Upcoming Events

Featured Events

The image has a blackboard background with colorful chalk-style drawings. In the center, inside a large blue cloud outline, are the words “INVENTOR’S WORKSHOP” written in bold, uppercase, purple-and-white letters.

Inventor's Workshop

Friday, February 20, 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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Create, make, invent, and problem solve using everyday materials and craft supplies in this drop-in event. Let your imaginations run wild! Each month there will be a new invention that needs to be created to solve a problem.

Paddington Movie: The Adventure is about to begin.

Family Movie Night

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Public Events
Description:
   Read this season’s Family Book Club, "A Bear Called Paddington" by Michael Bond together as a family and then come to the library for a movie night!
 
Navy blue background with the words "Career Spotlight with Bus Driver Jenn Stanford" across the top. Then there is a spotlight on an image of Jenn the bus driver.

Career Spotlight

Thursday, February 26, 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: Books & Reading
Description:

This will be a special story time featuring a community helper, this month we will have Jenn Stanford, a bus driver for the NACS district.

Puzzle pieces and the wording Speed Puzzling at the Peabody Public Library.

Speed Puzzling!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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: Games & Competitions
Registration Required
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.  

A colorful background with a girl's face behind the words "Needy Little Things"

Teen Tuesday - Bookflix

Tuesday, March 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 "Needy Little Things" by Channelle Desamours 

We'll pass out the next book, "Faint of Heart" by Kerilynn Wilson. 

 

Stacks of books on a table

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, March 5, 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!

Flower Wreath with Peabody Logo

Wreath Making

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adult Services Area at Onsite

Age Group:

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

Join us in decorating wired wreaths with beautiful silk flowers and greenery. 

Supplies will be provided but if there is something special you'd like to add, feel free to bring it!

Master Gardeners Series with logo

Master Gardeners Series

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Come learn about gardening techniques to prepare for your spring garden! 

You'll learn about community gardens in Whitley County and how you can apply the expertise of Master Gardeners in your own home.

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Before 5

10:00am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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.

Crafting Connections

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
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.

Block Party

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

Crafting Connections

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
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.

Before 5

10:00am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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.

Block Party

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

Let's Design and Make Jewelry

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:
Join Molly from Garage Gals Unlimited in a class on how to make your own flat square bead bracelet.
All supplies are provided by the library.
 
This program is intended for Adults.

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.

Before 5

10:00am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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.

Staff Half Day

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

Block Party

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

Before 5

10:00am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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.

Block Party

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

Before 5

10:00am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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.

Block Party

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

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.

Before 5

10:00am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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.

Staff Half Day

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

Block Party

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

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