Category: Library

17th Annual Bruins PJ Drive

Posted on by Cathy Dewitt

Starting on February 2 through February 24, the Library will be collecting new pajamas from sizes 0-3 months through adult medium. Please do not give pajamas that include any family or holiday references.  The drop box will be in the library lobby.

Cradles to Crayons®, the Boston Bruins, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund are coming together with organizations in your community to collect new pajamas for local children living in low-income and homeless situations. 

The most needed sizes are:

  • Girls: 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 2T, 3T, 5/6 (child S), 7/8 (child M), 14/16 (child XL/adult S), 18/20 (child XXL/adult M)
  • Boys: 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 5/6 (child S), 7/8 (child M), 10/12 (child L), 14/16 (child XL/adult S), 18/20 (child XXL/adult M)

Georgetown’s Got Talent! (Local Author Event)

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

On Saturday, February 10 at 10AM, come meet authors from Georgetown and nearby! Authors will talk about and sell their books during this event. Hosted by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library. Refreshments will be served.

The following authors will be in attendance:
 
Elizabeth de Veer
 
Holly Margeson Gamache
 
Jennifer Recio Lebedev

2023 State, Federal Tax Forms

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

The Georgetown Peabody Library has copies of the 2023 MA Tax Booklet (Form 1) available at the Circulation Desk. Please note, we do not receive federal income tax forms.

On January 8, the IRS announced that the 2023 tax filing season would begin on January 29. Most IRS tax forms, instructions and publications will be available electronically on IRS.gov.

The filing deadline to submit 2023 tax returns is Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Wednesday, October 15, 2024 to file.

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.

2024 Friends Annual Appeal

Posted on by Sarah Cognata
Your gift makes all the difference. Support your library today! http://tinyurl.com/5e7jazd3
 
Every donation helps fund programs and benefits that wouldn’t be possible without our community’s participation.
 
If you missed it in your electric bill, below is the Friends of the Library 2024 Annual Appeal Letter: https://georgetownpl.org/…/2024-Annual-Appeal-Letter.pdf

2024 Reading Challenge

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

Looking for a fun reading challenge for 2024? The Massachusetts Center for the Book has a great one! Read one book on the month’s theme each month and then submit it via this form here: https://ow.ly/eT1m50QmAu6

At the end of the year, if you complete each month, you can join in a special celebration the Center will host and be entered to win a tote of books!

Full information can be found here: https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge

Craft & Chat – Saturday, December 16 at 10:30AM

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

Enjoy making a craft while socializing with other adults!  This craft on Saturday, December 16 from 10:30AM to 12PM is making gift bags & gift card holders just in time for the holiday season!

All craft supplies provided. Led by longtime crafter Rachelle Toth.

Registration is required. The class is limited to 25 seats. Sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.

Register below:

Virtual: Baking Demo and Discussion with Chef Erin Jeanne McDowell

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

Who doesn’t like a bit of holiday baking? Chef and Cookbook author Erin Jeanne McDowell will demonstrate on Tuesday, December 5 at 7PM via Zoom how to make one of her favorite recipes and then will have some time to chat with attendees about all of our “burning” questions.

Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.

New Database: The New York Times

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

Georgetown patrons can now enjoy New York Times | All Access at home and in the library!

Access in the library involves creating an account or logging into your NYTimes.com account for full access. Access at home involves entering your Georgetown library card number and library PIN (usually last four digits of your phone number) and redeem code on next page. Create or log in with a NYT account. Code provides access for 24 hours. Return to this page after 24 hours for a new code and log in for continued access.

Your access includes everything The New York Times offers:

● News: Understand the world with original reporting from 1,700 journalists
● Games: Spelling Bee, Wordle, The Crossword and more.
● Cooking: Recipes, advice and inspiration for any occasion.
● Wirecutter: Independent reviews for thousands of products
● The Athletic: In-depth, personalized sports journalism.

Find this database and more at our Online Resources section! You can always find this section when you click the Services menu on our home page. 

Author Alena Dillon Visit – Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30PM

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

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.

 

 

 

 

Artist Reception – Maureen DeSisto

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

The Library is pleased to exhibit artist Maureen DeSisto’s work for the month of November. There will be a reception on Monday, November 27 at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend.

A life-long Methuen resident, Maureen studied with Bill Swank of Salem NH and attended Mass. College of Art in Boston earning a BFA in Illustration and AAS in Commercial Art at Chamberlayne JR. College of Boston. She is a Board member of the Greater Haverhill Art Association. Two of her paintings of historic Methuen are in Methuen’s Enterprise Bank’s permanent collection.

Her website is https://maureen-desisto-acrylic-painter.com/

You can view her artist statement HERE.