Peabody Institute Library Brochure
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Transcript of Peabody Institute Library Brochure
About the LibraryThe Peabody Institute Library was established in 1852 through the
vision and generosity of George Peabody, for whom the city was
named. The cornerstone was laid on August 20, 1853 and the origi-
nal 82-foot by 50-foot brick brownstone building was dedicated on
September 29, 1854.
Three years later, with a gift from Eliza Sutton in memory of her
son, the Eben Dale Sutton Reference Room Library was added.
Opened in 1869, the Sutton Room housed the reference collection
until the late 1970’s, when the entire building was expanded and
renovated.
A miniature porcelain portrait of Queen Victoria resides on the first
floor, which she gave to George Peabody in gratitude for his services
to London’s poor. Near the portrait area, there are collections of
other awards and presentations honoring George Peabody.
Today, the library is a city department and is overseen by a board of
twelve elected Trustees.
Board of TrusteesThe Board of Trustees meets the first Monday of each month (except summer
months) at 7:30 p.m. at the library. Public welcome.
Sutton RoomCall for hours to visit the Sutton Room and view the Audition prints. Also, visit Local History Resource
Center (LHRCC) for genealogy and local history resources.
Center for the Study of Human RightsLocated on the third floor of the library, the Center currently includes the offices and
resources of the Holacaust Center, Boston North (978.531.8288). Patrons may access and check out
Holocaust Center materials with a valid library card. Access the materils using the Library catalog.
The Friends of the Peabody Institute LibraryThe friends provide financial support to the library for programs, furnishings, museum
passes, and other items. The friends meet on the first Wednesday of each month (except
summer months) at 7:30 at the South Branch Library. Membership is open to all.
The Peabody Institute Library FoundationThe Peabody Institute Library Foundation focuses on the long term financial in-
terests of the library by funding special programs, materials and large capital
projects. Examples of donations are memorial or named gifts, cash contributions
and planned giving.
Peabody Institute Library
Main Library82 Main Street, Peabody MA 01960
Phone:978.531.3380 *Fax:978.532.1797
Email:[email protected]
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-9 *Friday: 9-1
*Saturday:9-5 *Sunday: 1-5
South Branch Library78 Lynn Street, Peabody MA 01960
Phone: 978.531.3380 *Fax:978.531.9113
Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 12-6
Tuesday: 9-9 *Thursday: 12-9 *Saturday 9-2:30
West Branch Library603 Lowell Street, Peabody MA 01960
Phone: 978.535.3354 *Fax: 978.535.0147
Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 12-6
Tuesday: 9-9 *Thursday: 12-9 *Saturday 9-2:30
Other Library NumbersLibrary Director: 978.531.0100, Ext. 16
Assistant. Director: 978.531.0100, Ext. 25
Adult Services: 978.531.0100, Ext. 17
Childrens Services: 978.531.0100, Ext. 29
Collection & ServicesBooks (regular, large print, & audio formats)
Museum Passes
Online Language Learning
Online Test Preparation & Career Resources
Wireless Internet Access
Music CD’s, DVD’s, and VHS
Downloadable Audio Books
Genealogy Collections
& eBooks
Online Databases
Events for all ages
Reference Desk: 978.531.0100, Ext. 24
Cirrculation Desk: 978.531.0100, Ext. 10
Local History: 978.531.0100, Ext. 34
Young Adult Services: 978.531.0100, Ext. 14
Photo taken by Anrea Hurton