Category: Friends

StoryWalk® Celebration – Saturday, May 6 at 10AM

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the permanent StoryWalk® with some brief remarks, a ribbon cutting, a chance to meet four local children’s authors (Maggie van Galen, Paul Janson, Dyan deNapoli, and Donna Seim), and the opportunity to travel the new StoryWalk® path.

The Friends will be offering some light refreshments during this celebration. This event will take place rain or shine!

We want to thank all those who helped the Friends of the Library to fund this great resource!

More information about the local children’s authors can be found here:

Dyan deNapoli

Maggie van Galen

Paul Janson

Donna Seim

2023 Friends Spring Book Sale

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The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be having their Annual Spring Book Sale starting Friday, March 31 through Monday, April 3. 

Friday, March 31 from 10 AM to 5 PM

Saturday, April 1 from 9 AM to 1 PM 

Sunday, April 2 from 1 PM to 4 PM – Bag Sale! $5 to fill a bag

Monday, April 3 from 2 PM to 7 PM – Bag Sale! $5 to fill a bag

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

Donations may be brought into the library starting on Wednesday, March 22 to Wednesday, March 29 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 georgetownfol@gmail.com

Giving Tuesday – Tuesday, November 29

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A story about success: Did you know over 450 children and their families have visited our StoryWalk® since it began?

A story about impact: Did you know that StoryWalks® promote literacy, wellness, and help children learn?

A story about opportunity: The Library is making our StoryWalk® a permanent installation. On Giving Tuesday (November 29), we will be raising $3,000 to complete this project. It is an opportunity for our community and for YOU to support our children and families.

DONATE HERE VIA PAYPAL

If you would rather not donate online, you may come to the Library on Tuesday, November 29 between 10AM and 8PM and donate via check made out to Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.

We will be updating our progress on Giving Tuesday and you can track our success by visiting these Facebook sites: Georgetown Peabody Library, Friends of the GPL, Georgetown MA News, Georgetown MA Parents and Community, Town of Georgetown. Every gift matters! Join us and tell the story of how you made a difference!

2022 Friends Fall Book Sale

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The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be having their Annual Fall Book Sale starting Friday, September 16 through Monday, September 19. 

Friday, September 16 from 10 AM to 5 PM

Saturday, September 17 from 9 AM to 1 PM 

Sunday, September 18 from 1 PM to 4 PM – Bag Sale! $5 to fill a bag

Monday, September 19 from 2 PM to 7 PM – Bag Sale! $5 to fill a bag

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

Donations may be brought into the library starting on Wednesday, September 7 to Wednesday, 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.

Volunteers are needed for the Book Sale. For more information, email the Friends at georgetownfol@gmail.com

2022 Friends Annual Appeal – Thank You

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The Friends wish to express sincere gratitude to all who responded to our 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,

Rita Wade from Gloria Swanbon

Marie Perry from Elizabeth & Mark Perry

James Winer from Sondra Winer

Norma Willard from Tom Falzareno

Catherine L’Hommedieu from Martin & Lisa Arsenault

Rita Wade from Georgetown Theatre Workshop

Sylvia Ryan from Joan Chatterton

Carl Stecher from Bonita Stecher

Rick Palardy from Terry Palardy

Alberta Holbrook from Bill Spears

Regina Persson from Dan Persson

Parishioners of St. Mary Parish from the Parish

Catherine L’Hommedieu from Linda Babeu

Ann & Ernie Kelloway from Christina St. Pierre

Louis & Carol Dispenza from Michelle Keenan

Catherine L’Hommedieu from Jim Rauseo

Wilhelmina H. Hartman from John Hartman

IN HONOR OF,

Catie Vasilenko, Graduating Class of 2022, from Jessica Vasilenko

Learning, from William Slayer

2022 Friends Spring Book Sale

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The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be having their Annual Spring Book Sale starting Friday, April 8 through Monday, April 11. 

Friday, April 8 from 10 AM to 5 PM

Saturday, April 9 from 9 AM to 1 PM 

Sunday, April 10 from 1 PM to 4 PM – Bag Sale! $5 to fill a bag

Monday, April 11 from 2 PM to 7 PM – Bag Sale! $5 to fill a bag

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

Donations may be brought into the library starting on Wednesday, March 30 to Wednesday, April 6 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.

Volunteers are needed for the Book Sale. For more information, email the Friends at georgetownfol@gmail.com

Library Benches Commemoration – Saturday, September 25 at 10AM

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The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be hosting a short ceremony for the new library benches on Saturday, September 25 at 10AM on the library lawn.

Library Director Sarah Cognata will have brief opening remarks, and then friends and families of those commemorated by the benches will speak about how their family members contributed to the library.

Mass Audubon Pass

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The Library has a new pass for patrons to enjoy! The Mass Audubon pass admits 1 vehicle OR up to 4 people to a Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary. At some sanctuaries there is a $2 admission fee per visitor over the age of 2.

This pass was purchased by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library to honor the memory of Chris Christiansen, husband of Friends board member Amy Smith. Chris was a dedicated walker and loved hiking in Mass Audubon parks and reserves. We hope you enjoy them, too.

Passes can be reserved online or by calling the library at 978-352-5728.

Click here for more information on our museum passes and reserving online.

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

Friends Pop Up Book Sale

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be hosting a pop up book sale outdoors near the children’s garden every Friday in October from 12 PM to 4:30 PM (weather permitting). They will have “mystery bags” of books available for everyone. Bags will be identified by category: mysteries, picture books, beach reads, etc. There will be at least 5 books in each bag.

The Friends are making the sale as contactless as possible:

  • The books are taken from donations made before the pandemic and placed in sealed bags.

  • Bags cannot be opened and handled.

  • The bags are not priced. Patrons are encouraged to make a goodwill cash donation. However, this is not required and if you are not in a position to donate, you may still take a bag.

  • We will accept checks or cash. There will be a receptacle in which to put your cash donation in. Please note that the Friends helping out at the table cannot handle the money.

  • The library is not accepting book/media donations at this time. Please DO NOT bring book/media donations to this sale.