Welcome, dear readers and patrons, to the official blog of the Peabody Institute Library!

We know that many of you use the library’s terrific online resources, such as our events page, online catalog, and our fabulous Pinterest boards (all the links to these great resources can also be found at the top of the screen).  We also know how much we here at the library enjoy interacting with you, our patrons: discussing new and upcoming books, hearing what you enjoyed reading, what television shows you couldn’t stop watching, or what programs you look forward to attending.  Thus, a blog sounded like the best of both worlds: a place where we can share with you all the fun things going on at the library, from new books and dvds to fun programs and recommendations, and where you can share what you loved with us (and with each other!).

Like the library, this is a space for you, beloved patrons.  We want to hear about your recommendations, as well, and bring a piece of the library to you through this blog.  So make sure to let us know about what you want to see, and what books, DVDs, or audiobooks you think everyone should be enjoying!  There are forms at the Main Library, and at both the West and South branches, so you can submit your reviews, and we are always open to your thoughts and suggestions here at the Free For All, as well.  This is a place where everything goes…hence the title, wink wink.

In the coming weeks, we are hoping to establish a schedule for the blog that will include some of the new books and DVDs that we have on our shelves, recommendations from us and you, and updates on our programs.  In addition, we are delighted to have blog posts coming in from the West and the South branches, so you can keep up with all the great goings-on there, and from the Peabody Archives, too!  So watch this space, and enjoy the Free For All!