Peabody Institute Library of Danvers

Join us for the Peabody Institute Library of Danvers's Science Fiction and Fantasy book club: Far Horizons! This month we will read and discuss Johannes <a href="https://danvers.noblenet.org/Record/2709181" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cabal the Necromancer, </a>a 2009 gothic black comedy novel by Jonathan L. Howard about a cynicalscientist who makes a high-stakes wager with the Devil to win back his&nbsp;soul.&nbsp;<a href="https://danvers.noblenet.org/Record/2709181" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a> Copies are available at the main desk. &nbsp;<a href="https://danverslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/far-horizons-science-fiction-and-fantasy-book-club-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: NEW!! Far Horizons Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

Essex County

Danvers

Massachusetts

NEW!! Far Horizons Science Fiction and Fantasy...

Join us for the Peabody Institute Library of Danvers's Science Fiction and Fantasy book club: Far Horizons!  This month we will...

NEW!! Far Horizons Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

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.
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Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels, which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received dozens of awards and accolades, including starred reviews from Entertainment Weekly, People, Kirkus, The New York Journal of Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and Booklist.
The mother of two fantastic adults and a smitten grandmother, Kristan enjoys gardening, mixology, the National Parks and being overly helpful to strangers. She lives in Connecticut with her heroic firefighter husband and a variety of rescued pets.
 Presented in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library and other area libraries.

Local Event: Zoom Program: Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins

Zoom Program: Women's Fiction Book Recs with...

Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Kristan Higgins , quarterly for 30 minutes of...

Zoom Program: Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins

Greet Halloween with delightfully spooky poems and stories by two American masters, Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe. The recital features gruesome poems in a pounding cadence by Poe, his sinister short story The Tell-Tale Heart, and quietly haunting, eerie and elusive works by Dickinson. Useful explanations help you understand, appreciate and enjoy each of the time-honored works. Creepy props enhance the Halloween atmosphere. The program includes summaries of the lives of the two celebrated poets, Dickinson and Poe. The recital is presented by Jeffrey Zygmont, poet, author, and publisher.<a href="https://danverslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/graveyard-sounds-haunting-words-from-emily-dickinson-and-edgar-allan-poe/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here to register.</a>
Jeffrey Zygmont is a New England writer and poet who has published numerous poetry, fiction and non-fiction books (including children’s books), and short stories. Working as a journalist, he has published articles in a long list of magazines and newspapers. He speaks regularly about poetry and art – especially to promote the works of American poets Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe and Robert Frost – at venues around New England. Jeff studied engineering and the physical sciences at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, and a master’s degree in English from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
The Library is happy to make reasonable accommodations as needed. Please inform the Library two weeks in advance of any needs.
Use of the Library's meeting rooms does not imply endorsement by Library staff, Board of Library Trustees, or Town Officials of the viewpoints presented.

Local Event: Graveyard Sounds: Haunting Words from Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe

Graveyard Sounds: Haunting Words from Emily...

Greet Halloween with delightfully spooky poems and stories by two American masters, Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe. The...

Graveyard Sounds: Haunting Words from Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe

You all know we love our book birthdays and we can't wait to celebrate Amityville Awakens with horror author Robert Ottone! The book will have just come out on Oct 6th so we'll make sure we don't run into spoilers but we're sure there will be plenty to chat about. Robert is joined by Lauren Bolger for a conversation about his new book, his process, and whatever other horror-ific things they'd like to chat about. We hope you can join us for this fun discussion (although, it is BYOC - bring your own cake :).&nbsp;
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RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.&nbsp;
Robert P. Ottone is the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Triangle and is also the best-selling author of Curse of the Cob Man, The Sleepy Hollow Gang, <a href="https://danvers.noblenet.org/Hoopla/16762275?searchId=9936773&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Vile Thing We Created</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://danvers.noblenet.org/Hoopla/17691675?searchId=9936765&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nocturnal Creatures</a>. His short fiction has been collected in Wrapped in Plastic and Other Sweet Nothings as well as Her Infernal Name &amp; Other Nightmares. ​
He holds two master’s degrees in Education, as well as an MFA in Children’s Literature. Robert is also a true crime lecturer for various universities, libraries and groups. ​A bagel-loving fabulist of spooky absurdity, Ottone enjoys cigars, cocktails and time with his wife.
Lauren has this to say about herself: I’m a Chicago chapter member of the Horror Writers Association, an avid music fan. I live in a town you’ve never heard of with my husband, kids and cats.&nbsp;
Presented in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library and other area libraries.&nbsp;

Local Event: Zoom Program: A Book Birthday with Horror Writer Robert Ottone in conversation with Lauren Bolger

Zoom Program: A Book Birthday with Horror...

