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This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group

Teen Tuesday - Quirky Crafts

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)

Calling all creative teens! 🎨 Join us for Teen Tuesday: Quirky Crafts, a fun and relaxed craft session just for teens.

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

Calling all creative teens! 🎨 Join us for Teen Tuesday: Quirky Crafts, a fun and relaxed craft session just for teens.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Before 5

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Before 5 is an organization that provides information and support for healthy brain development in children ages birth to five years.

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

Before 5 is an organization that provides information and support for healthy brain development in children ages birth to five years.

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

Brush With Madness-Mr. Snowman

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Join us for a cheerful winter painting session! We’ll be creating a jolly snowman using simple acrylic techniques—perfect for beginners and those who just want to have some creative fun.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a cheerful winter painting session! We’ll be creating a jolly snowman using simple acrylic techniques—perfect for beginners and those who just want to have some creative fun.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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 toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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

Instrument Investigators: Woodwind Instruments

Thursday, January 15, 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 woodwind 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 woodwind instruments. Every Thursday in January there will be a new type of instrument we will uncover!

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

OPEN MIC NIGHT!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Public Events
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Welcome to Open Mic Night! 

Warm up those vocal pipes and sing to some of your favorite songs with our very own Karaoke machine! 

You must be 18 years or older to participate. 

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

Welcome to Open Mic Night! 

Warm up those vocal pipes and sing to some of your favorite songs with our very own Karaoke machine! 

You must be 18 years or older to participate. 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

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

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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 toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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

Career Spotlight

Friday, January 16, 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 storytime featuring a community helper, this month we will have a Miss Lisa Stephens, a music teacher.

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

This will be a special storytime featuring a community helper, this month we will have a Miss Lisa Stephens, a music teacher.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

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

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

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

Homeschool Happenings - Technology

Monday, January 19, 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 tinker, build, and explore! 
This session we’re diving into the world of technology with an exciting STEM-focused building challenge that will encourage problem-solving and creativity.

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 tinker, build, and explore! 
This session we’re diving into the world of technology with an exciting STEM-focused building challenge that will encourage problem-solving and creativity.

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

Otherwordly Book Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

This month's discussion: "Symphony of Secrets" By: Brendan Slocumb

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

This month's discussion: "Symphony of Secrets" By: Brendan Slocumb

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Block Party

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us for a special type of block party! We will have wooden blocks, building blocks, alphabet blocks, and more!

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

Join us for a special type of block party! We will have wooden blocks, building blocks, alphabet blocks, and more!

This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group

Teen Tuesday - Saved by the Binge

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Onsite
Program Type:
Public Events
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)

Join us at the library for Saved by the Binge, where we throw it back to the good old days of big hair, funky fashion, and classic teen drama! Each month, we’ll binge-watch a few episodes of a throwback TV show that defined its era.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Public Events
Description:

Join us at the library for Saved by the Binge, where we throw it back to the good old days of big hair, funky fashion, and classic teen drama! Each month, we’ll binge-watch a few episodes of a throwback TV show that defined its era.

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

The Evidence Room - Betrayal in Blue

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
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.

This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group

Family Game Night

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
General Interest (All Ages)

Bring out the entire family for this awesome game night!

We will have various board games laid out for your family to enjoy and play.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:

Bring out the entire family for this awesome game night!

We will have various board games laid out for your family to enjoy and play.

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

Coffee and Cadavers Book Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Curl up with a cup of coffee and join us as we unravel puzzling plots, curious crimes, and page-turning mysteries. Each month we’ll dive into a new whodunit or suspenseful tale, sharing theories, favorite twists, and plenty of lively discussion.

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

Curl up with a cup of coffee and join us as we unravel puzzling plots, curious crimes, and page-turning mysteries. Each month we’ll dive into a new whodunit or suspenseful tale, sharing theories, favorite twists, and plenty of lively discussion.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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 toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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

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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Winter Bottle Craft

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Come in and warm up on a cold night at the library! We will be making winter bottle crafts!

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

Come in and warm up on a cold night at the library! We will be making winter bottle crafts!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

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

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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 toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

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

Elegant Harp Music

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)

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. 

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.