The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library are pleased to host author Alena Dillon for an author talk and book signing on Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30PM. Refreshments will be served.
Alena Dillon is the author of Mercy House, a Library Journal Best Book of 2020, The Happiest Girl in the World, a Good Morning America pick, My Body Is A Big Fat Temple, a memoir of pregnancy and early parenting, and Eyes Turned Skyward, a dual timeline WWII novel about the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Alena’s novels have been optioned for television, and her shorter work has appeared in publications including The Daily Beast, LitHub, River Teeth, Slice Magazine, The Rumpus, and Bustle. She teaches creative writing and lives on the North Shore of Boston with her husband, children, and black lab.
The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be having their Annual Fall Book Sale starting Thursday, September 14 through Sunday, September 17.
Thursday, September 14 from 10AM to 5 PM
Friday, September 15 from 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday, September 16 from 9 AM to 1 PM
Sunday, September 17 from 1 PM to 4 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 6 to Wednesday, September 13 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 We cannot accept phone books, encyclopedias/dictionaries, outdated computer manuals, textbooks, Readers Digests, or VHS tapes.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
The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library wish to express sincere gratitude to all who responded to our 2023 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,
Jack & Cathy L’Hommedieu from Suzanne Stuart
Rick Palardy from Terry Palardy
Wilhelmina H. Hartman from John Hartman
Michele Patten from C.A. Spirito
James Winer from Sondra Winer
Maria Boragine from Mary & Paul Janson
Louis & Carol Dispenza from Michelle Keenan
Carl Stecher from Bonita Stecher
Norma Willard from Tom Falzareno
Giustina Zulli from Mary Covostes
Taco St. Pierre from Christian St. Pierre
Family Members from Jaras Family
Karen Rowe, GHS Teacher from John & Priscilla Kyle
Alberta Holbrook from Bill Spears
Marie Perry from Elizabeth & Mark Perry
Norma Willard from Tom Falzareno
Regina M. Persson from Dan Persson
Patricia Skeirik from Barbara & Jack LoCicero
Kitty Swanbon from Gloria Swanbon
Jim Collamore from Anne Collamore
Sylvia Ryan from Joan Chatterton
Rita Gariseau from Margaret A. Vieira
Robert Hughes from Robin Foss
Margaret M. Berkland from Paul & Noreen Berkland
Patricia Skeirik from Jeanne Milligan
IN HONOR OF,
The Library Staff, “Great Job!” from Shirley Powell
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:
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
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.
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!
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
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
