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Join us for an Introduction to the Internet, where you will learn the basics of navigating the 'net in a small classroom setting. Discover interesting websites you can visit and how to keep in touch with your friends and family through email.

You must register in order to attend; please see the Information Desk for more information.

For our story time children ages 2-5 (with adult) on Wednesday, May 1st at 10:30 a.m. Come and join our grand finale to story time. We will be reading stories, singing songs and marching in our annual Teddy Bear Picnic parade! We will conclude with a special snack time. Registration is required.

Claire Keyes will lead this discussion of The Essential Rumi. Please read the book prior to the discussion. Books are available at the Main Library.

This program is part of a scholar-led discussion series that will explore titles from the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf.

The South Branch welcomes adult members to the Super Sleuths Book Group the first Thursday of every month from 1-2 p.m. New members please call 978.531.3380 to register.

Artist Paula Kulas is running this free three-week drawing class for teens (ages 11-18). All skill levels are welcome.

Space is limited, so sign up is required. Call or e-mail the Teen Librarian, Melissa Robinson, with questions: mrobinson@noblenet.org or 978-531-0100 ext. 14.

Needle workers of all levels; those who knit, embroider, crochet, or do other forms of hand-sewing; are welcome to join us. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from others and to share what they know. New members always welcome.

For more information, please call 978-531-0100 ext. 17.

Join us on Saturday, May 4th at 12:30 p.m. for Blooming Bingo! This program is for children ages 5-9 (with adult.) Prizes will be awarded. Registration is required.

Due to a scheduling conflict, the Open Computer Lab is cancelled for Monday, May 6th. Please see the other Mondays in May for Lab help.

On Mondays in the Teen Room, you can:

Do homework
Get homework help
Study quietly
Work on group projects
Eat a healthy snack to fuel your body and mind

Got homework? Need help? Drop in to get help in English or in Portuguese with homework or projects.

Tragam seus deveres de casa e projetos e recebam ajuda tanto em Ingles como em Portugues.

In order to create a good place to study, Homework Help Mondays are a Quiet Day. Thank you for respecting this.

Bringing Fun and Excitement to the Peabody Library since 2003

The Library's teen advisors, officially called the Youth Advisory Klatsch* (YAK), run events for teens, select books, CDs and DVDs for the library to buy, and much more! Need community service hours? YAK counts! New members are always welcome, so bring a friend.

*Dictionary definition: a gathering categorized by informal conversation.

If you have always wanted to read the classics but didn’t know where to start, this is the group for you! This informal group discusses traditional and modern classics, and is a great way to read all of those books you have always been meaning to get to. In addition to looking at the plot and characters in each book, we will discuss why the book is a classic, who determines what makes a book a “classic,” and whether members think the book of the month should be a classic or not.

For more information, please contact unger@noblenet.org.

Citizenship classes from March 19 - May 21 from 2:30 - 4 pm. For more information call Edie Castillo at 978-332-4787.

This special yoga series is for youth in grades 3-8 who are taking MCAS tests this year. Miss Betsy will teach yoga poses and breathing to help students relax before, during and after their tests.

Registration is required. To sign up, please call 978-531-0100 ext. 25. The library has some yoga mats, but if you have your own, please bring it with you.

Painting... Poetry... Music...Dance...Crafts...Film... Fashion... Zines... Writing... Sculpture... Graffiti...

The Peabody Library and ArcWorks Community Art Center are starting a club for teens who want to use their Art to make a difference in the world. Talk, learn and create projects that you are passionate about!

Earn volunteer/ community service credit for using your Art to change the world.

For ages 11-18.

Jennifer Jean will lead this discussion of The Arabian Nights. Please read the book prior to the discussion. Books are available at the Main Library.

This program is part of a scholar-led discussion series that will explore titles from the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf.

Come and join us for Planting Day on Wednesday, May 8th for children ages 5-9 (with adult) at 3:30 p.m. Start some flowers and vegetables from seed. Transplant them into your own garden at home and watch them grow! Registration is required.

Families and friends of Peabody elementary art students are invited to browse the artwork displays on the library's first floor. Displays represent the work of students in each of the city's elementary schools.

