Learn how to make your own holiday Boxwood centerpiece using your choice of velvet bows, gold balls, berries, natural gypsophila and fresh boxwood. You will create a centerpiece that will last for months afterward!
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
LIMITED TO 15 PEOPLE. Registration required. Register below:
This program is now full. Please call the Library at 978-352-5728 ext. 1 to be put on the waitlist.
The CFCE of the North Shore will be offering a Come and Play playgroup.
Come and Play is an engaging playgroup designed to support children’s growing curiosity and energy. Through fun, interactive activities, they can explore, learn, and develop essential social, motor, and cognitive skills. This playgroup provides a lively environment where children can explore the world around them, make new friends, and enjoy the excitement of early learning, all while parents and caregivers share in their developmental milestones. No registration is required.
Join Kenneth Gloss, internationally known rare book specialist and appraiser who runs the Brattle Book Shop in Boston, on Monday, November 18 at 6PM for a talk about the “improbable finds” of his decades-long career and discuss the value of old and rare books.
There is also a Q&A session at the conclusion of his talk. Following the talk and question-and-answer session, Ken will give free verbal appraisals of books participants have on hand or will do so at his shop in Boston at a later scheduled date.
Registration is highly recommended for this event. Please register below:
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Join registered dietitian Heidi McIndoo on Monday, November 18 at 7PM via Zoom to make mini pumpkin pie tartlets. The holidays are bearing down on us and coming up with new and nutritious options (really, is that even a thing?!?!) can be challenging. This virtual baking demo will be a sweet treat for the holidays that won’t sabotage your healthy eating goals.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
Heidi Reichenberger McIndoo, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. is a nutrition consultant, spokesperson, author and freelance writer with 25 years experience as a registered dietitian. She loves helping people realize that eating nutritiously doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor and pleasure. And, that giving up favorite foods is not a must.
Enjoy making a craft while socializing with other adults! This craft is on Saturday, November 9 from 10:30AM to 12PM. Attendees will be making string art cards!
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:
On Saturday, November 2 at 10AM, come meet some local authors! Authors will talk about and sell their books during this event. Hosted by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library. Refreshments will be served.
More information about the authors can be found below:
This class is perfect for those looking to improve flexibility, balance, and strength while staying seated or using a chair for support. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking for a low-impact way to stay active, this class offers a welcoming environment for all fitness levels. Discover the benefits of Chair Yoga and enhance your overall health and well-being in a fun, supportive environment.
Who: Open to all ages and abilities. Chairs are provided, yoga mats are not needed.
When: Tuesdays at 12PM. 4-Week Series: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, & 11/19
Sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library. Taught by Maggie Bresnihan with www.yogatofarms.com Questions? Email yogatofarms@gmail.com
Registration Recommended; Drop-ins Welcome. Register below:
Calling all caffeine fiends! Join Rob Fitzgibbon on Saturday, October 26 at 10AM as he teaches the art of coffee cupping; the practice of observing the taste and aroma of brewed coffee. Sample and savor various, freshly brewed roasts and learn how and why body, flavor, and aftertaste differ by coffee-growing region.
Registration is required for this event. LIMIT OF 12 PEOPLE. Register below:
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This program on Thursday, October 17 at 7PM via Zoom will explore the importance of bat conservation, the impact of declining bat populations, and the efforts underway by MassWildlife to protect these remarkable mammals. Throughout the program learn about some myths and facts about bats, while gaining a deeper understanding of why bats matter and how we can contribute to their preservation.
This program is presented by Jennifer Longsdorf, the Bat Conservation Program Coordinator for MassWildlife.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.
RECORDING NOTE: The program will be recorded. A link to the recording will be shared with everyone who registers and will be available for 2 weeks after the program.
Calling all tabletop gaming enthusiasts – this one’s for the grownups! Beginning October 7th, join GPL on the first Monday of the month for an evening of board and card games. Unwind at the beginning of your work week with a friendly game (or two)!
Need more info? Please contact our Circulation Librarian, Olivia, at ogavriel@georgetownpl.org
Event registration recommended, but walk-ins welcome:
Registration form for the Tabletop Gaming Night.
Join Sarah Robertson-Barnes on Monday, October 7 at 7PM via Zoom for suggestions on how to lower your ecological footprint this holiday season. This is a great discussion for whether you have kids of your own, kids in your life, or love being a kid yourself during the holidays!
Embracing the rhythms of winter is key to creating eco-conscious holiday traditions. Rather than getting carried away by the holiday rush, use this time as an opportunity to create the kind of holiday season you truly want – one focused on the magic of family and togetherness instead of stuff. A low waste holiday season is possible.
Sarah Robertson-Barnes, founder of the Sustainable in the Suburbs blog, is a freelance writer, educator, and consultant. She lives with her husband, two kids, and rescue dog outside of Toronto, Ontario. Sustainable in the Suburbs is a resource for living low waste with kids in a culture of convenience.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.
