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Wednesday, November 21:00—2:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Tech Classes: Intro to PC (IN PERSON)
Join us for the first in our series of Tech Classes, which will take place on the first Wednesday of every month. These classes are designed to help beginners get comfortable using a variety of tools and online resources.
In November's hands-on workshop, we will introduce you to the basics of using a PC.…Learn More
Wednesday, November 22:00—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Open Labs (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, November 24:00—5:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Lisa Napoli (VIRTUAL)
This is a Zoom program. You will receive a Zoom link by email after you register. Join us as we host acclaimed writer, journalist, broadcaster, and speaker Lisa Napoli as she discusses her group biography of the four women whose voices defined NPR, Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR.…Learn More3
Thursday, November 37:00—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, November 37:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
The Parks of Frederick Law Olmsted (VIRTUAL)
Central Park, Prospect Park, and Boston's Emerald Necklace are popular today because of the way Frederick Law Olmsted designed them. He believed in the wonder of nature as a remedy to the stress of urban life. He also believed in free access for all. In this year, the 200th anniversary of his birth, discover the trademarks of Olmsted’s design and see how these are enjoyed today.…Learn More4
Friday, November 43:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Giant Marble Run
For kids in grades K-4 We will be super-sizing the concept of a marble run and experimenting with the forces of friction and gravity to make a huge ball run to fill our Lecture Hall. Registration is required and opens one week before the event.5
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Monday, November 79:30—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, November 77:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Middle School Book Club
Activities, snacks, and books for middle schoolers with Annie.8
Tuesday, November 89:30—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, November 810:30—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, November 81:00—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Drop in Lego Club
Kids in grades K - 4 (and siblings) are invited to join Molly in letting your imaginations run wild and to put your building skills to the test.Tuesday, November 86:00—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's theme is Military. Choose a mystery that includes a military theme or character. Learn more about Supper Sleuths9
Wednesday, November 99:30—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, November 92:00—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Open Labs (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, November 93:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Fall Wreath Crafting
For Grades K-4Join Annie to create wreaths from paper plates to celebrate fall!Registration is required and opens one week before.Wednesday, November 97:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk with Dr. Nicole Eustace (VIRTUAL)
Join us for a conversation with NYU professor Dr. Nicole Eustace, an Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lecturer, who will discuss her Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Covered with Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America.…Learn More10
Thursday, November 109:30—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, November 101:00—2:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Wee Wigglers
For ages 1-3, siblings welcomeJoin us for a time to connect 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, November 102:00—3:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Bonnie Garmus (VIRTUAL)
This is a Zoom program. You will receive a Zoom link by email after you register. Join us for a dazzlingly entertaining virtual chat with author Bonnie Garmus as she discusses her debut New York Times bestselling novel Lessons in Chemistry.
Lessons in Chemistry is set in 1960s California and features the singular voice of Chemist Elizabeth Zott, a scientist whose career takes an unexpected detour.…Learn MoreThursday, November 103:30—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, November 107:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Friends of Beebe Library (IN PERSON)
Monthly Friends Board Meeting. All members welcome.
Thursday, November 107:00—8:15 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
First Light Flashback with Annawon Weeden (IN PERSON)
The Boys and Girls Club and the Library are happy to welcome Annawon Weeden for an interactive cultural performance (great for families with kids aged 8 and up). Weedon will bring the perspective of his Mashpee Wampanoag, Narragansett, and Pequot lineage, to explore and role play events from the time of the first encounter with Europeans to the present day, including tales of Squanto, King Phillip, and how whaling has shaped the identity of New England Tribes.…Learn More11
Friday, November 11Closed
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Saturday, November 121:00—4:00 PMAvon Street LobbyBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Living RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Main Street LobbyBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Program RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Local Author Fair (IN PERSON)
Here's a chance to pick up a book from a local author, just in time for the holidays!Saturday, November 122:00—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! There will be different activities every month.…Learn More13
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Monday, November 149:30—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, November 147:30—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 More15
Tuesday, November 159:30—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, November 1510:30—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, November 153:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Tinker Tuesday
For Grades K-4Come explore, build and create towers using your imagination with fun food!Note for allergies: Food includes Marshmallows, froot loops and pretzel sticksRegistration is required and opens one week before the program.
