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Friday, April 12:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Scavenger Hunt: It's Jester Joke!
Put your searching skills and funny bone to the test with a Joke scavenger hunt on Friday, April 1! Pick up a search sheet at the Youth Desk and the hunt begins!
For all ages & families.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!This program is in the youth room.…Learn MoreFriday, April 13:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
You Got the Rhythm in You! Bucket Drumming
For kids in grades 1-4. Do you dream of being a drummer in a band? Come get your start and master the basics of playing the rhythm of music!This program will be inside and so attendees are strongly encouraged to mask.2
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Monday, April 49:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Toddler Story Time
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Sing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers (ages 1&2 and siblings welcome). Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Masks are strongly encouraged for all participants ages 3 and up.…Learn MoreMonday, April 410:30—11:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Toddler Story Time
Sing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers (ages 1&2 and siblings welcome). Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Masks are strongly encouraged for all participants ages 3 and up.…Learn More5
Tuesday, April 59:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Toddler Story Time
Sing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers (ages 1&2 and siblings welcome). Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Masks are strongly encouraged for all participants ages 3 and up.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 510:30—11:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Baby Story Time
Join Amanda the Librarian for a short story time with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies ages 0-12 months. After the story time, stay and relax with other caregivers in the area. BYO coffee!This program is designed for adult caregivers and babies, so please no older siblings.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 53:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Kite Making
Let's go make a kite! Using a variety of materials and techniques, make a kite all your own!For kids in grades K - 4. Registration is required. Registration opens one week before the program. Masks (for those ages 3+) are strongly encouraged for this program.Tuesday, April 57:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Financial Workshop: Decisions! Decisions! (VIRTUAL)
Decisions! Decisions! - a free virtual financial workshopWhen you start a new job, some of your first decisions may be about saving for retirement and choosing health insurance. How much should I put into my retirement account? Which investments should I choose? Which health insurance plan will serve my needs and be affordable? The choices can be daunting.…Learn More6
Wednesday, April 69:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Preschool Story Time
For ages 3-5 (siblings welcome). Join Annie for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers in the Lecture Hall in the Youth Room. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Registration will open 1 week prior to events.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 63:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Dungeons & Dragons for Grades 4-6
NOTE GRADE CHANGE: Grades 4-6. There is separate D&D for grades 7-12. Join us, in person, in the Lecture Hall for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No supplies needed (characters, dice, etc all provided). Program will last one hour. No experience needed either.…Learn More7
Thursday, April 79:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Preschool Story Time
For ages 3-5 (siblings welcome). Join Annie for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers in the Lecture Hall in the Youth Room. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Registration will open 1 week prior to events.…Learn MoreThursday, April 77:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe 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 MoreThursday, April 77:30—9:00 PMTrustees RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
French Club (IN PERSON)
French Club is being held in person in the library every other week. On alternate weeks the group is meeting online using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at jeffklapes@gmail.…Learn More8
Friday, April 83:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
You Got the Rhythm in You! Bucket Drumming
For kids in grades 1-4. Do you dream of being a drummer in a band? Come get your start and master the basics of playing the rhythm of music!This program will be inside and so attendees are strongly encouraged to mask.9
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Monday, April 119:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Toddler Story Time
Sing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers (ages 1&2 and siblings welcome). Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Masks are strongly encouraged for all participants ages 3 and up.…Learn MoreMonday, April 1110:30—11:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Toddler Story Time
Sing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers (ages 1&2 and siblings welcome). Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Masks are strongly encouraged for all participants ages 3 and up.…Learn MoreMonday, April 117:30—9:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
NEWS & VIEWS (VIRTUAL)
Paul Robicheau of Salem State University moderates discussion of current politics, pop culture, and news of the day. Typically meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting invitation. Agenda emailed prior to the start of the meeting.12
Tuesday, April 129:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Toddler Story Time
Sing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers (ages 1&2 and siblings welcome). Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Masks are strongly encouraged for all participants ages 3 and up.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 1210:30—11:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Baby Story Time
Join Amanda the Librarian for a short story time with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies ages 0-12 months. After the story time, stay and relax with other caregivers in the area. BYO coffee!This program is designed for adult caregivers and babies, so please no older siblings.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 123:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Eat Dirt
Celebrate Earth Day with a delicious treat!For kids in grades K - 4. Registration is required. Registration opens one week before the program. Masks (for those ages 3+) are strongly encouraged for this program.Tuesday, April 126:00—7:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Supper Sleuths
Mystery Book Discussion GroupRead a mystery to share your review with the group, or drop in to hear about what others have read. This month's theme is Massachusetts Mystery:Choose a novel that takes place in Massachusetts or was written by a Massachusetts author.…Learn More13
Wednesday, April 139:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Preschool Story Time
For ages 3-5 (siblings welcome). Join Annie for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers in the Lecture Hall in the Youth Room. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Registration will open 1 week prior to events.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 137:00—8:15 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Learn to Draw: Caricatures and Cartooning (VIRTUAL)
Using simple shapes and line techniques Corinne will teach the basic steps to draw faces and exaggerated features. No prior drawing experience needed. Attendees will need simple paper, pencil and eraser. Adults and teens are welcome to join. Corinne Roberts is an illustrator working in comics and children's books (Bug Bites, Drawing Dragons and the Out and About series).…Learn More14
Thursday, April 149:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Preschool Story Time
For ages 3-5 (siblings welcome). Join Annie for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers in the Lecture Hall in the Youth Room. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Registration will open 1 week prior to events.…Learn MoreThursday, April 144:00—5:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Teen Creativity Café
For kids in grades 5 through 12. This program used to be Young Adult Advisory Board. Come join us for a monthly café where we'll have board games, various crafts, writing prompts and more. Come by yourself to meet new people or come in a group of friends to play together.…Learn More15
Friday, April 153:30—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Ukulele Kids New Players
Kids in grades 1-4 are invited to learn the most fun instrument ever! The Ukulele Kids New Players will learn the proper way to hold, strum, play chords, and how to practice the skills to become a competent player.