You all know we love our book birthdays and we can't wait to celebrate Amityville Awakens with horror author Robert Ottone! The...

Zoom Program: A Book Birthday with Horror Writer Robert Ottone in conversation with Lauren Bolger

How to Buy Supermarket Coffee is an hour-long online presentation led by Rob Fitzgibbon&nbsp; that covers 5 topics:&nbsp;
• About you as a human
• Coffee as a product
• Coffee brands and companies
• Supermarkets
• How to make the best blend of the above
How to Buy Supermarket Coffee will make you more aware of how coffee is packaged and sold, help you make informed decisions on which coffee to buy, resulting in peace of mind, more money left in your pocket and ideally, caffeinated consumer bliss.<a href="https://danverslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/zoom-program-how-to-buy-supermarket-coffee/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here to register.</a>
BIO:
Rob Fitzgibbon is a UX professional in the Boston area who has been hosting coffee cuppings since 2014. In between software design and
coffee events, Rob writes articles on Essex County history. He is always caffeinated.

Local Event: Zoom Program: "How to Buy Supermarket Coffee"

Zoom Program: "How to Buy Supermarket Coffee"

How to Buy Supermarket Coffee is an hour-long online presentation led by Rob Fitzgibbon  that covers 5 topics: 
• About you as...

Singer/guitarist Howie Newman baseball fanatic and former Red Sox reporter and Spinners broadcaster will entertain us with baseball songs, trivia, stories, and memorabilia. Come by to ask him which of the 104 ballparks he's visited are his favorites. And feel free to wear your baseball attire!&nbsp;
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This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Peabody Institute Library of Danvers and is supported in part by a grant from the Danvers Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Library is happy to make reasonable accommodations as needed. Please inform the Library two weeks in advance of any needs.
Use of the Library's meeting rooms does not imply endorsement by Library staff, Board of Library Trustees, or Town Officials of the viewpoints presented.

Local Event: A Musical Baseball Show

A Musical Baseball Show

Singer/guitarist Howie Newman baseball fanatic and former Red Sox reporter and Spinners broadcaster will entertain us with...

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Informal networking takes place from 10am to 10:30am and 12:30pm to 12:45pm. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4317878349403/WN__dV9lE2ySPmCDb9DrigOqw#/registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here to register.</a>
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.
Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.&nbsp;
The Peabody Institute Library of Danvers has partnered with nearly 50 Massachusetts libraries to sponsor this group.

Local Event: Zoom Program: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- LinkedIn ("Do I Really Know 500 People?")

Zoom Program: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group...

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 10:30am to...

Zoom Program: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- LinkedIn ("Do I Really Know 500 People?")

Back by (very) popular demand, we are thrilled to welcome author Leslye Penelope to our virtual stage! We hosted Leslye years ago and we had such a great conversation so we expect we'll have another great time. This time, Leslye will be discussing her new book, "<a href="https://danvers.noblenet.org/Record/5564770?searchId=9936897&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass</a>" which she tells us is not strictly a romance but with a strong romantic subplot - you know what? We'll take it!&nbsp;
Save your sister, doom the world. For five years, Zahara Douglass has been haunted by her sister’s impossible disappearance. Now, in December 1999, with the world on the brink of chaos, Zahara sets out to find her sister no matter the cost in this twisty and compelling modern fantasy. Sounds awesome, right? We hope you can join us for this fun discussion!
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RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.&nbsp;
About the Book:
In April 1995, Zahara watched her twin sister, Annica, get hustled into a stranger’s car and disappear—only to return to a world where no one remembers Annica ever existed. Not her mother. Not the police. No one.
Five years later, as the world braces for the looming Y2K crisis, Zahara finds evidence proving her sister is real. Determined to uncover the truth, she hires a private investigator and begins digging into her family’s shadowed past. When the investigation leads to two charismatic men who once served with her father in Vietnam, Zahara realizes she and her sister may be pawns in a dangerous power struggle with unthinkable consequences.
​To find Annica, Zahara must face the truth about her family, her memories, and the power lurking within her. But the twins’ reunion comes at a price—one that could unravel reality and bring about the end of the world.&nbsp;
About Leslye:
Leslye Penelope, who also writes as L. Penelope, has been writing since she could hold a pen and loves getting lost in the worlds in her head. She is an award-winning author of fantasy and paranormal romance. Her debut novel Song of Blood &amp; Stone was chosen as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time. The novel also won the inaugural award for Best Self-Published Fiction from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. Her novel The Monsters We Defy won the 2023 Audie Award for Best Fantasy Audiobook.
She was born in the Bronx, not long after the birth of hip hop, but left before she could acquire an accent. Equally left and right-brained, she studied film production at Howard University and minored in computer science. This led to a master’s degree in multimedia and a career in website development. She’s also an award-winning independent filmmaker, co-founded a literary magazine, and sometimes dreams in HTML.
Leslye is an alumna of VONA/Voices and Hurston/Wright Writers Workshop. She has spoken and taught at conferences and festivals around the country including the Baltimore Book Festival, Romance Writers of America, Writers Digest Annual &amp; Novel Writing Conferences, and the Historical Novel Society.
Her podcast, My Imaginary Friends, offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the author life. Leslye lives in Maryland with her feline dependents.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Presented in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library and other area libraries.&nbsp;

Local Event: Zoom Program: Author Leslye Penelope Discusses "The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass"

Zoom Program: Author Leslye Penelope Discusses...

Back by (very) popular demand, we are thrilled to welcome author Leslye Penelope to our virtual stage! We hosted Leslye years...

Zoom Program: Author Leslye Penelope Discusses "The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass"

Cemeteries are full of stories, but those stories are not always found in names and dates alone. Explore how gravestones, cemetery landscapes, and even the absence of markers can reveal important pieces of public health history. Learn the basics of “reading” a gravestone, including common symbols, inscriptions, materials, and other clues that can help us better understand the person being memorialized and the time in which they lived. Then look more closely at the ways cemeteries preserve evidence of disease, epidemics, institutions, poverty, and changing approaches to death and burial.&nbsp;
Led by Ashlynn Rickord Werner, a cemetery historian, speaker, and the founder of A Grave Affair, an educational and consulting practice focused on cemetery tourism, storytelling, and community engagement. She previously served as Director of Cemeteries for the City of Providence, RI, where she oversaw active and historic cemeteries and developed public programs centered on history, preservation, and community connection. Ashlynn has also worked with the Public Health Museum in Massachusetts and is the author of Images of America: Tewksbury State Hospital.&nbsp;
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1517901095456/WN_Hz85NXVQRqmNPdmCx9wEDg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here to register.</a>
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
&nbsp;Presented in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library and other area libraries.&nbsp;

Local Event: Zoom Program: Reading The Stones -- What Cemeteries Can Teach Us About Public Health

Zoom Program: Reading The Stones -- What...

Cemeteries are full of stories, but those stories are not always found in names and dates alone. Explore how gravestones,...

Zoom Program: Reading The Stones -- What Cemeteries Can Teach Us About Public Health

We always have such a blast with Jeremy on this talks about haunted lighthouses, that we just had to have him back! He's working on a 4.0 program just for us! Even more stories, even more ghosts, even more sightings - just more!&nbsp;
Lighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand. In the past, Jeremy has discussed the lovelorn spirit known as Ernie at Connecticut's New London Ledge Light and the piano playing ghost of Maine's Seguin Light, among others as well as about the mysterious Woman in White in the Isles of Shoals and the spirit of a drowned lighthouse keeper at Penfield Reef in Connecticut. This time, who knows what fascinating and haunting tales Jeremy will come up with.
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RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program
Jeremy D'Entremont is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He's the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society's podcast, Light Hearted. He has appeared on the popular Ghost Hunters TV show, as well as Haunted Lighthouses of America on the Travel Channel. He has also appeared on the History Channel, Public Television, and National Public Radio speaking about lighthouses.
Presented in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library and other area libraries.&nbsp;

Local Event: Zoom Program: Even More Haunted Lighthouses of New England with Author Jeremy D'Entremont

Zoom Program: Even More Haunted Lighthouses of...

We always have such a blast with Jeremy on this talks about haunted lighthouses, that we just had to have him back! He's...

