Peabody Institute Library, Danvers

Peabody Institute Library, Danvers http://www.danverslibrary.org


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General Information
The Peabody Institute Library is the public library for the town of Danvers, Massachusetts and is part of the North of Boston Library Exchange (NOBLE), a consortium of 28 nearby local and academic libraries. The library provides materials for borrowing in many formats: books, aud

io books, compact discs, DVDs and several museum passes. We offer many services to the public including public computers, a dedicated Homework Center for middle and high school students during the academic year and meeting room available for private rental as well as extensive cultural/recreational programming and exhibits/displays. Our building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15.

It's here!Drop off your books and media THIS week, June 1st through 6th, to donate items to the Friends Annual Book Sale...
05/31/2026

It's here!

Drop off your books and media THIS week, June 1st through 6th, to donate items to the Friends Annual Book Sale. Good condition items are accepted in the Gordon Room whenever the Library is open.

The Sale kicks off on June 9th with a special Members Only Preview night on Tuesday, June 9th from 6pm to 8pm. (Yes, you can still become a member right now or at the sale!)
Regular sale hours will be June 10th through June 13th.

Join us for the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Friends of the Library!

NEXT WEEK AT THE LIBRARYAdult Lego Club- Tuesday, June 2- 6:00 PMJoin us for the Adult Lego club! Come hangout out with ...
05/30/2026

NEXT WEEK AT THE LIBRARY

Adult Lego Club- Tuesday, June 2- 6:00 PM

Join us for the Adult Lego club! Come hangout out with fellow brick enthusiasts. Lego of your troubles and get creative through the art of play! No experience required, no pressure for skill, just bring your creativity and willingness to have fun.
Ages 18+ only.

No registration required.

This event will be held in the Classroom .

The Phantom Librarian recommends: 72 Mysteries by Mood: From Historical to Deep SpaceCalling all mystery readers, are yo...
05/30/2026

The Phantom Librarian recommends: 72 Mysteries by Mood: From Historical to Deep Space

Calling all mystery readers, are you looking for a new mystery to read that will take you back in time or in a far away galaxy? This list will have a variety of reads whether you want to time travel back to the 1920’s or get lost in a space read you will find some awesome books in this list! These reads also have mystery, romance, thriller, fantasy, coming of age, and so many genres combined in these historical/space mystery books! If you are ready for an adventure in space to travel to different time periods while you solve mysteries in these titles, I highly suggest you check this out !!

Take a look !

https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/2982-72-mysteries-by-mood-from-historical-to-deep-space?content_type=all

Teens had a blast making their own flower arrangements for the senior prom at DHS last week! Hope you all had so much fu...
05/29/2026

Teens had a blast making their own flower arrangements for the senior prom at DHS last week! Hope you all had so much fun! And thank you to for coming to teach us how to arrange such beautiful bouquets!

Learn more about mental health in May and check out some of these reads at the Library.
05/28/2026

Learn more about mental health in May and check out some of these reads at the Library.

Tomorrow! Join us for a storytime about water safety with a special guest, Bubbles the Goldfish from the Goldfish Swim S...
05/27/2026

Tomorrow! Join us for a storytime about water safety with a special guest, Bubbles the Goldfish from the Goldfish Swim School! Ages 3+

AROUND TOWN: Join GIrl Scout Troop 83605 as they unveil their Bronze Award Project--a pollinator garden on the front (S...
05/27/2026

AROUND TOWN: Join GIrl Scout Troop 83605 as they unveil their Bronze Award Project--a pollinator garden on the front (Sylvan Street) lawn at the Library!

Everyone is welcome to stop by on June 1st at 4pm to check out the garden, learn about pollinator plants, and maybe snag a Girl Scout cookie or two!

LAST WEEK TO DONATE FOR OUR PET FOOD DONATION DRIVEPlease join us in helping our community by participating in our Pet F...
05/26/2026

LAST WEEK TO DONATE FOR OUR PET FOOD DONATION DRIVE

Please join us in helping our community by participating in our Pet Food Donation Drive in collaboration with Pawsitive Pantry for the month of May in honor of National Pet Month. Donations will be given to the People to People Food Pantry in Danvers to help out our community. The last day to drop off your donations will be on Saturday, May 30 before 5pm in the Standring Room.

Thank you so much to all who have donated throughout the month, we greatly appreciate your donations to help out the community !

Click here for more information to see the list for Pet Food Donations:
https://danverslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pet-food-donation-drive-6/

During the summers, you can go to the New England Aquarium with our museum pass on any weekday (pass is not valid on wee...
05/26/2026

During the summers, you can go to the New England Aquarium with our museum pass on any weekday (pass is not valid on weekends). Save big and see one of the best places in Boston!

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for funding the museum pass program. Are you a member yet?

Make a reservation through the danverslibrary.org page.

THIS WEEK ON ZOOM"Meditation for Peace and Well Being"- Thursday, May 28- 7:00 PMJoin Dave Buck long time meditator for ...
05/26/2026

THIS WEEK ON ZOOM

"Meditation for Peace and Well Being"- Thursday, May 28- 7:00 PM

Join Dave Buck long time meditator for this deep and engaging meditation workshop. Dave lectures regularly on the benefits of meditation. During this workshop she will talk about the journey of finding lasting peace , happiness and a greater sense of well being. He will share a simple technique of spiritual meditation (explained and practiced during the session) that can help us achieve a lasting state of peace and happiness found through no outer experience. For new or advanced meditators.

Click here to register:
https://danverslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-program-pending-231/

Address

15 Sylvan Street
Danvers, MA
01923

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+19787740554

Website

https://danverslibrary.org/library-policies-information/

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