The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be hosting Jessica DuLong for an author talk and book signing at 10:30AM. Don’t miss out on the chance to win exciting door prizes! Refreshments will be served.
The Friends will also hold a brief business meeting at 10AM in which amendments to their Constitution and Bylaws will be voted on as well as the election of new officers and directors.
Jessica DuLong (a Georgetown native) is a journalist and historian — and one of the world’s only female fireboat engineers. Her book Saved at the Seawall: Stories from the September 11 Boat Lift chronicles the dramatic multi-boat rescue effort that delivered nearly half a million people to safety on 9/11. The definitive history of the world’s largest waterborne evacuation, Saved at the Seawall was featured in Spike Lee’s docuseries NYC Epicenters. Now based in Brooklyn, DuLong lectures internationally about narrative craft and journalism. Her memoir My River Chronicles explores history and her experiences as a marine engineer aboard a Hudson River fireboat to celebrate the vanishing value of hands-on work.
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of e-books for children. They are a great way to encourage tech-savvy kids to enjoy reading!
It’s unlimited, and it’s FREE for you to use from home!
There are over 1200 animated, talking picture books! The site also features Spanish and French books, read-along chapter books, non-fiction books, and exciting games and puzzles!
We go beyond books with our Library of Things collection at Georgetown Peabody Library! Learning, growth, sharing, fun, and some practical help are some of the ways we provide enrichment for our community.
Join us on Wednesday, September 25 from 6-8PM as you will have the opportunity to take a look at what we have in stock, and ask any questions you may have.
This class is perfect for those looking to improve flexibility, balance, and strength while staying seated or using a chair for support. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking for a low-impact way to stay active, this class offers a welcoming environment for all fitness levels. Discover the benefits of Chair Yoga and enhance your overall health and well-being in a fun, supportive environment.
Who: Open to all ages and abilities. Chairs are provided, yoga mats are not needed.
When: Tuesdays at 12PM. 4-Week Series: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, & 10/8
Sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library. Taught by Maggie Bresnihan with www.yogatofarms.com Questions? Email yogatofarms@gmail.com
Registration Recommended; Drop-ins Welcome. Register below:
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Would you like to know more about Medicare? Are there programs that can help you with your out-of-pocket costs?
Join Georgetown Council on Aging Director Kristin Crockett on Monday, September 16 at 6PM to learn about Medicare enrollment periods, benefits, coverage options and programs that can help you with your out-of-pocket costs.
The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will be having their Annual Fall Book Sale starting on Thursday, September 12 through Sunday, September 15.
Thursday, September 12 from 10 AM to 5 PM
Friday, September 13 from 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday, September 14 from 9 AM to 1 PM
Sunday, September 15 from 1 PM to 4 PM – Bag Sale! $8 to fill a bag
Proceeds from the book sale benefit library programs and museum passes.
Donations may be brought into the library starting on Friday, September 6 to Wednesday, September 11 during library hours. Donations can include books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, board games, audiobooks. They must all be gently used and free from mold. Ask yourself would you be willing to give this to a family member or friend before you decide to donate to the library.
Volunteers are needed for the Book Sale. For more information, email the Friends at friends@georgetownpl.org
Drop in to use materials from the children’s craft supply closet to build and create.
Be prepared to get messy, and create a masterpiece with paint! Materials and ideas will be available. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
On Tuesday, August 12 at 2PM via Zoom, Julia Greene, Municipal Assistance Coordinator from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, will discuss how to cut down on waste and how to recycle correctly. Julia will give practical advice on how you can improve your efforts to reduce, re-use and recycle in your day-to-day life in order to make a positive impact on our environment. Bring your questions as they’ll be time for Q&A too.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
Come and meet some really wild animals! Wildlife Encounters’ Junior Zookeeper Program is an educational presentation and includes a surprise selection from our very diverse Ambassador Animals.
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.
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 Library.
Starting on Wednesday, July 10 until August 7, performers will be showcasing their talent on the library lawn. All are welcome to attend these concerts!
Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. If the weather does not cooperate, the concert will be inside in the library’s Meeting Room.
Please click on the performers below or go to our event calendar for more information on these concerts.
Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30PM: Frankie Boy & The Blues Express
Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30PM: Joe Leary
Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30PM: Peryle
Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30PM: Clandestine Jazz Collective
Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30PM: The GemsTones
The Georgetown Peabody Library’s summer concert series is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
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 of the summer. One raffle ticket per week.
The Library now offers Boston Harbor Islands Ferry passes for the 2024 season of the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park.
Passes are valid for the season between June 20 and September 2 (Mondays-Fridays), between September 5 and September 22 (Fridays-Sundays), and between September 27 and October 11 (Thursdays-Sundays).
Pass Benefits: Tickets are buy one get one free, for up to a total of TWO free tickets.
How does it work? Reserve your pass here to receive the promo code and further instructions.
This pass is a print-from-home pass, so you do not need to come into the library to pick it up!
You can check the ferry schedule online or call the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center at 617-223-8666.
This program will be held on the library lawn. Bring something to sit on. If it is raining it will be brought inside the library.