This monthly discussion group provides a fun and exciting opportunity for participants to share their thoughts and feelings on movies. The art of filmmaking is discussed, as well as current trends and historical contexts which drive the creation of the selected films. The film selections focus on documentaries and award winning films.

At the May meeting, we will discuss The Wild Bunch. Please view the film prior to the discussion.

Join us for a morning of the relaxing art of Zentangle®!

Zentangle is a method that uses structured patterns to create artwork. Never 'tangled' before? No problem. Although this is a drop-in group where people work on their own projects in a social environment, participants will be happy to share their knowledge with those new to the Zentangle technique.

Please bring your own supplies to this event. Recommended items include white card stock, a black micron pen, and a pencil.

The Zentangle Group will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays or every month, and new members are always welcome.

This entertaining and informative music program will delight us by mixing history, music and song as we celebrate the years from 1890-1960. Join us for a fun filled evening on Thursday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m.This program is being sponsored by the
Friends of the Peabody Institute Libraries.

The Friends host a sale of gently used books, just in time for Mother's Day! Event includes pick up of geraniums or impatiens orders from the Spring Flower Sale.

This special music & movement demo class is for children birth through age 5 and their families. Please call (978)531-0100 ext 29 to register for this popular program.

Funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Childhood Education awarded to the Peabody Public Schools.

Michael Wick, Senior Reference Librarian and technology trainer at the library, will be on hand in the Young Adult Room on Mondays to answer your computer questions. Whether you want to figure out formatting in Microsoft Word, learn how to use your new tech gadget, or just have someone around to ask questions of, feel free to drop in between 10am and 12pm when Michael will be there to help with limited one-on-one assistance.

Computers will be available to use in the Young Adult room during that time but feel free to bring along your laptop if you have one available.

Please note Michael is not able to provide assistance to repair or diagnose any technology or software malfunctions.

On Mondays in the Teen Room, you can:

Do homework
Get homework help
Study quietly
Work on group projects
Eat a healthy snack to fuel your body and mind

Got homework? Need help? Drop in to get help in English or in Portuguese with homework or projects.

Tragam seus deveres de casa e projetos e recebam ajuda tanto em Ingles como em Portugues.

In order to create a good place to study, Homework Help Mondays are a Quiet Day. Thank you for respecting this.

Bringing Fun and Excitement to the Peabody Library since 2003

*Dictionary definition: a gathering categorized by informal conversation.

In this class, we’ll be covering essential skills that every computer user should have. We’ll discover what lies behind a right click on the mouse, how to copy & paste, and dealing with files & folders.

Citizenship classes from March 19 - May 21 from 2:30 - 4 pm. For more information call Edie Catillo at 978-332-4787.

Due to a schedule conflict, this week's Into to the Internet will be cancelled; we apologize for the inconvenience. Please see the other Wednesdays in May for available dates to sign up for this one-on-one class.

Jacquelyn Malone will lead this discussion of Snow by Orhan Pamuk. Please read the book prior to the discussion. Books are available at the Main Library.

This program is part of a scholar-led discussion series that will explore titles from the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf.

Looking for a summer job? Live in Peabody? The North Shore Youth Career Center along with the library will be hosting two Job Readiness Workshops to prepare you for summer jobs.

If you are interested in participating in the workshops, registration is REQUIRED. Please call the North Shore Youth Career Center at 781-593-0585 to sign up. Summer Jobs applications are on the NSYCC website: www.nscareeers.org or see the staff in the Teen Room at the library to get an application.

On Mondays in the Teen Room, you can:

Do homework
Get homework help
Study quietly
Work on group projects
Eat a healthy snack to fuel your body and mind

Got homework? Need help? Drop in to get help in English or in Portuguese with homework or projects.

Tragam seus deveres de casa e projetos e recebam ajuda tanto em Ingles como em Portugues.

In order to create a good place to study, Homework Help Mondays are a Quiet Day. Thank you for respecting this.

Bringing Fun and Excitement to the Peabody Library since 2003

*Dictionary definition: a gathering categorized by informal conversation.

This group meets every 6-8 weeks. Group reads English language books with discussion predominantly in English. Moderator can assist English language learners who speak Portuguese and Spanish languages. An excellent opportunity for new speakers of English to improve their reading and speaking skills.

