Virtual Series: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill building and networking groups meetings starting in January through June. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended. Job seekers can join at anytime!

All meetings are on Zoom. We offer morning & evening sessions. Please choose the time that works best for you.

1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am or 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm.

Register for the Wednesday AM sessions HERE.

Register for the Wednesday PM sessions HERE.

 

 

 

 

Virtual Program: The Christmas Truce of 1914: The Miracle of the Great War

Professor Anthony Guerriero will share the tale on Tuesday, December 20 at 7PM via Zoom that shows how the magic of Christmas can transcend even the chaos of war. In the week surrounding Christmas in 1914, an unofficial cease fire occurred on the Western Front during WWI. The sounds of rifles firing and shells exploding faded and soldiers on both sides emerged from the trenches and shared gestures on goodwill.

Register HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Overdrive/Libby Changes

Beginning on January 4, 2023, you will be required to enter your library PIN/password to access your accounts in the Libby app or on the OverDrive website. Your PIN is the same password that you use to sign into your account in the library catalog.

Libby app users will receive a prompt to verify their card number shortly after this update occurs. This prompt will also include a field for the PIN. Patrons will enter the PIN at this time. Once a patron enters this information, the Libby app saves the information and should only prompt for verification if the account information changes or expires. MVLC OverDrive website users will be prompted to log with a library card number and PIN on the “Sign In” screen. Patrons may save these credentials using the browser password manager.

Patrons can change or reset their PINs by clicking on the “Forgot your password” link on the OPAC log-in screen if they have an email address associated with their account. A password reset email is sent to them. They may also opt to reset their PIN from the My Account interface. For further information, click HERE.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at 978-352-5728.

Virtual Program: An Introduction To Hanukkah

Learn about Hanukkah — a fun-filled eight-day festival celebrated by people all around the word who practice the Jewish faith — on Thursday, December 15 at 7PM via Zoom from the Lappin Foundation. 

The Lappin Foundation is a Massachusetts-based non-profit organization that provides exciting programs for children, teens and adults that spark an interest in Jewish living and learning, as well as foster positive relationships through education with individuals of all faiths. The Foundation’s core mission is to enhance Jewish identity across generations. Learn more about the Foundation HERE.

Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.

NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program.

 

 

 

 

Wonderstruck! by John-Paul Jimenez

The Georgetown Peabody Library is pleased to host Wonderstruck! an art exhibit by John-Paul Jimenez for the months of December, January, and February. The artwork is for sale and a portion of the proceeds from all sales will be donated (10% will go to the library and 10% to the Essex County Greenbelt association). 

An artist reception will be held on Tuesday, January 17 at 6PM and Wednesday, February 22 at 6PM. For more information on John-Paul and his work, you can check out his Instagram account at http://www.instagram.com/out_2c_jp

Artist Statement:

Inspired by the natural world my art reaches across species & space to communicate our conscious & unconscious understandings. All images are my own. Whether from sketch to photograph, I allow nature to be my media. As an artist, I blend nature into media to form my art. You might not have guessed that I was born and raised in Queens, New York. The Met, MOMA and Museum of Natural History were a huge part of my childhood. By the time I was 13, I was regularly taking the subway to these cathedrals of human achievement and comprehension.As a student, I studied Biology and Fine Arts and graduated college as a double major in both disciplines. In the mid-90’s, I had a studio in Chelsea, NY and in the late 90’s I moved to Boston to work in exploratory medicine for small Biotech and big Pharma. 20 years later I have lived on a barrier island on the north coast of Massachusetts and watched the pace of our dynamic climate influence this region. My studio is now on a small farm in coastal Mass. My research and inspiration are outside my front door.During this time I have been so fortunate to travel around the North Atlantic from the Arctic Circle to remote islands in the Caribbean Sea. Harnessing inspiration from each voyage, hike, adventure and family gathering; I weave these experiences into word and image.

Virtual Program: Enchanted Gardens: Decked Out for the Holidays

Visit magnificently decorated conservatories and mansions and beautifully lit gardens during the holiday season! This presentation on Tuesday, December 13 at 7PM via Zoom includes Longwood GardensWinterthurNewport MansionsBlithewoldand others.

Register on Zoom HERE.

This program is a collaboration between the Newburyport Public Library, the Langley Adams Library in Groveland, the Merrimac Public Library, the Groton Public Library, the Georgetown Peabody Library, and the Rockport Public Library.

Jana Milbocker is the principal of Enchanted Gardens, a lecturer, and an author. She combines horticulture, design, and travel tips to educate, inspire and delight both new and seasoned gardeners. Jana loves to visit gardens and historic sites in the U.S. and abroad, and share her trips through her books, photos and blog. She published The Garden Tourist: 120 Destination Gardens and Nurseries in the Northeast in 2018, The Garden Tourist’s New England in 2020, and The Garden Tourist’s Florida in 2021. The 2-acre garden surrounding her Victorian home features more than 140 varieties of trees and shrubs, perennial gardens, peony and rose beds, water features and shady retreats.