhov – “Enemies” (This is a printout we can hand you at the Main Library PSD)
4. Chekhov – “The Lady with the Dog” (Also a printout).
If you would like to purchase your own copies of the stories, Theo recommends the following collections:
Nathaniel Hawthorne, Young Goodman Brown and other Tales, Publisher: Oxford, (in the series Oxford World Classics) ISBN# 978-0-1995-5515-4
Anton Chekhov, The Essential Tales of Chekhov, edited by Richard Ford, Publisher, Ecco, ISBN # 978-0-0609-5656-1
You can also potentially find the stories to read on your computer or other device at https://archive.org/details/texts – just search for the story titles.
Please register starting on September 2.
Intermediate English Conversation Circle
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
3rd Floor Conference Room, Main Library
Fall Session: 10/8/2025 – 12/17/2025
Time: Wednesday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room
Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice speaking English in an informal setting. Increase your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. Feel more comfortable when you are shopping, ordering food, finding a job or an apartment, and talking about hobbies or current events.
A brief interview will match language learners with others at the same skill level. To find out more and join a Circle, stop by the Public Service Desk at the Main Library, or send an email to peabodyELL@noblenet.org.
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.
Medicare 101 at the West Branch Library
1-2 p.m.
Community Room, West Branch
The West Branch Library will host a free Medicare information session presented by Licensed agent Ted Wallus. Ted will explain the Medicare open enrollment period (October 15 – December 7) and answer questions about coverage options. Whether you are already on Medicare or enrolling for the first time, learn how to compare plans, explore cost-saving opportunities, and find coverage that fits your needs.
Following the presentation, there will be time for Q&A and individual one-on-one consultations, giving you the opportunity to address your personal questions in more detail.
Registration is 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 October, we will be discussing “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. 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.
October Frights: Movie Matinee
2-4 p.m.
Tech Lab, Main Library
Don’t miss “They Live” by director John Carpenter! The world has been infiltrated by aliens who disguise themselves to appear as humans, and their goal is to take over the earth. Special sunglasses allow you to see the aliens as they really are, and reveal their mind-control messages, which are behind every newspaper, magazine, and billboard. Can the people who know the truth convince others what is happening, and stop the takeover?
InkWell Art Class – Middle School
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Creativity Lab, Main Library
InkWell is a free youth arts program exploring a variety of 2d and 3d media. Art classes will run weekly from 3:30 to 5:30. No experience necessary! All materials provided! Bringing in sketchbooks encouraged!
Although groups are free, we do ask for a commitment to the program. This means weekly attendance (we do understand if you have to miss a group every once in a while, though) and getting to the program on time. Last class will be December 17th, in which each class will be celebrated with an end of the year art show, inviting the families to see all the artwork they’ve been doing.
All classes will be taught by local artist educator Bruce Orr. Bruce is an Art Teacher, Art Therapist, muralist, illustrator, puppeteer, builder from recycled materials and all around arts advocate. He created the “Garden City” installation in the downtown Beverly Family Dollar, painted many local murals, including the Carlton School, and was Senior Art Therapist at Raw Art Works for 13 years before founding InkWell. With over 25 years experience, Bruce is a strong believer in the arts as a catalyst for growth, healing and change.
