Peabody Institute Library in Peabody
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Saturday December 6 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Family Lego Fun
The whole family is invited to create some LEGO masterpieces at the Main Library! Come to the Children's Library and use our LEGO blocks to build something awesome. LEGO isn't only a super fun way to spend a Saturday morning, but it's also a great way for children to ......More
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Monday December 8 10:00am - 11:00am EST
CFCE of the North Shore Music and Movement
CFCE of the North Shore - Music and Movement funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, awarded to the Peabody Public Schools! Join the CFCE for Music and Movement at 10:00am i......More
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Monday December 8 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Storytime- at the West Branch Library
Children ages 18 months-5 years (and their caregivers) are invited to join Aimee in the community room at the West Branch library for Storytime, which will include books, songs, and movement that help build important social and early literacy skills. This program is ......More
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Monday December 8 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Beginner English Conversation Circle
Fall Session: 10/6/2025 – 12/15/2025 Time: Mondays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960 Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice ......More
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Monday December 8 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Adult Yoga with Kirsty Yetter
Adult beginner-friendly yoga for all levels is back at the Peabody Library! Join instructor Kirsty for a low-key drop-in yoga class once a week that is appropriate for all levels, whether you're a seasoned yoga practitioner or never done yoga before. Kirsty will lead ......More
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Monday December 8 1:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Creativity Lab- Open Lab
Have a personal project you're working on, or one you want to start? Stop by the Lower Level any time during this session to use any of the tools available at the Creativity Lab! We have tools for 3D printing, sewing, sound recording, laser cutting, woodworking, compu......More
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Monday December 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Adult Yoga with Jacqui Orphanos at the West Branch
Join yoga instructor Jacqui Orphanos for a relaxing all-levels yoga class. This gentle flow class will focus on breathwork, gentle stretching, functional movement and balance. Participants will be encouraged to move at their own pace & modifications will be offered. C......More
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Monday December 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Citizenship Study Group
When: 9/15/2025 – 12/15/2025 Time: Mondays 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room Peabody Institute Library 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960 This study group will cover the information you need to become a US Citizen, such as A......More
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Monday December 8 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Creativity Lab- Open Lab
Have a personal project you're working on, or one you want to start? Stop by the Lower Level any time during this session to use any of the tools available at the Creativity Lab! We have tools for 3D printing, sewing, sound recording, laser cutting, woodworking, compu......More
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Monday December 8 3:30pm - 5:30pm EST
InkWell Studio Art Class
InkWell is a free youth arts program exploring a variety of 2d and 3d media. Art classes will run weekly from 3:30 to 5:30. No experience necessary! All materials provided! Bringing in sketchbooks encouraged! Although groups are free, we do ask for a commitment to th......More
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Monday December 8 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Kids: Decorate a Disc
Children aged 6 - 10 are invited to decorate a disc with Miss Katia! Adding different gems and stickers will turn your disc into a work of art, perfect for decorating your home during winter. Registration is required. https://peabodylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/ca......More
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Monday December 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Beginner English Conversation Circle
Fall Session: 10/6/2025 – 12/15/2025 Time: Mondays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960 Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice sp......More
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Monday December 8 7:00pm - 8:45pm EST
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Are you interested in trying the tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons? Then register for this online game! Senior Librarian Lindley will be running these monthly games. These games are meant to be new player friendly. If you are interested, please register. If you alrea......More
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Tuesday December 9 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Children's Yoga
Ready for some morning movement and relaxation? Miss Katia hosts a fun yoga session for children every Tuesday morning. Wear comfy clothes, bring a yoga mat if you have one, and a water bottle to stay hydrated. Like all of our Library programs, this event is free and ......More
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Tuesday December 9 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Toddler Storytime (South Branch Library)
Join Amy and her puppet animal friends for storytime, which will include books, songs, and movement! This program is open for parents and caregivers with children ages 18 months to 4 years. https://peabodylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-storytime-sou......More
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Tuesday December 9 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Super Sleuths Book Group