The next book for discussion is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The book is available in English through Inter-Library Loan at the Peabody Institute Library.

Meeting is open to the public. New members are welcome!

Citizenship classes from March 19 - May 21 from 2:30 - 4 pm. For more information call Edie Castillo at 978-332-4787.

Morningstar Investment Research Center is a comprehensive online investing database, providing independent opinion and data to more than 23,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds--and all available to you whether you're in the library or at home. Whether you're a seasoned stock picker or brand new to investing, you'll want to join us for an enlightening training session that will provide you with the skills you need to make the most of this powerful investment resource.

Stephenie Young will lead this discussion of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. Please read the book prior to the discussion. Books are available at the Main Library.

This program is part of a scholar-led discussion series that will explore titles from the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf.

The Cloud: what is it and why does it matter? You’ll learn about how the cloud has impacted the Internet, specifically in storing your documents, pictures, videos, and more—making them available to you whenever and wherever you want. We’ll be covering cloud storage tools such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and the Amazon Cloud Drive in this class.

'Salem Witch Judge' by Eve LaPlante

Please join us to view and discuss the film, Koran by Heart.

This program is part of a discussion series that will explore titles from the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf.

Megan Marshall will discuss her new book, Margaret Fuller: A New American Life. In her latest book, award-winning author Megan Marshall takes a fresh look at the trailblazing life of Margaret Fuller—Henry David Thoreau’s first editor, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s close friend, first female war correspondent, and tragic heroine. Marshall, whose acclaimed The Peabody Sisters “discovered” three fascinating women, has done it again: no biography of Fuller has brought her to such vibrant life.

Megan Marshall is the author of The Peabody Sisters, which won the Francis Parkman Prize, the Mark Lynton History Prize, and the Massachusetts Book Award in nonfiction and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in biography and memoir. Her essays and reviews have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, and Slate. A recipient of Guggenheim and NEH fellowships, Marshall teaches narrative nonfiction and the art of archival research in the MFA program at Emerson College.

South Branch Library Adult Readers Group meets the last Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. New members are welcome. Please call 978.531.3380 for further information.

Part of the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf series, this program will provide an overview of Islamic art, its context, and traditions. Participants will have the opportunity to interpret these traditions in the creation of a mosaic piece. Participants will be given the option of using the decorative technique of mosaic tile work to create either a planter or a clock. All materials will be provided. Artist and ArcWorks co-founder Peter Flister will teach this class.

Please note that this event will be held at the
ArcWorks Community Art Center, located at 22 Foster Street.


