May 2021

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Saturday, May 111:00—11:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

May the Fourth Star Wars Story Time with Characters

Alderaan BaseCalling all Star Wars Fans! Join us for a fun virtual story time featuring some Star Wars characters from Alderaan Base and the New England 501st garrison! We'll read some books, do some trivia and practice drawing our favorite characters!Suggested for ages 3-8 but siblings, parents and fans of all ages welcome! It will ask for age of all attendees, if an adult, 'adult' or 'grown up' is a fine answer.…Learn More

Saturday, May 111:00—11:45 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Ukulele Kids Play Along - Spirituals

Ukulele Kids Play Along - SpiritualsCome join Youth Librarian Holly to build your Ukulele skills while learning some new songs. This Week's theme : We'll learn to play and take a look at the amazing history of four Spirituals. Watch on Beebe Library's Facebook page and later on Beebe's…Learn More
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Monday, May 39:00—9:15 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Flannel Shorts

Flannel ShortsStart your Preschooler's week with a short song, story or rhyme on the flannel board.   Watch on Beebe Library's Facebook.

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

Crafting with Casey

Crafting with CaseyJoin Casey from the Youth Room on Facebook Live for weekly crafts. Casey creates for all ages using items readily available at home. Tune in for some afternoon fun.

Monday, May 33:15—5:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

YA Dungeons & Dragons

a pile of various sided diceFor kids ages 10-18. Join us on our library Discord channel to play Dungeons & Dragons on Mondays. Please register by Sunday night so that you can be invited to the channel and be ready to go on Monday. New and experienced players alike welcome.

Monday, May 37:00—7:45 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

American Sign Language: Signing Basics

Bright yellow field with two hands signing"ASL Basics" are signs anyone can perform. The four 45-minute virtual classes (May 3, 10, 17, 24) teach you how to sign basic phrases and incorporate vocabulary building.
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Tuesday, May 46:30—7:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Pajama Story Time

Family Pajama Story Time
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Thursday, May 610:00—10:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Toddler Storytime

Toddler StorytimeJoin Amanda the Librarian for stories, songs, fingerplays and movement rhymes perfect for children ages 1 and 2.

Thursday, May 67:00—8:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Friends of Beebe Library

Friends of Beebe LibraryJoin the Friends of Beebe Library for their monthly meeting on Zoom. To attend, please email Friends President Helen VanBenschoten to be added to the list to receive the Zoom link.  

Thursday, May 67:00—8:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

First Thursday Book Club

Third and Fourth Graders, along with a favorite adult, are invited to join Beebe Library's First Thursday Book Club. Share the love of reading in your family! We will be reading some of the very best middle grade books and explore beyond the plot to seek the themes, the authors' secret purpose, and what makes each book special.…Learn More

Thursday, May 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
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Friday, May 79:00—9:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Baby Story Time

Baby Story TimeShare songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bouncing games, books,  activities and  time with your wonderful baby.   Geared toward infants ages 0-1 year old. Watch on Beebe Library's Facebook page.
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Saturday, May 811:00—11:45 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Ukulele Kids Play Along - I'm Happy

Ukulele Kids Play Along - I'm HappyCome join Youth Librarian Holly to build your Ukulele skills while learning some new songs. This Week's theme : The ukulele is such a happy little instrument!  We'll learn some happy songs perfect for the uke!Watch on Beebe Library's Facebook…Learn More
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Monday, May 109:00—9:15 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Flannel Shorts

Flannel ShortsStart your Preschooler's week with a short song, story or rhyme on the flannel board.   Watch on Beebe Library's Facebook.

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

Crafting with Casey

Crafting with CaseyJoin Casey from the Youth Room on Facebook Live for weekly crafts. Casey creates for all ages using items readily available at home. Tune in for some afternoon fun.

Monday, May 103:15—5:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

YA Dungeons & Dragons

a pile of various sided diceFor kids ages 10-18. Join us on our library Discord channel to play Dungeons & Dragons on Mondays. Please register by Sunday night so that you can be invited to the channel and be ready to go on Monday. New and experienced players alike welcome.

