Friends of the Peabody Institute Library, Danvers

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Friends of the Peabody Institute Library, Danvers We are a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization supporting Library programs and activities both financial

President: Marsha Coogan
Vice President: Ellen Clarkson
Recording Secretary: Elizabeth Chouinard
Treasurer: Sean Smith
Board Directors: Ingrid Barry, Lynette Gray, Mary Saratora

The Goals of the Friends:

-Promote the Library
-Sponsor community events & activities
-Raise funds
-Support Library projects & goals
-Encourage gifts, endowments and memorials

The Friends of the Peabody Institute Library is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the Library in all its activities. In addition to creative & educational programs and renovation projects, the Friends sponsor the Museum Pass Program, annual Book Sale, Holiday Open House, annual Staff & Volunteer Luncheon, a Classical Music Series and more. To make a donation or sign up as an active member, please enclose the form below with your check and mail to: Friends of the Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923

If you would like to become one of our Local Business Sponsors or Corporate Patrons, please contact the Friends of the Library at: [email protected]

For membership information please visit www,danverslibrary.org/friends.

TOMORROW! Join the Friends of the Danvers Library for A Musical Baseball Show with Howie Newman, singer, guitarist, base...
10/19/2026

TOMORROW! Join the Friends of the Danvers Library for A Musical Baseball Show with Howie Newman, singer, guitarist, baseball fanatic, former Red Sox reporter, and Spinners broadcaster!

Enjoy an evening of baseball songs, trivia, stories, and memorabilia. ⚾❤️ Whether you’re a diehard baseball fan or just looking for a fun night out, there’s something for everyone!

đź“… Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Peabody Institute Library of Danvers — Gordon Room

🎟️ Free and open to the public! Register at danverslibrary.org.

Bonus: Wear your favorite baseball gear and come ready to share your love of the game! 🧢

Presented by the Friends of the Danvers Library and supported in part by the Danvers Cultural Council.

EVENT UPDATE: The Music of McCartney event, scheduled for Sat., September 26th is cancelled due to the impending storm. ...
09/25/2026

EVENT UPDATE: The Music of McCartney event, scheduled for Sat., September 26th is cancelled due to the impending storm. We hope to reschedule at a later date. Stay safe and dry this weekend!

🎶 Calling all Beatles & Paul McCartney fans! 🎶Join us at the Peabody Institute Library of Danvers for The Music of McCar...
09/21/2026

🎶 Calling all Beatles & Paul McCartney fans! 🎶

Join us at the Peabody Institute Library of Danvers for The Music of McCartney on Saturday, September 26 at 2:00 PM!

Musician and singer Dan Kirouac will explore Paul McCartney’s incredible songwriting career—from the Beatles years through Wings and into the 1980s—performing songs along the way and sharing fascinating commentary about each one. 🎹🎤

đź“Ť Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers
đź“… Saturday, September 26
⏰ 2:00 PM
🎟️ Free and open to the public!

Registration is available at danverslibrary.org.

LAST CALL: Tomorrow’s the final day! Come and grab a bag of books for $5 in the Gordon Room between 10AM-2PM. 📚🛒
06/12/2026

LAST CALL: Tomorrow’s the final day! Come and grab a bag of books for $5 in the Gordon Room between 10AM-2PM. 📚🛒

Books I’ve read and loved — available now at the book sale!
06/09/2026

Books I’ve read and loved — available now at the book sale!

Raffle baskets are back this year at the book sale!The Beach Reads basket is valued at over $600 and includes an Amazon ...
06/09/2026

Raffle baskets are back this year at the book sale!

The Beach Reads basket is valued at over $600 and includes an Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, SimpleModern 40oz Trek Tumbler, beach towels, Duck Tour passes, hardcover beach reads, and $225+ in gift cards — all packaged in a cooler! ($5 per entry)

The children’s raffle basket is valued at over $100 and includes a kids book bundle, a $20 gift card to Cherry Farm Creamery, Boston Swan Boat passes, and summer fun items! ($1 per entry - kids only, please!)

Stop by the book sale starting tonight (6/9) at 6PM, or the rest of the week during library hours to shop and enter to win!

Tonight’s the night! The Preview Party for Friends of the Library members starts at 6PM this evening in the Gordon Room....
06/09/2026

Tonight’s the night! The Preview Party for Friends of the Library members starts at 6PM this evening in the Gordon Room. (Not a member yet? You can join at the door!)

It’s book sale season! Donate books between 6/1-6/6 in the Gordon Room & come back to shop starting on 6/9! 📚🛍️🛒
05/26/2026

It’s book sale season! Donate books between 6/1-6/6 in the Gordon Room & come back to shop starting on 6/9! 📚🛍️🛒

Join us for the Friends of the Danvers Library Annual Meeting, followed by a special guest speaker you won’t want to mis...
04/27/2026

Join us for the Friends of the Danvers Library Annual Meeting, followed by a special guest speaker you won’t want to miss—local author Betty Cayouette.

After a brief business meeting, Betty will read from her debut sapphic new adult novel I Kissed Her First (out this summer đź‘€). Romance readers, consider this your sign.

đź“… Wednesday, May 13
🕡 6:30 PM
đź“Ť Peabody Institute Library
🎟 Free & open to the public (registration required)

Register at danverslibrary.org

Step back in time with us for (Bitter)Sweet History, an interactive journey into the world of chocolate - from bean to b...
04/08/2026

Step back in time with us for (Bitter)Sweet History, an interactive journey into the world of chocolate - from bean to beverage. Learn how this once-exclusive drink became a global obsession, trace its roots from Mesoamerica to colonial New England, and yes… there will be samples!

đź“… Thursday, April 16
🕡 6:30 PM
đź“Ť Peabody Institute Library, Gordon Room
🎟 Free & open to the public (registration required)

Led by historian Michele Gabrielson, this is one delicious history lesson you won’t want to miss.

Reserve your spot at danverslibrary.org

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15 Sylvan St
Danvers, MA
01923

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