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Thursday, August 13:30—5:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
YA Nailed It!
Are you bad at baking? Awesome! This is the activity for you! We want to see your sweet, yet nightmare-inducing creations! Inspired by the hit TV Show, we’re bringing you our own version of Nailed It!, the fast-paced, comedic, competitive baking show that asks contestants to recreate elaborate desserts and revels in the art and hilarity of imperfection! With your host, Annie—uh, I mean… Emmy-nominated comedian Nicole Byer, of course!Grades 5-12 are invited to try their hand at decorating no-bake summer-themed desserts as they race against the clock to see who can nail it best.…Learn MoreThursday, August 16:00—8:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Plaza Jazz
Plaza Jazz returns to Thursday nights! This week, the Nadia Washington will be performing on the Plaza.
Performer bio: A Berklee Alum, Nadia has made a mark on the coasts of America, playing at the Blue Note in New York as well as the Vibrato Jazz Club in Bel Air, CA.…Learn More2
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Saturday, August 33:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
YA Ukulele Club
For kids in incoming grades 5-8. Do you play the ukulele? Meet with other kids to learn some great songs and take your playing to the next level. Kids should bring their own ukulele. The library has some ukuleles in the Library of Things that you can borrow.…Learn More4
Sunday, August 4Closed
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Monday, August 5All DayThroughout the BuildingBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Beary Best Scavenger Hunt
August 9th marks the 80th birthday of Smokey Bear and all of his bear friends are visiting the library to celebrate. But there’s a beary big problem… they’re all hiding! Can you find all the famous, fictional bears celebrating Smokey’s birthday?No registration required.…Learn MoreMonday, August 59:30—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 MoreMonday, August 510:45—11:15 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 MoreMonday, August 53:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Mosaic Bean Crafts
For incoming grades 2-4Create your own mosaics using colorful beans and clay with Ms. Ariel. Registration is required and opens one week prior.6
Tuesday, August 6All DayThroughout the BuildingBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Beary Best Scavenger Hunt
August 9th marks the 80th birthday of Smokey Bear and all of his bear friends are visiting the library to celebrate. But there’s a beary big problem… they’re all hiding! Can you find all the famous, fictional bears celebrating Smokey’s birthday?No registration required.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 69:30—10:30 AMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Story Book Artist's Club (Ages 3-5)
For ages 3-5. Older siblings are welcome!Join Holly to share some great picture books, then create our own art in the style of the illustrator. This week’s book - Hello Hello by Brendan Wenzel. Registration is required and opens one week before.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 610:45—11:30 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Baby Story Time
Join Ariel 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, August 63:30—3:45 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Sit, Stay, Read: Moseley
For incoming grades K-8Keep your reading skills fresh by reading aloud to a trained professional canine listener! Sign up for a 15 minute slot to read to Moseley the Newfoundland. Feel free to bring your favorite book from home, or borrow one of ours!If you're looking for our poodle friend, Riley, check the calendar for the other Sit, Stay, Read!Registration is required and opens one week before.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 63:30—3:45 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Sit, Stay, Read: Riley
For incoming grades K-8Keep your reading skills fresh this summer by reading aloud to a trained professional canine listener! Sign up for a 15 minute slot to read to Riley the Poodle. Feel free to bring your favorite book from home, or borrow one of ours!If you're looking for our Newfoundland friend, Moseley, check the calendar for the other Sit, Stay, Read!Registration is required and opens one week before.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 63:45—4:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Sit, Stay, Read: Moseley
For incoming grades K-8Keep your reading skills fresh by reading aloud to a trained professional canine listener! Sign up for a 15 minute slot to read to Moseley the Newfoundland. Feel free to bring your favorite book from home, or borrow one of ours!If you're looking for our poodle friend, Riley, check the calendar for the other Sit, Stay, Read!Registration is required and opens one week before.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 63:45—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Sit, Stay, Read: Riley
For incoming grades K-8Keep your reading skills fresh this summer by reading aloud to a trained professional canine listener! Sign up for a 15 minute slot to read to Riley the Poodle. Feel free to bring your favorite book from home, or borrow one of ours!If you're looking for our Newfoundland friend, Moseley, check the calendar for the other Sit, Stay, Read!Registration is required and opens one week before.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 64:00—4:15 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Sit, Stay, Read: Moseley
For incoming grades K-8Keep your reading skills fresh by reading aloud to a trained professional canine listener! Sign up for a 15 minute slot to read to Moseley the Newfoundland. Feel free to bring your favorite book from home, or borrow one of ours!If you're looking for our poodle friend, Riley, check the calendar for the other Sit, Stay, Read!Registration is required and opens one week before.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 64:00—4:15 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Sit, Stay, Read: Riley
