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Thursday, June 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 Wednesday mornings for space.
Thursday, June 13:30—5:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Program RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Dungeons & Dragons: Sorry, No Boys Edition
For girls grades 5-12We'll be doing a special Dungeons & Dragons adventure for our female, AFAB, and nonbinary players! No supplies needed (characters, dice, etc all provided). Program will last 90 minutes. No experience needed either. Registration is required and opens May 1st at 9am.…Learn MoreThursday, June 16:00—8:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Plaza Jazz: Swingin’ Bridges
Tonight we welcome Swingin’ Bridges!Swingin’ Bridges is a Boston based band performing swing music most often in the style of Django Reinhardt. The core lineup is violinist Gray Gafarov, Gío Albanese on accordian, guitarist Bruno Peterson, and Zach Bridges rounding things out on bass.…Learn MoreThursday, June 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
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Monday, June 57:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Beer Hiking New England with Carey Kish (VIRTUAL)
This is an online program. Author Carey Kish traveled over 300 miles on foot and tasted more than 230 different beers to bring readers this great selection of hikes and brews. Join him for a talk about his new guidebook, Beer Hiking New England, which showcases a wide variety of fun beer hikes in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, from easy walks to moderate rambles and strenuous climbs.…Learn More6
Tuesday, June 610:30—11:15 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Playing with Science
For Ages 2-5This time, It Must Come Down - Gravity. We’ll find why when things go up, they come back down. Let's play with gravity! Registration is required and opens one week prior. Please register each child attending.Tuesday, June 67:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Skype a Scientist: The Parthenon (VIRTUAL)
Join us as we Skype a Scientist! This time, we'll learn about The Parthenon with museum professional, Katherine Petrole
Katherine specializes in object-based learning and archaeological collections management. Her work focuses on ancient Greece, and her specialty is researching and describing artifacts in order to tell stories about the daily lives of people who lived 2,500 years ago in ancient Greece.…Learn More7
Wednesday, June 72:00—3:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Tech Class: Intro to Online Shopping (IN PERSON)
In this beginner-level class, we'll explore the world of online shopping, equipping you with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate digital marketplaces with confidence. From creating accounts to making secure transactions and finding the best deals, we'll cover the basics of online shopping.…Learn More
Wednesday, June 73:00—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, June 74:00—5:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
The Fun Habit: Author Talk with Mike Rucker, Ph.D. (VIRTUAL)
This is an online program. Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes? There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun’s absence from our modern lives is striking.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 77:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
"Watermelon and Red Birds" with Food Writer and Author, Nicole Taylor (VIRTUAL)
REGISTER HERE. We are excited to welcome food writer, Nicole Taylor, for a discussion about her cookbook, "Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations. "
We'll talk about the history of Juneteenth and discuss ways in which the holiday has evolved over time.…Learn More8
Thursday, June 83:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
YA Graphic Design Challenge
For kids in grades 5-12. Learn the basics of graphic design with Annie, then put your artistic skills to work completing a design challenge. We will design on Canva. com. You may bring your own laptop or borrow one from the library. BEFORE THE PROGRAM: Please create your own FREE Canva account.…Learn MoreThursday, June 86:00—8:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Plaza Jazz: Gregory Groover Jr., Anastassiya Petrova, Yeongchae Jeong, and Lee Fish
Tonight we welcome Gregory Groover Jr. , Anastassiya Petrova, Yeongchae Jeong, and Lee Fish!This program is supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. It is also supported by the Friends of Beebe Library.Thursday, June 86:30—8:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
POSTPONED: SpeakOUT Boston All About Pride
This event will take place in October. Please watch our calendar and newsletter for updates. Join us for an evening of LGBTQ+* storytelling and your chance to ask questions about LGBTQ+ lives. Our presenters are from SpeakOUT Boston, the nation's oldest LGBTQ+ speakers bureau.…Learn MoreThursday, June 87:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Friends of Beebe Library (IN PERSON)
Monthly Friends Board Meeting. All members welcome.