Zoom Program: Even More Haunted Lighthouses of New England with Author Jeremy D'Entremont

"Meditation on Inner Light "
Join Sangeeta Sinha in a discussion about how meditation on the Inner Light supports your overall mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. During this workshop, you will have a chance to learn a simple and practical approach to meditation. Additionally, Sangeeta will share about the effects of meditation on one's wellbeing and will speak to the importance of meditation as a tool for navigating life experiences. There will be a chance to try this technique out during the program. 
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Brief Bio Sangeeta Sinha
Sangeeta Sinha, strongly believes in incorporating meditation into one's daily life to attain peace and joy. She has been a teacher of computer science, math and information technology and has taught this to school and college students in India, Saudi Arabia and America. Sangeeta has been working in the field of Information Technology for over 20 years.
Sangeeta has been active in teaching children how to meditate, conducting meditation workshops both for the general public as well as for colleagues at work. Sangeeta holds an MBA and M.Ed., from Wright State University. She has a daughter and son and plays the sitar as a hobby.
This is part of our Monthly Meditation Series.

Local Event: Zoom Program: "Meditation on the Inner Light "

Zoom Program: "Meditation on the Inner Light "

"Meditation on Inner Light "
Join Sangeeta Sinha in a discussion about how meditation on the Inner Light supports your overall...

Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.* Falls can be a significant risk for seniors, and our goal is to provide practical tips and recommendations to help you stay safe and independent at home. We will cover common fall risks in different areas of the home and discuss factors that can contribute to the risk of falling. Our experienced rehabilitation therapist will guide you through recommended home safety modifications for living spaces, stairs, entrances, and outdoor areas.&nbsp;
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About Encompass Health:
Encompass Health is the largest provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation in New England. We care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic conditions, pulmonary issues, and other medical challenges. Our team designs individualized programs to help each patient reach their personal goals of independence and a better quality of life. Through innovative technologies, advanced therapies, coordinated care teams, and customized treatment plans, we deliver the highest level of rehabilitation. Patients at our inpatient hospitals receive at least three hours of therapy, five days a week, under the guidance of a physician.&nbsp;
The Library is happy to make reasonable accommodations as needed. Please inform the Library two weeks in advance of any needs.
Use of the Library's meeting rooms does not imply endorsement by Library staff, Board of Library Trustees, or Town Officials of the viewpoints presented.

Local Event: Fall Prevention & Home Modifications

Fall Prevention & Home Modifications

Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year,...

We had such a great time chatting with author Shannon McKenna Schmidt earlier this year to discuss Lady Bird Johnson, we just had to have her back! This time she will be discussing her book, "<a href="https://danvers.noblenet.org/Record/5023139?searchId=10962716&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The First Lady of World War II: Eleanor Roosevelt's Daring Journey to the Frontlines and Back</a> - the first book to tell the full story of Eleanor Roosevelt's unprecedented and courageous trip to the Pacific Theater during World War II. We'll discuss how the trip impacted the war effort, Eleanor, and the world. It's guaranteed to be a fascinating conversation and we hope you can join us for it!
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Note: This program will be recorded and a link will be sent to all registrants soon after the program.
About The First Lady of World War II:
On August 27, 1943, news broke in the United States that First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was on the other side of the world. A closely guarded secret, she had left San Francisco aboard a military transport plane headed for the South Pacific to support and report the troops on WW2's front lines.
Americans had believed she was secluded at home.
As Allied forces battled the Japanese for control of the region, Eleanor was there on the frontlines, spending five weeks traveling, on a mission as First Lady of the United States to experience what our servicemen were experiencing... and report back home.
"No other U.S. mother had seen so much of the panorama of the war, had been closer to the sweat and boredom, the suffering."
―Time, October 4, 1943
About Shannon:
Shannon McKenna Schmidt is the author of You Can't Catch Us: Lady Bird Johnson's Trailblazing 1964 Campaign Train and the Women Who Rode with Her and <a href="https://danvers.noblenet.org/Record/5023139?searchId=10962716&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;referred=resultIndex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The First Lady of World War II: Eleanor Roosevelt’s Daring Journey to the Frontlines and Back</a>. She is also the coauthor of Novel Destinations: A Travel Guide to Literary Landmarks from Jane Austen’s Bath to Ernest Hemingway’s Key West and Writers Between the Covers: The Scandalous Romantic Lives of Legendary Literary Casanovas, Coquettes, and Cads.
In addition, Shannon has written for National Geographic Traveler, Shelf Awareness, and other publications and websites. She has been a guest on radio and television programs including MSNBC’s Morning Joe, and she has spoken at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College, the National World War II Museum, and many other venues. An avid traveler, she spent a seven-year stretch on the road full-time, first trekking the United States by RV and then backpacking around the globe.
Shannon lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Presented in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library and other area libraries.&nbsp;

Local Event: Zoom Program: Shannon McKenna Schmidt Discusses "The First Lady of World War II"

Zoom Program: Shannon McKenna Schmidt Discusses...

