Week Calendar

Featured Events

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.

Take your child to the library day logo

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Join us as we participate alongside thousands of libraries nationwide for Take Your Child to the Library Day! We will be celebrating with a very special family story time.

Birding

A Bird in the Hand: Bird Banding Research at Merry Lea

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Each summer, staff and volunteers at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College arrive before dawn to participate in research about the songbirds living and nesting at Merry Lea.

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