Month: August 2021

2021 Friends Book Sale

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be having their Annual Book Sale starting Friday, September 17 through Monday, September 20. 

Friday, September 17 from 10 AM to 5 PM – Opening Day!

Saturday, September 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM 

Sunday, September 19 from 1 PM to 4 PM – Bag Sale! $5 to fill a bag

Monday, September 20 from 2 PM to 6 PM – Bag Sale! $5 to fill a bag

Hardcover books – $2. Paperback books – $1. DVDs & CDs – $2 each

Children’s books – $1

Donations may be brought into the library starting on Wednesday, September 8 to Tuesday, September 14 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 We cannot accept phone books, encyclopedias/dictionaries, outdated computer manuals, textbooks, Readers Digests, or VHS tapes.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.

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

Volunteers are needed for the Book Sale. For more information, email the library at info@georgetownpl.org or the Friends at georgetownfol@gmail.com

Take & Make: Mini Art Exhibit

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

Let’s celebrate the end of summer with our final summer Take & Make! Paint a gorgeous piece of art on a mini canvas to then be displayed at the library! Look out in the future for more fun Take & Makes!

All materials and instructions are included. With 30 kits available, this kit is first come, first serve!

Register today here: https://forms.gle/R6GAtkrC9yEunFX47

You can pick up your kits anytime during our open hours starting on Monday, August 23rd!

This kit is made possible through CARES Act funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Take & Make: Embroidery

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

With this week’s kit you can learn how to embroider! With many patterns available, our instruction will walk you through how to do the basics so you can make your very own embroidery!

All materials and instructions are included. With 30 kits available, this kit is first come, first serve!

Register today here: https://forms.gle/GdaAxLKZ8SLQ9ApA9

You can pick up your kits anytime during our open hours starting on Monday, August 16th!

This kit is made possible through CARES Act funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Take & Make: Air-Dry Clay Figurines

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

Teens and Adults, time to get sculpting! Create your own animal figurine using Model Magic clay alternative and paints.

All materials and instructions are included. With 30 kits available, this kit is first come, first serve!

Register today here: https://forms.gle/YQqt4YGCykPrWv8s8

You can pick up your kits anytime during our open hours starting on Monday, August 9th!

This kit is made possible through CARES Act funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Take & Make: Needle Felting

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

Using raw wool and barbed needles create little felted animals! Create your very own cat just like Jiji from Kiki’s Delivery Service!

All materials and instructions are included. With 30 kits available, this kit is first come, first serve for Adults and Teens!

Register today here: https://forms.gle/BP6ZbFoEPVo9ATb38

You can pick up your kits anytime during our open hours starting on Monday, August 2nd!

This kit is made possible through CARES Act funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.