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Thursday, December 19:00 AM—5:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Sign-Ups: Youth Writing Showcase 2023
For experienced creative writers in grades 4-9. Sign-up to be part of the 2023 Youth Writing Showcase, where writers in grades 4-9 will write their own novels, which will be added to the library's collection!Writers will not only write their books, but create their own covers, learn how to format a book, read an excerpt to a live audience, sign the library's copy of their book, and receive their own master copy to keep.…Learn MoreThursday, December 19:30—10:15 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. 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. If this program is full, please check our identical Preschool story times at 9:30 on Wednesday mornings for space.
Thursday, December 13:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Teen Creativity Cafe
For kids in grades 5-12. 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 MoreThursday, December 17:00—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 More2
Friday, December 23:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Create Like an Impressionist
For grades 1-4Henri Matisse was not just an innovative painter, he created a brand new art form using cut paper. We will channel Matisse and make paper cut art that can be used as cards or special gifts. Children only during the event, please. Registration required and opens one week before the event.3
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Monday, December 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. Registration will open 1 week prior to events.…Learn More
Monday, December 57:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Middle School Book Club
For grades 5-8. Monthly meetings on Monday evenings from 7 PM - 8:30 PM in the Lecture Hall. Join Annie to read and discuss great books for middle schoolers. Enjoy activities, snacks, and connect with fellow book-lovers. Please be sure to place the book on hold so that you can read it before the club meeting.…Learn More6
Tuesday, December 69:30—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. Registration will open 1 week prior to events.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 610:30—11:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Baby Story Time
Join Holly 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 More
Tuesday, December 611:00 AM—12:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Winter Pruning: Why, When, and How to Prune Your Shrubs (VIRTUAL)
This is a virtual program. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Register here. Learn the basics of pruning deciduous shrubs, with an emphasis on structural pruning that can be done during winter, even for spring-flowering shrubs. You’ll come away with new insights and skills, including “how to” info on proper methods and tools.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 67:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Geraldine Brooks (VIRTUAL)
This is a Zoom program. You will receive a Zoom link by email after you register. Join us for an exciting virtual chat with the highly-acclaimed and award winning novelist, Geraldine Brooks in conversation about her most recent New York Times Bestselling novel Horse.…Learn More7
Wednesday, December 79:30—10:15 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. 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. If this program is full, please check our identical Preschool story times at 9:30 on Thursday mornings for space.
Wednesday, December 71:00—2:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Tech Classes: Gmail: the Basics (IN PERSON)
This workshop will help you get started using email with Gmail. We will learn how to create a Gmail account, practice opening emails and attachments, send an email with an attachment, and explore the Gmail interface.
While Gmail account creation will be covered, if you do have an existing Google account (a Gmail address) please come prepared with your password to log in.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 72:00—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Drop In Tech Help (IN PERSON)
Bring your device or use one of our laptops to practice your computer skills. A librarian will be on hand if you have any questions. For more information, email rivas@noblenet. org or call the Reference Desk at 781-246-6334.
Wednesday, December 77:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Pie Basics with Liz Barbour (VIRTUAL)
A delicious pie is one crust and one filling away, and Liz Barbour is here to help you achieve it.8
Thursday, December 89:30—10:15 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. 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. If this program is full, please check our identical Preschool story times at 9:30 on Wednesday mornings for space.
Thursday, December 81:00—2:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Wee Wigglers
For ages 1-3, siblings welcomeJoin us for a time to comment with other friends and have a dedicated playtime for attendees. Registration is required for this event, you only need to register one person per family to attend.Thursday, December 87:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Friends of Beebe Library (IN PERSON)
Monthly Friends Board Meeting. All members welcome.
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Friday, December 93:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Action Science: Sticky Situation
For kids in Grades 2-4Join Heidi and Holly in the Slime Lab to use chemical reactions to create weird (and cool) polymers. Registration will open one week before the program and is required.10
Saturday, December 102:00—3:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Pokemon Club
Calling all Pokemon trainers in Grades 1-6 (and siblings!), join us at our brand new club. Come talk about all your favorite Pokemon things while completing activities, doing crafts, playing the game and more! This month, we'll be creating with oreos and chocolate (gluten alert!), taking on some of the Kanto region gyms and testing your Pokemon knowledge with some trivia.…Learn More11
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Monday, December 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. Registration will open 1 week prior to events.…Learn More
Monday, December 123:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Program RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Dungeons & Dragons for Grades 4-6
NOTE GRADES: For Kids in Grades 4-6. There is separate date for D&D for grades 7-12. IMPORTANT: There are two sessions of D&D for grades 4-6. Registration opens for both on December 5th at 9am and is still required. You may register for ONE of the two.…Learn MoreMonday, December 127:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
One For All Ukulele Club Holiday Play Along
One Four All Ukulele Club is for all ukulele players, whether you have been playing for years, or just picked it up for the first time today. Families are welcome!
