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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

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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

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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

Morgan Yeo, Director
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Jennifer Usovicz, Assistant Director
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Gabriela Toth, Senior Adult Services & Public Programming Librarian
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Justin Liberti, Senior Public Services Librarian
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Catherine Badal, Senior Local History Librarian
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Lindley Valcarcel, Senior Technology Librarian 
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 Amory Thomas, Senior Teen Librarian
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Meeghan Bresnahan, Senior Children’s Librarian
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Justin Allain, Creativity Lab Programming Librarian
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Amy Titus, Senior South Branch Librarian
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Alexandra Pappas, Senior West Branch Librarian
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2026 Board of Library Trustees

PIL Trustees serve elected terms of two to six years.

 

  • Kate E. O’Brien, President (current term ends 1/2030)
  • Frances J. Gallugi, Secretary (1/2030)
  • Peter T. Bakula, Treasurer (1/2032)
  • Stephanie S. Dallaire (1/2032)
  • Stacie Dolin (1/2030)
  • Caitlin Guyette (1/2032)
  • Cassandra Loizides (1/2032)
  • Stephanie Najjar (1/2028)
  • Anne V. Quinn (1/2028)
  • Jennifer Smith (1/2028)
  • Ruth D. Titelbaum (1/2028)
  • Katrina Vassallo (1/2030)

Trustees Meetings

Peabody Institute Library Board of Library Trustees Meetings generally take place on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm, in the Main Library Trustees Room (see the updated bylaws, including the meeting day change, here). The Trustees do not meet in July or August of every year.

2026 Meetings:

  • Tuesday, January 6th
  • Tuesday, February 10th
  • Tuesday, March 3rd
  • Tuesday, April 7th
  • Tuesday, May 5th
  • Tuesday, June 2nd
  • Tuesday, September 1st
  • Tuesday, October 6th
  • Monday, November 3rd
  • Tuesday, December 1st