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 […]
Please join us as we discuss Call Your Daughter Home by Deb Spera. 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 […]
Takhisis the Dragon Queen has returned to the world of Krynn. Across the land, her armies of fanatical draconians wage a brutal war of conquest. As the Dragon Armies march on the unprepared nation of Solamnia, only the defenders of the city of Kalaman stand in their way. But the Dragon Armies want more than […]
Join Teen Librarian Kyle Coston as he teaches you how to paint a grimdark knight! All materials provided.
Students in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to participate in a Beginner’s Book Club at the library. The book will be provided and read together (independent reading skills are not required). Join us for a book discussion and questions, along with jokes, riddles, and a craft! Space is limited and registration is required. The book […]
The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library generally meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month. All are welcome.
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", […]
Join us as we have a little ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the Library being open on Thursdays! The ribbon cutting will take place right at 10AM when we are due to open. Thanks to the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library, we will also have refreshments available in the Meeting Room to celebrate the […]
All ages. Three to four books will be read. Children and parents will also participate in songs, finger-plays, and a simple craft. Once the weather has begun to warm up the storytime will be held outside.
Due to staff sickness, this event has been canceled. Come hang as we turn the Library into a gaming paradise! There's nothing quite like playing the Switch on our giant projector screen!
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 […]
Please join us as we discuss The Daughters of Yalta by Catherine Grace Katz. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Ages 3 months to 2 1/2 years Program will include two to three books, songs, finger-plays, and circle games.
Takhisis the Dragon Queen has returned to the world of Krynn. Across the land, her armies of fanatical draconians wage a brutal war of conquest. As the Dragon Armies march on the unprepared nation of Solamnia, only the defenders of the city of Kalaman stand in their way. But the Dragon Armies want more than […]
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", […]
Join Georgetown Run/Walk Club for a 3 month series for our winter “running” book club. We’ll meet the first Wednesday of each month to discuss the book you’ve read (books, tapes, audiobooks, cliff notes, etc). All are welcome. We’ll meet at the Georgetown Peabody Library 6PM for a 30-min run/walk around the library followed by […]
The Trustees of the Georgetown Peabody Library meet at the Library on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7PM.
Families with children ages 2 and up are invited to "tinker" with a variety of materials provided. The materials will include STEM and sensory items for younger children based on the books Loose Parts by Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky and other preschool STEM resources. It will be a relaxed program where kids will have […]
Chess Club at the library will be an informal gathering of students interested in playing chess with others. A knowledge of how to play chess is recommended. Students in 3rd – 6th grade are invited to sign up. The chess boards and pieces will be provided. No instruction will be available at this event. […]
All ages. Three to four books will be read. Children and parents will also participate in songs, finger-plays, and a simple craft. Once the weather has begun to warm up the storytime will be held outside.
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
Have you ever wanted to create a beautiful oasis in your backyard while supporting local flora and fauna?? Join Ellen, a plant fanatic and pollinator lover, to learn about the many ways you can create beautiful and beneficial pollinator habitats in just a few steps. Creating pollinator habitat has never been more important; by adding […]
Ages 3 months to 2 1/2 years Program will include two to three books, songs, finger-plays, and circle games.
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", […]
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.
Building materials and challenges will be available to create amazing structures. Build with Lego's, Keva Planks, and other materials. Pictures of all of the amazing creations will be posted on the library website. Drop in any between 10:00 and 12:00 and get building. Families of all ages are welcome.
All ages. Three to four books will be read. Children and parents will also participate in songs, finger-plays, and a simple craft. Once the weather has begun to warm up the storytime will be held outside.
The Georgetown Historical Society will hold an unpacking and examination event in the Library's Meeting Room on Saturday, April 22 from 9AM to 12PM. Kathleen Ivanowski who lives in Western Massachusetts is the owner of around 70 marionettes that were crafted by Grace Spofford who lived in Georgetown in the early part of the 20th […]
Come hang as we turn the Library into a gaming paradise! There's nothing quite like playing the Switch on our giant projector screen!
Ages 3 months to 2 1/2 years Program will include two to three books, songs, finger-plays, and circle games.
Please join us as we discuss Flying Solo by Linda Holmes. 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! […]
Takhisis the Dragon Queen has returned to the world of Krynn. Across the land, her armies of fanatical draconians wage a brutal war of conquest. As the Dragon Armies march on the unprepared nation of Solamnia, only the defenders of the city of Kalaman stand in their way. But the Dragon Armies want more than […]
Enjoy making a craft while socializing with other adults! This craft is making a bead and wire sun catcher! All craft supplies provided. Led by longtime crafter Rachelle Toth. Registration is required. The class is limited to 25 seats. Register below:
This is not your boring High School history class! If you do not like the subject being discussed, it will change in just a few minutes. Learn about Army Sutlers, Love Tokens (jewelry), an anti-war poem that became a Christmas Carol, and the unknown stories of ordinary but heroic soldiers just doing their duty. I […]
Join Teen Librarian Kyle Coston as he teaches you how to paint a nasty ork warrior! All materials provided.
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this […]
Come Learn & Get Involved. What is this Event? Keep the Lights on for Small Businesses. A new evening program in Georgetown to get to know the town businesses and enjoy a fun community-based night out for friends, family, couples, and more. Businesses along the route are invited to stay open to invite participants to […]
All ages. Three to four books will be read. Children and parents will also participate in songs, finger-plays, and a simple craft. Once the weather has begun to warm up the storytime will be held outside.
Join us for a walking tour of Harmony Cemetery by the Georgetown Historical Society at 92 Central St., in Georgetown. Harmony Cemetery was laid out in concentric circles surrounding a central watchtower. The first burial was in 1831 and the cemetery is still in active use. Find out about that watchtower and hear some stories […]
Come hang as we turn the Library into a gaming paradise! There's nothing quite like playing the Switch on our giant projector screen!
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 […]
The Library will be closing at 7 PM in order for our staff and patrons to attend Town Meeting.
Ages 3 months to 2 1/2 years Program will include two to three books, songs, finger-plays, and circle games.
The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library generally meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month. All are welcome.
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", […]
**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.** As with our outdoor gardens, many things can go wrong when you grow plants indoors. Learn the factors that make for happy houseplants, including light, water, and soil...and how to […]
All ages. Three to four books will be read. Children and parents will also participate in songs, finger-plays, and a simple craft. Once the weather has begun to warm up the storytime will be held outside.
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
This event will take place rain or shine! Join us as we celebrate the opening of the permanent StoryWalk® with some brief remarks, a ribbon cutting, a chance to meet four local children's authors (Maggie van Galen, Paul Janson, Dyan deNapoli, and Donna Seim), and the opportunity to travel the new StoryWalk® path. The Friends will […]
