August 2020

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Sunday, August 2Closed

Beebe Library

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Monday, August 32:00—2:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Crafting with Casey

Join Young Adult Librarian Casey on Facebook LIVE for weekly crafts. Casey creates for all ages using items readily available at home. Tune in for some afternoon fun.   
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Tuesday, August 410:00—10:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Summer Story Time

Tune into the library's Facebook page and join the Beebe Library Children's Librarians for a preschool story time!  Listen to stories, learn songs and games to keep your little ones moving, learning, and loving books and stories.   

Tuesday, August 43:00—4:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

YA Online Dance Party

A crowd of people dance in front of a brightly lit stageFor kids entering grades 5-12. Join us for a Dance Party. Submit songs ahead of time (and at the beginning of the program). We'll play them and you can dance along. If you don't feel like dancing, just enjoy the music - and what other kids are listening to.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 47:00—8:15 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Summer Author Chat: Hunting Whitey - The Inside Story of the Capture & Killing of America's Most Wan

Red Book Cover with Whitey Bulger's black and white photoJoin author and journalist Dave Wedge who will be talking about his book, written with Casey Sherman, giving fresh perspective on Whitey Bulger's final years. From the Publisher: For the first time, Boston reporters Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge draw on exclusive interviews and exhaustive investigative reportage to tell the complete story of Whitey Bulger, one of the most notorious crime bosses in American history—alongside Al “Scarface” Capone and Vito Genovese—and a longtime FBI informant.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 52:00—2:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Elementary Read-Alouds

Elementary Read-AloudsEvery Wednesday, Miss Annie will read aloud for about half an hour. Listen in or grab your own copy and read along.
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Thursday, August 62:00—2:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Simply Science

Simply Science with Miss Heidi.  Simple and quick at home science demonstrations suitable for school-age children with adult supervision when noted.

Thursday, August 67:30—9:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

French Club (ONLINE)

French Club (ONLINE)PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE LIBRARY CLOSURE French Club is being held online each week at the usual time using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at klapes@noblenet.…Learn More

Thursday, August 67:30—9:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

French Club (ONLINE)

French Club (ONLINE)PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE LIBRARY CLOSURE French Club is being held online each week at the usual time using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at klapes@noblenet.…Learn More

Thursday, August 67:30—9:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

French Club (ONLINE)

French Club (ONLINE)French Club is being held online each week at the usual time using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at klapes@noblenet. org in order to be added to the list and receive meeting invitations.…Learn More
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Sunday, August 9Closed

Beebe Library

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Monday, August 102:00—2:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Crafting with Casey

Join Young Adult Librarian Casey on Facebook LIVE for weekly crafts. Casey creates for all ages using items readily available at home. Tune in for some afternoon fun.   

Monday, August 107:30—9:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

News & Views ONLINE

News & Views logoDiscuss news of the day. Moderated by Paul Robicheau of Salem State UAgenda is provided prior to the meeting. Registration by 7pm on the day of the event is required to receive a Zoom invitation.
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Tuesday, August 1110:00—10:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Summer Story Time

Tune into the library's Facebook page and join the Beebe Library Children's Librarians for a preschool story time!  Listen to stories, learn songs and games to keep your little ones moving, learning, and loving books and stories.   
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Wednesday, August 122:00—2:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Elementary Read-Alouds

Elementary Read-AloudsEvery Wednesday, Miss Annie will read aloud for about half an hour. Listen in or grab your own copy and read along.
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Thursday, August 1311:00 AM—12:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Preschool & Elementary Stuffed Animal Show

Preschool & Elementary Stuffed Animal ShowRegistration required. For preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary-aged children. It's time to show off your favorite stuffed animal! Calling all kids with teddy bears and stuffed animals of types: join the Beebe children's librarians for a Stuffed Animal Show over Zoom on Thursday, August 13 at 11:00 am! The librarians will be the judges of the show.…Learn More

Thursday, August 132:00—2:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Simply Science

Simply Science with Miss Heidi.  Simple and quick at home science demonstrations suitable for school-age children with adult supervision when noted.

