Library Hours
Mon-Thu: 9am-9pm
Fri & Sat: 9am-5pm
Sundays: 1-5pm
Library Closed
Thursday, Nov. 11
Library Closing 5pm
Wednesday, Nov. 24
Library Closed
Thursday, Nov. 25
Friday, Nov. 26
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Mask Policy
Properly worn face coverings are required in the library and all Town offices regardless of vaccination status. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Your Feedback
Help us make next year's Adult Summer Reading program even better!
Whether or not you participated in our Adult Summer Reading this year, please help us make it even better next year by filling out this brief, two-minute survey.
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NEW!!!
Creative Bug
Art/Craft Classes
Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists!
Using your Danvers library card, stream classes from your computer, AppleTV, or iOS and Android apps.
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Museum Passes
Discount museum passes have resumed for the Museum of Fine Arts, JFK Library, New England Aquarium and the Peabody Essex Museum!
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NEW!
Local Collection
Located on the second floor, our local collection consists of books about, taking place in, or written by authors from Danvers and the North Shore.
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Big Library Read
Local book lovers can join thousands of readers around the world during the latest Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club!
From November 1-15, you can borrow copies of Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards with no waiting!
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Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will meet in
the Archives on Wed., November 10 at 7pm. The meeting is open to the public.
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Gender Diversity & Pronouns: An Intro
Tuesday, Nov. 2 - 6:30pm
Join us for a discussion on gender identity and the importance of pronouns with Alex Brandell, OTD, of Boston University. Learn about sexual orientation and gender diversity terminology; how sexuality and gender are seen as on a spectrum; and why gender pronouns are becoming more prominently used in society today. Q&A to follow.
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50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
If you are unemployed, under-employed, seeking a new career, re-entering the job market or seeking an Encore Career, this group is perfect for you!
Network in a comfortable environment for developing relationships, skills, and strategies. Each meeting features a new topic and includes a presentation, workshops, speakers, and one-on-one coaching.
Registration is required only for first time attendees!
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Recognizing and Managing Unhealthy Thinking
Tue., Nov. 9 - 6:30pm
Learning How To Control Our Thoughts Restoring Optimism for the Future.
Join Sally Palmer, Mindful Educator to learn valuable skills that can help you deal with unhealthy thoughts that interfere with living a full life. Sally has been teaching mindful strategies to all ages since 2013 to communities around Boston.
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Biography Book Club
Mon., Nov. 15 - 6:30pm
This month: Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey by The Countess of Carnarvon
Login info will be emailed to you on November 15.
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Understanding Dementia
Thu., Nov. 18 - 2:00pm
Join us to learn about the behaviors, emotions and challenges expected through the stages of dementia.
Mary Crowe, LICSW, ACHP-SW, C.D.S., Certified Dementia Practitioner has served as the Director of Professional and Community Education at Care Dimensions in Danvers since 2006, leading educational outreach by coordinating and delivering hundreds of programs each year on topics surrounding advanced illness and end of life for healthcare professionals, families, and community groups.
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Author Visit:
Dan Shaughnessy
Tue., Nov. 30 - 7:00pm
Join us for a visit with Boston Globe sport columnist and author Dan Shaughnessy who will discuss his new book
Wish It Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics about his time covering the Celtics from 1982-86.
Books will be available for purchase.
NOTE: This is currently scheduled to be an in-person event. Masks will be required of all attendees regardless of vaccination status.
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