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Flyer for a Children’s Clothing Swap on Saturday, April 25th from 11 am to 12 pm at Peabody Public Library. Includes illustrations of kids' clothes.

Library Children's Clothing Swap

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium 1 & 2 at Onsite

Age Group:

General Interest (All Ages)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Public Events
Description:

Bring children's clothes you’re ready to part with, shop the swap for new-to-you finds, and take back any of your items that are left at the end. Participants must be present during the swap.

"A Thousand Mornings" by: Mary Oliver

Read 'Em & Weep

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)
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!

Open Mic Poetry Night

OPEN MIC NIGHT!

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)
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! 

A little girl wearing a super hero cape is standing on something and looking at a city in the horizon. the words "superhero academy" are in the top right corner

Super Hero Academy

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Drop in to test your skills and train to become a superhero! Visit all five stations to test your superhero abilities with an obstacle course, secret identity station, mask craft, and more!

Craft Supply Swap Logo

Craft Supply Swap!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite

Age Group:

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

Black background with the words "Mystery Royale" by Kaitlyn Cavalancia

Teen Tuesday - Bookflix

Tuesday, May 5, 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 "Mystery Royale" by Kaitlyn Cavalancia.

We'll pass out the next book, "The Lake" by Natasha Preston.

 

candle making class

Wax & Wicks: Tea Cup Candles!

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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!

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.

Stacks of books on a table

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thursday, May 7, 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!

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Toddler Storytime

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

Baby Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Toddler Storytime

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

Baby Story Time

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

Otherwordly Book Club!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Books & Reading
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

This month's discussion: "The Joy Luck Club" by: Amy Tan

“Then you must teach my daughter this same lesson. How to lose your innocence but not your hope. How to laugh forever.”

-Amy Tan

Stuffie Sleepover

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Toddler Storytime

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

Baby Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Toddler Storytime

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

I'm Booked

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Books & Reading
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

Let's spend the afternoon reading! Grab some snacks, your most cozy blanket, and all of your favorite books!

Baby Story Time

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Baby Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Toddler Storytime

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

Baby Story Time

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Baby Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Toddler Storytime

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

Baby Story Time

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Baby Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Toddler Storytime

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

Baby Story Time

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

Otherwordly Book Club!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Books & Reading
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

This month's discussion:  "Briefly, A Delicious Life" By: Nell Stevens

“What are you doing here and how can I persuade you to stay?”

-Nell Stevens