January 2022

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Tuesday, January 43:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Elementary Snowball Party

Elementary Snowball PartyFor Grades K-4Challenge your friends with snowball races, relays, and fights, all indoors!All participants must wear a mask.
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Thursday, January 67:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

First Thursday Book Club

First Thursday Book ClubThird 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
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Friday, January 73:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

You Got a Ukulele for Christmas! Now What? (grades 1-6)

You Got a Ukulele for Christmas! Now What? (grades 1-6)For kids in grades 1-6. Congratulations for receiving the happiest instrument ever!  Learn the basics of tuning, playing chords, strumming, caring for your new instrument, and practicing to become a proficient player. Make sure to bring your new ukulele to show it off!Since the program is inside, all attendees must wear a mask.
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Monday, January 1010:30—11:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Toddler Story Time

Toddler Story TimeFor ages 1&2 and siblingsSing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers!Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Masks are required for all participants ages 3 and up.…Learn More

Monday, January 106:30—7:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

One Four All Ukulele Club New Players Workshop

One Four All Ukulele Club New Players WorkshopNew 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, January 107:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

One Four All Ukulele Club

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 More
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Tuesday, January 119:30—10:00 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Toddler Story Time

Toddler Story TimeFor ages 1&2 and siblingsSing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers!Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. This program is online on Zoom. A link will be sent to registered participants the morning of the program.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 113:30—4:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Elementary Take-and-Make (formerly Lego Club)

various craft items in a gridJoin Ms. Amanda for an online craft program! We provide the material, you provide the fun! Starting Monday, January 10, you will be able to pick up the craft material from the library to take home. Then, on Tuesday, January 11 at 3:30 pm, we will all meet up on Zoom to work through the craft together.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 129:30—10:00 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story TimeStories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers on Zoom!
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Thursday, January 139:30—10:00 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story TimeStories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers on Zoom!

Thursday, January 133:30—5:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

YA Dungeons & Dragons

a pile of various sided diceNOTE GRADE: Grades 7-12. There will be separate D&D for grades 4-6. Join us on our private library Discord for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No supplies needed (characters, dice, etc all provided). Program will last 1. 5 hours. No experience needed either.…Learn More

Thursday, January 137:30—9:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

CANCELED - French Club (IN PERSON IN THE LIBRARY)

French Club (IN PERSON IN THE LIBRARY)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 More
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Friday, January 143:30—4:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Ukulele Kids New Players

Ukulele Kids New PlayersKids in grades 1-4 are invited to learn to play the most fun instrument ever! 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 have their own ukulele.…Learn More

Friday, January 144:00—4:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Ukulele Kids Club

Ukulele Kids ClubThis 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 adding new chords and techniques to our playing. Our focus will be on group playing. For kids in grades 1-4.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 189:30—10:00 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Toddler Story Time

Toddler Story TimeFor ages 1&2 and siblingsSing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers!Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. This program is online on Zoom. A link will be sent to registered participants the morning of the program.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 183:30—4:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Elementary Take-and-Make Craft

various craft items in a gridJoin Ms. Amanda for an online craft program! We provide the material, you provide the fun! This week, we're making Egg Carton Flowers. Illuminate these flowers with tealights!Starting Monday, January 17, you will be able to pick up the craft material from the library to take home.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 186:30—8:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

a pile of various sided diceJoin us on Zoom for a one-shot 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 More

Tuesday, January 187:00—8:15 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Winter Wildlife Walks: From Merrimack to Cape Ann

Large white owl with gray markings, sitting on a rooftop in front of blue winter skyIn winter, there’s something very special about our little corner of the world - join us to explore it with Bill Gette.
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Wednesday, January 199:30—10:00 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story TimeStories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers on Zoom!

Wednesday, January 194:00—5:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

YA Advisory Board - Postponed to February

chairs around a table with speech bubbles above itFor kids in grades 5 through 12. The Young Adult Advisory Board is open to all kids in middle and high school. This is your chance to come and tell us what programs and events you'd like to see aimed at young adults!  We'll discuss upcoming events, plan future programs and talk about your ideas for the library.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 197:00—8:15 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Books by the Lake (VIRTUAL)

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.
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Thursday, January 209:30—10:00 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story TimeStories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers on Zoom!

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

Books on Tap

Books on Tap logoRead 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.
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Saturday, January 2210:30—11:30 AMLiving RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

The Saturday Series: An Articles Discussion Group

The Saturday Series: An Articles Discussion GroupWhat is an articles club? An articles club is like a book club without the big commitment. No pressure! Each month we read a few longer articles on topic, and then get together to talk about what we’ve read. We will connect and share our thoughts about articles from magazines and newspapers that are available in the library, and online using your library card.

Saturday, January 222:00—3:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Opera Club of Wakefield

theater stage with red velvet curtainListen, share, enjoy, and explore the wonderful world of opera through performances both past and present.
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Monday, January 2410:30—11:00 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Toddler Story Time

Toddler Story TimeFor ages 1&2 and siblingsSing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers!Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. This program is online on Zoom. A link will be sent to registered participants the morning of the program.…Learn More

Monday, January 243:30—4:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Dungeons & Dragons for Grades 4-6

a pile of various sided diceNOTE: Grades 4-6. There will be separate D&D for grades 7-12. Join us on our private library Discord for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No supplies needed (characters, dice, etc all provided). Program will last 1 hour. No experience needed either.…Learn More

Monday, January 247:00—8:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Alafair Burke and Hank Phillippi Ryan in conversation

Side by side photos of authors Alafair Burke and Hank Phillipi RyanStart off the New Year with a virtual (Zoom) visit from two favorite authors, Hank Phillippi Ryan in conversation with Alafair Burke.
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Tuesday, January 25All DayONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Elementary Virtual Escape Room

Elementary Virtual Escape RoomFor kids in grades K - 4. Online, asyncronous. A virtual mystery full of puzzles and adventure! Solve the puzzles to escape!Registration is required. Registration opens one week before the program. A link to the escape room will be sent out to all participants on Tuesday, January 31.

Tuesday, January 259:30—10:00 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Toddler Story Time

Toddler Story TimeFor ages 1&2 and siblingsSing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers!Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. This program is online on Zoom. A link will be sent to registered participants the morning of the program.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 257:00—8:30 PMLiving RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Trivia on Tap

Orange circle with the words trivia on tap with three ovals containing TAPJoin us for Beebe Library's own pub trivia game. Bring family or friends and we'll gather to play in the Library's beautiful Gold Room.
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Wednesday, January 269:30—10:00 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story TimeStories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers on Zoom!

Wednesday, January 267:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Weeknight Soups with Liz Barbour of Creative Feast (VIRTUAL)

Weeknight Soups with Liz Barbour of Creative Feast (VIRTUAL)Join chef Liz Barbour in this Zoom program as she creates weeknight soups that are quick, easy, nutritious, and delicious.
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Thursday, January 279:30—10:00 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story TimeStories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers on Zoom!

Thursday, January 276:45—8:45 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Board Games and Beyond

Board Games logoJoin our monthly game cafe with host Jeff Tolleson. Bring a friend or join a team when you get here.

Thursday, January 277:30—9:00 PMTrustees RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

CANCELED - French Club (IN PERSON IN THE LIBRARY)

French Club (IN PERSON IN THE LIBRARY)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 More
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Monday, January 3110:30—11:00 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

Toddler Story Time

Toddler Story TimeFor ages 1&2 and siblingsSing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers!Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. This program is online on Zoom. A link will be sent to registered participants the morning of the program.…Learn More