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Aaron & Nancy

Calming Guitar & Flute Music

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Services Area at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-11), Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)
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.

Master Gardener Series with logo

Master Gardener Series

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Join us and the Master Gardeners for a Valentine's Day extravaganza!

It's coming up roses! In this program we'll be talking all about roses including how to maintain them as well as building a new garden! 

Bold words "Junior Detective" in the top left corner with the words "this month’s mystery: decoding secret ciphers" beneath it. The rest of the image is of a young boy holding a magnifying glass to his eye.

Junior Detectives - Decoding Secret Ciphers

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6-11)
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.
The image has a blackboard background with colorful chalk-style drawings. In the center, inside a large blue cloud outline, are the words “INVENTOR’S WORKSHOP” written in bold, uppercase, purple-and-white letters.

Inventor's Workshop

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6-11)
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.

Paddington Movie: The Adventure is about to begin.

Family Movie Night

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Public Events
Description:
   Read this season’s Family Book Club, "A Bear Called Paddington" by Michael Bond together as a family and then come to the library for a movie night!
 
Navy blue background with the words "Career Spotlight with Bus Driver Jenn Stanford" across the top. Then there is a spotlight on an image of Jenn the bus driver.

Career Spotlight

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6-11)
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 NACS district.

Puzzle pieces and the wording Speed Puzzling at the Peabody Public Library.

Speed Puzzling!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Registration Required
Description:

Put your jigsaw skills to the test!  It's a race against the clock to complete a 500-piece puzzle.  

Please register your team of 1 to 4 members.  

A colorful background with a girl's face behind the words "Needy Little Things"

Teen Tuesday - Bookflix

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Onsite

Age Group:

Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Description:

A teen run book club where you get to keep the book! 

This month we'll discuss "Needy Little Things" by Channelle Desamours 

We'll pass out the next book, "Faint of Heart" by Kerilynn Wilson. 

 

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Teen Tuesday - Scavenger Hunt

4:30pm–5:30pm
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Games & Competitions
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:
Think you can find it all? Join us for a fast-paced scavenger hunt around the library; solve clues, search for hidden items, and race to finish first! Come solo or team up with friends.

Teen Tuesday - Book Bingo

4:30pm–5:30pm
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Games & Competitions
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Registration Required
Description:

Get a bingo, win a book; it's as simple as that!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

Beginning Line Dancing for Adults

6:00pm–7:30pm
Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:
Designed for beginners, this class will cover the basic line dance steps and terminology while incorporating them into popular dances.  Music genres will include pop, classic rock, country, and Latin.

Closed for the Fourth of July

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

PPL will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day.  We will reopen on Monday, July 6th at 9 am.

Beginning Line Dancing for Adults

6:00pm–7:30pm
Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:
Designed for beginners, this class will cover the basic line dance steps and terminology while incorporating them into popular dances.  Music genres will include pop, classic rock, country, and Latin.

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

PPL will be closed on Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 9 am.

Staff Half Day

12:00pm–6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Onsite

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/27
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

PPL will be closed on Thursday, November 26th & Friday, November 27th in honor of Thanksgiving.  We will reopen on Saturday, November 28th at 9 am.

Staff Half Day

12:00pm–6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Onsite

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for the Fourth of July

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for the Fourth of July

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for the Fourth of July

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for the Fourth of July

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite