5 Things You Need to Know Today, July 5

Today is Thursday, July 5. Here are five things to know today in Peabody.

1. Teens and younger kids can stop by the Main Branch Library through Aug. 23, Monday to Thursday for a free healthy lunch and fun activities, games and reading. The program runs 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. No registration or ID needed. Mondays will be arts and crafts, Tuesdays outdoor fun and games, Wednesdays book buddies and special events and Thursdays hip hop with Andrew Sentongo.
2. Starting today, the store at is open daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Stop by to stock up on pies, bakery treats, jams, honey and produce. Also you can pick your own raspberries daily, as conditions allow, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. except on Mondays.
3. If you need to check them out, you can find the K-12 summer reading lists for Peabody students online here.
4. If your children need to ride the bus to school next year, get your payment in full into the district Transportation Department by July 13 for a $25 discount per student. You can find more information here.
5. Summer Shindig: The is putting on its annual Summer Shindig at the Smith Barn on July 18. There's still plenty of time to buy your tickets.