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Friends of Georgetown Library Meeting

Meeting Room

The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library generally meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month. All are welcome.

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Come to the library and work on a fun, creative project or take the project home with you! Projects are announced on our Instagram account, so make sure you follow @GPLYA

Kid’s Take and Make Kit – Winter Luminaries

The kits will be available all week or until they run out in the children's room.  One kit per child. Decorate the luminary in fun wintery colors.  A battery powered tea light will be provided. Materials were funded by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.

Event Series GPL Arcade

GPL Arcade

Meeting Room

Come hang as we turn the Library into a gaming paradise!  There's nothing quite like playing the Switch on our giant projector screen!

Reading to the Library Dog

Children's Little Room

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.   Sign up for a time below.  If you would like to be placed on the waiting list […]

Evening Book Group

Meeting Room

Please join us as we discuss Funny Farm by Laurie Zaleski. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.

VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Enchanted Gardens: Decked Out for the Holidays

Online

Visit magnificently decorated conservatories and mansions and beautifully lit gardens during the holiday season! This presentation includes Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, Newport Mansions, Blithewold, and others. Register HERE. Jana Milbocker is the principal of Enchanted Gardens, a lecturer, and an author. She combines horticulture, design, and travel tips to educate, inspire and delight both new and seasoned gardeners. Jana loves to […]

Pajama Story Time

Meeting Room

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.

Library Trustees

Meeting Room

The Trustees of the Georgetown Peabody Library meet at the Library on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7PM.

VIRTUAL PROGRAM: An Introduction To Hanukkah

Online

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.**   Learn about Hanukkah -- a fun-filled eight-day festival celebrated by people all around the word who practice the Jewish faith -- in this virtual presentation from the Lappin Foundation.  Hanukkah […]

De-Stress with Dogs

Meeting Room

Come hang out with some great dogs for a few chill hours!

Massachusetts Children’s Book Awards Book Club

Meeting Room

For students in 4 - 6 grade and their parents/guardians(optional).  Popcorn, book discussion, and a related activity will be offered. We will be discussing The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez by Adrianna Cuevas.  Copies are now available at the library to borrow.      

VIRTUAL PROGRAM: The Christmas Truce of 1914: The Miracle of the Great War

Online

In the week surrounding Christmas in 1914, an unofficial cease fire occurred on the Western Front during WWI. The sounds of rifles firing and shells exploding faded and soldiers on both sides emerged from the trenches and shared gestures on goodwill. Professor Anthony Guerriero will share the tale that shows how the magic of Christmas […]

LIBRARY CLOSED

The Library will be closed for the holidays. Happy Holidays!

Senior Center Book Group @ COA

Please join us as we discuss Fast Girls by Elise Hooper. This book discussion takes place at the Georgetown Senior Center, 51 North Street. Copies of the book are available at the library’s Circulation Desk one month prior to our meeting. New members are always welcome. Come once or as many times as you wish! […]