Peabody Institute Library
July 2021
Library Hours

Monday-Saturday
9:00am-5:00pm

Library Closed
Monday, July 5
Independence Day

The Town of Danvers and the Human Rights & Inclusion Committee will hold the 11th Annual July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Sunday at 12:00pm behind the library (Rotary Pavillion)
Computer Access

Full computer service (2nd floor) is scheduled to resume Tuesday, July 6.

Print/copy fees will also be reinstated on July 6:

B/W: $.10/page
Color: $.25/page
Photocopies: $.15/page

During this transition, Laptop Service will be SUSPENDED:

Thursday, July 1
Friday, July 2
Saturday, July 3
Pickup Service

Modified pickup service continues to be offered for on-hold materials.

-Pickups can be scheduled at 978- 774-0554 when you receive notice that your materials are in.

-Items can be picked
up as late as 8pm on
Mon-Thu, 5pm on Friday & Saturday.
Big Library Read
June 28-July 12

Join thousands of readers around the globe during the latest Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club.

Borrow copies of The Quiet Girl by S.F. Kosa (with no waitlist) and enjoy online book discussions and a live interview with the author!
Digital Library

-Archival Center 
-Audiobooks
-Auto Repair
-EBooks
-Genealogy
-Language Learning
-Magazines
-Movies & Television
-Music
-Newspapers
-Online Courses 
-Test Prep
Other Services

-Children's Services
-Library Catalog
-Notary Services
-Museums and More 
-Recipe Exchange
-Program Video Archive
Online Programs
Lobster Tails and Cocktails with Liz Barbour
Thu., July 1 - 6:30pm

Liz Barbour from The Creative Feast returns for this delicious virtual cooking class!

Liz will show you how to properly steam your lobster for the best tasting results. Then she will demonstrate how to make a delicious recipe featuring the lobster tail. Of course you’ll need something special to drink with that lobster so Liz will shake up the perfect cocktail/mocktail to go along with your New England lobster tail recipe.

Click here to register. 
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

If you are unemployed, under-employed, seeking a new career, re-entering the job market or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30-11:30am, via Zoom.

Network with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing relationships, skills, and strategies. Each meeting features a new topic and includes a presentation, workshops, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout network rooms, and one-on-one coaching.

Registration is required only for first time attendees!

Wed., July 7: Self-Assessment & Transferable Skills

Wed., July 21: Creating Your "Career Story" Pitch
Biography Book Club
Monday., July 19 - 6:30pm

This month we will be reading Eat a Peach by David Chang.

Click here to register and reserve a copy. Login info will be emailed to you two days ahead of the meeting.
Summer Reading
through September

Summer Reading is back for patrons 18 and older! No matter your age, interest, or reading speed, there's something here for you!

Already have a reading plan? Be a Voracious Reader. Need a little more guidance? Become an Activities Director and earn badges for different categories.
(Or do both!)

All badges earned = a chance to win our grand prize!
Adult Program Planning Survey

Library programs, for the time being are being offered over the Zoom platform.

As we look ahead, we want to know what you think! Help us plan by filling out this VERY brief survey. It's completely anonymous and your answers will help us prepare for the future!

Click here to begin.
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