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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.

a plethora of stuffed animals all huddled together at the bottom with the words "stuffie sleepover" along the top in green

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 logo with the words percussion instruments

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.

neon purple and blue music notes and instruments with the words talent show in neon letters

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.
cover of the book "the princess diaries" by meg cabot

Teen Tuesday - Bookflix

Tuesday, February 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 "The Princess Diaries" by Meg Cabot.

We'll pass out the next book, "Needy Little Things" by Channelle Desamours.

 

DIY Tea Towels

Create and Connect: Doily Stencil Tea Towels

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room A at Onsite

Age Group:

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

Celebrate Valentine's Day by making your own doily stencil tea towel.  

All Supplies Provided.

We can only accommodate the first 15 participants for this program.

Questions?  Call the library at 260-244-5541.

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Staff Half Day

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

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

Closed for the Fourth of July

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite