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Week Calendar

Featured Events

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The Evidence Room - Betrayal in Blue

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room A at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Description:

Step into the world of investigative true crime with our monthly podcast discussion group. In January, we’ll explore the chilling case of Sherri Rasmussen, a young woman murdered in her Los Angeles home in 1986.

Instrument Investigators: Brass Instruments

Thursday, January 22, 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: 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!

Elegant Harp Music for All Occasion

Elegant Harp Music

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Adult Services Area at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Adult Services Area

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)

Program Type: Live Entertainment

Description:

Join us for beautiful harp music inside the library on a chilly Saturday morning.

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

Plant swap

Plant Swap!

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Adult Services Area at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Adult Services Area

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Public Events

Description:

Let’s grow together! Bring one or several healthy, pest-free houseplants or cuttings to trade and connect with fellow plant lovers in the community. Share your favorite care tips, swap stories, and discover new greenery to brighten your home.

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!-Participation is limited to 20 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Get ready to embrace rustic winter charm! Join us for a fun and festive crafting session where we’ll transform recycled tin cans into adorable primitive-style snowmen. Using simple materials and a touch of creativity, you’ll create a unique decoration perfect for the season. All supplies provided. No crafting experience needed—just bring your imagination!

Homespun Workings-Primitive Snowman

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

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!-Participation is limited to 20 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Stuffie Sleepover

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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: Books & Reading

Description:

Join us for a special storytime with your stuffie! After storytime, stuffies will get to spend the night at the library with their friends. Pick them up anytime on Thursday along with a keepsake from their sleepover.

Instrument Investigators: Percussion Instruments

Thursday, January 29, 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: 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.

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Talent Show

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 6-11)

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.

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Time	Sun (7/14)	Mon (7/15)	Tue (7/16)	Wed (7/17)	Thu (7/18)	Fri (7/19)	Sat (7/20)
10 am					This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Digital Escape Rooms 10:00am–12:00pm General Interest (All Ages) Technology Registration Required This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Technology Registration Required Description: Can you Escape? These are Digital Escape Rooms with a twist. You will be paired with 2-3 other people to form a team. Using the computer solve riddles and puzzles to escape the reality of the universe.
11 am						This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Recolor the Universe 11:00am–12:00pm General Interest (All Ages) Technology Registration Required This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Technology Registration Required Description: Join us in recreating the Universe. We will be using computers to create our own Universe. This step by step computer programs shows you everything you need to do to recolor and recreate.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm						This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Escape Room 2:00pm–4:00pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Games & Competitions This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Study Room 1 Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games & Competitions Description: Try your hand in the "Escape Room" a game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. Fun for teens and adults.
3 pm		This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Mobile Technology Lab is at Wendy's Restaurant 3:00pm–5:00pm General Interest (All Ages) Technology Offsite Event This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Room: Mobile Technology Lab is at Wendy's Restaurant Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Technology Description: Bring your devices, cords, and questions to any of the mobile Tech Lab locations. No appointment necessary. New Location!!
4 pm			This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Codemaster Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm General Interest (All Ages) Technology Registration Required This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1 Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Technology Registration Required Description: Are you ready to take the Code Master Challenge? This exciting board game is all technology based and teaches coding in an entire new fashion. Sign up to take the challenge. How far in the levels can you go?		This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Mobile Technology Lab at Burger King 4:00pm–6:00pm General Interest (All Ages) Technology Offsite Event This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Room: Mobile Technology Lab at Burger King Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Technology Bring your devices, cords, and questions to any of the mobile Tech Lab locations. No appointment necessary.
5 pm			This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Crochet Club 5:30pm–7:00pm General Interest (All Ages), Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Crochet Club Age Group: General Interest (All Ages), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Meet on Tuesdays, bring your yarn and hooks and share tips and ideas
6 pm			This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Fun With Robotics 6:00pm–7:30pm General Interest (All Ages) Robotics & Virtual Reality Registration Required This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Auditorium 1 Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Robotics & Virtual Reality Registration Required This is open to the entire family! Come explore robots with me. We can code, build, play, and learn how to control our robots.	This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Cook, Talk, & Taste 6:00pm–7:30pm General Interest (All Ages), Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops, Live Entertainment Registration Required This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: General Interest (All Ages), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Live Entertainment Registration Required Description: Join Chef Ray as he piles on the pesto!	This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Creative Play 6:00pm–7:00pm Children (Ages 0-5) Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Games & Competitions This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Creative Play Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Games & Competitions