All Three Library Locations are Open to the public- See the schedule at www.peabodylibrary.org/reopening.
Masks are not required, but are encouraged. The CDC currently recommends masks and social distancing for those who are not vaccinated.
About Us
As the public library for the community since George Peabody’s generous donation in 1854, the Peabody Institute Library provides innovative services, resources, programs, and spaces to meet the educational, informational, cultural and creative needs of the community while offering opportunities for lifelong learning for all. Learn more about how we Support Your Story every day by reading our Long Range Plan here.
Peabody’s History
The Peabody Institute Library is the public library serving the City of Peabody. George Peabody, a highly regarded philanthropist, was the founder in 1854.
The main library building is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also the oldest public library in the United States to operate out of the same location.
Main Library
82 Main Street
978-531-0100
The Main Library offers a variety of programs for adults, teens, and children, as well as the Creativity Lab community makerspace. Please see our complete program calendar for details.
South Branch Library
78 Lynn Street
978-531-3380
The South Branch Library offers a variety of programs for children and adults. Please see our complete program calendar for details.
West Branch Library
603 Lowell Street
978-535-3354
The West Branch Library offers a variety of programs for adults and children. Please see our complete program calendar for details.
The Peabody Institute Library is a proud member of the 26-library-strong NOBLE Library Network. To learn more, and to see the other public and academic libraries that your library card gives you access to, visit www.noblenet.org
Library Staff
Cate Merlin, Director
merlin@noblenet.org | 978-531-0100 x16
Alysa Hayden, Assistant Director
hayden@noblenet.org | 978-531-0100 x25
Gabriela Toth, Senior Adult Services & Public Programming Librarian
gtoth@noblenet.org | 978-531-0100 x17
Yunan Guo, Senior Technology Coordinator
guo@noblenet.org | 978-531-0100 x21
Catherine Badal, Senior Local History Librarian
cbadal@noblenet.org | 978-531-0100 x28
Allison Bridgewater, Senior Children’s Librarian
abridgewater@noblenet.org | 978-531-0100 x35
Joanna Corea, Senior Teen Librarian
jcorea@noblenet.org | 978-531-0100 x35
Kristi Bryant, Senior West Branch Librarian
kbryant@noblenet.org | 978-535-3354 x11
Sharon Janus, Public Services Librarian & Conversation Circles Coordinator
janus@noblenet.org | 978-531-0100 x38
Mike Ahearn, Creativity Lab Programming Librarian
ahearn@noblenet.org | 978-531-0100 x22
Board of Trustees
- Peter T. Bakula
- Stephanie S. Dallaire
- Frances J. Gallugi
- Don McAllister
- Stephanie Najjar
- Kate E. O’Brien
- Thomas J. Pappas, President
- Anne V. Quinn
- Richard C. Shruhan
- Morgan L. Yeo
Meeting Minutes
2021
- January 2021
- February 2021
- March 2021
- April 2021
- May 2021
- June 2021