Calling all tabletop gaming enthusiasts – this one’s for the grownups! Beginning October 7th, join GPL on the first Monday of the month for an evening of board and card games. Unwind at the beginning of your work week with a friendly game (or two)!
Need more info? Please contact our Circulation Librarian, Olivia, at ogavriel@georgetownpl.org
Event registration recommended, but walk-ins welcome:
Registration form for the Tabletop Gaming Night.
Join Sarah Robertson-Barnes on Monday, October 7 at 7PM via Zoom for suggestions on how to lower your ecological footprint this holiday season. This is a great discussion for whether you have kids of your own, kids in your life, or love being a kid yourself during the holidays!
Embracing the rhythms of winter is key to creating eco-conscious holiday traditions. Rather than getting carried away by the holiday rush, use this time as an opportunity to create the kind of holiday season you truly want – one focused on the magic of family and togetherness instead of stuff. A low waste holiday season is possible.
Sarah Robertson-Barnes, founder of the Sustainable in the Suburbs blog, is a freelance writer, educator, and consultant. She lives with her husband, two kids, and rescue dog outside of Toronto, Ontario. Sustainable in the Suburbs is a resource for living low waste with kids in a culture of convenience.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.
The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be hosting Jessica DuLong for an author talk and book signing at 10:30AM. Don’t miss out on the chance to win exciting door prizes! Refreshments will be served.
The Friends will also hold a brief business meeting at 10AM in which amendments to their Constitution and Bylaws will be voted on as well as the election of new officers and directors.
Jessica DuLong (a Georgetown native) is a journalist and historian — and one of the world’s only female fireboat engineers. Her book Saved at the Seawall: Stories from the September 11 Boat Lift chronicles the dramatic multi-boat rescue effort that delivered nearly half a million people to safety on 9/11. The definitive history of the world’s largest waterborne evacuation, Saved at the Seawall was featured in Spike Lee’s docuseries NYC Epicenters. Now based in Brooklyn, DuLong lectures internationally about narrative craft and journalism. Her memoir My River Chronicles explores history and her experiences as a marine engineer aboard a Hudson River fireboat to celebrate the vanishing value of hands-on work.
We go beyond books with our Library of Things collection at Georgetown Peabody Library! Learning, growth, sharing, fun, and some practical help are some of the ways we provide enrichment for our community.
Join us on Wednesday, September 25 from 6-8PM as you will have the opportunity to take a look at what we have in stock, and ask any questions you may have.
This class is perfect for those looking to improve flexibility, balance, and strength while staying seated or using a chair for support. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking for a low-impact way to stay active, this class offers a welcoming environment for all fitness levels. Discover the benefits of Chair Yoga and enhance your overall health and well-being in a fun, supportive environment.
Who: Open to all ages and abilities. Chairs are provided, yoga mats are not needed.
When: Tuesdays at 12PM. 4-Week Series: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, & 10/8
Sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library. Taught by Maggie Bresnihan with www.yogatofarms.com Questions? Email yogatofarms@gmail.com
Registration Recommended; Drop-ins Welcome. Register below:
Would you like to know more about Medicare? Are there programs that can help you with your out-of-pocket costs?
Join Georgetown Council on Aging Director Kristin Crockett on Monday, September 16 at 6PM to learn about Medicare enrollment periods, benefits, coverage options and programs that can help you with your out-of-pocket costs.
The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be having their Annual Fall Book Sale starting on Thursday, September 12 through Sunday, September 15.
Thursday, September 12 from 10 AM to 5 PM
Friday, September 13 from 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday, September 14 from 9 AM to 1 PM
Sunday, September 15 from 1 PM to 4 PM – Bag Sale! $8 to fill a bag
Proceeds from the book sale benefit library programs and museum passes.
Donations may be brought into the library starting on Friday, September 6 to Wednesday, September 11 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
On Tuesday, August 12 at 2PM via Zoom, Julia Greene, Municipal Assistance Coordinator from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, will discuss how to cut down on waste and how to recycle correctly. Julia will give practical advice on how you can improve your efforts to reduce, re-use and recycle in your day-to-day life in order to make a positive impact on our environment. Bring your questions as they’ll be time for Q&A too.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
Starting on Wednesday, July 10 until August 7, performers will be showcasing their talent on the library lawn. All are welcome to attend these concerts!
Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. If the weather does not cooperate, the concert will be inside in the library’s Meeting Room.
Please click on the performers below or go to our event calendar for more information on these concerts.
Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30PM: Frankie Boy & The Blues Express
Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30PM: Joe Leary
Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30PM: Peryle
Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30PM: Clandestine Jazz Collective
Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30PM: The GemsTones
The Georgetown Peabody Library’s summer concert series is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
The Library now offers Boston Harbor Islands Ferry passes for the 2024 season of the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park.
Passes are valid for the season between June 20 and September 2 (Mondays-Fridays), between September 5 and September 22 (Fridays-Sundays), and between September 27 and October 11 (Thursdays-Sundays).
Pass Benefits: Tickets are buy one get one free, for up to a total of TWO free tickets.
How does it work? Reserve your pass here to receive the promo code and further instructions.
This pass is a print-from-home pass, so you do not need to come into the library to pick it up!
You can check the ferry schedule online or call the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center at 617-223-8666.
