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 […]
What can you make with cardboard? Come on into the library to find out. The library will provide a variety of materials and ideas to use to create a masterpiece. There will be materials that can be taken home and others that will stay in the library. The staff will pull out the Makedo kits […]
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 […]
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.
Join us for adventure with a session of Dungeons & Dragons for teens at the library! This will be the first session of an ongoing campaign, open to teens entering 7th through 9th grade. Registration is required and the group will be capped at five participants. Please contact Teen Librarian Savannah at sbarmore@georgetownpl.org with any […]
Create a tie dye pillow case on the library lawn. All of the materials will be provided while supplies last. Please wear clothes that can get messy. If it is raining a different program will be offered inside and the tie die activity will be rescheduled for July 29. Recommended for kids entering K through […]
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! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
Do you like graphic novels? Us too! Teens in 7th through 9th grade are invited to join a graphic novel book club. Snacks will be provided! For this meeting we’ll be discussing “Through the Woods” by Emily Carroll. Copies are available behind the circulation desk for check out.
Tonight's concert will be inside in the air conditioned Meeting Room due to the extreme heat. Frankie Boy & The Blues Express is a New England-based blues band led by frontman, guitarist, singer and songwriter Frankie Boy Blues. The group consists of three core members, Mickey Maguire on Bass and Vocals and Harrison Foti on […]
How big of a bubble can you create? Wading pools of bubble solution and bubble wands will be available to play with on the library lawn. Be prepared to get wet. If it is raining another activity will be available in the library. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody […]
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.
Come meet some really wild animals! Wildlife Encounters will feature the Junior Zookeeper Program. This live-animal education presentation is designed to be delivered over 45-60 minutes and generally includes a very diverse selection of our Ambassador Animals.
The Trustees of the Georgetown Peabody Library generally meet at the Library on the 4th Monday of the month at 7PM.
Upcycle Terrarium (for teens and adults) Bring a piece of nature home with you and create your own mini terrarium. DIY Chia Pets (for kids) Create your own chia pet. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
Enjoy Joe Leary's solo acoustic guitar and vocal performances of the music from some of the well known singer-songwriters of the 60's & 70's, including James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Jim Croce, Neil Young, and Gordon Lightfoot. The inspirations and background history of this musical era will be presented throughout the performance. A 1979 graduate of […]
Drop in between 10:00 and 11:30 to create your own personal button. Once it is finished we will use the library bottom maker to complete your creation. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
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.
Join us for adventure with a session of Dungeons & Dragons at the library! This an ongoing campaign for teens in 7th -9th grade. This is a closed group that is currently full. Please contact Teen Librarian Savannah at sbarmore@georgetownpl.org if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
Families are invited to build a blanket fort in the Children's room and then hang out and read, tell stories or just be. Materials will be available, but feel free to bring your own items (sheets or blankets) Clips will be available to use. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown […]
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. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
Come and learn how to make your own zine! Zines are DIY small booklets used to express yourself through drawings, collage, poetry, or any other artistic medium. Zines can be about anything you'd like: something personal, a book or fandom you love, a social justice issue close to your heart, or anything else! The possibilities […]
Peryle is a groundbreaking New England-based singer-songwriter who has immersed herself in the world of music since her early years. Growing up in a musically inclined family, she was exposed to the wonders of melodies and lyrics from a tender age. As a teenager, Peryle embarked on her own songwriting journey, captivating audiences with her […]
Drop in between 10:00 - 11:30 to create a mosaic with recycled materials. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
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.
Did you ever want to fly paper airplanes in the library? We will have materials and instructions to create a variety of paper planes and everyone will have a chance to see if they fly. Recommended for kids entering K through 6th grade. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
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! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
Do you like graphic novels? Us too! Teens in 7th through 9th grade are invited to join a graphic novel book club. Snacks will be provided! For this meeting we’ll be discussing “Dragon Hoops” by Gene Luen Yang. Copies are available behind the circulation desk for check out.
Clandestine Jazz Collective is a group from the NH seacoast region comprised of Saxophonist Andrew Emanuel, Guitarist Keith Perry, Bassist Mikey Lathwood, and Drummer Chris Salemme. The group plays a healthy mix of jazz standards and instrumental covers of popular tunes, all with a great emphasis on improvisation and group interaction. This concert will take place […]
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.