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Wednesday, May 01 10:00AM-10:30AM West Branch	Terrific Toddlers Story Time!
Wednesday, May 01 10:00AM-11:00AM Reference	Intro to the Internet Join us for an Introduction to the Internet, where you will learn the basics of navigating the 'net in a small classroom setting. Discover interesting websites you can visit and how to keep in touch with your friends and family through email. You must register in order to attend; please see the Information Desk for more information.
Wednesday, May 01 10:30AM-11:30AM South Branch	Teddy Bear Picnic at the South Branch Library For our story time children ages 2-5 (with adult) on Wednesday, May 1st at 10:30 a.m. Come and join our grand finale to story time. We will be reading stories, singing songs and marching in our annual Teddy Bear Picnic parade! We will conclude with a special snack time. Registration is required.
Wednesday, May 01 11:00AM-11:45AM West Branch	Gentle Yoga for Adults
Wednesday, May 01 11:00AM-12:00PM Trustees Room	Book Discussion: The Essential Rumi Claire Keyes will lead this discussion of The Essential Rumi. Please read the book prior to the discussion. Books are available at the Main Library. This program is part of a scholar-led discussion series that will explore titles from the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf.
Wednesday, May 01 3:30PM-4:15PM West Branch	After School Kids- We are Story Animals!
Thursday, May 02 1:00PM-2:00PM South Branch	South Branch Super Sleuths Adult Book Group The South Branch welcomes adult members to the Super Sleuths Book Group the first Thursday of every month from 1-2 p.m. New members please call 978.531.3380 to register.
Thursday, May 02 4:00PM-5:00PM Young Adult Room	Drawing Class for Teens Artist Paula Kulas is running this free three-week drawing class for teens (ages 11-18). All skill levels are welcome. Space is limited, so sign up is required. Call or e-mail the Teen Librarian, Melissa Robinson, with questions: mrobinson@noblenet.org or 978-531-0100 ext. 14.
Friday, May 03 10:00AM-12:00PM Trustees Room	Sewing Group Needle workers of all levels; those who knit, embroider, crochet, or do other forms of hand-sewing; are welcome to join us. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from others and to share what they know. New members always welcome. For more information, please call 978-531-0100 ext. 17.
Saturday, May 04 12:30PM-1:30PM South Branch	Blooming Bingo at the South Branch Library Join us on Saturday, May 4th at 12:30 p.m. for Blooming Bingo! This program is for children ages 5-9 (with adult.) Prizes will be awarded. Registration is required.
Monday, May 06 10:00AM-12:00PM Young Adult Room	Open Computer Lab - cancelled Due to a scheduling conflict, the Open Computer Lab is cancelled for Monday, May 6th. Please see the other Mondays in May for Lab help.
Monday, May 06 3:00PM-3:15PM Young Adult Room	Homework Help Day On Mondays in the Teen Room, you can: Do homework Get homework help Study quietly Work on group projects Eat a healthy snack to fuel your body and mind Got homework? Need help? Drop in to get help in English or in Portuguese with homework or projects. Tragam seus deveres de casa e projetos e recebam ajuda tanto em Ingles como em Portugues. In order to create a good place to study, Homework Help Mondays are a Quiet Day. Thank you for respecting this.
Monday, May 06 3:30PM-4:15PM West Branch	Yoga Kids!
Monday, May 06 4:00PM-4:15PM Young Adult Room	YAK Bringing Fun and Excitement to the Peabody Library since 2003 The Library's teen advisors, officially called the Youth Advisory Klatsch* (YAK), run events for teens, select books, CDs and DVDs for the library to buy, and much more! Need community service hours? YAK counts! New members are always welcome, so bring a friend. *Dictionary definition: a gathering categorized by informal conversation.
Monday, May 06 7:00PM-8:00PM Sutton Room	Classics Book Group If you have always wanted to read the classics but didn’t know where to start, this is the group for you! This informal group discusses traditional and modern classics, and is a great way to read all of those books you have always been meaning to get to. In addition to looking at the plot and characters in each book, we will discuss why the book is a classic, who determines what makes a book a “classic,” and whether members think the book of the month should be a classic or not. For more information, please contact unger@noblenet.org.
Tuesday, May 07 2:30PM-4:00PM Trustees Room	Citizenship Classes Citizenship classes from March 19 - May 21 from 2:30 - 4 pm. For more information call Edie Castillo at 978-332-4787.
Tuesday, May 07 4:00PM-5:00PM Sutton Room	Yoga for Youth taking the MCAS Tests This special yoga series is for youth in grades 3-8 who are taking MCAS tests this year. Miss Betsy will teach yoga poses and breathing to help students relax before, during and after their tests. Registration is required. To sign up, please call 978-531-0100 ext. 25. The library has some yoga mats, but if you have your own, please bring it with you.
