May programs announced for Peabody Public Library
Peabody Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
For the summer months, Peabody Public Library will be closed on Sundays beginning May 31. The library will reopen on Sundays beginning September 13.
To register for programs, stop by the Circulation Desk, call 244-5541, or visit the library's website at ppl.lib.in.us
Click the link below to check out the May programs and activities for Peabody Public Library...
ADULT DEPARTMENT
BASIC BACKPACKING
Saturday, May 2
2:30 PM
Join Ray Ranier as he introduces you to the essentials of backpacking:
equipment, food, pleasures and dangers.
This is a free program.
ONE STROKE PAINTING
Saturday, May 2
3:00 PM
Marcia Cole instructs the class in
painting a lidded box. Cost is $25.00.
Registration is required.
COLUMBIA CITY TATTER TOTS
Mondays, May 4 & 18
5:30 PM
Learn how to make beautiful lace projects
using needle tatting techniques. First-time
attendance fee is $11.00. Registration is
required.
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD
Tuesday, May 5
2:00 PM
Learn the basics of this most popular word
processing application. You MUST be able
to use the mouse. Registration is required.
This is a free program.
WOMEN OF THE CIVIL WAR
Tuesday, May 5
6:00 PM
Hear the incredible story of Dr. Mary E. Walker,
a contract physician for the U. S. Army during
the Civil War. She was captured by the confederates
and held prisoner, subsequently becoming the
only woman to be awarded the Congressional
Medal of Honor. This is a free program.
BUS TRIP TO THE INDIANA STATE LIBRARY
Wednesday, May 6
7:00 AM
We will be traveling by bus to take a tour of the
Indiana State Library in Indianapolis. We will
visit the Genealogy Center and take an architectural
and materials tour. Cost is $30.00 per person.
Registration is required.
BEADING CLASS
Wednesday, May 6
6:00 PM
Make a three-strand necklace using crimps to space
groups of beads in what may appear as a random
patter along the strands of beading wire.
Pick up a supplies list, or purchase a kit - cost
to be determined. Registration is required.
QUILTING BASICS
Thursdays, May 7 & 14
6:00 PM
Quilt a pillow with Chloe Reynolds using
the promise stitch. This class will take place
over the course of two weeks.
Cost of kit is to be determined.
Registration is required.
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 9
9:00 AM
Nature photographer Wayne Pope will
teach the basics of quality nature photography,
followed by a hands-on session in our
wetlands area. Registration is required.
This is a free program.
DARK CITY MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, May 9
7:00 PM
Charles McGraw and Marie Windsor star in
"The Narrow Margin", an excellent noir set
on a train. Soda and popcorn will be
available. This is a free program.
RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, May 12
2:00 PM
Learn the do's and don'ts of resume
writing. This is also and excellent
opportunity to polish your current
resume. Registration is required.
This is a free program.
PAYING FOR EDUCATION
Tuesday, May 12
5:30 PM
A seminar from Edward Jones dealing with
today's strategies to save for tomorrow's
education. This is a free program.
BYO BEADS
Wednesday, May 13
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Use this time to catch up on projects
that you started but haven't gotten around
to finishing. An instructor will be available
for assistance. This is a free program.
ONE STROKE PAINTING
Wednesday, May 13
1:00 PM
Apply the Donna Dewberry method
of painting to 2 placemats. If you
supply your own placemats the cost
is $10.00, or placemats will be provided
for you for a total cost of $15.00.
Registration is required.
MODERN/CLASSICS BOOK GROUP
Tuesday, May 19
Noon
"The Uncommon Reader" by Alan Bennett
is the selection for May. Walk-ins are
always welcome. This is a free program.
BEGINNING INTERNET
Tuesday, May 19
2:00 PM
Learn about search engines, browsers,
web addresses and more. You MUST be
able to use the mouse. Registration
is required. This is a free program.
JUST THE FACTS BOOK GROUP
Thursday, May 22
6:00 PM
We will be discussing "Mortal Danger"
by Ann Rule. Walk-ins are always
welcome. This is a free program.
ONE STROKE PAINTING
Saturday, May 23
2:00 PM
Paint a "Welcome" sign with
Marcia Cole. Cost of this project
is $25.00. Registration is required.
BROWNBAG BESTSELLER BOOK GROUP
Tuesday, May 26
12:10 PM
This month's selection is "Roma" by
Steven Saylor. Walk-ins are always
welcome. This is a free program.
MYSPACE, FACEBOOK AND OTHER
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
Tuesday, May 26
2:00 PM
Learn how to set up a homepage in
several of the social networking sites.
Registration is required. This is a
free program.
FRIENDS' MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, May 30
7:00 PM
Join us for "The Patriot" starring
Mel Gibson. Popcorn and soda will
be available. This is a free program.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
Preschool Story Times meet at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 PM. Story Time themes for May are: May Days, Ready for Summer.
Toddler Time meets in the Children's Department at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays. This easy-going group is designed for mothers and their children under age three.
Painting with Marcia Cole will be on Wednesday, May 6 @ 4 PM for ages 5 * 7 with parent and also on Thursday, May 7 @ 5 PM for ages 8 * 12 with parent. Children will be painting a clay pot. Sign up is requested. A free program, class size is limited.
Bead Sun Catcher * Monday, May 11 @ 4 PM for grades 1-3 and Wednesday, May 13 @ 4 PM for grades 4-8. Create a cool sun catcher using colorful beads. No fee, sign-up requested.
Joni Walker's Art Classes meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays (May 14 & 28) @ 4PM. Sign up at the Children's Services Desk, call the Children's Department, or register online. Fee is $2 per person per class to cover the cost of materials. Ages 5 and up. Limit 30 students.
Craft Saturday*May 9. Make awesome gifts for Mom and Dad for their special days. Come anytime between 10 AM and 4 PM. All ages are welcome.
Joni Walker will offer a week-long Art Camp from May 18 to May 22 @ 10:00 AM. Students age 6 and older may register for the week. A fee of $10 will offset the cost of supplies. Joni plans to take children outside to explore nature and art. A sketchbook will be provided for each student. Sign up for Joni's art camp at the circulation desk. Limit 25 students.
Science Central will be here to offer a "Wild Weather Family Fun Fest!" on Tuesday, May 26th from 4 to 6 PM. Through a grant from DEKKO, Science Central and the Peabody Public Library we are able to offer this fun and informative program. All ages are welcome. Volunteers are needed to help with the program, if interested contact the Peabody Public Library Children's Department at (260)244-5541.
Book Buddies will meet on Wednesday, May 20 @ 4:30 PM.
Play Date is every Friday at 10:30 AM for parents and kids to come meet up with friends in a welcoming atmosphere complete with toys the kids will enjoy.