Thursday, August 137:30—9:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

French Club (ONLINE)

French Club (ONLINE)PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE LIBRARY CLOSURE French Club is being held online each week at the usual time using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at klapes@noblenet.…Learn More

Thursday, August 137:30—9:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

French Club (ONLINE)

French Club (ONLINE)PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE LIBRARY CLOSURE French Club is being held online each week at the usual time using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at klapes@noblenet.…Learn More

Thursday, August 137:30—9:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

French Club (ONLINE)

French Club (ONLINE)French Club is being held online each week at the usual time using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at klapes@noblenet. org in order to be added to the list and receive meeting invitations.…Learn More
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Friday, August 143:00—5:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

YA Dungeons & Dragons Online!

a pile of various sided diceJoin us online to play Dungeons & Dragons for incoming grades 5-12! We're playing every Friday all summer (except 7/3 and 8/7). Play once or every week. New and experienced players alike are welcome. Sign up by Thursday evening to receive an invite code to our private Library D&D Discord and join in Friday.…Learn More
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Sunday, August 16Closed

Beebe Library

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Tuesday, August 187:00—9:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

The Traveling Librarian goes to the Greek Mani

Tan oval with the words Traveling Librarian Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, for another of his popular armchair travel presentations. This series highlights travel photography and stories and travel tips about destinations around the world. This month we'll be going back to the Peloponnese in Greece, focusing on a little known area called the Mani peninsula.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 207:30—9:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

French Club (ONLINE)

French Club (ONLINE)PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE LIBRARY CLOSURE French Club is being held online each week at the usual time using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at klapes@noblenet.…Learn More

Thursday, August 207:30—9:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

French Club (ONLINE)

French Club (ONLINE)PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE LIBRARY CLOSURE French Club is being held online each week at the usual time using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at klapes@noblenet.…Learn More

Thursday, August 207:30—9:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

French Club (ONLINE)

French Club (ONLINE)French Club is being held online each week at the usual time using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at klapes@noblenet. org in order to be added to the list and receive meeting invitations.…Learn More
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Saturday, August 2210:30 AM—12:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Timeless Tales Book Group ONLINE via ZOOM

Brown background with the words Timeless Tales in blue Join us for a book discussion group focusing on classic literature from ancient to modern, from Austen and Dickens to contemporary award winners. The group generally meets on the third or fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30 am to noon, and is facilitated by Reference Librarian Jeff Klapes (klapes@noblenet.…Learn More
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Sunday, August 23Closed

Beebe Library

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Monday, August 247:30—9:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

News & Views ONLINE

News & Views logoDiscuss news of the day. Moderated by Paul Robicheau of Salem State UAgenda is provided prior to the meeting. Registration by 7pm on the day of the event is required to receive a Zoom invitation.
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Thursday, August 277:30—9:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

French Club (ONLINE)

French Club (ONLINE)PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE LIBRARY CLOSURE French Club is being held online each week at the usual time using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at klapes@noblenet.…Learn More

Thursday, August 277:30—9:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

French Club (ONLINE)

French Club (ONLINE)PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE LIBRARY CLOSURE French Club is being held online each week at the usual time using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at klapes@noblenet.…Learn More

Thursday, August 277:30—9:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

French Club (ONLINE)

French Club (ONLINE)French Club is being held online each week at the usual time using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at klapes@noblenet. org in order to be added to the list and receive meeting invitations.…Learn More
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Saturday, August 2912:00—1:00 PMAvon Street LobbyBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Side Door Service

Phase 3 Limited BorrowingSide Door Service Avon Street entrance pick-up by appointment: Borrow Wakefield Books, Audiobooks, Magazines, DVDS, and CDs. Place holds from the catalog. Select Wakefield items onlyFor help with your choice, contact a librarian by calling 781-619-1100, emailing, or filling out an online form.…Learn More

Saturday, August 291:00—2:00 PMAvon Street LobbyBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Side Door Service

Phase 3 Limited BorrowingSide Door Service Avon Street entrance pick-up by appointment: Borrow Wakefield Books, Audiobooks, Magazines, DVDS, and CDs. Place holds from the catalog. Select Wakefield items onlyFor help with your choice, contact a librarian by calling 781-619-1100, emailing, or filling out an online form.…Learn More
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Sunday, August 30Closed

Beebe Library

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