Peabody Public Library

Peabody Public Library Where Our Community Grows.

Established in 1901, the library strives to provide the widest possible range of materials for all segments of the community it serves. To provide residents with the resources and services needed to meet their informational, recreational, educational and cultural needs, the library is committed to acquiring, organizing and providing access to information and material. The mission of the Peabody Pu

blic Library is to serve all individuals and organizations as a pathway to learning, culture and entertainment.

🚨NEW PUPPETS ALERT! 🚨 We just refreshed our puppet collection for the summer! Come put on a puppet show here at the lib...
06/25/2026

🚨NEW PUPPETS ALERT! 🚨 We just refreshed our puppet collection for the summer! Come put on a puppet show here at the library, or check one out for a puppet show on the road.

Our fax machine is broken, and we cannot send any faxes. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We hope to have it workin...
06/24/2026

Our fax machine is broken, and we cannot send any faxes. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We hope to have it working again shortly. Thank you!

We had a spring cleaning party at our last Staff Day! After our Safe Place and CPR training, we organized supplies, pain...
06/24/2026

We had a spring cleaning party at our last Staff Day! After our Safe Place and CPR training, we organized supplies, painted picnic benches, and gave the library a good cleaning from top to bottom.

06/23/2026

From the stacks to the streets! 📚🔆How many places around town do you recognize?

When Dave, from Warsaw, discovered an old family Bible filled with handwritten records of births and marriages, he notic...
06/22/2026

When Dave, from Warsaw, discovered an old family Bible filled with handwritten records of births and marriages, he noticed that the family had ties to Columbia City. Wanting to reunite the Bible with its rightful family, he contacted us here at the Peabody Public Library and asked if we could help track down the descendants listed in its pages. After some research, we located the great-granddaughter of the Bible's original owner and were able to return this treasured heirloom to her family. They were thrilled to have such an important piece of their family history back, and we were honored to play a small part in making that reunion possible. Stories like this remind us how meaningful local history can be and how a simple act of kindness can help preserve family connections for future generations. ❤️📖

Looking for the perfect read to share this Father’s Day? Check out these heartwarming children’s books all about dads—fe...
06/21/2026

Looking for the perfect read to share this Father’s Day? Check out these heartwarming children’s books all about dads—featuring love, laughter, and special moments between families. Stop by this week and pick up on to enjoy together!

This Week at the Library: Fun for All Ages! We’ve got a full lineup of programs for both adults and youth. Whether you...
06/21/2026

This Week at the Library: Fun for All Ages! We’ve got a full lineup of programs for both adults and youth. Whether you’re looking to learn, create, or just have fun, we’d love to see you there. So check out the full schedules in the images and plan your week with us!

Rae proved herself to be an Ultimate Junior Detective and was the first to uncover the mystery of who stole the dinosaur...
06/20/2026

Rae proved herself to be an Ultimate Junior Detective and was the first to uncover the mystery of who stole the dinosaur eggs at our Clue Crew program!
Awesome job, Rae!

In honor of World Refugee Day, explore powerful books for kids and teens that share stories of courage, resilience, and ...
06/20/2026

In honor of World Refugee Day, explore powerful books for kids and teens that share stories of courage, resilience, and hope. These titles open doors to new perspectives and meaningful conversations. Stop by and discover a story that inspires empathy and connection. 💙

Explore powerful stories for all ages with our Juneteenth book picks!From inspiring children’s books to thought-provokin...
06/19/2026

Explore powerful stories for all ages with our Juneteenth book picks!
From inspiring children’s books to thought-provoking adult reads, these titles honor history, culture, and resilience.

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1160 E State Road 205
Columbia City, IN
46725

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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