2024 Friends Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be having their Annual Spring Book Sale starting Thursday, March 14 through Sunday, March 17

Thursday, March 14 from 10 AM to 5 PM

Friday, March 15 from 10 AM to 5 PM

Saturday, March 16 from 9 AM to 1 PM 

Sunday, March 17 from 1 PM to 4 PM – Bag Sale! $5 to fill a bag

Proceeds from the book sale benefit library programs and museum passes. 

Donations may be brought into the library starting on Wednesday, March 6 to Wednesday, March 13 during library hours. Donations can include books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, board games, audiobooks. They must all be gently used and free from mold. Ask yourself would you be willing to give this to a family member or friend before you decide to donate to the library.

Volunteers are needed for the Book Sale. For more information, email the Friends at friends@georgetownpl.org

Georgetown’s Got Talent! (Local Author Event)

On Saturday, February 10 at 10AM, come meet authors from Georgetown and nearby! Authors will talk about and sell their books during this event. Hosted by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library. Refreshments will be served.

The following authors will be in attendance:
 
 
 

2024 Friends Annual Appeal

Your gift makes all the difference. Support your library today! http://tinyurl.com/5e7jazd3
 
Every donation helps fund programs and benefits that wouldn’t be possible without our community’s participation.
 
If you missed it in your electric bill, below is the Friends of the Library 2024 Annual Appeal Letter: https://georgetownpl.org/…/2024-Annual-Appeal-Letter.pdf

Author Alena Dillon Visit – Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30PM

The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library are pleased to host author Alena Dillon for an author talk and book signing on Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30PM. Refreshments will be served.

Alena Dillon is the author of Mercy House, a Library Journal Best Book of 2020, The Happiest Girl in the World, a Good Morning America pick, My Body Is A Big Fat Temple, a memoir of pregnancy and early parenting, and Eyes Turned Skyward, a dual timeline WWII novel about the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Alena’s novels have been optioned for television, and her shorter work has appeared in publications including The Daily Beast, LitHub, River Teeth, Slice Magazine, The Rumpus, and Bustle. She teaches creative writing and lives on the North Shore of Boston with her husband, children, and black lab.

 

 

 

 

Georgetown’s Got Talent! (Local Author Event)

On Saturday, October 14 at 10AM, come meet authors from Georgetown and nearby! Authors will talk about and sell their books during this event. Hosted by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library. Refreshments will be served.
 
The following authors will be in attendance:

Richard Appel

Dyan deNapoli

Paul Janson

Terry Palardy

2023 Friends Fall Book Sale

The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be having their Annual Fall Book Sale starting Thursday, September 14 through Sunday, September 17

Thursday, September 14 from 10AM to 5 PM

Friday, September 15 from 10 AM to 5 PM

Saturday, September 16 from 9 AM to 1 PM 

Sunday, September 17 from 1 PM to 4 PM – Bag Sale! $5 to fill a bag

Proceeds from the book sale benefit library programs and museum passes. 

Donations may be brought into the library starting on Wednesday, September 6 to Wednesday, September 13 during library hours. Please do not drop off donations outside when we are closed!! We cannot accept phone books, encyclopedias/dictionaries, outdated computer manuals, textbooks, Readers Digests, or VHS tapes. Books should be gently used, clean, and free from mold.

Volunteers are needed for the Book Sale. For more information, email the Friends at georgetownfol@gmail.com

2023 Friends Annual Appeal – Thank You

The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library wish to express sincere gratitude to all who responded to our 2023 Annual Appeal Letter.  Your generous gifts will enable us to support the myriad cultural programs and museum passes that our library provides.

The following donations have been dedicated in memoriam, or in honor.

IN MEMORY OF,

Jack & Cathy L’Hommedieu from Suzanne Stuart

Rick Palardy from Terry Palardy

Wilhelmina H. Hartman from John Hartman

Michele Patten from C.A. Spirito

James Winer from Sondra Winer

Maria Boragine from Mary & Paul Janson

Louis & Carol Dispenza from Michelle Keenan

Carl Stecher from Bonita Stecher

Norma Willard from Tom Falzareno

Giustina Zulli from Mary Covostes

Taco St. Pierre from Christian St. Pierre

Family Members from Jaras Family

Karen Rowe, GHS Teacher from John & Priscilla Kyle

Alberta Holbrook from Bill Spears

Marie Perry from Elizabeth & Mark Perry

Norma Willard from Tom Falzareno

Regina M. Persson from Dan Persson

Patricia Skeirik from Barbara & Jack LoCicero

Kitty Swanbon from Gloria Swanbon

Jim Collamore from Anne Collamore

Sylvia Ryan from Joan Chatterton

Rita Gariseau from Margaret A. Vieira

Robert Hughes from Robin Foss

Margaret M. Berkland from Paul & Noreen Berkland

Patricia Skeirik from Jeanne Milligan

IN HONOR OF,

The Library Staff, “Great Job!” from Shirley Powell

StoryWalk® Celebration – Saturday, May 6 at 10AM

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the permanent StoryWalk® with some brief remarks, a ribbon cutting, a chance to meet four local children’s authors (Maggie van Galen, Paul Janson, Dyan deNapoli, and Donna Seim), and the opportunity to travel the new StoryWalk® path.

The Friends will be offering some light refreshments during this celebration. This event will take place rain or shine!

We want to thank all those who helped the Friends of the Library to fund this great resource!

More information about the local children’s authors can be found here:

Dyan deNapoli

Maggie van Galen

Paul Janson

Donna Seim

2023 Friends Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be having their Annual Spring Book Sale starting Friday, March 31 through Monday, April 3

Friday, March 31 from 10 AM to 5 PM

Saturday, April 1 from 9 AM to 1 PM 

Sunday, April 2 from 1 PM to 4 PM – Bag Sale! $5 to fill a bag

Monday, April 3 from 2 PM to 7 PM – Bag Sale! $5 to fill a bag

Proceeds from the book sale benefit library programs and museum passes. 

Donations may be brought into the library starting on Wednesday, March 22 to Wednesday, March 29 during library hours. Donations can include books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, board games, audiobooks. They must all be gently used and free from mold. Ask yourself would you be willing to give this to a family member or friend before you decide to donate to the library.

Volunteers are needed for the Book Sale. For more information, email the Friends at georgetownfol@gmail.com

Giving Tuesday – Tuesday, November 29

A story about success: Did you know over 450 children and their families have visited our StoryWalk® since it began?

A story about impact: Did you know that StoryWalks® promote literacy, wellness, and help children learn?

A story about opportunity: The Library is making our StoryWalk® a permanent installation. On Giving Tuesday (November 29), we will be raising $3,000 to complete this project. It is an opportunity for our community and for YOU to support our children and families.

DONATE HERE VIA PAYPAL

If you would rather not donate online, you may come to the Library on Tuesday, November 29 between 10AM and 8PM and donate via check made out to Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.

We will be updating our progress on Giving Tuesday and you can track our success by visiting these Facebook sites: Georgetown Peabody Library, Friends of the GPL, Georgetown MA News, Georgetown MA Parents and Community, Town of Georgetown. Every gift matters! Join us and tell the story of how you made a difference!