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Why is the Children's Room at the Library Closed During School Vacation?

The answer, if you don't know, is because there's a remodeling project going on.

The basement at the Peabody Institute Library is in the midst of another remodeling project -- a much needed update to the Children's Room, says library staff. The Children's Room will actually be closed to the public during School Vacation Week, April 16-19, so a new circulation desk can be installed. New carpeting, which is another piece of the remodeling project, won't be installed until May. Fundraising for the project started a few years ago with pancake breakfasts, charitable dinners and other community efforts. Former Library Director Doug Rendell said at the time that the Children's Room had more or less been neglected since the entire library was renovated in the 1980s. He said tables and chairs, which were also heavy and unwieldy…

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History of the Irish in Boston This Week at the Peabody Institute

Historian Chris Daley will explore the first real migration of the Irish in 1718, the arrival of the Scot-Irish or the “Ulster Irish” and the corresponding increase in Anti-Irish Catholic sentiment within Boston.

Police Log

Man to be Charged with Lewdness After Incident at Savers

The following is an excerpt from the Danvers Police log. Where charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the Danvers Police log: Tuesday, March 12 Wednesday, March 13

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5 Things To Know on March 6: Early Release at the School

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily source for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Wednesday, March 6. 1. Showers: Mother Nature will toss a lot at us on Wednesday, with the forecast calling for rain and snow showers along with temperatures getting up to 40 degrees. The wind will also blow up to 20 miles per hour out of the northeast. 2. Early Release: It is an early release day for the Danvers Public Schools on Wednesday. Lunch will be served at all schools. Danvers High School and Holten-Richmond Middle School will get out at 12:45 p.m. and the elementary schools will get out at 1:15 p.m. 3. Weather Preparation: We are in the middle of National Severe …

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What is Danvers Reading?

Take a look at the top titles being requested and checked out at the Danvers library.

The wait list for some books is growing at the Peabody Institute Library. Here's a look at the top titles this week from librarian Tricia Arrington. Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn Francona - Terry Francona A Week in Winter - Maeve Binchy Alex Cross, Run - James Patterson Proof of Heaven - Eben Alexander Touch & Go - Lisa Gardner The Good House - Ann Leary The Twelve Tribes of Hattie - Ayana Mathis With or Without You - Domenica Ruta Suspect -  Robert Crais The hold lists for the many spring releases are already pretty long, Arrington said. You can add your name to the list before the book is released and Arrington said some of those books with a growing hold list include: Six Days - Harlan Coben 12th of Never - James Patterson The Storyteller…

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Injured Goose Rescued From Frozen Pond

An injured goose was rescued off the ice at Mill Pond on Monday afternoon.

Danvers firefighters helped rescue a Canadian goose from a frozen Mill Pond on Monday, getting it safely taken to Danvers Animal Hospital for care. The rescue took place off Pond Street near Peabody Institute Library at about 4 p.m. A passer-by thought that the goose was stuck in the ice and called the Fire Department. Firefighters arrived to find that the goose was not stuck in the ice on the frozen pond. "It wasn't stuck at all, but it was injured," said firefighter David Mondi. Firefighters crawled out to the goose and "coaxed it in," Mondi said. The goose had an injured wing and "obviously couldn't fly." Nobody could be reached immediately at Danvers Animal Hospital on Monday evening to get an update on the goose's injuries.

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5 Things To Know on Feb. 13: ‘Die Hard’ Marathon All Afternoon and Evening

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Wednesday, Feb. 13. 1. Great: Wednesday is looking like it will be a great day weatherwise, with temperatures in the mid-40s and sunny skies. 2. Ash Wednesday: Lent starts on Wednesday for Catholics and other Christians today on Ash Wednesday. It is the first day of the Lenten fast and at services on Wednesday ashes are typically put on the forehead as a reminder of mortality. 3. Die Hard: There will be a “Die Hard” marathon at the AMC Loews Theater at Liberty Tree Mall on Wednesday, with all five films playing starting at noon, leading up to a 10 p.m. premiere of “A Good Day …

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5 Things To Know on Feb.. 1: Wear Red for Cardiovascular Disease Awareness

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Friday, Feb. 1. 1. Wind: The sun is expected to be in the sky for most of the day on Friday, but the wind will still stick around. The wind is forecasted to blow at 15-20 miles per hour with gusts up to 30 mph. Temperatures will get into the mid-30s. 2. Kindergarten: Registration for Danvers Public School kindergarten has been running all week and wraps up on Friday. It will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Peabody Institute Library. Be sure to bring all along all the required forms. 3. Tourism: The North of Boston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is holding its 7th annual “…

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5 Things To Know on Jan. 30: First Day to File Federal Taxes

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Wednesday, Jan. 30. 1. Warm: Wednesday is forecasted to be a phenomenally warm day, with temperatures into the 50s. Unfortunately, the sky is expected to be cloudy and rainy. Winds will be gusty, especially later in the day. 2. Kindergarten: Registration for Danvers Public School kindergarten runs all week and continues on Wednesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Peabody Institute Library. Be sure to bring all along all the required forms. 3. Coastal Geology: On Wednesday night you can learn more about our nearby maritime environment. Salem Sound Coastwatch begins its "Underwater in …

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Kindergarten Registration Opens in Late January

Several registration sessions have been scheduled in coming weeks to register your child for kindergarten.

Kindergarten registration will take place at the library during the final week of January. There are five registration sessions during the week of Jan. 28–Feb. 1 at the Peabody Institute Library in the Gordon Room. Full-day kindergarten continues to be offered across Danvers. On Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m., school officials will conduct an orientation meeting for parents at the Danvers High School auditorium. At that time, teachers and administration will present parents with specific information about the academic and social curriculum of the kindergarten year! The registration packet may be obtained online on the school's website. Parents must return the completed packet to the library personally during the school registration. A …

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