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"A Thousand Mornings" by: Mary Oliver

Read 'Em & Weep

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

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!

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!

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
dungeons and dragons

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room B at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Step away from the ordinary and dive into extraordinary worlds! Our Adult Dungeons & Dragons Club is the perfect place to unleash your imagination, sharpen your storytelling skills, and build camaraderie around the table.

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

Step away from the ordinary and dive into extraordinary worlds! Our Adult Dungeons & Dragons Club is the perfect place to unleash your imagination, sharpen your storytelling skills, and build camaraderie around the table.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!-Participation is limited to 17 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.  Make Your Own Primitive Sheep Planter! Baa-lieve it or not, this project is as fun as it is cute! Join us as we craft a primitive-style sheep planter that’s perfect for a spring plant, greenery, or just showing off on a shelf. No crafting experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Homespun Workings-Prim Sheep Planter

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!-Participation is limited to 17 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 17 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Open Mic Poetry Night

OPEN MIC NIGHT!

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Public Events
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

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! 

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! 

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group
Craft Supply Swap Logo

Drop Off Your Supplies for the Craft Supply Swap!

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:45pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)

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!  

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
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!  

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group
Craft Supply Swap Logo

Drop Off Your Supplies for the Craft Supply Swap!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)

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!  

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
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!  

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group
Craft Supply Swap Logo

Craft Supply Swap!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)

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!  

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!  

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.  We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*  The package will contain everything you need to make your own book page roses!  The Take and Make craft will be available while supplies last.   *This craft requires your own pair of scissors and a hot glue gun.

Take and Make: Book Paper Flowers

All Day
Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*

Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Logo with a ball of yarn and decorative crochet lines above and below the words ‘Create & Connect Crochet.’

Create and Connect: Crochet

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Are you a crocheter looking for a group to create with?  Come join us to work on your own project or work on the project of the month.  

This group is intended for people of all experience levels and styles.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Are you a crocheter looking for a group to create with?  Come join us to work on your own project or work on the project of the month.  

This group is intended for people of all experience levels and styles.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
candle making class

Wax & Wicks: Tea Cup Candles!

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Antique Typewriter with Paper

Paperback Writers Workshop

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Join us for our Paperback Writers Summer Writing workshop lead by a local author!

This event is free and does NOT require a library to attend.

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

Join us for our Paperback Writers Summer Writing workshop lead by a local author!

This event is free and does NOT require a library to attend.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Speed Puzzling

Speed Puzzling!

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

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.  

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

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
crafting connections

Crafting Connections

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Bring your project and your personality—whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, or just like to keep your hands busy. This is a relaxed, no-pressure time to craft, and socialize for an hour and a half.

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

Bring your project and your personality—whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, or just like to keep your hands busy. This is a relaxed, no-pressure time to craft, and socialize for an hour and a half.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Speed Puzzling

Speed Puzzling!

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

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.  

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

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
American Dirt

A Novel Idea

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies...The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. Martin

 

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

"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies...The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. Martin

 

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
A red background with subtle fingerprints and scales of justice with the words The evidence room

The Evidence Room - When Justice Fails

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

This month, we will examine the 1993 murders of three eight-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, and the subsequent convictions of three teenagers who became known as the West Memphis Three.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Description:

This month, we will examine the 1993 murders of three eight-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, and the subsequent convictions of three teenagers who became known as the West Memphis Three.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Purple floral borders framing the words ‘Crafty Mornings’ in teal text.

Crafty Mornings: Book Wreaths

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Spring into the library by making your own book wreath!

The library will supply the materials, you supply the creativity!  

This event is open to the first 12 participants.

This is a free event.

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

Spring into the library by making your own book wreath!

The library will supply the materials, you supply the creativity!  

This event is open to the first 12 participants.

This is a free event.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Let's make flowers

Amateur Crafts with Angie - Egg Carton Flowers

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Join us on a lovely May evening to make pretty egg carton flowers!

 All Supplies Provided

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

Join us on a lovely May evening to make pretty egg carton flowers!

 All Supplies Provided

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Bingo

Bingo

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Join us for some friendly morning Bingo and the chance to win some fun prizes!

This event is free and does not require a library card to attend

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

Join us for some friendly morning Bingo and the chance to win some fun prizes!

This event is free and does not require a library card to attend

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group
Elegant Harp Music for All Occasion

Elegant Harp Music

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)

Spring into the Library to listen to beautiful, elegant harp music by Sarah Wall.  

 

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

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Live Entertainment
Description:

Spring into the Library to listen to beautiful, elegant harp music by Sarah Wall.  

 

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

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
"Sharks in the Time of Saviors" by: Kawai Strong Washburn

Otherwordly Book Club!

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

This months discussion: "Sharks in the Time of Saviors" by: Kawai Strong Washburn

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

This months discussion: "Sharks in the Time of Saviors" by: Kawai Strong Washburn

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Genealogy Club at the Library

Genealogy Club: Ancestry.com

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Classroom at Onsite
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

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! 

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! 

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!-Participation is limited to 20 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.  Add a touch of handcrafted charm to your home this May! In this homespun wreath class, we’ll combine soft felt leaves with classic fabric “yo-yo's” to create a warm, rustic design full of texture and color. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxing time at the library.

Homespun Workings-Yo-Yo Wreath

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!-Participation is limited to 20 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
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.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Diverse people with art and learning icons and the text ‘All Together at the Library.’

All Together at the Library

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

All Together at the Library is a monthly program designed to create a welcoming, inclusive space for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to connect, participate, and feel part of library life.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Description:

All Together at the Library is a monthly program designed to create a welcoming, inclusive space for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to connect, participate, and feel part of library life.