Upcoming Events

Featured Events

"A Thousand Mornings" by: Mary Oliver

Read 'Em & Weep

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

The spotlights on nature poet: Mary Oliver

No card? No problem! 

We will have printed out copies of a few of the author's poems so anyone is welcome to join in the discussion!

Open Mic Poetry Night

OPEN MIC NIGHT!

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Public Events
Description:

This program is in celebration of our Poetry Contest: Nature in Verse! 

Participants 16 years or older are encouraged to take center stage and read out loud their work before submitting! 

A little girl wearing a super hero cape is standing on something and looking at a city in the horizon. the words "superhero academy" are in the top right corner

Super Hero Academy

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Drop in to test your skills and train to become a superhero! Visit all five stations to test your superhero abilities with an obstacle course, secret identity station, mask craft, and more!

Craft Supply Swap Logo

Craft Supply Swap!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Attention Crafters!

Are you cleaning out your craft closet?  Do you have leftovers from a recent project?  Come to the Peabody Public Library's Craft Supply Swap!  

Black background with the words "Mystery Royale" by Kaitlyn Cavalancia

Teen Tuesday - Bookflix

Tuesday, May 5, 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 "Mystery Royale" by Kaitlyn Cavalancia.

We'll pass out the next book, "The Lake" by Natasha Preston.

 

candle making class

Wax & Wicks: Tea Cup Candles!

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Description:

NO Registration Required!

Space is limited to 15 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure fairness, participants must be present to secure a spot.

Stacks of books on a table

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friends Bookroom at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Friends Bookroom
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

Find a "New to you" book!

On what looks to be a clay background, lay a variety of different spring flowers with the words "Mother's Day Craft" in the center.

Mother's Day Craft

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Youth Services Area at Onsite

Age Group:

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

Bring in that special motherly figure in your life & join us for some fun Mother's Day Crafts! Drop in when you can and create at your own pace!

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Genealogy Club: Ancestry.com

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Technology
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for our monthly Genealogy Club meeting!
We will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00–11:00 AM, beginning in May 2026! 

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite

Closed for Memorial Day

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

PPL will be closed on Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 9 am.

Staff Half Day

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

Genealogy Club: Ancestry.com Discussion

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Technology
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Technology
Description:

Join us for our monthly Genealogy Club meeting!
We will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00–11:00 AM

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.

Genealogy Club: Obituary Database

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Technology
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for our monthly Genealogy Club meeting!
We will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00–11:00 AM

Genealogy Club: Obituary Database

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Technology
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Technology
Description:

Join us for our monthly Genealogy Club meeting!
We will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00–11:00 AM

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

Genealogy Club: Heritage Quest

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Technology
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for our monthly Genealogy Club meeting!
We will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00–11:00 AM

Genealogy Club: Heritage Quest Discussion

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Technology
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Technology
Description:

Join us for our monthly Genealogy Club meeting!
We will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00–11:00 AM

Genealogy Club: Genealogical Research Links

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Technology
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for our monthly Genealogy Club meeting!
We will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00–11:00 AM

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

Genealogy Club: Genealogical Research Links Discussion

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Technology
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Technology
Description:

Join us for our monthly Genealogy Club meeting!
We will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00–11:00 AM

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