Monday July 15th, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Come and meet some really wild animals!  Wildlife Encounters’ Junior Zookeeper Program is an educational presentation and includes a surprise selection from our very diverse Ambassador Animals.

Friday, July 12 @ 10:00am

Bring a blanket and snack.  We will read stories under a tree on the library lawn and then provide a fun outdoor activity.  If the weather does not cooperate the story time will be held inside the library.  This program is for all ages.

Ribbit the frog will be hiding in the library July 1 through August 16.  Every Monday Ribbit will move to a new location.  Come into the library every week to find Ribbit and fill out a raffle ticket.  All of the tickets will be entered into a drawing for a frog Squishmallow at the end of the summer. One raffle ticket per week. 

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.

June 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This program will be held on the library lawn.  Bring something to sit on.   If it is raining it will be brought inside the library.

Robert Clarke provides a blend of interactive magic, juggling and comedy that’s family friendly, high energy and engaging for ALL ages. Robert has performed internationally, from Japan to Canada as well as Singapore to Italy. He has been seen on The Travel Channel, PBS, Chronicle and has appeared in many newspapers around the country.

Don’t have time to stay for a program but don’t want to miss out on the summer fun? No worries! Come by and grab one of our Take & Make craft kits made for you to take home with you. There will be no registration to reserve a take and make kit. The kits will be available first come, first serve each week starting on Tuesday.

These take and make kits were made possible by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.

6/18/24: Seed Bombs (for all ages)

Bring some color and love to your favorite pollinators! We’ll be creating our own seed bombs using clay, soil, and native wildflower seeds.

6/25/24: Watercolor Cards (for all ages)

Brighten someone’s day (or your own!) with a hand painted card using watercolors!

7/02/24: Crocheting with T-Shirt Yarn (for teens and adults)

Give old t-shirts new life with crochet! Use yarn made of recycled t-shirts to create a summer crocheted piece.

DIY Book Kit (for kids)

Create your own book.  Once it is completed it can be added to a special collection in the children’s room so everyone can borrow it from the library.

7/09/24: Paint and Wrap Rocks (for all ages)

Rock painting challenge – with rock, paint, and wire in hand you can make your rock uniquely your own. Think sculpture to photo frame to pet rock and beyond!

RESCHEDULED – Upcycled Terrarium (for teens and adults)

Instead of a take & make craft kit, we’ve decided to host this as an in-house program here at the library instead! Date and details will be announced soon.

7/16/24: Upcycled Basil (for teens and adults)

Use a mason jar to start your own herb garden!

DIY Chia Pets (for kids)

Create your own chia pet.

7/23/24: Doodle Weaving (for teens and adults)

Try your hand at freestyle weaving using an upcycled loom made of cardboard.

Straw Weaving (for kids)

Use drinking straws and yarn to create a bookmark  or bracelet.

7/30/24: Sunprints (for all ages)

Nature’s photography! Explore home and yard to find items to cast interesting shapes onto the photosensitive paper in the kit. Think leaves, keys, paper clips, flowers, stencils, the possibilities are endless!

8/05/24: Mini Canvas Art (for all ages)

Calling all artists! Come in and get your canvas and art supplies to take home and create your own masterpiece to display in the GPL mini art exhibit held the following week.

8/12/24: Mini Art Gallery

Come by the library to view the GPL mini art gallery, all contributed by local artists (our talented children, teens, and adults of Georgetown)!

June 21st, 10:00 am.  Bring a blanket and snack.  We will read stories under a tree on the library lawn and then provide a fun outdoor activity.  If the weather does not cooperate the story time will be held inside the library.  This program is for all ages.

Thursday, June 27th from 10-12.  Come and explore the town vehicles on the lawn.  There will be police cars, fire trucks, bucket trucks and much more!  Maple Street will be closed.  Parking will be available at the Georgetown Middle High School if you are unable to find parking.

If it is raining, this program will be canceled.