Storytimes near Peabody Institute Library of Danvers

Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Have no fear, Dinoman is here! With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props, the audience is taken on a trip throughout the mesozoic era. How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made?Kids aged 5-11

Classroom, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Let the adventure begin! Welcome to Eriliath, a prosperous land where adventure awaits at every turn!Your party has just arrived in Veilrock, a hardy western township currently hosting its famous early-fall gardening festival. This vibrant celebration of harvest, trade, and community brings together the realm's most prestigious growers.

Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

✨ Join Leeza Masia from The Tarot Collective for Tarot Talk, a workshop where we will cover the basics & explore the symbols within the Tarot, while creating community as we pull cards together. Bring your own deck or borrow one as we practice using our discernment to reveal the messages the cards contain.

Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Catch new releases, forgotten classics and overlooked gems every Friday at 1:00pm.THIS WEEK:  The Quiet Man (1952)After accidentally killing an opponent in the ring, boxer Sean Thornton ( John Wayne ) leaves America and returns to his native Ireland, hoping to buy his family's homestead and live in peace.

Classroom, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

We are a personal finance group that is open to the public

Children's Garden, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Kids of all ages -- come chalk the walk by the Children's Room entrance! We will provide the chalk, you provide the creativity!Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park after the program.  

Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Yoga Flow with KathleenThis 60- minute Yoga class is ideal for beginners. It begins with breath work, gentle warm up linked to movement , followed by flowing poses transitioning from one pose to the next, building on foundational strength, stability, and flexibility .

Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Northeast Arc and Assistant Librarian Ari will meet every other Monday from 10am to 11am  to do a variety of fun activities: it could be coloring, Legos, bubbles,  completing puzzles, listening to a story,  Arts and Crafts, etc. ! 

Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Kids ages 8-11You’ve become lost in the Forest! Mix Potions with the correct herbs, Read the Signs of the forest, & translate fairy messages to find your way out! Please be sure to arrive early or on time to this program! Escape room by Wicked

Classroom, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

A group of 12-15 yr olds who want to read together and talk about books

Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Escape room for Teens 

Rotary Pavilion, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

 Welcome to the 2026 Summer Concert Series In Danvers. All concerts are run by the Danvers Recreation Department and Friends of Danvers Recreation. All concerts run from 6pm until 8pm at the Rotary Pavilion in Peabody Park behind the Library on Mondays and Wednesdays for 6 weeks, starting on July 6th.

Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Join us for a great program filled with music and movement! Ages 0 - 7 with an adult, registration required.  Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional behavior, language in overall literacy, and helps the body and the mind work together.

Library Lawn, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923, Rotary Pavilion, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Have you ever watched a fly line glide effortlessly through the air and wished you could do that?  The Peabody Institute Library of Danvers invites you to discover the elegance, excitement, and science of fly casting in a fun, hands-on evening program perfect for beginners, no prior experience necessary.

VIRTUAL PROGRAM - Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923 - 978-774-0554

This month Jane Healey is on away doing book research so guest author, Greer Macallister , is pinch hitting for her! Join Greer for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're so grateful to Greer for stepping in with what we expect will be fabulous book recs!Click here to register.

Classroom, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Interested in a support group for writers? Share your writing in an inclusive and respectful community every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00—8:30 pm in the Library ClassroomGo to danverslibrary. org/events/ to register for the next meeting 

Standring Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

What is a Song Circle?A song circle is a gathering where people come together in a relaxed, supportive setting to share songs. Participants take turns leading, teaching, or singing while others join in, listen, or harmonize. It’s about community, connection, and the joy of raising voices together—no performance pressure, just shared music.

Classroom, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Come and learn about bugs!An educator from Mass Audubon will come and introduce kids to ladybugs and honey bees and their importance as pollinators. Students will participate in group role play, investigate insect behavior, and learn what characteristics

Classroom, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Come and learn about bugs!An educator from Mass Audubon will come and introduce kids to ladybugs and honey bees and their importance as pollinators. Students will participate in group role play, investigate insect behavior, and learn what characteristics

Rotary Pavilion, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

 Welcome to the 2026 Summer Concert Series In Danvers. All concerts are run by the Danvers Recreation Department and Friends of Danvers Recreation. All concerts run from 6pm until 8pm at the Rotary Pavilion in Peabody Park behind the Library on Mondays and Wednesdays for 6 weeks, starting on July 6th.

Children's Garden, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923, Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Join Emily in the Garden to create your very own paintbrush out of sticks and pine needles! Test it out and experiment with how long you like your pine needles!We will be using paint, so wear clothes you don't mind getting messy.

Classroom, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Join us for D&D! No experience necessary and you can attend any session, we'll fold you into the story seamlessly.  Welcome to Eriliath, a prosperous land where adventure awaits at every turn! Your party has just arrived in Veilrock, a hardy western township currently hosting its famous early-fall gardening festival.

VIRTUAL PROGRAM - Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923 - 978-774-0554

Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Kristan Higgins , quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews.

Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

America’s Birth in Stirring Words Revolutionary War battles and poems they inspired Presented by Jeffrey Zygmont.  Patriots went to war to win freedom. Poets went to work to praise them, and to express the spirit of independence and the valor that created our nation.

Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Catch new releases, forgotten classics and overlooked gems every Friday at 1:00pm.THIS WEEK: Dinner at Eight (1933)In this comedic drama, an ambitious New York socialite plans an extravagant dinner party as her businessman husband, Oliver (Lionel Barrymore), contends with financial woes, causing a lot of tension between the couple.

Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Yoga Flow with KathleenThis 60- minute Yoga class is ideal for beginners. It begins with breath work, gentle warm up linked to movement , followed by flowing poses transitioning from one pose to the next, building on foundational strength, stability, and flexibility .

Children's Garden, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Kids of all ages -- come blow bubbles in the Children's Garden and in the Peabody Park behind the library! Make your own bubble wands out of pipe cleaners. Bring picnic snacks to eat outside for added fun.  

Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

American Girl Tea Party for ages 6 - 11. Bring your own doll or play with one of ours! Play with a tea set, dress up the dolls, style your doll's hair, and more! Some American Girl dolls will be available to check out after the program.  

Rotary Pavilion, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

 Welcome to the 2026 Summer Concert Series In Danvers. All concerts are run by the Danvers Recreation Department and Friends of Danvers Recreation. All concerts run from 6pm until 8pm at the Rotary Pavilion in Peabody Park behind the Library on Mondays and Wednesdays for 6 weeks, starting on July 6th.

VIRTUAL PROGRAM - Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923 - 978-774-0554

We are so pleased to be continuing this 9 week series to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! We're thrilled to welcome Gracia Collins Rich, Independent Scholar, Author and Avid Reader to our virtual stage.