Tuesday, November 156:30—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 MoreTuesday, November 157:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Pop Up Art School: Felted Gnomes (IN PERSON)
Join a teacher from Pop up Art School and learn how to needle felt wool. Use a barbed needle and merino wool roving to create a felted gnome. In this beginner’s class, you’ll learn how to sculpt basic shapes and attach them together. Needle felting is fun, easy and relaxing! Supplies will be provided by your Pop up Art School teacher.…Learn More16
Wednesday, November 169:30—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, November 162:00—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Open Labs (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, November 163:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
CANCELED - Creative Writing Club
Creative writing activities and prompts for grades 5-8.Wednesday, November 167:00—8:15 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Books by the Lake (IN PERSON)
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Thursday, November 179:30—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, November 173:30—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 November 10th at 9am and is still required. You may register for ONE of the two.…Learn MoreThursday, November 177:00—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 More18
Friday, November 183:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Extreme Ukulele Challenge
For kids in grades 4th-9th. In our Extreme Ukulele Challenge, we will be working on the most famous chord progression in music - C, Am, F, G. Thousands of songs use only these four chords. We'll practice changing between chords, then look at a variety of rock, pop, and folk songs.…Learn More19
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Monday, November 219:30—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, November 213:30—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 November 10th at 9am and is still required. You may register for ONE of the two.…Learn MoreMonday, November 216:30—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 ukulele . Also, tips for practicing, building new skills and techniques.
Then, stay for the One Four All Ukulele Club and try out your new knowledge and meet other ukulele enthusiasts.…Learn MoreMonday, November 217:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
One Four All Ukulele Club - A Menu of Songs for the Thanksgiving Season
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 share a Thanksgiving Menu of songs for the season.…Learn More22
Tuesday, November 229:30—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, November 2210:30—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, November 223:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Youth Writing Showcase Info Meeting
For experienced creative writers in grades 4-9, parents are encouraged to attend with children. Have you ever wanted to write a book? Great news - an exciting opportunity is coming your way! The 2023 Youth Writing Showcase is gearing up. This program gives kids the chance to write their own creative story, design a cover, and have their bound book added to the library's collection for patrons to check out and read with their library cards.…Learn More23
Wednesday, November 239:30—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, November 231:00—3:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Drop in Fall Craft
Drop by the youth room to complete a fall themed craft on this half day. All ages welcome (self-guided). Drop in, registration is encouraged but not required!Wednesday, November 232:00—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Open Labs (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.
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Thursday, November 24Closed
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Friday, November 252:30—4:00 PMLiving RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Trivia on Tap: Family Edition! (IN PERSON)
Take a break from turkey leftovers and online shopping to join us for a Black Friday Family Edition of Beebe Library's own pub trivia game! Family trivia is designed for ages 6 to adult; bring your family, friends, neighbors, and classmates. We'll gather to play in the Magazine Room.…Learn More26
Saturday, November 262:00—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.27
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Monday, November 289:30—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, November 281:00—2:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Preschool Train Time
For ages 3-5 and siblings. Location is the Train Table AreaJoin Holly for train stories, songs, a craft, and time to play at the train table, plus additional wooden tracks to create a layout to expand on our train fun!Registration is required and opens one week before.…Learn MoreMonday, November 287:30—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.29
Tuesday, November 299:30—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, November 2910:30—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, November 293:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Pirate Bingo
For Grades K-4Grab your crew and try your luck at winning treasure in this pirate-themed game of Bingo with Annie. Please be aware this program might include candy, such as chocolate. If food allergies are a concern, please email Annie at ahochheiser@noblenet.…Learn More30
Wednesday, November 309:30—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, November 302:00—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Open Labs (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, November 303:30—5:00 PMProgram 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 MoreWednesday, November 306:30—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.