Virtual Program: Classic Restaurants of Boston

Author Zachary Lamothe will discuss his new book, Classic Restaurants of Boston, on Thursday, March 24 at 7PM via Zoom.

The story of Boston is inextricably linked to food, hence its nickname Beantown. Given the city’s geography, its cuisine is understandably tied to the sea, with popular dishes such as lobster, oysters and clam chowder. These are still served today at classic restaurants like Union Oyster House, Parker’s Restaurant and Legal Sea Foods. There are also neighborhood favorites such as Cantina Italiana in the North End and Sullivan’s in Southie. In addition to Boston proper, the surrounding areas have their own specialties, including fried clams, the world’s best roast beef sandwich and bar pizza. From famous spots like Cheers to new classics like Anna’s Taqueria and the Summer Shack, join local author Zachary Lamothe as he explores the best food in Beantown.

Register on Zoom HERE. This virtual program is a collaboration between the libraries of Georgetown and Tewksbury. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. 

Virtual Program: Explore the Life and Times of St. Patrick

Examine the historical record of St. Patrick presented by Sean Murphy on Thursday, March 17 at 11AM via Zoom based on available facts and accepted understandings, and examine the historical context of his mission in Ireland. This includes a review of the development of Irish society prior to his arrival, an overview of the history of Christianity in England and Ireland, an examination of the crises in Europe as the Roman Empire collapsed and how this impacted the situation in Ireland in the fourth and fifth centuries.

Register on Zoom HERE. This virtual program is a collaboration between the libraries of Georgetown and Tewksbury. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. 

Virtual Program: Living in Tough Times (MOBA)

Join us for a fun evening with the Museum of Bad Art of Boston on Monday, March 14 at 7PM via Zoom.

MOBA is the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving a collection , exhibiting and celebrating bad art in all of its forms. Let’s face it. The past two years has been tough. MOBA has put together a program that explores how art helps us through this global pandemic, climate change, and political upheaval. MOBA’s Curator in Chief, Michael Frank, will be presenting. 

Register on Zoom HERE. This virtual program is a collaboration between the public libraries of Boxford, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Dracut, Georgetown, Gleason (Carlisle) Groveland, Methuen, Newburyport, Norwood, and Tewksbury. Chelmsford is the Zoom co-host with Groveland.

Virtual Program: Mighty Storms of New England

WBZ Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher will discuss his new book, Mighty Storms of New England: The Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Blizzards, and Floods that Shaped the Region, on Thursday, March 10 at 7PM via Zoom.

The New England landscape has long been battered by some of the most intense weather in US history. Discover the legendary storms that have devastated New England, including: the Great New England Hurricane of 1938 that killed 564 people; the Worcester Tornado of 1953; the Snow Hurricane of 1804 that demolished orchards and killed dozens of sailors off the coast; and the Blizzard of 1978 that brought Boston to a standstill for weeks.

Eric Fisher is Chief Meteorologist for CBS Boston’s WBZ-TV News and anchors weather segments weeknights at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m., as well as WBZ-TV News at 10 p.m. on TV38 (WSBK-TV). He is also a contributor for CBS News, often found reporting on breaking severe weather across the country.

Register directly on Zoom HEREThis virtual program is a collaboration between the libraries in Georgetown and Tewksbury.

Virtual Financial Workshop Series for 17-30 Year Olds

Presented in collaboration with 27 additional libraries in Massachusetts and New Hampshire are four upcoming virtual financial workshop series via Zoom on Wednesdays in March and April from 7-8pm. Below are the dates and workshop subjects as well as how to sign up. You can find more information about each individual workshop on our event calendar.

Wednesday, March 2 at 7PM: Tips & Tricks for Managing Your Credit. Register HERE

Wednesday, March 16 at 7PM: Managing Your Money to Build Your Best Life. Register HERE

Wednesday, April 6 at 7PM: Decisions, Decisions! Register HERE

Wednesday, April 20 at 7PM: Protecting Your Assets. Register HERE

The Babson Financial Literacy Project (BFLP) is a not-for-profit program designed to help young adults (17 to 30 year-olds) acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for long-term financial prosperity and independence. Learn more about the BFLP HERE.

2021 State, Federal Tax Forms

The Georgetown Peabody Library has copies of the 2021 MA Tax Booklet (Form 1) available at the Circulation Desk. Please note, we do not receive federal income tax forms.

On January 10, the IRS announced that the 2022 tax filing season would begin on January 24. Most IRS tax forms, instructions and publications will be available electronically on IRS.gov.

The filing deadline to submit 2021 tax returns is Tuesday, April 19 for Massachusetts taxpayers due to the Patriots’ Day holiday.

You can get most forms online. Printable forms are available at the following links:

IRS Forms and Publications

MA tax forms or MassTaxConnect

You can save paper by filing your state and federal returns online. The IRS and MA Department of Revenue both offer secure portal options at:

IRS e-file options

MA Personal Income Tax Filing Options

Library staff are not able to provide tax advice or assistance, but free help is available (by appointment) at the Georgetown Senior Center from February through April. Preference is given to seniors and other moderate-income individuals.

Virtual Program: The Great British Baking Tour

Enjoy a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by “The Great British Baking Show” television series, aired on PBS on Wednesday, February 9 at 7PM via Zoom. Learn about making a proper cup of tea, regional specialties, their origins, and the particular parts of the UK they hail from. Even the trickiest parts of British recipes will be translated for Americans so you can try them in your own kitchen.

Pick up useful travel tips as well, just in case you’d like to create your own tour! Led by Claire Evans, a UK travel/relocation consultant and former UK resident. Learn more about Evans HERE.

Register directly on Zoom HEREThis virtual program is a collaboration between the libraries in Georgetown, Andover, and Tewksbury.