For incoming grades K-8Keep your reading skills fresh this summer by reading aloud to a trained professional canine listener! Sign up for a 15 minute slot to read to Riley the Poodle. Feel free to bring your favorite book from home, or borrow one of ours!If you're looking for our Newfoundland friend, Moseley, check the calendar for the other Sit, Stay, Read!Registration is required and opens one week before.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 64:15—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Sit, Stay, Read: Moseley
For incoming grades K-8Keep your reading skills fresh by reading aloud to a trained professional canine listener! Sign up for a 15 minute slot to read to Moseley the Newfoundland. Feel free to bring your favorite book from home, or borrow one of ours!If you're looking for our poodle friend, Riley, check the calendar for the other Sit, Stay, Read!Registration is required and opens one week before.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 64:15—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Sit, Stay, Read: Riley
For incoming grades K-8Keep your reading skills fresh this summer by reading aloud to a trained professional canine listener! Sign up for a 15 minute slot to read to Riley the Poodle. Feel free to bring your favorite book from home, or borrow one of ours!If you're looking for our Newfoundland friend, Moseley, check the calendar for the other Sit, Stay, Read!Registration is required and opens one week before.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 64:30—4:45 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Sit, Stay, Read: Moseley
For incoming grades K-8Keep your reading skills fresh by reading aloud to a trained professional canine listener! Sign up for a 15 minute slot to read to Moseley the Newfoundland. Feel free to bring your favorite book from home, or borrow one of ours!If you're looking for our poodle friend, Riley, check the calendar for the other Sit, Stay, Read!Registration is required and opens one week before.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 64:45—5:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Sit, Stay, Read: Moseley
For incoming grades K-8Keep your reading skills fresh by reading aloud to a trained professional canine listener! Sign up for a 15 minute slot to read to Moseley the Newfoundland. Feel free to bring your favorite book from home, or borrow one of ours!If you're looking for our poodle friend, Riley, check the calendar for the other Sit, Stay, Read!Registration is required and opens one week before.…Learn More7
Wednesday, August 7All DayThroughout the BuildingBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Beary Best Scavenger Hunt
August 9th marks the 80th birthday of Smokey Bear and all of his bear friends are visiting the library to celebrate. But there’s a beary big problem… they’re all hiding! Can you find all the famous, fictional bears celebrating Smokey’s birthday?No registration required.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 79:30—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.Wednesday, August 79:30—11:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group (VIRTUAL): Self-Assessment & Transferrable Skills
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets the 1st & 3rd , from 9:30 am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 72:00—3:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Drop-in Tech Help
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons between 2:00 and 3:00 for a 15-minute one-on-one appointment in the Lecture Hall. Wednesday, August 72:00—3:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur (VIRTUAL)
You’re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur. Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the daring astronauts who make it possible, Dr.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 73:30—4:30 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Program RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
YA Terrariums
For incoming grades 5-12Join Casey to make live little terrariums, using succulents, small “jars”, dirt and more. Expect to get dirty. We’ll be outside unless it’s rainy or too hot. You’ll be able to take your terrariums home at the end!Registration is required and opens one week before.Wednesday, August 76:30—7:15 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Happy Campers Pajama Story Time
For ages 3-5, siblings welcome!An evening story time featuring stories, songs, creative movement, and a craft. Bring your favorite stuffed bear (or friend of choice!) and, of course, come in your PJs. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 76:30—8:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
English Conversation Group (IN PERSON)
Practice your English conversation skills each week in a friendly, supportive environment!8
Thursday, August 8All DayThroughout the BuildingBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Beary Best Scavenger Hunt
August 9th marks the 80th birthday of Smokey Bear and all of his bear friends are visiting the library to celebrate. But there’s a beary big problem… they’re all hiding! Can you find all the famous, fictional bears celebrating Smokey’s birthday?No registration required.…Learn MoreThursday, August 811:00 AM—12:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Wee Wigglers
For ages 1-4, siblings welcomeGet the wiggles out with playtime at the library! We’ll provide the toys and activities for an unstructured time for littles to play, socialize, and make friends. In addition to enhancing motor and social skills, this is also a great time for children and caregivers alike to connect with other families in the community and discover library resources for you and your family.…Learn MoreThursday, August 86:00—8:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Plaza Jazz
Plaza Jazz returns to Thursday nights! This week, the Late Risers will be performing on the Plaza.
