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Wednesday, February 19:30—10:15 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
3-5 Year Old 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, February 12:00—3:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Tech Classes: Better Passwords (IN PERSON)
Do you have a hard time remembering passwords to your email and other online accounts? Do you want to have a better system to organize and remember your passwords?In today's Tech Class we'll talk about safe password practices. A librarian will explain things like two-factor authentication, how password managers work, and why it's a bad idea to use the same password for everything!Join us for this class and stay afterward for our drop-in tech help hour, where we can continue the password discussion and answer any of your tech questions.…Learn MoreWednesday, February 13:00—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, February 17:00—8:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Recycling 101 with the Wakefield Environmental Sustainability Committee (IN PERSON)
Wakefield Environmental Sustainability Committee will host a speaker from Republic Services, our trash/recycling hauler to teach us about recycling - where our recyclables go, how to recycle well, what not to recycle, and challenge some myths about recycling.…Learn More2
Thursday, February 29:30—10:15 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
3-5 Year Old 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.
Thursday, February 23:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Pop-Up Groundhogs
Will the groundhog see its shadow today? What does it mean? Why are we all asking a groundhog about the weather anyway? Learn all about Groundhog Day and create your own pop-up groundhog with Annie. For grades K-4 only.…Learn MoreThursday, February 23:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Preschool Groundhogs' Day Story & Craft
Join Molly for a groundhogs' day story and craft! For ages 3-5 (and younger siblings) only. If you have a child in elementary school, check out the Pop-up Groundhogs happening at the same time!Registration is required and opens one week prior.Thursday, February 27:00—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 More3
Friday, February 33:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
History Through Graphic Novels Book Club
For Grades 5-8The March trilogy by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin follows the story of the life of Civil Rights Activist and Congressman, John Lewis. The son of a sharecropper and believer in nonviolent civil disobedience, Lewis became one of the leaders in the fight for Civil Rights.…Learn More4
Saturday, February 42:30—3:30 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 More5
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Monday, February 69:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
1 and 2 Year Old 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, February 67:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
CANCELED - 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 MoreMonday, February 67:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
The Challenges of Being a Debut Author featuring Chelsea Banning (VIRTUAL)
Chelsea Banning was excited for her first official book signing for her debut novel, Of Crowns and Legends. It was set to be in a bookstore in Ohio, and 40 people RSVP'd that they would attend, but only 2 showed up. Chelsea went public with her disappointment which led to a surprise turn of events involving other authors.…Learn More7
Tuesday, February 79:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
1 and 2 Year Old 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, February 710:30—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, February 73:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Love Bug Crafting
Get ready for Valentine's Day by crafting some wacky bugs to help spread the love!For grades K-4 only. Registration is required and opens one week prior.Tuesday, February 76:30—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, February 77:00—8:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Why Your New Year's Resolution Is Going To Fail: Wellness Series (IN PERSON)
In this first of three wellness lectures, Kristen Herlihy will teach us how to have better health outcomes in 2023 without restrictive dieting, all-out exercising, or being too hard on ourselves if we don't reach our lofty goals. Start off 2023 with tips and skills that you can actually use for your busy lifestyle.…Learn More8
Wednesday, February 89:30—10:15 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
3-5 Year Old 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, February 82:00—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.
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Thursday, February 99:30—10:15 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
3-5 Year Old 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.
Thursday, February 93:30—5:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
YA Dungeons & Dragons for Girls
For girls grades 5-12We'll be doing a special Dungeons & Dragons adventure just for our female fans! No supplies needed (characters, dice, etc all provided). Program will last 90 minutes. No experience needed either. Registration is required and opens January 6th at 9am.…Learn MoreThursday, February 97:00—8:30 PMTrustees RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Friends of Beebe Library (IN PERSON)
Monthly Friends Board Meeting. All members welcome.
Thursday, February 97:00—8:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Mining for Genealogical Gold in Federal Records: Part 1 (VIRTUAL)
Linda MacIver returns with a two-part course on federal records. Part 2 builds on materials from Part 1. Part 1: February 9Take a virtual tour of the National Archives in DC and Maryland as Linda demonstrates how to searching the new National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) catalog.…Learn MoreThursday, February 97:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk with Lana Harper (VIRTUAL)
REGISTER HERE. Join us for a magical evening with New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper as she discusses the enchanting third installment of her immensely popular The Witches of Thistle Grove series, Back in a Spell.
