Cinderella Ballet Storytime!

Boston Ballet Cinderella Storytime!

Friday March 7, 2014

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Sutton Room

Join us for a special Ballet Story Program presented by the Boston Ballet School; the perfect way for families to introduce young children to the magic and fun of ballet. Cinderella begins with a reading of the ballet story, highlighted by the use of images and hands-on items such as costumes and dance shoes.  Age appropriate for children ages 3-6 years and their families.   Registration Required.  Sign up in person, over the phone 978-531-0100x32 or online by clicking here

Steve Blunt January 16th, 2014

Steve Blunt Concert Photos

Steve Blunt, award-winning kid's musician based in New Hampshire put on a concert for Peabody library goers on January 16th in the historic Sutton Room of the library.  Steve entertained us with songs played on the guitar, djembe drum and even the old brass!  Kids and grownups alike enjoyed dancing and singing along with shaker eggs and jingle bells. Steve will be coming back on March 20th at 10:30 AM for another concert.  Signup here!

Rainbow Loom 1/23/14

Rainbow Loom Craft on January 23rd, 2014 

from 4:00-5:00 PM in the Children's Room

 If you enjoy making Rainbow loom bracelets and other projects, come join us in the Children's room this coming Thursday!  We will provide elastics, but kids are welcome to bring a loom if they have one.  There's no charge for the program, but signup is required as space is limited.  Click here to sign up!

On December 20th, 2013 dancers from the Boston Ballet visited the library to present a special Nutcracker themed story time.  Lots of fun was had by all, and they will be returning in March to present a Cinderella story time!

Special Storytime with author and illustrator Carla Marrero!

This Saturday, January 11th at 11:00 am in the Children's Room

Come join Carla as she reads her book Mimsie's Mouse!  After the story Carla will lead kids in a story themed craft.  Carla will be selling and signing books for any people interested, but purchasing a book is not required to attend the program.  Please sign up in advance as space is limited.  Click here to sign up!

Photos from Toto the Tornado Kitten's visit to the Children's room. Toto and his owner Jonathan Hall were a delight and fun was had by all! Jonathan also donated the two books he wrote about Toto to the library, so Toto the Tornado Kitten and Oh Toto!: Where Did You Go? are available for check out.