Performer bios: Established in 2014, The Late Risers are a Traditional Jazz group led by trumpet player, Sam Dechenne. The ensemble comprises musicians passionate about the classic Jazz era and is inspired by speakeasies of The Roaring 20s, The Great Gatsby, and Mardi Gras in New Orleans.…Learn More9
Friday, August 9All DayThroughout the BuildingBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Beary Best Scavenger Hunt
August 9th marks the 80th birthday of Smokey Bear and all of his bear friends are visiting the library to celebrate. But there’s a beary big problem… they’re all hiding! Can you find all the famous, fictional bears celebrating Smokey’s birthday?No registration required.…Learn MoreFriday, August 93:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary Games Unplugged
For incoming grades 1-4. No electronics are needed to have fun with friends! This week we will be playing all sorts of games that use balls of every size. Registration is required and opens one week before.10
Saturday, August 10All DayThroughout the BuildingBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Beary Best Scavenger Hunt
August 9th marks the 80th birthday of Smokey Bear and all of his bear friends are visiting the library to celebrate. But there’s a beary big problem… they’re all hiding! Can you find all the famous, fictional bears celebrating Smokey’s birthday?No registration required.…Learn MoreSaturday, August 101:00—4:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Video Gaming with One Up Games
Calling all gamers, incoming grades 4 to 12, join us for an afternoon of open video game play with OneUp Games on your day off! If you're age 12 or older, you can also try out their VR headsets and games. Registration is strongly encouraged and will open one week prior at 9am.…Learn More11
Sunday, August 11Closed
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Monday, August 129:30—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 MoreMonday, August 1210:45—11:15 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 MoreMonday, August 123:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Program RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Dungeons & Dragons for Grades 4-6
For Kids in Grades 4-6. Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No supplies needed (characters, dice, etc all provided). Program will last one hour. No experience needed either. If you're bringing a character, please make them a level 5. Note: If your child is interested in DMing, please email me at chwiecko@noblenet.…Learn More13
Tuesday, August 139:30—10:30 AMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Story Book Artist's Club (Ages 3-5)
For ages 3-5. Older siblings are welcome!Join Holly to share some great picture books, then create our own art in the style of the illustrator. This week’s book - Bugs by Britta Teckentrup. Registration is required and opens one week before. Register each attendee who will be doing the art project.Tuesday, August 1310:45—11:30 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Baby Story Time
Join Ariel 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, August 133:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Elementary CD Wind Spinners
For kids in incoming grades K-2Join Ms. Ariel to repurpose old CDs by turning them into decorative hanging artwork!Registration is required and opens one week prior.14
Wednesday, August 149:30—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.Wednesday, August 142:00—3:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Drop-in Tech Help
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons between 2:00 and 3:00 for a 15-minute one-on-one appointment in the Lecture Hall. Wednesday, August 143:30—4:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Teen Bad Art
For non-artists (and good artists who want to make bad art) entering grades 5-12. Was finger painting your finest hour? Were you a macaroni Picasso? Come and make art your mother would be ashamed to put on the fridge. We'll have all the materials you need to create whatever your heart desires.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 146:30—8:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
English Conversation Group (IN PERSON)
Practice your English conversation skills each week in a friendly, supportive environment!15
Thursday, August 152:00—3:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Irena Smith, PhD (VIRTUAL)
This is an online program. Another college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and their parents. You’re invited to join us for this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, PhD. You will hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process, preserve your relationship with your teen, and help them define success on their terms instead of chasing the elusive “golden ticket.…Learn MoreThursday, August 153:30—5:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Lecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Library LawnBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Teen Creativity Cafe
For kids entering grades 5-12. 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. You have 90 minutes to hang out.…Learn MoreThursday, August 156:00—8:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Plaza Jazz
Plaza Jazz returns to Thursday nights! This week, Rhiannon Hurst & Steve Lacey will be performing on the Plaza.
Performer bios: Rhiannon Kaela Hurst, is a national and international award winning Jazz Vocalist. She has set her heart on making music, and works professionally with Big Bands and Combos, performing at venues around New England.…Learn MoreThursday, August 157:00—8:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Graphic Novel Book Club (for grades 3&4 and adult)
For incoming grades 3 & 4 and an adult. Join Holly to read a great graphic novel, and share activities and a craft. This month’s graphic novel - I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic : The Graphic Novel by Laura Tarshis. Registration is required and opens July 18th at 9am.
