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Thursday, September 16:00—8:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Living RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Plaza Jazz
Join us on the Plaza for a relaxing evening of Jazz. Tonight's performers are the Jason Anick and Nihco Gallo Duet: Violin and VibesVibraphonist Nihco Gallo and violinist Jason Anick join forces for a special evening of music from Astor Piazzolla (Argentinian Tango), choro music from Brazil, and selections from the American jazz tradition.…Learn More2
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Thursday, September 82:00—3:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Dr. Michele Borba (VIRTUAL)
Join us in conversation with bestselling author and expert in child development, Dr. Michele Borba, as she discusses her book, Thrivers: Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Thrive.
Data shows that today’s youth are the loneliest, most stressed, and risk-averse on record.…Learn MoreThursday, September 86:00—8:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Living RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Plaza Jazz: Annie and the Fur Trappers
Annie and the Fur Trappers are a Boston-based traditional jazz and blues band. The band was founded in 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri, and features clarinet, trumpet, trombone, bass, banjo, guitar, and washboard. They're dedicated to performing and preserving the traditional jazz, delta blues, ragtime, and swing music of the 1920s and 30s.…Learn MoreThursday, September 87:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Friends of Beebe Library Meeting
Friends of Beebe Library monthly board meeting. All members welcome.
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Monday, September 129:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Library LawnBeebe 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, September 127:30—8:45 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
News & Views ONLINE
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, September 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, September 133:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Lego Club
Kids in grades K - 4 (and siblings & families) are invited to join Annie in letting your imaginations run wild and to put your building skills to the test.Tuesday, September 136:00—7:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Supper Sleuths
Mystery Book Discussion GroupSingle Title Read and Discussed - The Woman in the Library, by Sulari GentillRegistration is not required to attend Supper Sleuth in the lecture hall, but will provide you the link via email should this meeting be held on Zoom.…Learn More14
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Thursday, September 159:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Library LawnBeebe 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. Please be aware this program is on the lawn in morning sun.…Learn More
Thursday, September 153:30—4:30 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Lecture 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, September 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 More16
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Monday, September 199:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Library LawnBeebe 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, September 196:30—7:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
One Four All Ukulele Club New Learners 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, September 197:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
One Four All Ukulele Club - Broadway Edition
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 celebrate some of the best songs from the Broadway stage!A week before the meeting you will receive (via email) the songs lyrics and chords, plus a play along video to look at before the club meeting.…Learn More20
Tuesday, September 2010:30—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, September 202:00—3:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Simon Winchester (VIRTUAL)
Join us for a conversation with prolific British-American writer, journalist, and consummate adventurer Simon Winchester. This author talk will cover many aspects of his work across myriad fields of history, technology, and geology as well as the author's personal expeditions, including his path to becoming the acclaimed best selling author he is today.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 206:30—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 More21
Wednesday, September 213:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Creative Writing Club
Creative writing activities and prompts for grades 5-8.Wednesday, September 217:00—8:15 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Books by the Lake
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Thursday, September 229:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Library LawnBeebe 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. Please be aware this program is on the lawn in morning sun.…Learn More
Thursday, September 223:30—5:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Lecture HallBeebe 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, September 226:30—8:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage through Music and Dance
The 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Observance Theme, “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation”, encourages us to ensure that all voices are represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation. What better way to display the creativity and diversity of the Hispanic community than through music and dance.…Learn More23
Friday, September 233:30—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
New to Ukulele (Grades 1-4)
For kids in grades 1-4. If you are brand new to the ukulele or are a beginner who would like to take their playing up a level, join Holly for this workshop. Please bring a ukulele or borrow one of the library’s from the Library of Things.…Learn MoreFriday, September 234:00—4:45 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Ukulele Playalong (Grades 1-4)
For kids in grades 1-4. Join Holly to use songs to practice chord patterns and strumming technique, plus gain understanding of the structure of music. This month's theme is music from Disney musicals. Please bring your own ukulele. We cannot guarantee that we will have a ukulele for you.…Learn More24
Saturday, September 2410:00—10:30 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Library LawnBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Critter Club, for ages 3-5
For ages 3-5 (siblings welcome). Calling all animal lovers! Preschoolers are invited to join Ms. Annie for Critter Club. Discover different habitats and the creatures that live there and enjoy themed activities and crafts. Registration is required for this event.…Learn MoreSaturday, September 242:00—3:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Opera Club of Wakefield "The Many Faces of Carmen" (IN PERSON)
Listen, share, enjoy, and explore the wonderful world of opera through performances both past and present.25
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Monday, September 269:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Library LawnBeebe 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, September 263:30—4:30 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Lecture HallBeebe 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. Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No supplies needed (characters, dice, etc all provided). Program will last one hour. No experience needed either. Program will be outside unless too hot/cold or rain.…Learn MoreMonday, September 267:30—8:45 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
News & Views
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.27
Tuesday, September 2710:30—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, September 273:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Free Art
For kids in grades K-4. Join us for some fun free art. We provide the materials, you make whatever you'd like using them. Registration is required and opens a week before the event.Tuesday, September 274:00—5:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Trust, with Hernan Diaz (VIRTUAL)
Join us for an evening with Pulitzer Prize finalist and PEN/Faulkner Award winner Hernan Diaz, author of In the Distance and Trust. Diaz holds a Ph. D. from NYU and edits, the Spanish-language journal Revista Hispánica Moderna, at Columbia University.…Learn More28
Wednesday, September 287:00—8:30 PMLiving RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Trivia on Tap (IN PERSON)
Join 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.
We create the whole game from scratch using our plentiful library resources, so come out and test your quizmaster IQ! Teams can have up to 6 players, and there are prizes from local eateries for first and second place.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 299:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Library LawnBeebe 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. Please be aware this program is on the lawn in morning sun.…Learn More
Thursday, September 296:45—8:45 PMProgram 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, September 297:00—8:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Online Yard Sales: Get Paid to Get Organized (In Person)
Author and expert seller, Deb Colameta, has made thousands of dollars and created extra space in her small home through online yard sales.30
Friday, September 303:30—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
New to Ukulele (Grades 5-9)
For kids in grades 5-9. If you are brand new to the ukulele or are a beginner who would like to take their playing up a level, join Holly for this workshop. Please bring a ukulele or borrow one of the library’s from the Library of Things.…Learn MoreFriday, September 304:00—4:45 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Ukulele Playalong (Grades 5-9)
For kids in grades 5-9. Join Holly to use songs to practice chord patterns and strumming technique, plus gain understanding of the structure of music. This month's theme is music from Disney musicals. Please bring your own ukulele. We cannot guarantee that we will have a ukulele for you.…Learn More