We had such a great time chatting with author Shannon McKenna Schmidt earlier this year to discuss Lady Bird Johnson, we just...

Zoom Program: Shannon McKenna Schmidt Discusses "The First Lady of World War II"

Join us for the Adult Lego club! Come hangout out with fellow brick enthusiasts. Lego of your troubles and get creative through the art of play! No experience required, no pressure for skill, just bring your creativity and willingness to have fun.
Ages 18+ only.<a href="https://danverslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-lego-club-32/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here for more information.</a>
No registration required.

Local Event: Adult Lego Club 

Adult Lego Club 

Join us for the Adult Lego club! Come hangout out with fellow brick enthusiasts. Lego of your troubles and get creative through...

Spurred by the French and Indian War, Pontiac’s Rebellion and the Proclamation Line, the American Revolution changed the world and ultimately the land that would become the United States. Indigenous nations were placed in a position to decide how best to protect their lands and people. Working on promises made to them by the Patriot cause, many nations ultimately fought for the Colonists. Learn who these nations were, what their contributions were to the struggle for Independence and the the ultimate betrayal they faced afterwards.&nbsp;
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1917876674499/WN_itJBTeTkQKeG1pyWhet-6w#/registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here to register.</a>
ABOUT HEATHER: Heather Bruegl is a public historian, activist, and decolonial education consultant who works with institutions and organizations for Indigenous sovereignty and collective liberation.&nbsp;
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
Presented in collaboration with the Groton Public Library and other area libraries.&nbsp;

Local Event: Zoom Program: Freedom for Who: Indigenous Nations and the American Revolution with Heather Bruegl

Zoom Program: Freedom for Who: Indigenous...

Spurred by the French and Indian War, Pontiac’s Rebellion and the Proclamation Line, the American Revolution changed the world...

Zoom Program: Freedom for Who: Indigenous Nations and the American Revolution with Heather Bruegl

Local Event: Zoom Program: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Resumes ("You Are A STAR!")

Zoom Program: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Resumes ("You Are A STAR!")

Join us for an evening with Author Todd Deinstadt as he discusses his book "My Life in the Sky: The Journey of an All Weather Pilot".&nbsp;&nbsp;We will fly with Todd through; hurricanes, blizzards , nor'easters-and tornados. This gripping memoir reveals the real world of professional flying, were resilience, teamwork, and skill are tested. A must-read for aviation fans and true adventure seekers. There will be a Q &amp; A session and books for purchase after the talk.&nbsp;<a href="https://danverslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/author-talk-with-todd-deinstadt/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here to register.</a>
About Todd:&nbsp;
Todd began his professional aviation journey flying skiers from LaGuardia Airport in New York to Stowe, Vermont. His career concluded with piloting a Global 6000 to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, with a stopover in Warsaw, Poland on the way back. Across 39 years of flying, Todd spent five years at regional airlines and thirty-four years with Raytheon’s corporate flight department, retiring when the department moved to Connecticut.
Throughout his career, Todd flew a wide range of aircraft and earned type ratings for models including the Global Vision 6000, Challenger 604/605/650, Challenger 300, Hawker 1000/800/700, Beechjet 400A, Super King Air 350/300, and Dornier 228. He took pride in contributing to projects that helped Raytheon’s flight department reach world-class standards.
After his flying career, Todd continues teaching personal security and has been a guest lecturer on security topics with USC’s Aviation and Security Program, as well as at FAA Safety Seminars. He is certified as an Advanced Pistol Instructor by Sig Sauer Academy and also teaches NRA Firearm Safety courses. Todd volunteers as Beverly Airport Commissioner, dedicated to inspiring a passion for aviation at the very airport where he began his own career.
The Library is happy to make reasonable accommodations as needed. Please inform the Library two weeks in advance of any needs.
Use of the Library's meeting rooms does not imply endorsement by Library staff, Board of Library Trustees, or Town Officials of the viewpoints presented.

Local Event: Author Talk with Todd Deinstadt

Author Talk with Todd Deinstadt

Join us for an evening with Author Todd Deinstadt as he discusses his book "My Life in the Sky: The Journey of an All Weather...

