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Wildlife Encounters Animal Show

Meeting Room

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.

Library Trustees

Meeting Room

The Trustees of the Georgetown Peabody Library generally meet at the Library on the 4th Monday of the month at 7PM.

Take & Make kit

Upcycle Basil Jar (for teens and adults) Grow your own basil at home. DIY Chia Pets (for kids) Create your own chia pet. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library. 

Joe Leary in Concert — Acoustic Singer-Songwriters of the ’60’s & 70’s

Library Lawn

Tonight's concert will be inside in the air conditioned Meeting Room due to the heat and potential thunderstorms. 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 […]

Button Making

Meeting Room

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. 

Pack a Snack Storytime

Library Lawn

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Meeting Room

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.

Family Fort Night

Meeting Room

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 […]

Take & Make kit

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. 

Zines 101

Meeting Room

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

Library Lawn

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 […]

Recycled Mosaics

Meeting Room

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. 

Pack a Snack Storytime

Library Lawn

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.

Paper Airplanes

Meeting Room

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. 

Take & Make kit

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. 

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

Meeting Room

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

Library Lawn

Due to the weather, tonight's concert will be inside in the air conditioned Meeting Room. 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, […]

Fun With Sponges

Meeting Room

Drop in between 10:00 - 11:30.  We will be exploring fun activities with sponges.  Everyone will go home with a sponge kit (while supplies last) with more activities to do at home.

Pack a Snack Storytime

Library Lawn

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.

Take & Make kit

 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. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library. 

Dungeons & Dragons

Meeting Room

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.

Paint Night

Meeting Room

Create a masterpiece with paint.  Be prepared to get messy.  Materials and ideas will be available. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library. 

Jukebox Jamboree with The GemsTones

Library Lawn

The GemsTones are a youthful 5-piece retro-rock band of brothers specializing in a mix of nostalgic originals and hits from America’s decade; rockabilly, blues, country & rock‘n’roll of the 1950s! They bring new energy to unforgettable songs by legendary artists like Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash & many more! This concert will take place outside on the library […]

Surprise Maker Space

Meeting Room

Drop in between 10:00 - 11:30.  We will have lots of materials available from the children's supply closet to build and create with.

Pack a Snack Storytime

Library Lawn

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.

End of Summer Celebration

Library Lawn/Meeting Room

Come on down to celebrate the end of summer programs at the library on the library lawn with. Henna artist and glitter tattoos (Sponsored by the Georgetown Cultural Council) Soak a Librarian Kona Ice Truck Clemenzi Crusaders and Foo Family will be playing. If it is raining the Clemenzi Crusaders and Henna and glitter tattoos […]

Library Trustees

Meeting Room

The Trustees of the Georgetown Peabody Library generally meet at the Library on the 4th Monday of the month at 7PM.

VIRTUAL: How To Improve Your Recycling Efforts

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.** 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 […]

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

Meeting Room

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 “Salt Magic” by Hope Larson. Copies are available behind the circulation desk for check out.

Pack a Snack Storytime

Library Lawn

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.

Georgetown Moms Group – Petting Zoo

Library Lawn

Join the Georgetown Moms Group for their second annual End of Summer Bash! This event will feature New England Party Animals petting zoo, arts and crafts, sweet treats and so much more! This is a family event for the WHOLE community, so be sure to invite a friend! More information about the Georgetown Moms Group […]

Dungeons & Dragons

Meeting Room

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.

Adult/Teen Craft Night: Create Your Own Succulent Garden

Meeting Room

Bring a piece of nature into your home with a succulent garden! We'll have all the supplies you need to pot and decorate your new succulent. This program requires a sign up to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone. Please email sbarmore@georgetownpl.org if you'd like to be added to the waitlist.

Hang With Goats

Library Lawn

Come hang out with goats! Goats to Go will be here and they'll be bringing some of their cutest goats to meet you.

Event Series Teen Hangout

Teen Hangout

Teen Area Tables

Come by the library to hang out after school! Teen Librarian Savannah will provide snacks and a small craft, but feel free to bring anything you’ve been working on lately (including homework) and just hang out. You don’t have to come on time and you don’t have to stay the whole time. Just come hang […]

Event Series Teen Hangout

Teen Hangout

Teen Area Tables

Come by the library to hang out after school! Teen Librarian Savannah will provide snacks and a small craft, but feel free to bring anything you’ve been working on lately (including homework) and just hang out. You don’t have to come on time and you don’t have to stay the whole time. Just come hang […]