Monday, May 107:00—7:45 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

American Sign Language: Signing Basics

Bright yellow field with two hands signing"ASL Basics" are signs anyone can perform. The four 45-minute virtual classes (May 3, 10, 17, 24) teach you how to sign basic phrases and incorporate vocabulary building.

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

NEWS & VIEWS

News & Views logoDiscuss the News & Express Your ViewsJoin moderator Paul Robicheau of Salem State University to deliberate on a wide variety of interesting topics pulled straight from recent headlines. Typically meets 2nd and 4th Monday evenings, excluding holidays.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 1110:00—10:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story TimeRead stories, sing songs, and create crafts with Annie!
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Wednesday, May 124:30—5:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

CANCELED - YA Middle School Book Club

YA Middle School Book ClubFor Grades 5-8. Join Galvin Media Specialist Ms. Williams and Beebe Librarian Casey for a discussion based around the Young Adult novel, Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. Join us for this special half an hour - you do not need to be done with the book yet! - to take a guess at whodunit and why in this thrilling murder mystery.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 1310:00—10:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Toddler Storytime

Toddler StorytimeJoin Amanda the Librarian for stories, songs, fingerplays and movement rhymes perfect for children ages 1 and 2.

Thursday, May 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
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Friday, May 149:00—9:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Baby Story Time

Baby Story TimeShare songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bouncing games, books,  activities and  time with your wonderful baby.   Geared toward infants ages 0-1 year old. Watch on Beebe Library's Facebook page.
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Saturday, May 1510:30 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

Saturday, May 1511:00—11:45 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Ukulele Kids Play Along - On the Radio

Ukulele Kids Play Along - On the RadioCome join Youth Librarian Holly to build your Ukulele skills while learning some new songs. This Week's theme : On the Radio - You could hear all of our songs on the radio, but on an oldies station - Rock songs from the 1960'sWatch on Beebe Library's…Learn More
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Monday, May 179:00—9:15 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Flannel Shorts

Flannel ShortsStart your Preschooler's week with a short song, story or rhyme on the flannel board.   Watch on Beebe Library's Facebook.

Monday, May 177:00—7:45 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

American Sign Language: Signing Basics

Bright yellow field with two hands signing"ASL Basics" are signs anyone can perform. The four 45-minute virtual classes (May 3, 10, 17, 24) teach you how to sign basic phrases and incorporate vocabulary building.
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Tuesday, May 1810:00—10:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story TimeRead stories, sing songs, and create crafts with Annie!
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Wednesday, May 197:00—8:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Books by the Lake

Books by the LakeOur longest running book group brings together readers who enjoy discussing and sharing insights about a single title each month.
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Thursday, May 2010:00—10:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Toddler Storytime

Toddler StorytimeJoin Amanda the Librarian for stories, songs, fingerplays and movement rhymes perfect for children ages 1 and 2.

Thursday, May 2011:00—11:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Bilingual Story Time

Bilingual Story TimeRead stories and sing songs in English and Spanish with Annie!

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

Books on Tap

Read outside the box and meet outside the library! This social, casual group will meet at local bars and restaurants to discuss books that push us out of our comfort zones. Over drinks and apps, we'll dive into new genres and forms while getting to know fellow Wakefield readers.

Thursday, May 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
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Friday, May 219:00—9:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Baby Story Time

Baby Story TimeShare songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bouncing games, books,  activities and  time with your wonderful baby.   Geared toward infants ages 0-1 year old. Watch on Beebe Library's Facebook page.
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Saturday, May 2211:00—11:45 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Ukulele Kids Play Along -It's Funny

Ukulele Kids Play Along -It's FunnyCome join Youth Librarian Holly to build your Ukulele skills while learning some new songs. This Week's theme : Funny Songs - It's always time to laugh and strum!Watch on Beebe Library's Facebook page and later on Beebe's Youtube Channel…Learn More
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Monday, May 249:00—9:15 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Flannel Shorts

Flannel ShortsStart your Preschooler's week with a short song, story or rhyme on the flannel board.   Watch on Beebe Library's Facebook.