Join Angel and Jordan Santiago, real estate agents and owners of local company Santiago Family Properties, for an immersive workshop that will educate and empower you to take the first steps toward homeownership!
Registering for this event is required.<a href="https://danverslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/first-time-homebuyer-workshop-5/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here to register.</a>
The Library is happy to make reasonable accommodations as needed. Please inform the Library two weeks in advance of any needs.
Use of the Library's meeting rooms does not imply endorsement by Library staff, Board of Library Trustees, or Town Officials of the viewpoints presented.

Local Event: First-Time Homebuyer Workshop

First-Time Homebuyer Workshop

Join Angel and Jordan Santiago, real estate agents and owners of local company Santiago Family Properties, for an immersive...

Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews.
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Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls, a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller, The Secret Stealers, which was an Amazon First Reads Editor’s Pick and a Historical Novel Society’s Editors’ Choice, and her debut, The Saturday Evening Girls Club. Goodnight from Paris was her novel from Lake Union Publishing and her most recent release, The Women of Arlington Hall has been getting rave reviews. Jane is also the host of Historical Happy Hour, a monthly webinar and podcast featuring interviews with premier historical fiction authors and their latest novels. She and her family lives outside Boston. We can't wait to hear what Jane will be recommending - be ready for your TBR pile to fall over!
Presented in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library and other area libraries.

Local Event: Zoom Program: Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey

Zoom Program: Historical Fiction Book Recs with...

Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey monthly for 30 minutes of pure...

Zoom Program: Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey

Join us for a relaxing evening of coloring and music! Whether you enjoy coloring just for fun or love focusing on all the fine details, this event is the perfect way to unwind and get creative.
We’ll provide the supplies and a variety of coloring pages —but you’re welcome to bring your own materials, too.<a href="https://danverslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-coloring-night-2/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here for more information.</a>
No registration required — just drop in and relax !

Local Event: Adult Coloring Night

Adult Coloring Night

Join us for a relaxing evening of coloring and music! Whether you enjoy coloring just for fun or love focusing on all the fine...

Danvers Library Reference Department

Scott Souza

Boston Metropolitan Area

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Beverly

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Hamilton-Wenham

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Marblehead

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Chris Rhatigan

North Reading

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Chris Rhatigan 

Wakefield

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Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church

Join a Sunday Service that invites us to sing out for courage, Led by Music Director Sona Minasian.&nbsp; We will sing in solidarity with those suffering violence and to cultivate the courage it takes to live authentically.&nbsp; Come if you don't sing! Bring a friend!

Local Event: Songs for Courage-Community Sing

Songs for Courage-Community Sing

Join a Sunday Service that invites us to sing out for courage, Led by Music Director Sona Minasian.  We will sing in solidarity...

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

Rooted in soul and steeped in rock ‘n’ roll, Reckoners is a Boston-based band built from some of the region’s most respected and road-tested musicians.
Fronted by singer and guitarist Tim Gearan, the group features guitarist and band leader Johnny Trama (Bettye LaVette, The Silks, Dub Apocalypse), drummer Tom Arey (Peter Wolf, The J. Geils Band, G. Love, Vapors of Morphine) bassist Marc Hickox (Bettye LaVette, Charlie Musselwhite), and keyboardist Darby Wolf (Bettye LaVette, Rubblebucket). Together, they channel the grit and groove of classic soul and rock into something timeless and deeply personal.
Their self-produced debut album — now streaming on all major platforms — has drawn more than 43,000 monthly listeners and features the standout single “Looking for a Reason” with guest vocals by Susan Tedeschi.
Reckoners have been building momentum across New England with sold-out headline shows and support slots alongside artists including Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Wallflowers, and Bonnie Raitt. Their music and live performances were recently spotlighted in Relix Magazine.

Local Event: Reckoners with Kevin James Graham

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Reckoners with Kevin James Graham

Rooted in soul and steeped in rock ‘n’ roll, Reckoners is a Boston-based band built from some of the region’s most respected...

Danversport

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AT 12 NOONCelebrate two centuries of Catholic faith on the North Shore. Reconnect with parishioners from Salem and other area parishes at a formal reception and luncheon at the Danversport Yacht Club with special multimedia presentations; advance tickets are required.

Local Event: One Root, Many Branches: Celebrating 200 Years of Catholic Parishes on the North Shore

One Root, Many Branches: Celebrating 200 Years...

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AT 12 NOONCelebrate  two centuries of Catholic faith on the North Shore....

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Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA

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Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA

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10:30 AM

Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA

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7:00 PM

Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA

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21

7:00 PM

Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA

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26

7:00 PM

Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA

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7:00 PM

Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA

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29

7:00 PM

Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA

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Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA

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Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA

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Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, 15 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA

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