Tuesday, May 07 6:30PM-8:00PM Young Adult Room	Art Activists Club Painting... Poetry... Music...Dance...Crafts...Film... Fashion... Zines... Writing... Sculpture... Graffiti... The Peabody Library and ArcWorks Community Art Center are starting a club for teens who want to use their Art to make a difference in the world. Talk, learn and create projects that you are passionate about! Earn volunteer/ community service credit for using your Art to change the world. For ages 11-18.
Wednesday, May 08 10:00AM-10:30AM West Branch	Terrific Toddlers Story Time!
Wednesday, May 08 10:00AM-11:00AM Reference	Intro to the Internet Join us for an Introduction to the Internet, where you will learn the basics of navigating the 'net in a small classroom setting. Discover interesting websites you can visit and how to keep in touch with your friends and family through email. You must register in order to attend; please see the Information Desk for more information.
Wednesday, May 08 11:00AM-12:00PM Trustees Room	Book Discussion: The Arabian Nights Jennifer Jean will lead this discussion of The Arabian Nights. Please read the book prior to the discussion. Books are available at the Main Library. This program is part of a scholar-led discussion series that will explore titles from the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf.
Wednesday, May 08 11:00AM-11:45AM West Branch	Gentle Yoga for Adults
Wednesday, May 08 3:30PM-4:15PM West Branch	After School Kids- We are Story Animals!
Wednesday, May 08 3:30PM-3:45PM South Branch	Planting Day at the South Branch Library Come and join us for Planting Day on Wednesday, May 8th for children ages 5-9 (with adult) at 3:30 p.m. Start some flowers and vegetables from seed. Transplant them into your own garden at home and watch them grow! Registration is required.
Wednesday, May 08	Peabody Elementary Art Show Reception Families and friends of Peabody elementary art students are invited to browse the artwork displays on the library's first floor. Displays represent the work of students in each of the city's elementary schools.
Wednesday, May 08 7:00PM-8:30PM Trustees Room	Film Discussion Group This monthly discussion group provides a fun and exciting opportunity for participants to share their thoughts and feelings on movies. The art of filmmaking is discussed, as well as current trends and historical contexts which drive the creation of the selected films. The film selections focus on documentaries and award winning films. At the May meeting, we will discuss The Wild Bunch. Please view the film prior to the discussion.
Thursday, May 09 10:00AM-12:00PM Trustees Room	Zentangle Group Join us for a morning of the relaxing art of Zentangle®! Zentangle is a method that uses structured patterns to create artwork. Never 'tangled' before? No problem. Although this is a drop-in group where people work on their own projects in a social environment, participants will be happy to share their knowledge with those new to the Zentangle technique. Please bring your own supplies to this event. Recommended items include white card stock, a black micron pen, and a pencil. The Zentangle Group will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays or every month, and new members are always welcome.
Thursday, May 09 4:00PM-5:00PM Young Adult Room	Drawing Class for Teens Artist Paula Kulas is running this free three-week drawing class for teens (ages 11-18). All skill levels are welcome. Space is limited, so sign up is required. Call or e-mail the Teen Librarian, Melissa Robinson, with questions: mrobinson@noblenet.org or 978-531-0100 ext. 14.
Thursday, May 09 6:30PM-8:30PM South Branch	Music Through the Decades This entertaining and informative music program will delight us by mixing history, music and song as we celebrate the years from 1890-1960. Join us for a fun filled evening on Thursday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m.This program is being sponsored by the Friends of the Peabody Institute Libraries.
Friday, May 10 10:00AM-12:00PM Trustees Room	Sewing Group Needle workers of all levels; those who knit, embroider, crochet, or do other forms of hand-sewing; are welcome to join us. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from others and to share what they know. New members always welcome. For more information, please call 978-531-0100 ext. 17.
Saturday, May 11 10:00AM-2:00PM Young Adult Room	Friends Spring Book & Flower Sale The Friends host a sale of gently used books, just in time for Mother's Day! Event includes pick up of geraniums or impatiens orders from the Spring Flower Sale.
Saturday, May 11 11:15AM-12:00PM Sutton Room	Music Together with Teresa Coelho This special music & movement demo class is for children birth through age 5 and their families. Please call (978)531-0100 ext 29 to register for this popular program. Funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Childhood Education awarded to the Peabody Public Schools.