Monday, May 242:00—2:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Crafting with Casey

Crafting with CaseyJoin Casey from the Youth Room on Facebook Live for weekly crafts. Casey creates for all ages using items readily available at home. Tune in for some afternoon fun.

Monday, May 243:15—5:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

YA Dungeons & Dragons

a pile of various sided diceFor kids ages 10-18. Join us on our library Discord channel to play Dungeons & Dragons on Mondays. Please register by Sunday night so that you can be invited to the channel and be ready to go on Monday. New and experienced players alike welcome.

Monday, May 247:00—7:45 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

American Sign Language: Signing Basics

Bright yellow field with two hands signing"ASL Basics" are signs anyone can perform. The four 45-minute virtual classes (May 3, 10, 17, 24) teach you how to sign basic phrases and incorporate vocabulary building.

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

NEWS & VIEWS

News & Views logoDiscuss the News & Express Your ViewsJoin moderator Paul Robicheau of Salem State University to deliberate on a wide variety of interesting topics pulled straight from recent headlines. Typically meets 2nd and 4th Monday evenings, excluding holidays.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 2510:00—10:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story TimeRead stories, sing songs, and create crafts with Annie!
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Wednesday, May 264:00—5:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

YA Middle School Book Club

YA Middle School Book ClubFor Grades 5-8. Join Galvin Media Specialist Ms. Williams and Beebe Librarian Casey for a discussion and activity based around the Young Adult novel, Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. This one will have spoilers as to the mystery within the book so join as your own risk if you have not finished.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 2710:00—10:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Toddler Storytime

Toddler StorytimeJoin Amanda the Librarian for stories, songs, fingerplays and movement rhymes perfect for children ages 1 and 2.

Thursday, May 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
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Friday, May 289:00—9:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Baby Story Time

Baby Story TimeShare songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bouncing games, books,  activities and  time with your wonderful baby.   Geared toward infants ages 0-1 year old. Watch on Beebe Library's Facebook page.

Friday, May 286:30—7:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

CANCELED - Virtual Game Night for Kids

Virtual Game Night for KidsKids ages 8-10 are invited to join Holly for a Virtual Game Night on the last Friday of each month. Siblings are welcome join.  A bag of stuff for the games, plus a snack, will be available for pick up at the Avon Street door of the Library starting on the Wednesday morning before the program.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 2911:00—11:45 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Ukulele Kids Play Along - Most Popular

Ukulele Kids Play Along - Most PopularCome join Youth Librarian Holly to build your Ukulele skills while learning some new songs. This Week's theme : Most Popular - We'll learn three songs every ukulele player should know. Watch on Beebe Library's Facebook page and later on Beebe's Youtube…Learn More

Saturday, May 2911:00—11:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Ukulele Kids Zoom - New Players

Ukulele Kids Zoom - New PlayersJoin Youth Librarian, Holly, to get started learning the most fun instrument ever! This session is for kids ages 6-10 who are new to the ukulele. We'll learn the fundamentals to get kids started to becoming confident players.   The session with be on Zoom.…Learn More

Saturday, May 2911:30 AM—12:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Ukulele Kids Zoom -For kids who play C, Am, and F chords and are learning the G chord.

Ukulele Kids Zoom  -For kids who play C, Am, and F chords and are learning the G chord.Join Youth Librarian, Holly, to build skills playing the most fun instrument ever! This session is for kids ages 6-10 who are confident playing C, Am, and F chords, and are working on G. We'll work on being confident with chord changes, different strumming patterns and building a set of songs.…Learn More

Saturday, May 2912:00—12:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Ukulele Zoom Kids -For Players that are confident with C, Am, F and G chords

Ukulele Zoom Kids -For Players that are confident with C, Am, F and G chordsJoin Youth Librarian, Holly, to build skills playing the most fun instrument ever! This session is for kids ages 6-10 who are confident playing C, Am, F and G chords. We'll work on expanding chord knowledge, learn to play melody, and begin to work as a group.…Learn More
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Monday, May 319:00—9:15 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Flannel Shorts

Flannel ShortsStart your Preschooler's week with a short song, story or rhyme on the flannel board.   Watch on Beebe Library's Facebook.