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Friday, August 163:30—4:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
YA Pop Art of Keith Haring
For incoming grades 5-8Starting out as a graffiti artist, Keith Haring’s simple iconic figures spoke to everyone. His iconic dancers, full of joy and energy speak to the beauty of living. We’ll create our own take on his work. Registration is required and opens one week prior.17
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Sunday, August 18Closed
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Sunday, August 184:00—6:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Conversations Unpacking Whiteness (VIRTUAL)
Conversations Unpacking Whiteness brings together white-identified people in a safe setting to explore how our culture prevents us from seeing ourselves and people of color without deeply ingrained distortions.
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Monday, August 196:30—7:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
One Four All Ukulele Club - New to Uke
Are you interested in starting to play the most fun instrument ever - The Ukulele? Come to this introductory class to learn the basics of playing. If you you would like to stay and play with One Four All Ukulele Club at 7:00, you are welcome to join us!If you need a ukulele, Beebe Library has a couple in the Library of Things.…Learn MoreMonday, August 197:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
One Four All Ukulele Club
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. Adults, Young Adults and Families are welcome!This month's theme is songs of the high seas, rivers, rain and other watery places.…Learn More20
Tuesday, August 202:00—4:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Library LawnBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Beebe Block Party
Join the Youth Room staff for a rocking good time and celebrate the coming end of summer. There will be all sorts of lawn games, freeze pops, board games, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and more. Come hang out for any or all of the two hours!Registration is encouraged but not necessary and for all ages and families!Please do not leave children unattended.Tuesday, August 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 D&D adventure over the course of two hours. New and experienced players alike are welcome. Everything will be taught as needed during game play if you're new!No supplies are needed - characters will be provided if you do not want to make your own (level 7) and links for dice rollers will be sent out with the zoom link the day of.…Learn More21
Wednesday, August 219:30—11:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group (VIRTUAL): Career Story
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets the 1st & 3rd , from 9:30 am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 212:00—3:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Drop-in Tech Help
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons between 2:00 and 3:00 for a 15-minute one-on-one appointment in the Lecture Hall. Wednesday, August 216:30—8:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
English Conversation Group (IN PERSON)
Practice your English conversation skills each week in a friendly, supportive environment!Wednesday, August 217:00—8:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Shelby Van Pelt (VIRTUAL)
This is an online program. We invite you to join us as we chat with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. You don’t want to miss this deep-dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more!
Remarkably Bright Creatures is a luminous debut novel about a widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium—and the truths she finally uncovers about her son’s disappearance 30 years ago.…Learn More22
Thursday, August 226:00—8:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Plaza Jazz
Plaza Jazz returns to Thursday nights! This week, the Caio e Jess will be performing on the Plaza.
Performer bios: Caio e Jess is led by American vocalist, Jessica Curran and Brazilian guitarist, Caio Afiune. The two uniquely blend their backgrounds in Jazz, Rock-Pop and Brazilian Music to create genre-bending organic and lush compositions.…Learn More23
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Sunday, August 25Closed
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Sunday, August 254:00—6:00 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Conversations Unpacking Whiteness (VIRTUAL)
Conversations Unpacking Whiteness brings together white-identified people in a safe setting to explore how our culture prevents us from seeing ourselves and people of color without deeply ingrained distortions.
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Tuesday, August 277:00—8:30 PMLiving RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Beebe Trivia (IN PERSON)
Tell your friends and relatives; gather your 2024 dream team, because Trivia is happening again in the Library's beautiful Living Room!Your librarians 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 More28
Wednesday, August 282:00—3:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Drop-in Tech Help
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons between 2:00 and 3:00 for a 15-minute one-on-one appointment in the Lecture Hall. Wednesday, August 286:30—8:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
English Conversation Group (IN PERSON)
Practice your English conversation skills each week in a friendly, supportive environment!29
Thursday, August 296:00—8:00 PMFront PlazaBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Plaza Jazz
Plaza Jazz returns to Thursday nights! This week, Velvet Dirtmunchers will be performing on the Plaza.
Performer bios: The Velvet Dirtmunchers are a genre-bending sextet from Boston, MA featuring sultry vocals, squeezebox, and impudent (mouthy! hellacious!) horns.…Learn More30
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