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Friday, June 93:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Young Adult Ukulele
For kids in grades 5-8. Join Holly to play some songs to get you ready for the summer. Kids should bring their own ukulele. The library has some ukuleles in the Library of Things that you can borrow. https://www. wakefieldlibrary. org/library-of-things/Registration is required and opens one week before.10
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Monday, June 127:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
One Four All Ukulele Club - Level Up
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 are going to level up our playing, and give you some tools you can use at…Learn More13
Tuesday, June 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's theme is FREE READ. For help selecting a title contact a Reference Librarian for Reader Advice, or subscribe to the Supper Sleuths Newsletter.…Learn MoreTuesday, June 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, June 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, June 146:30—7:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Red Sox Nation with Boston Globe Sports Reporter Chad Finn (VIRTUAL)
'Tis the Season for BASEBALL! Chad Finn will discuss his book The Boston Globe Story of the Red Sox: More Than a Century of Championships, Challenges, and Characters. Baseball fans of all ages are welcome to join us for a conversation about the Sox, the sport, the stories, and the future of baseball in Boston.…Learn More15
Thursday, June 152:00—3:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
An American in Provence: Author Talk with Photographer Jamie Beck (VIRTUAL)
This is an online program. An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck. Looking to slow down from her fast-paced life in New York City, Beck embarked on a one-year getaway to Provence.…Learn MoreThursday, June 156:00—8:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Plaza Jazz: Annie and the Fur Trappers
Tonight we welcome Annie and the Fur Trappers. Annie and the Fur Trappers are a traditional jazz ensemble featuring trumpet, clarinet, banjo, bass, and washboard. They play lively and danceable arrangements of songs from the 1920s. The band has performed all over the country and released their new album, "Remember the Charleston" this past December.…Learn MoreThursday, June 157:00—9:00 PMBertucci's Reading, 45 Walkers Brook Dr, 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 dinner & drinks, we'll dive into new genres and forms while getting to know fellow Wakefield readers.…Learn More16
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Saturday, June 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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Wednesday, June 212:00—3:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Tech Class: Explore the Library Website (IN PERSON)
Join us for Explore the Library Website an engaging and interactive class designed to show the myriad resources available at your fingertips. Dive into our databases, trace the roots of your family tree with our genealogy tools, journey through the rich tapestry of our town's history, and seamlessly navigate our calendar.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 213:00—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, June 217:00—8:15 PMLiving RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Books by the Lake (IN PERSON)
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Thursday, June 226:00—8:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Plaza Jazz: The Rubin Brothers
Tonight we welcome The Rubin Brothers!A. J. and Colescott Rubin are Boston-based circus musicians, vaudeville entertainers, and jazz clowns who lift spirits and make smiles wherever they go, performing swing & popular songs of yesteryear with a lighthearted energy and danceable beat.…Learn MoreThursday, June 227:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Beach Reads
Looking for something to read this summer? We have LOTS of suggestions. In fact, we suggest you bring a bag to this event!Your Beebe Librarians have created lists of books with something for everyone. We invite you to come and listen as we talk about some of our favorite picks from our lists.…Learn More23
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Monday, June 269:30—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.Monday, June 263:30—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 entering 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 More27
Tuesday, June 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 MoreTuesday, June 273:30—4:30 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
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Elementary Critter Club
For kids entering grades K-2, siblings welcome. Explore different habitats and discover which animals live there while enjoying animal-themed activities and crafts with Ms. Annie. This program will be outdoors. Sunscreen encouraged! In the event of inclement weather, please check your email for updates.…Learn More28
Wednesday, June 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, June 283:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary STEM Builders Club
For incoming grades 1-4, siblings welcome. Join Molly in letting your imaginations run wild and to put your building skills to the test. Come build creations with Legos and Blocks. Registration is required and opens one week ahead of time.Wednesday, June 288:00—9:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
The Wishing Pool - Author Talk with Tananarive Due
This is an online program. Please join us for a chat with Tananarive Due about her newest work, The Wishing Pool and Other Stories. The second collection of stories by the author is full of her signature offerings of horror, science fiction, and suspense while confronting monsters of all kinds, including racism, the monster within, and the supernatural.…Learn More29
Thursday, June 299:30—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.Thursday, June 293:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Curious Creatures
For kids ages 6 and up ONLY (please no little siblings for the safety of them and the animals). Calling all animal lovers: In this hands-on, interactive program, you'll learn fun facts and stories about unique and interesting animals. Our friends from Curious Creature will teach attendees respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals.…Learn MoreThursday, June 296:00—8:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Plaza Jazz: Ciara Moser
Tonight we welcome Ciara & Friends!“Ciara and Friends”, led by blind bassist Ciara Moser, is an ensemble that met through their studies at Berklee. Their music mainly contains compositions in the field of Modern Jazz / Funk / Fusion, all related to the theme of music and blindness.…Learn MoreThursday, June 296:45—8:45 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Board Games and Beyond
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Friday, June 303:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
YA Finding Your Voice: Graphic Novel Book Club
For kids entering grades 5-8We all have unique interests and talents to share with the world, but sometimes it is a challenge to find them, or to have the courage to show them. In the Finding Your Voice Book Club we will read three excellent graphic novels following Middle School Students who find their “voice” and dare to let people know how knowledgeable, talented and interesting they are.…Learn More