In partnership with the Tewksbury Library, join us on Tuesdays all summer for this engaging series of online talks from historians and librarians at Presidential Libraries across the country.
In order to receive the unique Zoom link for this program, please make sure to register here.
During this guided discussion, participants will investigate the disappearance of three Civil Rights workers in Mississippi during the Freedom Summer of 1964. Examining telephone conversations, oral histories, and documents from the LBJ Library archives, participants will explore the events of the summer of 1964 and the mystery of the missing young men as the nation was enrapt with the passage of the Civil Rights Act through Congress. Join us for this fascinating story and the valiant efforts of young Americans as they fought for equality in America. Led by Sheila Metha, Education Specialist at the LBJ Presidential Library.
Death Cafe
Online Death Cafe Tuesday, July 19, 12 PM Register here
At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death.
Please join other adults for the Peabody Institute Library’s first virtual Death Cafe - an afternoon of open, lively, and insightful discussion about death. This program will be offered over Zoom and pre-registration is required.
While not a support group nor a venue for bereavement, a Death Cafe seeks to provide an unscripted, non-judgmental platform for those wishing to explore the many facets of this often taboo subject.
Come with an open mind, a healthy curiosity, and a willingness to share your thoughts, feelings, and questions with other like-minded individuals.
This event will be facilitated by Richard Davis a long standing hospice volunteer who has led over fifty on site and virtual Death Cafes.
Join our new yoga instructor, Mary Beth Clancy for a weekly all levels slow flow and restore class!
Through breath meditation, slow flow and restore poses we "revibe" our energy, release stress, and strengthen body mind spirit. Yogic philosophy lightly weaved throughout class. Once a month, we will also enjoy a mini sound meditation (crystal bowls, ocean drum, zaphir, chimes) during an extended savasana. Bliss!
Students may bring their own yoga mats, pillows, and towels to the class, or the library has mats and bolsters the students can use.
Mary Beth Clancy, MEd. is an experienced, certified yoga and meditation teacher, REIKI and sound practioner and counselor. Through yoga, meditation, reiki sound meditation and counseling, she encourages clients to tap into their pathways to mind-body-spirit connection, wholeness and enhanced well being.
Meditation
Meditation with Valerie York Tuesday, July 19, 6:30 PM in the Tech Lab Register here
Holy Fire Reiki is a powerful hands-off method of healing. Is there a deep issue you would like to heal and release? The Holy Fire Healing Experience is a guided meditation that allows healing of a specific issue and allows you to empower your intentions and goals. It helps you release negative energy and allows you to submerse yourself in peaceful, refreshing energy. Join us for an evening of relaxation as Reiki Master Teacher Valerie York facilitates this healing experience.
All patrons should bring water, a journal, and writing instrument as you may wish to take notes.
These are once a month on Tuesdays at 6:30, in-person in the library Tech Lab on the 2nd floor.
Online LGBTQ+ Book Club - July Meeting
Online LGBTQ+ Book Club Meeting Monday, July 25, 7 PM, Online Register here
We are so pleased to be partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring this book club for the LGBTQ+ community and allies! If you are over the age of 15 and would like to chat about books that celebrate LGBTQ+ lives, and to use books as a springboard to discuss the challenges, we hope you can join us. This book club is facilitated by librarians from the LGBTQ+ community.
This book group meets online, the 4th Monday of every month.
For the July discussion, 'bring your own' LGTBQ+ beach read, and tell us what you're reading and why we should or should not read it too!
*Please note: You will only receive the Zoom link by signing up on the Eventbrite above. Please call or email the library with any questions about registration!
From the rolling dunes of Cape Cod to the rocky North Shore, the beaches of Massachusetts offer unique opportunities for life to converge. Learn how to read the landscape, search for wildlife, and understand the ecological relationships between species you may be familiar with. How do horseshoe crabs, least tern, ribbed mussels, and people interact on the coastline? Explore best practices when combing the beach in search of wildlife clues and leave with recommendations from Mass Audubon Teacher-Naturalists on the best places to explore. Led by Douglas Lowry, the Adult Education Specialist for Mass Audubon's Southeast Region. He's also a Senior Field Instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School.
Teens
Let us know what you want to see in the teen room!
Fill out this quick survey to share your ideas with us! Open to kids in grades 6 - 12.
Earn community service hours by participating in the Teen Advisory and Community Organization, or as we like to call it, TACO! Each week, teens can volunteer up to two hours at the Peabody Library to earn community service hours, and will receive a free taco the first week of each month. Tuesday sessions are led by Amory at the West Branch Library, and Thursday sessions are led by Allison at the Main Branch Library in the Teen Room. You do not need to attend both sessions, but are welcome to do so.
Please see the Teen Librarian to fill out a Teen Volunteer Application at the start of this program.
Registration is not required. If you have questions, please email Allison at abridgewater@noblenet.org.
Looking for a way to do community service hours from home?
If you can't make it to the library, that's okay! By submitting a review of any book, comic, or graphic novel within the Teen Room (or through Hoopla, Libby, etc.), you can receive 1 (one) hour of community service. There is no limit to how many reviews you submit, and these reviews can also be included in our weekly newsletters if you'd like!
To submit a book review, either fill out this Google Form, or come into the library and fill out a physical copy.
Children
Weekly Events
Please register on the calendar for the storytime you wish to attend!
Children's Yoga Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Baby Storytime Thursdays at 10:00 AM
Toddler Storytime Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Family LEGO Fun Saturday 6/11 10:00AM - 12:00PM Register Here
Crafts-to-Go Available for pick up anytime at the Main Children's Library
Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens
Drop-In Tech Help
Drop-in Tech Help Wednesdays, 1-3 PM, Lower Level
Need help using your smartphone, laptop, tablet, or e-reader? Bring your device to the library and stop by our Drop-in Tech Help! One of our librarians will be ready to help answer your questions.
There will be no Drop-in Tech Help on Wednesday, July 20 or 27. The program will resume on Wednesday, August 3.
Creativity Lab
There will be no Open Lab on Monday, July 25.
The Great Courses on Kanopy
Did you know that The Great Courses, the acclaimed, long-running series of college-level video courses, is available for free to library card holders through our streaming service, Kanopy? Start watching to pick up a new skill or learn about history, science, philosophy, and more.