The Super Sleuths is a volunteer-led book group that meets at the South Branch Library on the second Tuesday of every month. Each month, a different mystery or thriller novel will be discussed. Registering for this event will automatically register you for each meetin......More
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Tuesday December 9 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Learn to use Ancestry.com
Learn how to use the Ancestry online database to explore your family's history. A librarian will help you search genealogical records, including census records, birth, death, and marriage records. Bring in family names and any locations or dates that you know to start......More
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Tuesday December 9 3:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Library Clothing Drive: Drop Off Hours
Help us get ready for or Clothing Drive on Saturday, December 27th! DROP OFF every Tuesday from 3-6PM in December in the Teen Room - gently used, good condition clothes only. We will NOT accept clothing that have: stains holes that need mending dusty / dirt......More
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Tuesday December 9 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
TACO - Main Library
Each Tuesday, teens can come to the teen room at the Main Library and help better the Peabody Institute Library. Teen volunteers will will be given tasks that help the library and / or your community in some way. As compensation, teens receive one hour of community se......More
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Tuesday December 9 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Teen Movie Night
Teens Grades 6-12 are welcome to join us in the 2nd floor Tech Lab to watch a movie about a human elf who sets out on a journey to find his human dad, while celebrating the holidays in a hilarious adventure. Movie is rated PG-13. Registration is required, so we know......More
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Tuesday December 9 6:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Creativity Lab- Open Lab
Have a personal project you're working on, or one you want to start? Stop by the Lower Level any time during this session to use any of the tools available at the Creativity Lab! We have tools for 3D printing, sewing, sound recording, laser cutting, woodworking, compu......More
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Tuesday December 9 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Intermediate English Conversation Circle
Fall Session: 10/7/2025 – 12/16/2025 Time: Wednesday 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960 Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice ......More
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Tuesday December 9 6:30pm - 7:00pm EST
Creativity Lab- Open Lab
Have a personal project you're working on, or one you want to start? Stop by the Lower Level any time during this session to use any of the tools available at the Creativity Lab! We have tools for 3D printing, sewing, sound recording, laser cutting, woodworking, compu......More
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Tuesday December 9 7:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Creativity Lab- Open Lab
Have a personal project you're working on, or one you want to start? Stop by the Lower Level any time during this session to use any of the tools available at the Creativity Lab! We have tools for 3D printing, sewing, sound recording, laser cutting, woodworking, compu......More
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Tuesday December 9 7:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Creativity Lab- Open Lab
Have a personal project you're working on, or one you want to start? Stop by the Lower Level any time during this session to use any of the tools available at the Creativity Lab! We have tools for 3D printing, sewing, sound recording, laser cutting, woodworking, compu......More
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Wednesday December 10 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Creativity Lab- Open Lab
Have a personal project you're working on, or one you want to start? Stop by the Lower Level any time during this session to use any of the tools available at the Creativity Lab! We have tools for 3D printing, sewing, sound recording, laser cutting, woodworking, compu......More
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Wednesday December 10 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Creativity Lab- Open Lab
Have a personal project you're working on, or one you want to start? Stop by the Lower Level any time during this session to use any of the tools available at the Creativity Lab! We have tools for 3D printing, sewing, sound recording, laser cutting, woodworking, compu......More
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Wednesday December 10 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Intermediate English Conversation Circle
Fall Session: 10/8/2025 – 12/17/2025 Time: Wednesday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960 Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practic......More
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Wednesday December 10 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST
Creativity Lab- Open Lab
Have a personal project you're working on, or one you want to start? Stop by the Lower Level any time during this session to use any of the tools available at the Creativity Lab! We have tools for 3D printing, sewing, sound recording, laser cutting, woodworking, compu......More
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Wednesday December 10 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Drop in Tech Help
Join us in the Main Reading Room every at the Peabody Institute Library every Wednesday from 1-2:30 for tech help with: basic computer skills, laptops and computers, tablets, e-readers, smart phones, library databases and apps, word processing software, and more. Come......More
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Wednesday December 10 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
December film: "Marty" (1955)