Back in a Spell follows Nineve Blackmoore and even though she won’t deny her love for pretty (and pricey) things, Nineve Blackmoore (known by Nina by most) is almost painfully down-to-earth and sensible by Blackmoore standards.…Learn More10
Friday, February 103:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
History Through Graphic Novels Book Club
For Grades 5-8The March trilogy by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin follows the story of the life of Civil Rights Activist and Congressman, John Lewis. The son of a sharecropper and believer in nonviolent civil disobedience, Lewis became one of the leaders in the fight for Civil Rights.…Learn More11
Saturday, February 1110:30—11:30 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Bilingual Story Time
For ages 3-5 and siblingsJoin Ms Annie and special guest, Ms. Graciela from the Galvin, for our new Spanish-English bilingual story time!Much like our usual 3-5 year old story time, come join us for songs, stories, a craft and more focusing around a gentle introduction to Spanish and the cultures of Latinx American countries.…Learn More12
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Monday, February 139:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
1 and 2 Year Old 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, February 133:30—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 February 6th at 9am and is still required. You may register for ONE of the two.…Learn MoreMonday, February 136:30—8:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Write Nite
For grades 5 - 8 and writers enrolled in the 2023 Youth Writing Showcase. Write Nite is the perfect time to make space for your creative writing ventures! Need to get an idea down on paper? Need a prompt idea to get started? Want to bounce ideas off of other writers? Write Nite's the place! Join Annie and fellow writers in grades 4-9 for a free-write with time to share and chat at the end.…Learn MoreMonday, February 137:00—8:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
One Four All Ukulele Club - Four Chord Mania
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 be exploring the most popular chord progression in musical history - C Am F G.…Learn MoreMonday, February 137:30—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 More14
Tuesday, February 149:30—10:00 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
1 and 2 Year Old 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, February 1410:30—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, February 143:00—5:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Cupid's Crazy Obstacle Course
Make your way through Cupid's Crazy Obstacle Course and win a prize! For grades K+ ONLY. Please be advised that participants will need someone who can read in their party. Participants are encouraged to move steadily through the obstacle course to keep the space for everyone.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 146:00—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 LOCKED ROOMS. For help selecting a title contact a Reference Librarian for Reader Advice, or subscribe to the Supper Sleuths Newsletter.…Learn More15
Wednesday, February 159:30—10:15 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
3-5 Year Old 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, February 152:00—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, February 153:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Creative Writing Club
Creative writing activities and prompts for grades 5-8.Wednesday, February 157:00—8:15 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Books by the Lake (IN PERSON)
Beebe Library's longest running book group. Wednesday, February 157:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Abolition's Foot Soldiers: Female Anti-Slavery Societies in Antebellum Massachusetts (VIRTUAL)
Register here. Female abolitionists played a key role in the abolitionist movement. In 1833, a group of Boston women decided to form their own organization. It was called the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society, and it had both white and black members. The organization looked for ways to support the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society (a local branch of the American Anti-Slavery Society).…Learn More16
Thursday, February 169:30—10:15 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
3-5 Year Old 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.
Thursday, February 161:00—2:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Grace M. Cho (VIRTUAL)
REGISTER HERE. You’re invited to an insightful chat with award-winning author Grace M. Cho as she discusses her memoir, Tastes Like War.
Grace M. Cho grew up as the daughter of a white American merchant marine and the Korean bar hostess he met abroad.…Learn MoreThursday, February 163:00—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Drop-in Craft
For all ages!Stop in before Winter Break and do a self-guided craft OR take the specialized supplies home and make over the vacation (you would need to provide some basic supplies like glue and scissors at home). There will be 30 kits given on on a first come first served basis.…Learn MoreThursday, February 163:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Book Cover Creation: Youth Writing Showcase
For writers enrolled in the 2023 Youth Writing Showcase. Create your own book cover for your story for the 2023 Youth Writing Showcase using Canva, the free, user-friendly graphic design website. Join Annie for a crash-course on Canva and design, then put your artistic skills to work.…Learn MoreThursday, February 167:00—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 More17
Friday, February 173:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Action Science: The Magic of Science
For kids in Grades 2-4Abracadabra! Join Heidi and Holly and discover the science behind illusions and even learn a trick or two!Registration will open one week before the program and is required.18
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Tuesday, February 219:30—10:30 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Playing with Science
For Ages 2-5Now up, Color Lab!Preschoolers are invited to play with color. We’ll have fun experiments to explore the mixing of colors in different ways. Registration is required and opens one week prior. Please register each child attending.Tuesday, February 211:00—4:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe 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, February 217:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Skype a Scientist (VIRTUAL)
Tonight we're Skyping a Scientist about Ancient Egypt! We'll get a look at some objects from the Harvard Art Museums, and learn some of the "hidden meanings" of hieroglyphs and other ancient symbolism. Our host is Jen Thum, an Egyptologist and museum educator currently serving as a curatorial fellow at the Harvard Art Museums.…Learn More22
Wednesday, February 222:00—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, February 223:30—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 February 6th at 9am and is still required. You may register for ONE of the two.…Learn More23
Thursday, February 232:30—4:30 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, February 236:45—8:45 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Board Games & Beyond (IN PERSON)
Join our monthly game cafe with host Jeff Tolleson. Bring a friend or join a team when you get here. Thursday, February 237:00—8:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Mining for Genealogical Gold in Federal Records: Part 2 (VIRTUAL)
Join Linda MacIver for Part 2 of her course on using federal records in your genealogical search.
Tonight Linda will include several case studies that allow you to put your new skills to work to find that "genealogical gold. " You'll also have a chance to share some new finds from your searches you tried during the two weeks between classes.…Learn More24
Friday, February 243:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
YA Space Pirate Attack Escape Room
For Grades 5-12You are bound for a 6 month stay in the Mars Colony when your ship is attacked by Space Pirates and you have been locked in the cargo hold behind solid metal blast doors. Any attempt to escape could be your ticket out into the cold silence of space and your death! What would you do to escape?Registration is required and opens one week prior.25
Saturday, February 252:00—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.26
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Monday, February 277:30—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.28
Tuesday, February 284:00—5:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk with Sadeqa Johnson
REGISTER HERE. We look forward to seeing you for an invigorating conversation with highly acclaimed author Sadeqa Johnson as she talks about her brand new novel, The House of Eve!
In the book, Fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college, in spite of having a mother more interested in keeping a man than raising her daughter.…Learn MoreTuesday, February 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