This month we will use the most fun instrument ever to play (and sing) some favorite songs of the holiday season.…Learn MoreMonday, December 127:30—8:45 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
News & Views (VIRTUAL)
Join moderator Paul Robicheau of Salem State University to converse and deliberate on a wide variety of interesting topics pulled straight for the morning’s headlines. Politics, pop culture, local and national news – Discuss the news and air your views from 7:30 – 8:45 pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.…Learn More13
Tuesday, December 139:30—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. Registration will open 1 week prior to events.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 1310:30—11:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Baby Story Time
Join Holly 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 More
Tuesday, December 133:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Masterpieces in a Minute
Race against the clock to complete your artistic masterpieces!Tuesday, December 136:00—7:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Supper Sleuths (IN PERSON)
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 is a Free Read. Choose any mystery to review for the group. This meeting includes refreshments for registered patrons, and a Book Swap.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 136:30—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 (ages 18+). 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 More14
Wednesday, December 149:30—10:15 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. 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. If this program is full, please check our identical Preschool story times at 9:30 on Thursday mornings for space.
Wednesday, December 1412:00—1:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Nicole Eustace (VIRTUAL)
This is a Zoom program. You will receive a Zoom link by email after you register. If you missed Dr. Eustace's November talk, don't worry, because she's back. You’re invited to explore early-American history during an online afternoon conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning historian Nicole Eustace as she discusses her 2022 award winning book Covered With Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 142:00—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Drop In Tech Help (IN PERSON)
Bring your device or use one of our laptops to practice your computer skills. A librarian will be on hand if you have any questions. For more information, email rivas@noblenet. org or call the Reference Desk at 781-246-6334.
Wednesday, December 143:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Creative Writing Club
Creative writing activities and prompts for grades 5-8.Wednesday, December 144:30—5:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Authors Meeting: Youth Writing Showcase
For writers enrolled in the 2023 Youth Writing Showcase, grown ups are encouraged to attend. So you're going to write a book! Congratulations! Come meet fellow showcase authors and get all the important details, dates, deadlines, and more for the 2023 Showcase! It is recommended a grown up attend with the writer as there will be a lot of information provided.15
Thursday, December 159:30—10:15 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. 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. If this program is full, please check our identical Preschool story times at 9:30 on Wednesday mornings for space.
Thursday, December 153:30—5:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Program RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
NOTE GRADES: For kids in Grades 7-12. There is a separate date for D&D for grades 4-6. Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No supplies needed (characters, dice, etc all provided). Program will last 90 minutes. No experience needed either.…Learn MoreThursday, December 157:00—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, December 157:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
An Introduction To Hanukkah (VIRTUAL)
Register here. A program for the whole family!Learn about Hanukkah -- a fun-filled eight-day festival celebrated by people all around the word who practice the Jewish faith -- in this virtual presentation and Q&A from the Lappin Foundation.
Hanukkah is a holiday honoring the Maccabees's victory over King Antiochus, who forbade Jews to practice their religion.…Learn More16
Friday, December 163:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Holiday Ukulele Playalong
For kids in grades 2-6. Celebrate the season and play some fun songs that only use 2 or 3 chords!Please bring your own ukulele. We cannot guarantee that we will have a ukulele for you. If you do not own one, visit the library's catalog and reserve a ukulele through the Library of Things.…Learn More17
Saturday, December 172:00—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.18
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Monday, December 199:30—10:30 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Preschool Gift Workshop
For ages 3-5 (and siblings)You are invited to join Holly to make a gift for a special family member or friend. Registration is required and opens one week before. Please register each child who will make a gift.20
Tuesday, December 203:00—6:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Drop in Winter Wonderland Obstacle Course
For Grades K and up, siblings welcome!Stop by anytime from 3pm-6pm and make your way through this winter-themed obstacle course with Annie. Children only during the event, please. No registration required, just visit the Lecture Hall on the Lower Level to join in the fun!If you do want a reminder email the day before, registration is an option.21
Wednesday, December 212:00—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Drop In Tech Help (IN PERSON)
Bring your device or use one of our laptops to practice your computer skills. A librarian will be on hand if you have any questions. For more information, email rivas@noblenet. org or call the Reference Desk at 781-246-6334.
Wednesday, December 213:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Dungeons & Dragons for Grades 4-6
NOTE GRADES: For Kids in Grades 4-6. There is separate date for D&D for grades 7-12. IMPORTANT: There are two sessions of D&D for grades 4-6. Registration opens for both on December 5th at 9am and is still required. You may register for ONE of the two.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 217:00—8:15 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Books by the Lake (IN PERSON)
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Tuesday, December 2710:00 AM—12:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Wintery Drop in Craft
For all agesDrop by the Youth Room sometime between 10 and 12 to create a wintery work of art!Parents are welcome in the room. If you'd like a reminder email, please register but it is entirely optional.28
Wednesday, December 282:00—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Drop In Tech Help (IN PERSON)
Bring your device or use one of our laptops to practice your computer skills. A librarian will be on hand if you have any questions. For more information, email rivas@noblenet. org or call the Reference Desk at 781-246-6334.
Wednesday, December 286:30—7:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Family Game Night
Bring the whole family to the library to enjoy a night of fun. We provide the games - you provide the competitors! All ages welcome. Registration for this event is required and opens two weeks before. You only need to register one person per family.29
Thursday, December 292:30—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
YA Snowball Challenge
For Grades 5-12. Join us for a 'snowball' (balled up socks) fight! First, build your team's snow fort out of cardboard and other materials. Then, we'll see which team can be victorious! If time allows, we'll have a few rounds. Registration is required and opens two weeks ahead.30
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