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.

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:

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The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library wish to express sincere gratitude to all who responded to our 2024 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,

Rod Stanley from Margaret Stanley

Carl Stecher from Bonita Stecher

Ruth DeAngelis from Diane Thoreson

Rita Wade and Anne Collamore from Gloria Swanbon

Eddie Powell from Shirley Powell

The Caporizzo Family from Susan Jaras

Norma Willard, Librarian, from Tom Falzareno

Dick Gaffney from Hollis Kelly

Marie Perry from Mark & Elizabeth Perry

Camille Brady from Julia & Gregory Stevenson

Alexander Bardash from Joan Bardash

Thomas Scale from Richard Aberman

Giustina Zulli from Mary Govostes

Sylvia Ryan from Joan Chatterton

David M. Watson from Deborah Watson

Rick Palardy from Terry Palardy

Margaret M. Berkland from Paul & Noreen Berkland

Cathy L’Hommedieu from Linda Babeu

IN HONOR OF,

Elli Vasilenko, Class of 2024 from Jessica Vasilenko

The Citizens of Georgetown from Janice & Jeremy Derby