Robert Clarke provides a blend of interactive magic, juggling and comedy that’s family friendly, high energy and engaging for ALL ages. Robert has performed internationally, from Japan to Canada as well as Singapore to Italy. He has been seen on The Travel Channel, PBS, Chronicle and has appeared in many newspapers around the country.
Don’t have time to stay for a program but don’t want to miss out on the summer fun? No worries! Come by and grab one of our Take & Make craft kits made for you to take home with you. There will be no registration to reserve a take and make kit. The kits will be available first come, first serve each week starting on Tuesday.
These take and make kits were made possible by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
6/18/24: Seed Bombs (for all ages)
Bring some color and love to your favorite pollinators! We’ll be creating our own seed bombs using clay, soil, and native wildflower seeds.
6/25/24: Watercolor Cards (for all ages)
Brighten someone’s day (or your own!) with a hand painted card using watercolors!
7/02/24: 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 it from the library.
7/09/24: 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!
RESCHEDULED – Upcycled Terrarium (for teens and adults)
Instead of a take & make craft kit, we’ve decided to host this as an in-house program here at the library instead! Date and details will be announced soon.
7/16/24: Upcycled Basil (for teens and adults)
Use a mason jar to start your own herb garden!
DIY Chia Pets (for kids)
Create your own chia pet.
7/23/24: 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.
7/30/24: 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!
8/05/24: Mini Canvas Art (for all ages)
Calling all artists! Come in and get your canvas and art supplies to take home and create your own masterpiece to display in the GPL mini art exhibit held the following week.
8/12/24: Mini Art Gallery
Come by the library to view the GPL mini art gallery, all contributed by local artists (our talented children, teens, and adults of Georgetown)!
June 21st, 10:00 am. 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.
Thursday, June 27th from 10-12. Come and explore the town vehicles on the lawn. There will be police cars, fire trucks, bucket trucks and much more! Maple Street will be closed. Parking will be available at the Georgetown Middle High School if you are unable to find parking.
If it is raining, this program will be canceled.
Summer is nearly here! Our summer reading programs will start on Monday, June 17. We offer summer reading programs to children, teens, and adults!
Find more information about the Children’s Summer Reading program HERE
Find more information about the Teen Summer Reading program HERE
Find more information about the Adult Summer Reading program HERE
Join this webinar on Tuesday, June 18 at 10AM to learn about the individuals who brought books into existence and of those who first experimented in the art of printing, design, and binding. Who were the renegade book-makers who changed the course of history?
Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
Adam Smyth is Professor of English Literature and the History of the Book at Balliol College, Oxford University. He works on the connections between literature and material texts, particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries, but also more widely. He is the author of four books (most recently, Material Texts in Early Modern England (2018)), and the editor or co-editor of four collections of essays (including Book Parts, with Dennis Duncan). Adam is a founder member of the 39 Steps Press printing collective, based in a barn in Oxfordshire. He co-hosts the literary podcast and sometime radio show LitBits. He writes regularly for the London Review of Books.
Our Circulation Librarian, Lo, has accepted the position of Faculty Support Specialist with Harvard Business School. Her last day in Georgetown will be on Friday, May 31.
We welcome the Georgetown community to come into the library on Friday, May 31 to say their farewells and congratulate Lo on her new position.
One of the standout achievements of Lo is her exceptional ability to establish meaningful connections with our patrons who come to or call our Circulation Desk for assistance. Lo’s friendly and approachable demeanor created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a continued strong sense of community within our library. Her keen eye for selecting relevant and diverse titles for our Fiction collection greatly enriched our library’s offerings, catering to the varied interests of our patrons.
The staff, the Friends, and the Trustees all wish her the best in her new job and thank her for all that she has done.
The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library wish to express sincere gratitude to all who responded to our 2024 Annual Appeal Letter. Your generous gifts will enable us to support the myriad cultural programs and museum passes that our library provides.
The following donations have been dedicated in memoriam, or in honor.
IN MEMORY OF,
Rod Stanley from Margaret Stanley
Carl Stecher from Bonita Stecher
Ruth DeAngelis from Diane Thoreson
Rita Wade and Anne Collamore from Gloria Swanbon
Eddie Powell from Shirley Powell
The Caporizzo Family from Susan Jaras
Norma Willard, Librarian, from Tom Falzareno
Dick Gaffney from Hollis Kelly
Marie Perry from Mark & Elizabeth Perry
Camille Brady from Julia & Gregory Stevenson
Alexander Bardash from Joan Bardash
Thomas Scale from Richard Aberman
Giustina Zulli from Mary Govostes
Sylvia Ryan from Joan Chatterton
David M. Watson from Deborah Watson
Rick Palardy from Terry Palardy
Margaret M. Berkland from Paul & Noreen Berkland
Cathy L’Hommedieu from Linda Babeu
IN HONOR OF,
Elli Vasilenko, Class of 2024 from Jessica Vasilenko
The Citizens of Georgetown from Janice & Jeremy Derby
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