Monday, May 13 10:00AM-12:00PM Young Adult Room	Open Computer Lab Michael Wick, Senior Reference Librarian and technology trainer at the library, will be on hand in the Young Adult Room on Mondays to answer your computer questions. Whether you want to figure out formatting in Microsoft Word, learn how to use your new tech gadget, or just have someone around to ask questions of, feel free to drop in between 10am and 12pm when Michael will be there to help with limited one-on-one assistance. Computers will be available to use in the Young Adult room during that time but feel free to bring along your laptop if you have one available. Please note Michael is not able to provide assistance to repair or diagnose any technology or software malfunctions.
Monday, May 13 3:00PM-3:15PM Young Adult Room	Homework Help Day On Mondays in the Teen Room, you can: Do homework Get homework help Study quietly Work on group projects Eat a healthy snack to fuel your body and mind Got homework? Need help? Drop in to get help in English or in Portuguese with homework or projects. Tragam seus deveres de casa e projetos e recebam ajuda tanto em Ingles como em Portugues. In order to create a good place to study, Homework Help Mondays are a Quiet Day. Thank you for respecting this.
Monday, May 13 3:30PM-4:15PM West Branch	Kids Yoga!
Monday, May 13 4:00PM-4:15PM Young Adult Room	YAK Bringing Fun and Excitement to the Peabody Library since 2003 The Library's teen advisors, officially called the Youth Advisory Klatsch* (YAK), run events for teens, select books, CDs and DVDs for the library to buy, and much more! Need community service hours? YAK counts! New members are always welcome, so bring a friend. *Dictionary definition: a gathering categorized by informal conversation.
Tuesday, May 14 10:00AM-11:00AM Young Adult Room	Essential Computer Skills In this class, we’ll be covering essential skills that every computer user should have. We’ll discover what lies behind a right click on the mouse, how to copy & paste, and dealing with files & folders.
Tuesday, May 14 2:30PM-4:00PM Trustees Room	Citizenship Classes Citizenship classes from March 19 - May 21 from 2:30 - 4 pm. For more information call Edie Catillo at 978-332-4787.
Tuesday, May 14 4:00PM-5:00PM Sutton Room	Yoga for Youth taking the MCAS Tests This special yoga series is for youth in grades 3-8 who are taking MCAS tests this year. Miss Betsy will teach yoga poses and breathing to help students relax before, during and after their tests. Registration is required. To sign up, please call 978-531-0100 ext. 25. The library has some yoga mats, but if you have your own, please bring it with you.
Tuesday, May 14 6:30PM-8:00PM West Branch	Mother/Daughter Book Group!
Tuesday, May 14 6:30PM-8:00PM Young Adult Room	Art Activists Club Painting... Poetry... Music...Dance...Crafts...Film... Fashion... Zines... Writing... Sculpture... Graffiti... The Peabody Library and ArcWorks Community Art Center are starting a club for teens who want to use their Art to make a difference in the world. Talk, learn and create projects that you are passionate about! Earn volunteer/ community service credit for using your Art to change the world. For ages 11-18.
Wednesday, May 15 10:00AM-10:30AM West Branch	Terrific Toddlers Story Time!
Wednesday, May 15 10:00AM-11:00AM Reference	Intro to the Internet - Cancelled Due to a schedule conflict, this week's Into to the Internet will be cancelled; we apologize for the inconvenience. Please see the other Wednesdays in May for available dates to sign up for this one-on-one class.
Wednesday, May 15 11:00AM-12:00PM Trustees Room	Book Discussion: Snow Jacquelyn Malone will lead this discussion of Snow by Orhan Pamuk. Please read the book prior to the discussion. Books are available at the Main Library. This program is part of a scholar-led discussion series that will explore titles from the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf.
Wednesday, May 15 11:00AM-11:45AM West Branch	Gentle Yoga for Adults
Wednesday, May 15 3:00PM-4:30PM Sutton Room	Teen Summer Jobs Workshop Looking for a summer job? Live in Peabody? The North Shore Youth Career Center along with the library will be hosting two Job Readiness Workshops to prepare you for summer jobs. If you are interested in participating in the workshops, registration is REQUIRED. Please call the North Shore Youth Career Center at 781-593-0585 to sign up. Summer Jobs applications are on the NSYCC website: www.nscareeers.org or see the staff in the Teen Room at the library to get an application.
Wednesday, May 15 3:30PM-4:15PM West Branch	After School Kids- We are Story Animals!
Friday, May 17 10:00AM-12:00PM Trustees Room	Sewing Group Needle workers of all levels; those who knit, embroider, crochet, or do other forms of hand-sewing; are welcome to join us. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from others and to share what they know. New members always welcome. For more information, please call 978-531-0100 ext. 17.
