The Peabody Institute Library will kick off this week with fun events. It is a library full of activities for everyone, from infants to the elderly. Next Tuesday’s movie night will present a Marvel movie, make sure your kid is aware of that! Dr. Strange will lead teens to the magical world at the Library.
Wednesday, Jan. 11
Drop-in Tech Help
Need help using your smartphone, laptop, tablet, or e-reader? Bring your device to the library and stop by our Drop-in Tech Help! From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Creativity Lab at Main Library, one of our librarians will be ready to help answer your questions.
Teens Teaching Teens: Language Exchange
Do you speak a language other than English, or would you like to learn a new language? Our Teen Language Exchange is an opportunity for teens to share their language with peers or learn some phrases in a language they don’t yet know. Whether you are totally fluent in another language, monolingual and curious, or have just dabbled in language learning, this group is for you! The event is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the Teen Room at the Main Library. This isn’t a class, but an informal learning experience meant to be fun, informative, and relaxed. Snacks will be on hand for all participants. This program is intended for tweens and teens in grades 6 – 12. Registration is encouraged.
Pajama Story Time
Hear stories and rhyming songs before bed with librarian Miss Jenny. It is Optional to wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animals along to hear the stories. Registration is required. Spaces will be limited to 13 of 15 spaces. The event is open to ages three and up, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Tech Lab.
Thursday, Jan.12
Baby Storytime
For parents and caregivers with children ages up to 18 months. You’re never too young for storytime! Join Miss Jenny for stories, songs, and sensory play that helps babies develop language, social, and motor skills. Registration is required due to space limitations of up to 15 spaces. The event is from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Tech Lab.
Toddler Storytime
For parents and caregivers with children ages from 18 months to three years. Miss Jenny will guide toddlers and their parents and caregivers through stories, songs, and lots of movement that help build important social and early literacy skills. Registration is required due to space limitations of 18 to 20 spaces. The event is from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Tech Lab.
Local History Research Help
Research Peabody and North Shore local history in the Sutton Room from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Librarian will prepare the materials in advance for your visit. Researchers must agree to the Sutton Room Use Guidelines. Registration is required for this event and will be subject to the approval of the library.
TACO Thursday
Earn community service hours by participating in Teen Advisory and Community Organization, or as we like to call it, TACO! The foodie event is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Teen Room. Each Thursday, teens can come to the teen room at the Main Library and help better the Peabody Institute Library. Teen volunteers will be given tasks that help the library in some way. As compensation, teens receive one hour of community service hours, and a free taco on the first Thursday of the month. Please fill out a Teen Volunteer Application at the start of this program. Registration is not required. If you have questions, please email Teen Librarian Allison at abridgewater@noblenet.org.
Craft & Chat
Join Amory and your fellow crafter for West Branch Library’s Craft & Chat! Teenagers ages 13+ are encouraged to meet in the Community Room, bring handicraft projects and make some new friends, meet your neighbors, or reconnect with old friends. All skill levels and interests are welcome, and Amory can offer guidance in sewing, basic knitting, cross-stitching, polymer clay, and digital art. Registration is encouraged but not required. Craft & Chat is the second Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m.
Bring Your Own Book Group
The Bring Your Own Book Group will meet online through Zoom from 7 to 8 p.m. Every month, we choose a theme, and you choose the book you want to read! Everyone will get the opportunity to share what they read with the group. This is a great way to discuss books you’ve enjoyed, expand your reading list to books that might be out of your comfort zone, and get new reading recommendations. This program is open to adults and teens ages 16 and up. This month, the theme is “Winter.” Please register to receive the Zoom link.
Saturday, Jan. 14
Winter STEAM Story Time
Join Miss Alex as she reads about the science behind what makes a snowflake so special. While learning more about snowflakes, you will have the opportunity to make one yourself and take it home as a perfect winter decoration from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tech Lab. This event will require the use of scissors so parent supervision might be required. This will be held in the tech lab. Registration is required.
Monday, Jan. 16
The Main Library, South Branch, and West Branch will be closed for Martin Luther King day.
Zoom English Conversation Circles – Beginner/Intermediate
Conversation Circles are free, volunteer-led sessions that provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice basic conversational English in an informal setting. Sessions are designed to increase participants’ comfort level when using English, and increase vocabulary and knowledge of American culture and customs. To improve pronunciation and learn idiomatic expressions. Some English speaking skills are necessary to participate. Meeting focus on topics of practical interest such as shopping, ordering food, finding a job or an apartment, hobbies or current events.
A brief skills assessment interview is completed to match language learners with others at the same skill level. Monday’s session is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. online. To find out more and join a Circle, contact Sharon Janus at 978-531-0100 ex38 or peabodyell@noblenet.org
Tuesday, Jan. 17
Children’s Yoga
Ready for some morning movement and relaxation? Miss Katia hosts a fun yoga session for children every Tuesday morning. Wear comfy clothes, bring a yoga mat if you have one, and a water bottle to stay hydrated. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Tach Lab and 20 of 20 spaces are available.
Local History Research Help
Research Peabody and North Shore local history in the Sutton Room from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Librarian will prepare the materials in advance for your visit. Researchers must agree to the Sutton Room Use Guidelines. Registration is required for this event and will be subject to the approval of the library.
TACO Tuesday
Earn community service hours by participating in Teen Advisory and Community Organization, or as we like to call it, TACO! The foodie event is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the West Branch. Each Tuesday, teens can come to the library and help better the Peabody Institute Library. Teen volunteers will be given tasks that help the library in some way. As compensation, teens receive one hour of community service hours, and a free taco on the first Thursday of the month. Please fill out a Teen Volunteer Application at the start of this program. Registration is not required. If you have questions, please email Teen Librarian Allison at abridgewater@noblenet.org.
Teen Movie Night
Hang out in the teen room and watch a movie from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. The movie will be Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The movie is about the enigmatic sorcerer Dr. Stephen Strange returns to unravel the mysteries and properties bound to the Time Stone. Strange conducts a series of experiments on the unusual artifact in an effort to learn the intricacies of time itself. However, when a powerful foe, in the guise of a friendly face, thwarts Strange’s experiments, the sorcerer finds himself freeing a sinister force that wreaks havoc across the dimensions of time and space. The movie is rated PG13.
Meditation with Valerie York – Journey to your authentic self
Join Valerie York for a year-long journey to finding your authentic self through meditation and mindfulness from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tech Lab. Come to one or all of the monthly sessions, they will build on each other but also be great as stand-alone. Please register here to reserve a spot. Participants should bring water, a journal, and something to write with.