Kids should bring their own ukulele.…Learn MoreFriday, April 154:00—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Ukulele Kids Club
This session of Ukulele Kids is for kids who feel confident playing the C, F, and G chord. We will be learning to play together as a group. While we will be adding new chords and techniques to our playing, our focus will be on group playing.
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Tuesday, April 1910:00—10:30 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Make a Splash - The Science of Water for Preschoolers
Kids ages 3-5, plus a favorite adult, are invited to become water scientists and explore some scientific properties of water. Be prepared to play, have fun, and probably get wet!!If it's nice out, we will be outside!Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 191:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Lego Club
Calling all builders and creators!Kids in grades K - 4 (and siblings & families) are invited to join Children's Librarian Amanda in letting your imaginations run wild and to put your building skills to the test. Although registration is required, this is a drop in program.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 197:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Financial Workshop: Protecting You and Your Assets (VIRTUAL)
Protecting You and Your Assets - a free virtual financial workshopLife as an independent adult can feel complicated and overwhelming. How can you be ready for the challenges ahead? This workshop will help you organize and prepare for your adult life!Although this series of workshops is particularly designed for 17-30-year-olds, all adults are welcome.…Learn More20
Wednesday, April 203:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Creative Writing Club
Creative writing activities and prompts for grades 4-6.Wednesday, April 207:00—8:15 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Books by the Lake (VIRTUAL)
Our longest running book group brings together readers who enjoy discussing and sharing insights about a single title each month. 21
Thursday, April 212:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
YA Dungeons & Dragons
NOTE GRADE: Grades 7-12. There is a separate D&D for grades 4-6. Join us, in person, in the Lecture Hall for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No supplies needed (characters, dice, etc all provided). Program will last one hour. No experience needed either.…Learn MoreThursday, April 217:30—9:00 PMLiving RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
French Club (IN PERSON)
French Club is being held in person in the library every other week. On alternate weeks the group is meeting online using Zoom videoconferencing. If you are not already on the French Club email list, please contact contact Jeff Klapes by email at jeffklapes@gmail.…Learn More22
Friday, April 223:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Be an Abstract Impressionist Artist
For Grades 1-4. Artists like Jackson Pollock and Helen Frankenthalen pushed art in a new direction - one that didn't paint a picture, but painted emotions. We will channel their style and paint without touching a brush to our canvas. We will drip, fling, and layer colors over each other to create a new Abstract Expressions masterpiece.…Learn More23
Saturday, April 232:00—3:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Opera Club of Wakefield (IN PERSON)
Listen, share, enjoy, and explore the wonderful world of opera through performances both past and present.Saturday, April 232:30—4:00 PMLiving RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Trivia on Tap - Family Edition
Join us for this Vacation Week Edition of Beebe Library's own pub trivia game designed for ages 6 to Adult.24
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Monday, April 256:30—7:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
One Four All Ukulele Club New Players' Workshop
New to the ukulele, or just would love a brush up? This half hour lesson will get you started with the proper techniques to hold, strum and play chords on the uke . Also, tips for practicing and building new skills and techniques. Then, stay for the One Four All Ukulele Club and try out your new knowledge! Everyone, no matter whether you know one chord or have been playing for years have a valued place in the group!
For players ages 13 and up.Monday, April 256:30—7:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Write Nite
Write your story and connect with fellow writers.Monday, April 257:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
One Four All Ukulele Club
One Four All Ukulele Club is for all players of the ukulele, whether you have been playing for years, or just picked it up for the first time today.
There is a valued place for all members as we:
Learn to play, or add new techniques to your playing.…Learn MoreMonday, April 257:30—9:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
NEWS & VIEWS
Paul Robicheau of Salem State University moderates discussion of current politics, pop culture, and news of the day. Typically meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting invitation. Agenda emailed prior to the start of the meeting.26
Tuesday, April 263:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Peeps Slime
Make slime with this popular spring treat!For kids in grades K - 4. Registration is required. Registration opens one week before the program. Masks (for those ages 3+) are strongly encouraged for this program.Tuesday, April 266:30—8:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults (VIRTUAL)
Join us on Zoom for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure for adults and teens ages 15+. Run by the library's resident Game Master, Casey, you will embark on a fun and probably ridiculous D&D adventure over the course of two hours. New and experienced players alike are welcome.…Learn More27
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Thursday, April 283:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
YA Peeps Slime
For Grades 5-12Come make slime out of this popular spring treat. Registration is required and opens one week before the program. Masks are strongly encouraged.Thursday, April 286:45—8:45 PMLiving RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Board Games and Beyond
Join our monthly game cafe with host Jeff Tolleson. Bring a friend or join a team when you get here. Thursday, April 287:00—9:00 PMCafé Capri, 355 Main St, Reading, MA 01867Community Locations345 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.…Learn MoreThursday, April 287:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Calm the Digital Chaos: Get Your Digital Photos in Order
Certified Professional Photo Organizer, Sue Triggs-Rhuda of Modern Memorykeeper will join us for this in-person presentation on organizing digital photos. Sue will talk about how to overcome the photo overwhelm that happens when we have pictures on ALL our devices, but can't find any of them when we need them.…Learn More29
Friday, April 293:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Action Science: Episode 5 - The Sound ... of Science
For kids in Grades 2-4Focus on experiments dealing with the secret sound of science!This program will be inside and so all attendees strongly encouraged to be masked.30