Monday, May 20 10:00AM-12:00PM Young Adult Room	Open Computer Lab Michael Wick, Senior Reference Librarian and technology trainer at the library, will be on hand in the Young Adult Room on Mondays to answer your computer questions. Whether you want to figure out formatting in Microsoft Word, learn how to use your new tech gadget, or just have someone around to ask questions of, feel free to drop in between 10am and 12pm when Michael will be there to help with limited one-on-one assistance. Computers will be available to use in the Young Adult room during that time but feel free to bring along your laptop if you have one available. Please note Michael is not able to provide assistance to repair or diagnose any technology or software malfunctions.
Monday, May 20 3:00PM-3:15PM Young Adult Room	Homework Help Day On Mondays in the Teen Room, you can: Do homework Get homework help Study quietly Work on group projects Eat a healthy snack to fuel your body and mind Got homework? Need help? Drop in to get help in English or in Portuguese with homework or projects. Tragam seus deveres de casa e projetos e recebam ajuda tanto em Ingles como em Portugues. In order to create a good place to study, Homework Help Mondays are a Quiet Day. Thank you for respecting this.
Monday, May 20 3:30PM-4:15PM West Branch	Kids Yoga!
Monday, May 20 4:00PM-4:15PM Young Adult Room	YAK Bringing Fun and Excitement to the Peabody Library since 2003 The Library's teen advisors, officially called the Youth Advisory Klatsch* (YAK), run events for teens, select books, CDs and DVDs for the library to buy, and much more! Need community service hours? YAK counts! New members are always welcome, so bring a friend. *Dictionary definition: a gathering categorized by informal conversation.
Monday, May 20 7:00PM-7:15PM Trustees Room	Bilingual Book Group This group meets every 6-8 weeks. Group reads English language books with discussion predominantly in English. Moderator can assist English language learners who speak Portuguese and Spanish languages. An excellent opportunity for new speakers of English to improve their reading and speaking skills. The next book for discussion is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. The book is available in English through Inter-Library Loan at the Peabody Institute Library. Meeting is open to the public. New members are welcome!
Tuesday, May 21 2:30PM-4:00PM Trustees Room	Citizenship Classes Citizenship classes from March 19 - May 21 from 2:30 - 4 pm. For more information call Edie Castillo at 978-332-4787.
Tuesday, May 21 6:30PM-8:00PM Young Adult Room	Art Activists Club Painting... Poetry... Music...Dance...Crafts...Film... Fashion... Zines... Writing... Sculpture... Graffiti... The Peabody Library and ArcWorks Community Art Center are starting a club for teens who want to use their Art to make a difference in the world. Talk, learn and create projects that you are passionate about! Earn volunteer/ community service credit for using your Art to change the world. For ages 11-18.
Tuesday, May 21 7:00PM-8:00PM West Branch	Making More Informed Investments with Morningstar Morningstar Investment Research Center is a comprehensive online investing database, providing independent opinion and data to more than 23,000 stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds--and all available to you whether you're in the library or at home. Whether you're a seasoned stock picker or brand new to investing, you'll want to join us for an enlightening training session that will provide you with the skills you need to make the most of this powerful investment resource.
Wednesday, May 22 10:00AM-10:30AM West Branch	Terrific Toddlers Story Time!
Wednesday, May 22 10:00AM-11:00AM Reference	Intro to the Internet Join us for an Introduction to the Internet, where you will learn the basics of navigating the 'net in a small classroom setting. Discover interesting websites you can visit and how to keep in touch with your friends and family through email. You must register in order to attend; please see the Information Desk for more information.
Wednesday, May 22 11:00AM-12:00PM Trustees Room	Book Discussion: Persepolis Stephenie Young will lead this discussion of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. Please read the book prior to the discussion. Books are available at the Main Library. This program is part of a scholar-led discussion series that will explore titles from the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf.
Wednesday, May 22 11:00AM-11:45AM West Branch	Gentle Yoga for Adults
Wednesday, May 22 3:00PM-4:30PM Sutton Room	Teen Summer Jobs Workshop Looking for a summer job? Live in Peabody? The North Shore Youth Career Center along with the library will be hosting two Job Readiness Workshops to prepare you for summer jobs. If you are interested in participating in the workshops, registration is REQUIRED. Please call the North Shore Youth Career Center at 781-593-0585 to sign up. Summer Jobs applications are on the NSYCC website: www.nscareeers.org or see the staff in the Teen Room at the library to get an application.
Wednesday, May 22 3:30PM-4:15PM West Branch	After School Kids- We are Story Animals!
