On Monday, November 20 at 7PM, bestselling author Tess Gerritsen will discuss her brand new book, The Spy Coast, in conversation with bestselling author Paul Doiron. A retired CIA operative in small-town Maine tackles the ghosts of her past in this fresh take on the spy thriller.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.
The library will be offering a family story time on Saturdays once a month. The program will include 3 to 4 books, rhymes and songs, and a craft or activity. This program is for all ages.
The schedule is:
February 3
Please join us on Thursday, November 9 at 7PM for an in depth conversation and Q&A session with funeral director and former funeral home owner, Rick Dewhirst.
After leaving the traditional model of reactive funeral care, Rick Dewhirst embarked on a more proactive form of funeral education and practice – one that can help individuals, couples, and organizations with navigating the often confusing and emotionally laden world of funeral planning. His goal and the purpose of this presentation is to help illuminate the many options and choices we all have and to ease the process and often difficult experience of providing ourselves and loved ones a meaningful, sensible, and cost effective funeral plan.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.
Come to a pajama story time at the library. Books, songs and a quiet activity will be provided. Wearing pajamas is encouraged. This program is for all ages.
One Wednesday a month at 6:45:
Tuesdays at 10:00 January 9 – March 5
Ages birth to 2 1/2 years
Program will include two to three books, songs, finger-plays, and circle games. Siblings are welcome. Families are welcome to stay and play afterwards.
Come and read to Aston, a certified therapy dog. This program is designed to help develop reading skills and is recommended for children who want to practice their reading fluency.
Registration for a 15 minute session is required. To sign up go to the library events calendar and select the event you are interested in. The registration form will be there. If all the time slots are full select a different date. If they are full email cdewitt@georgetownpl.org to be placed on a waiting list.
Aston will be at the library the following Mondays starting at 4:00:
Families are invited to the library to play and explore with toys and everyday materials two Thursdays a month.
All ages are welcome, keep in mind there may be some small parts.
Our Teen Librarian, Kyle Coston, has accepted a position at the Somerville Public Library. His last day in Georgetown will be on Saturday, October 28.
We welcome the Georgetown community to come into the library on Friday, October 27 or Saturday, October 28 to say their farewells and congratulate Kyle on his new position.
Kyle reinvigorated our teen programming with offerings of Dungeons & Dragons, monthly craft opportunities, gaming on our Switch, de-stress with dogs, and more. Kyle was awarded an ‘Awesome Georgetown’ grant in which he put together a book wagon that librarians can bring to the schools and other events in town to promote the library.
The staff, the Friends, and the Trustees all wish him the best in his new job and thank him for all that he has done.
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