Join us for a great film that was an unexpected Academy Award winner for Best Picture in 1955! Ernest Borgnine won Best Actor for his performance as Marty, a man trying to do right for his family and friends, without sacrificing the life he wants for himself. Marty wa......More
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Wednesday December 10 3:30pm - 5:30pm EST
InkWell Art Class- Weekly Art Project
InkWell is a free youth arts program exploring a variety of 2d and 3d media. Art classes will run weekly from 3:30 to 5:30. No experience necessary! All materials provided! Bringing in sketchbooks encouraged! Although groups are free, we do ask for a commitment to th......More
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Wednesday December 10 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
After School LEGOs
Join us at the South Branch Library for After School LEGOs! Build your LEGO creations and they will be displayed in the Library for everyone to see! For kids ages 5 -12. https://peabodylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/after-school-legos-68/
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Thursday December 11 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Baby Storytime
For parents and caregivers with children ages 0 - 18 months. You’re never too young for storytime! Join Miss Meeghan for stories, songs, and sensory play that helps babies develop language, social, and motor skills. Registration is required due to space limitations.......More
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Thursday December 11 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Toddler Storytime
For parents and caregivers with children ages 18 months - 3 years. Miss Meeghan will guide toddlers and their parents and caregivers through stories, songs, and lots of movement that help build important social and early literacy skills. Registration is required due......More
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Thursday December 11 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Intermediate English Conversation Circle
Fall Session: 10/9/2025 – 12/18/2025 Time: Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960 Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice......More
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Thursday December 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Sutton Room Drop In
Stop by the historic Sutton Room to browse current issues of genealogy magazines, see the Audubon prints now on display, or learn how to use the archives. Questions or requests? Email Local History Librarian Catherine at [email protected] ......More
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Thursday December 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Social Workers Drop In
Between 2:00PM-4:00PM on Thursdays social workers from the Division of Social Services will be having open hours at the table in front of the Assistant Director's office at the Main Library. No need to register. https://peabodylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calen......More
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Thursday December 11 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
5th Grade Book Buddies
5th Grade Book Buddies will meet at the South Branch Library on the second Thursday of every month! Kids will read a different chapter book or graphic novel each month and meet to do activities and discuss the book together. This program is open to all students in the......More
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Thursday December 11 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Teen Study Group
Need help with homework? Want some space to get organized? Meet with our Senior Teen Librarian, Amory, and get some help! Amory has experience working in Middle and High schools, and is able to help you through any subject, such as Algebra, English, and French. For Te......More
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Thursday December 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
TACO Thursday - West Branch
Earn community service hours by participating in Teen Advisory and Community Organization, or as we like to call it, TACO! Each Thursday, teens can come to the teen room at the West Branch Library and help better the Peabody Institute Library. Teen volunteers will wi......More
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Thursday December 11 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST
Drop In Crafts in the Children's Room
Come to the Children's room for a different craft each week! Supplies provided! No registration needed. Open to children ages 4 and up. https://peabodylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-crafts-in-the-childrens-room-156/
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Thursday December 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Teen Fashion Club
Do you find yourself always checking your outfits before you leave for school? This club might be perfect for you. Visit the Creativity Lab to design outfits, make custom pieces, and get inspired! Use the machines, materials, and mannequins to create your own custom c......More
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Thursday December 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Intermediate English Conversation Circle
Fall Session: 10/9/2025 – 12/18/2025 Time: Thursday 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960 Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice s......More
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Thursday December 11 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Birch Bark Birdhouses
Make a mini Birch bark birdhouse at the South Branch Library! Layer strips of birch bark onto a small wooden birdhouse to make a natural texture. These make perfect winter holiday gifts! All materials will be provided. This program is for ages 18 and up, as we will be......More
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Saturday December 13 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Baby Group
Caregivers of babies are welcome to drop in and join us in the Tech Lab every other Saturday from 11AM - 12PM with their little ones for a Baby Group! Practice tummy time, play with toys, explore textures and colors, and meet other caregivers. Registration is not re......More
