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Instrument Investigators: Brass Instruments

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Join us for a musical adventure brought to you by Aurelius Arts Academy. This week we will be exploring brass instruments. Every Thursday in January there will be a new type of instrument we will uncover!

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Join us for a musical adventure brought to you by Aurelius Arts Academy. This week we will be exploring brass instruments. Every Thursday in January there will be a new type of instrument we will uncover!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Talent Show Rehearsal

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Celebrate the end of Peabody Public Library's 2026 Winter Reading Program with a talent show! Show off your amazing talents to try to win first prize! Participants must be between the ages of 0-18.
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:
Celebrate the end of Peabody Public Library's 2026 Winter Reading Program with a talent show! Show off your amazing talents to try to win first prize! Participants must be between the ages of 0-18.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Homeschool Happenings - Life Skills

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Come along as our the Master Gardeners of Whitley County teach us about the best environmental practices for our community!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Come along as our the Master Gardeners of Whitley County teach us about the best environmental practices for our community!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Instrument Investigators: Percussion Instruments

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Join us for a musical adventure brought to you by Aurelius Arts Academy. This week we will be exploring percussion instruments. This session is our final installment of Instrument Investigators.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Join us for a musical adventure brought to you by Aurelius Arts Academy. This week we will be exploring percussion instruments. This session is our final installment of Instrument Investigators.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Talent Show

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Celebrate the end of Peabody Public Library's 2026 Winter Reading Program with a talent show! Show off your amazing talents to try to win first prize! Participants must be between the ages of 0-18.
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:
Celebrate the end of Peabody Public Library's 2026 Winter Reading Program with a talent show! Show off your amazing talents to try to win first prize! Participants must be between the ages of 0-18.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Homeschool Happenings - Computer Science

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Get ready to think like a computer scientist! In this hands-on class, homeschool students will dive into the world of algorithms, the step-by-step instructions that make computers (and humans!) solve problems efficiently.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Get ready to think like a computer scientist! In this hands-on class, homeschool students will dive into the world of algorithms, the step-by-step instructions that make computers (and humans!) solve problems efficiently.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Art Lab

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Join us every month to experiment and play with different art styles, techniques, and tools. Let's enjoy the process of learning new art skills while also creating a masterpiece you get to take home. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us every month to experiment and play with different art styles, techniques, and tools. Let's enjoy the process of learning new art skills while also creating a masterpiece you get to take home. 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

LEGO Club

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Join us for LEGO Club. Each month there will be a new challenge on what you can build with LEGOs!

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:

Join us for LEGO Club. Each month there will be a new challenge on what you can build with LEGOs!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Homeschool Happenings - STEAM

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Join us for an exciting hands-on learning experience designed especially for homeschool families! In this special session, a certified NASA Solar System Ambassador will lead students on an interactive exploration of space flight.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an exciting hands-on learning experience designed especially for homeschool families! In this special session, a certified NASA Solar System Ambassador will lead students on an interactive exploration of space flight.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

STEM Challenge

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. Join us for this challenging look into the STEM world. Every month will feature a new activity featured around one of the components of STEM. This program is intended for elementary aged children.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. Join us for this challenging look into the STEM world. Every month will feature a new activity featured around one of the components of STEM. This program is intended for elementary aged children.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Bored? Let's Board!

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun! Join us at the library to explore our collection of classic and modern board games! 

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun! Join us at the library to explore our collection of classic and modern board games! 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Mural of the Month

All Day
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Collaborative art projects are a fantastic way to bring people together, foster creativity, and beautify community spaces. Help us decorate our windows in the Youth Services Department each month to help brighten up the library.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Collaborative art projects are a fantastic way to bring people together, foster creativity, and beautify community spaces. Help us decorate our windows in the Youth Services Department each month to help brighten up the library.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group

Calming Guitar & Flute Music

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-11), Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)

Join us on your Saturday morning for the beautiful, calming music of a guitar and flute playing together, inside the library.

This is a free event, open to all who want to attend. 

Presented by Aaron Smith and Nancy Calhoun.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-11), Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Live Entertainment
Description:

Join us on your Saturday morning for the beautiful, calming music of a guitar and flute playing together, inside the library.

This is a free event, open to all who want to attend. 

Presented by Aaron Smith and Nancy Calhoun.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Junior Detectives - Decoding Secret Ciphers

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Become a top-notch sleuth! Inspired by favorite mystery books, kids will dive into the world of detection with hands-on activities and experiments.
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:
Become a top-notch sleuth! Inspired by favorite mystery books, kids will dive into the world of detection with hands-on activities and experiments.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Inventor's Workshop

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Create, make, invent, and problem solve using everyday materials and craft supplies in this drop-in event. Let your imaginations run wild! Each month there will be a new invention that needs to be created to solve a problem.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Create, make, invent, and problem solve using everyday materials and craft supplies in this drop-in event. Let your imaginations run wild! Each month there will be a new invention that needs to be created to solve a problem.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Homeschool Happenings - Hangout

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to connect with other homeschool families? Join us for our Homeschool Hangout, a casual, social time just for homeschoolers!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to connect with other homeschool families? Join us for our Homeschool Hangout, a casual, social time just for homeschoolers!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Career Spotlight

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

This will be a special story time featuring a community helper, this month we will have Jenn Stanford, a bus driver for the WCCS district.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

This will be a special story time featuring a community helper, this month we will have Jenn Stanford, a bus driver for the WCCS district.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

I'm Booked

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Let's spend the afternoon reading! Grab some snacks, your most cozy blanket, and all of your favorite books!

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

Let's spend the afternoon reading! Grab some snacks, your most cozy blanket, and all of your favorite books!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Homeschool Happenings - Art

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Create your own kaleidoscope at the library! Explore color, symmetry, and reflection as you build a take-home kaleidoscope and watch dazzling patterns come to life. All materials provided.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Create your own kaleidoscope at the library! Explore color, symmetry, and reflection as you build a take-home kaleidoscope and watch dazzling patterns come to life. All materials provided.

 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Art Lab

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Join us every month to experiment and play with different art styles, techniques, and tools. Let's enjoy the process of learning new art skills while also creating a masterpiece you get to take home. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us every month to experiment and play with different art styles, techniques, and tools. Let's enjoy the process of learning new art skills while also creating a masterpiece you get to take home. 

Staff Half Day

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Onsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Homeschool Happenings - STEAM

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Homeschool families are invited to a beaver-themed program featuring fun facts and a hands-on activity. Learn about these remarkable animals and the role they play in nature!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Homeschool families are invited to a beaver-themed program featuring fun facts and a hands-on activity. Learn about these remarkable animals and the role they play in nature!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

STEM Challenge

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. Join us for this challenging look into the STEM world. Every month will feature a new activity featured around one of the components of STEM. This program is intended for elementary aged children.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. Join us for this challenging look into the STEM world. Every month will feature a new activity featured around one of the components of STEM. This program is intended for elementary aged children.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Bored? Let's Board!

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun! Join us at the library to explore our collection of classic and modern board games! 

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun! Join us at the library to explore our collection of classic and modern board games!