Thursday, May 23 10:00AM-12:00PM Trustees Room	Zentangle Group Join us for a morning of the relaxing art of Zentangle®! Zentangle is a method that uses structured patterns to create artwork. Never 'tangled' before? No problem. Although this is a drop-in group where people work on their own projects in a social environment, participants will be happy to share their knowledge with those new to the Zentangle technique. Please bring your own supplies to this event. Recommended items include white card stock, a black micron pen, and a pencil. The Zentangle Group will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays or every month, and new members are always welcome.
Friday, May 24 10:00AM-12:00PM Trustees Room	Sewing Group Needle workers of all levels; those who knit, embroider, crochet, or do other forms of hand-sewing; are welcome to join us. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from others and to share what they know. New members always welcome. For more information, please call 978-531-0100 ext. 17.
Tuesday, May 28 10:00AM-11:00AM Young Adult Room	Online Storage Spaces The Cloud: what is it and why does it matter? You’ll learn about how the cloud has impacted the Internet, specifically in storing your documents, pictures, videos, and more—making them available to you whenever and wherever you want. We’ll be covering cloud storage tools such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and the Amazon Cloud Drive in this class.
Tuesday, May 28 6:30PM-8:00PM Young Adult Room	Art Activists Club Painting... Poetry... Music...Dance...Crafts...Film... Fashion... Zines... Writing... Sculpture... Graffiti... The Peabody Library and ArcWorks Community Art Center are starting a club for teens who want to use their Art to make a difference in the world. Talk, learn and create projects that you are passionate about! Earn volunteer/ community service credit for using your Art to change the world. For ages 11-18.
Tuesday, May 28	Book Discussion Group/Director's Office 'Salem Witch Judge' by Eve LaPlante
Wednesday, May 29 10:00AM-11:00AM Reference	Intro to the Internet Join us for an Introduction to the Internet, where you will learn the basics of navigating the 'net in a small classroom setting. Discover interesting websites you can visit and how to keep in touch with your friends and family through email. You must register in order to attend; please see the Information Desk for more information.
Wednesday, May 29 11:00AM-1:00PM Trustees Room	Film Discussion: Koran by Heart Please join us to view and discuss the film, Koran by Heart. This program is part of a discussion series that will explore titles from the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf.
Wednesday, May 29 1:00PM-1:45PM West Branch	Teddy Bear Picnic!
Wednesday, May 29 7:00PM-8:30PM Sutton Room	Megan Marshall Author Visit Megan Marshall will discuss her new book, Margaret Fuller: A New American Life. In her latest book, award-winning author Megan Marshall takes a fresh look at the trailblazing life of Margaret Fuller—Henry David Thoreau’s first editor, Ralph Waldo Emerson’s close friend, first female war correspondent, and tragic heroine. Marshall, whose acclaimed The Peabody Sisters “discovered” three fascinating women, has done it again: no biography of Fuller has brought her to such vibrant life. Megan Marshall is the author of The Peabody Sisters, which won the Francis Parkman Prize, the Mark Lynton History Prize, and the Massachusetts Book Award in nonfiction and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in biography and memoir. Her essays and reviews have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, and Slate. A recipient of Guggenheim and NEH fellowships, Marshall teaches narrative nonfiction and the art of archival research in the MFA program at Emerson College.
Thursday, May 30 1:00PM-2:00PM South Branch	South Branch Library Adult Readers Group South Branch Library Adult Readers Group meets the last Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. New members are welcome. Please call 978.531.3380 for further information.
Thursday, May 30 6:30PM-8:30PM ArcWorks Community Art Center	Islamic Art Workshop Part of the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf series, this program will provide an overview of Islamic art, its context, and traditions. Participants will have the opportunity to interpret these traditions in the creation of a mosaic piece. Participants will be given the option of using the decorative technique of mosaic tile work to create either a planter or a clock. All materials will be provided. Artist and ArcWorks co-founder Peter Flister will teach this class. Please note that this event will be held at the ArcWorks Community Art Center, located at 22 Foster Street.
Friday, May 31 10:00AM-12:00PM Trustees Room	Sewing Group Needle workers of all levels; those who knit, embroider, crochet, or do other forms of hand-sewing; are welcome to join us. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from others and to share what they know. New members always welcome. For more information, please call 978-531-0100 ext. 17.