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Saturday December 13 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Snow Dough, at the West Branch Library
Children ages 3 and up (and their caregivers) are invited to the West Branch Library for a morning of fun, playing with snow dough. After the program children will be able to take the dough home with them. This program is free and open to the public, however registrat......More
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Saturday December 13 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Teen Craft & Yap
Join us in the Teen Room for our monthly Craft & Yap!!! Pick up a new craft (such as sewing, crochet, painting, etc.) or bring a craft with you! The Teen Room has a fully operational 3D printer, button maker, and sewing machine! Chat with other crafty teens, and o......More
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Saturday December 13 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Kids: National Cocoa Day Party
Escape the cold December weather with Miss Meeghan on National Cocoa Day! Children aged 4 and up can create a hot cocoa-themed craft, listen to Miss Meeghan read stories about this delicious treat, and even drink some hot chocolate! Registration is required. https:/......More
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Monday December 15 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Preschool Storytime
Preschool age children will have a blast at Miss Patty’s Storytime! Come listen to some stories, dance, and sing along with us. These programs help children gain early literacy and social skills while also preparing them for a school environment. Children will receive......More
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Monday December 15 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Toddler Sensory Bin Play - at the West Branch
Children ages 18months-5 years (and their caregivers) are invited to join us at the West Branch Library for a soothing morning of sensory play. With bins full of scoops and containers, children can explore and play. Sensory bins allow children to explore objects and d......More
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Monday December 15 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Beginner English Conversation Circle
Fall Session: 10/6/2025 – 12/15/2025 Time: Mondays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960 Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice ......More
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Monday December 15 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Adult Yoga with Kirsty Yetter
Adult beginner-friendly yoga for all levels is back at the Peabody Library! Join instructor Kirsty for a low-key drop-in yoga class once a week that is appropriate for all levels, whether you're a seasoned yoga practitioner or never done yoga before. Kirsty will lead ......More
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Monday December 15 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Kids: Homeschool Hangout
Homeschooling and wanting to connect with other homeschool families in the area? Come to our homeschool hangout in the Tech Lab! Open to children 12 and under and their caregivers. Each meeting there will be games, crafts, and toys available, but this is intended to b......More
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Monday December 15 1:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Creativity Lab- Open Lab
Have a personal project you're working on, or one you want to start? Stop by the Lower Level any time during this session to use any of the tools available at the Creativity Lab! We have tools for 3D printing, sewing, sound recording, laser cutting, woodworking, compu......More
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Monday December 15 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Adult Yoga with Jacqui Orphanos at the West Branch
Join yoga instructor Jacqui Orphanos for a relaxing all-levels yoga class. This gentle flow class will focus on breathwork, gentle stretching, functional movement and balance. Participants will be encouraged to move at their own pace & modifications will be offered. C......More
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Monday December 15 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Citizenship Study Group
When: 9/15/2025 – 12/15/2025 Time: Mondays 2:00 PM –3:00 PM Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room Peabody Institute Library 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960 This study group will cover the information you need to become a US Citizen, such as A......More
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Monday December 15 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Creativity Lab- Open Lab
Have a personal project you're working on, or one you want to start? Stop by the Lower Level any time during this session to use any of the tools available at the Creativity Lab! We have tools for 3D printing, sewing, sound recording, laser cutting, woodworking, compu......More
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Monday December 15 3:30pm - 5:30pm EST
InkWell Studio Art Class
InkWell is a free youth arts program exploring a variety of 2d and 3d media. Art classes will run weekly from 3:30 to 5:30. No experience necessary! All materials provided! Bringing in sketchbooks encouraged! Although groups are free, we do ask for a commitment to th......More
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Monday December 15 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Family Mystery BINGO!
Kids ages 5-12 and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the South Branch Library for Family Mystery BINGO! Winners can choose either a book to keep or a grab bag of mystery prizes! Registration is required. https://peabodylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calend......More
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Monday December 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Beginner English Conversation Circle
Fall Session: 10/6/2025 – 12/15/2025 Time: Mondays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960 Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native English speakers to practice sp......More
