Sunday, March 20, 2016

Music and Movement with Steve Blunt

Join us on on April 9, 2016 for the Music and Movement Concert with Steve Blunt! Steve Blunt is a New Hampshire singer/storyteller with over 20 years’ experience in the arts and education. His lively musical performances delight kids and families at schools, libraries, and concert venues throughout New England. More information is available at: www.steveblunt.com. For children ages 0-6 and their parents and care-givers. Register online at www.peabodylibrary.org or call 978-531-0100 ext. 32.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016




The 9th Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive kicks off on February 1 and runs through March 15, aiming to collect 6,750 PJs all over Massachusetts and raise $9,000 for children living in homelessness and poverty.
New Children’s pajamas in sizes sizes 4/5T to 18/20 can be dropped off at any Peabody Institute Library location. Monetary donations in the amount of $10 to purchase pajamas can also be dropped off at the library. Any checks should be made payable to “Cradles to Crayons”. Donations can be made at any of the library’s locations

Friday, December 18, 2015

Music, Movement, and More with MaryBeth Maes!


MaryBeth Maes brought lots of holiday energy to the Sutton Room this week! The kids shook their bells as they sang along to "Jingle Bells" and "I Have a Little Dreidel".






Holiday Cookie Decorating


This month Ms. Katia brought frosting and candy to the Children's Room to decorate cookies.  Everyone left with smiles and a festive holiday treat!

Monday, December 7, 2015

Music, Movement, and More with MaryBeth Maes! Wednesday, December 16th at 10:30 a.m. in the Sutton room of the Main Library!!!

For children ages 2 and up and their familes. Come join MaryBeth Maes, a singer/songwriter from the North Shore for a PreK show with Music, Movement, and More! Keeping it upbeat, silly and fun, all while learning, moving and singing. Old favorites, originals and fun with all different kinds of instruments.
Please register in advance as space is limited. This program is made possible by CFCE of the North Shore, funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care awarded to Peabody Public Schools. Click here to sign up: http://www.libraryinsight.net/EventSignUp.asp?t=614049232&jx=pap&lmx=500018

Thursday, November 19, 2015



This coming Sunday, 11/22 at 1:30 P.M.!!!

Latin Drumming Workshop for Kids!!

For kids ages 6 and up.  Please sign up as class size is limited to 8 kids.
 
Join Greg Coles and learn some basics of Latin Drumming on a conga drum.  Greg teaches Latin Dance, African Dance and Drumming around the North Shore area and is a ton of fun to learn from!  Come make some noise and have some fun!
 
There is no charge for this program and all materials and instruments will be provided.  Parents may attend with their child if they wish, but are not required to.  Signup here: www.peabodylibrary.org

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Look what we have!!!!  For all you Star Wars fans out there, the Children's collection just got a subscription to Star Wars Rebels magazine!  And guess what?  You can check out issues for 3 weeks just like a book!  Not into Star Wars?  Check out some of the other cool magazines we have available like Monster High, Pop Star, Ladybug, Ask, and National Geographic for Kids!