Kate Hanlon is back with a wonderful set of oil paintings.
Kate’s works will be on display upstairs in the library’s main reading area through Thanksgiving. 
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Teen Programs in October
Below are some upcoming programs for teens in October! All events are free, and are open only to teens in grades 6 through 12 unless otherwise noted. If you have any questions about the programs, please call the library or email Sarah at slynch@mvlc.org
Pumpkin Craft – Wed., October 23, 2013
3 -4:30 PM in the GPL Meeting Room
Come to the library and decorate a pumpkin! You’ll have a choice to paint or glitter your pumpkin. We will provide the paint, glitter, and various accessories to design your pumpkin. Registration is required and begins October 7. Please call or come into the library to sign up.
Please let us know if you will be bringing a pumpkin or if you would like the library to provide you with one.
Halloween Movie – Tues., October 29, 2013
3 – 5 PM in the GPL Meeting Room
Join us at the library to watch a movie to get into the spirit for Halloween! A funny new twist on a classic love story about a zombie and a human survivor who form a special relationship in their struggle for survival. Halloween treats will be provided (free snacks!!)
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Ebooks for Children
The Georgetown Peabody has access to children’s ebooks through Tumblebooks. TumbleBook Library is an online collection of TumbleBooks animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read or have read to you.
Click here or on the blue Tumblebooks icon on the right side of this page.
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Georgetown Days Events-Starting Today!
The Friends of the Library are having a Poet’s Night tonight starting at 7 pm. Susan LaFortune and Maria Molori are the featured speakers at this evening’s Author Night.
On Saturday from 9-1 is the first day of the Friends Book Sale.
On Sunday from 10-3 is the second day of the Friends Books Sale. On this day we will also be featuring over 30 Local Businesses, Crafters, local Non-profit organizations and School fundraising groups all on the Library lawn. This event is co-sponsored by the Georgetown Alliance and the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
Come see Patrick Connolly’s Lego display, hear Teddy the DJ, follow the Barbershop Quartet around the library, participate in the Wheeled Parade at 1pm. See the Antique Car Show at Perley School.
On Monday from 2-4 is the Book Bag Sale–all the leftover books from Saturday and Sunday’s sale will be at bargain basement prices.
Georgetown Celebrates 175 Years-Book and Craft Sale
Calling all Crafters!
SATURDAY SEPT 28 9-1
SUNDAY SEPT 29 10-3
The Friends of the Georgetown Library and the Georgetown Alliance are sponsoring a Craft and Vendor sale on the library lawn as part of the 175th Anniversary of Georgetown’s Incorporation!
If you would like to have a craft table space either on Saturday Sept 28 from 9-1 or Sunday Sept 29 from 10-3, please contact Ruth Eifert, Library Director at reifert@mvlc.org. The fee is $15 for either day. Saturday benefits the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library and is intended for crafters, Sunday benefits the Georgetown Alliance and is geared toward business vendors but will have space for crafters as well. Sunday space is free for any Georgetown Alliance member.
The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be hosting a Book Sale on both days. The Friends are still actively taking book donations AND looking for volunteers for this book sale.
Contact Ruth Eifert, at reifert@mvlc.org, 978-352-5728 with any questions or to reserve a space. Georgetown Alliance members should contact Jim Lacey at jamlacey@verizon.net.
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