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.

Georgetown Strength, Stretch, and Balance

Meeting Room

Free program open to all Town of Georgetown employees and their spouses. This is a low intensity program targeted for beginners and the avid exercisers who are ready to jump start their fitness program. Classes include light stretching to combat arthritis, balance exercises to help prevent falls, and a strengthening portion to improve strength. Resistance […]

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

Local History Room

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

Play Group

Meeting Room

Families are invited to the library to play and explore with toys and everyday materials. All ages are welcome, keep in mind there may be some small parts.

VIRTUAL: A Discussion on Funeral Planning

Online

Please join us for an in depth conversation and Q&A session with funeral director and former funeral home owner, Rick Dewhirst. We all plan for numerous events – weddings, anniversaries, vacations, the start of the school year, and more, but planning for funerals doesn’t often make that list. Many of us have wishes and ideas […]

Event Series Family Storytime -Outdoors

Family Storytime -Outdoors

Library Lawn/Meeting Room

While the weather is still nice we will offer storytime on the lawn for families of all ages.  If the weather does not cooperate the program will be brought inside the meeting room.  Bring something to sit on and sit back and enjoy the stories and activities.

LIBRARY CLOSED

The Library will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day.

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 The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.

Beginner Book Club

Meeting Room

For anyone in Kindergarten – 2nd grade.  Join us for a book discussion and questions, along with jokes, riddles, and a craft! The book will be provided and read together (independent reading skills are not required).  The book  is Balloons Over Broadway:  The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet. Registration […]

Social Justice Book Club – CANCELED

Meeting Room

This program has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. This book club will be run by Rev. Holly S. Brauner of the First Congregational Church of Georgetown.

Senior Center Book Group @ COA

Please join us as we discuss The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont. 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 […]

Event Series Georgetown Strength, Stretch, and Balance

Georgetown Strength, Stretch, and Balance

Meeting Room

Free program open to all Town of Georgetown employees and their spouses. This is a low intensity program targeted for beginners and the avid exercisers who are ready to jump start their fitness program. Classes include light stretching to combat arthritis, balance exercises to help prevent falls, and a strengthening portion to improve strength. Resistance […]

Event Series Family Storytime -Outdoors

Family Storytime -Outdoors

Library Lawn/Meeting Room

While the weather is still nice we will offer storytime on the lawn for families of all ages.  If the weather does not cooperate the program will be brought inside the meeting room.  Bring something to sit on and sit back and enjoy the stories and activities.

Event Series Drop-in LEGO Build event

Drop-in LEGO Build event

Do you love to build?  Families are invited to drop in between 3:00 and 4:30 to build with LEGO's and maybe other building materials.  A new building challenge will be available every program, but you are free to build what you want. This program will be offered every 3rd Friday.

Penn Brook Fundraiser Craft

Meeting Room

The 6th grade class will be putting together crafts for their upcoming fundraiser. This is not a fundraiser event -- this is a private meeting room reservation for craft assembly.

VIRTUAL: An Evening with Bestselling Authors Tess Gerritsen & Paul Doiron

Online

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** 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 […]