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Wednesday, January 39:30—11:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group (VIRTUAL): Self-Assessment
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, 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 More4
Thursday, January 47:00—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 More5
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Monday, January 89:30—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 More9
Tuesday, January 99:30—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 MoreTuesday, January 910:45—11:30 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Baby Story Time
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGEJoin 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, January 96:00—7:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Supper Sleuths (ZOOM)
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 Series picked up by a New Author. For help selecting a title contact a Reference Librarian for Reader Advice, or subscribe to the Supper Sleuths Newsletter.…Learn More10
Wednesday, January 109:30—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. If this one is full, please check the identical program at 9:30am on Thursdays. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 106:45—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Fantastical Felt Paintings (IN PERSON)
What magical scene resides in your dreams? A snow-filled landscape, a colorful creature, or gardens galore? In this program, we will bring our visions to life in whimsical felted “paintings”! We’ll learn about dry needle felting: what fibers work best, layering techniques, and how to create texture.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 108:00—9:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Rebecca Serle (VIRTUAL)
Join us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations. Learning the love story formula with Serle, we’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels,One Italian Summer, In Five Years, The Dinner List, and many more.…Learn More11
Thursday, January 119:30—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. If this one is full, please check the identical program at 9:30am on Wednesdays. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending.…Learn MoreThursday, January 117:00—8:30 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Friends of Beebe Library (IN PERSON)
Monthly Friends Board Meeting. All members welcome.
Thursday, January 117:00—8:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Sketchbooking with Elizabeth Noble: Ideas for Kickstarting a Creative Habit (IN PERSON)
Practicing creativity improves your mood, decision making, and how you experience the world. Pick up a new creative habit in the new year! Come for a quick sketchbook demonstration and to hear a little bit of Elizabeth Noble's story. She'll share lots of examples from other artists and resources for building your own creative habit.…Learn MoreThursday, January 117:00—8:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Journalism Professor & Author Dan Kennedy Discusses 'What Works In Community News' (VIRTUAL)
Journalism professor and author Dan Kennedy will discuss his new book, What Works in Community News: Media Startups, News Deserts, and the Future of the Fourth Estate, which serves as a groundbreaking study of the journalism startups that are solving the local news crisis one community at a time.…Learn More12
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Monday, January 15Closed
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Tuesday, January 169:30—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 MoreTuesday, January 1610:45—11:30 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Baby Story Time
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGEJoin 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, January 166:30—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 More17
Wednesday, January 179:30—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. If this one is full, please check the identical program at 9:30am on Thursdays. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 179:30—11:30 AMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group (VIRTUAL): Tell Me A Little About Yourself
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, 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, January 172:00—3:00 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Tech Classes: iPad Basics (IN PERSON) - CANCELLED
Do you have an iPad that you're not quite sure how to use? This tech class can help!We'll show you how to navigate your iPad, connect to Wi-Fi, use Bluetooth, and work with photos, videos, and music. Bring your iPad to this class. If you don't have an iPad but would like try one, we will have one available for you to demo.Wednesday, January 177:00—8:15 PMLiving RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Books by the Lake
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Thursday, January 189:30—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. If this one is full, please check the identical program at 9:30am on Wednesdays. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending.…Learn More19
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Saturday, January 202:00—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.21
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Monday, January 229:30—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, January 227:00—8:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
One Four All Ukulele Club - Best Friends
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 we will celebrate special relationships in our lives with excellent songs about friends and friendship.…Learn More23
Tuesday, January 239:30—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 MoreTuesday, January 2310:45—11:30 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Baby Story Time
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGEJoin 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, January 232:00—3:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Rajiv Nagaich (VIRTUAL)
Start your New Year off right and learn how to avoid the hidden traps in retirement planning advice! Did you know that a large financial portfolio, an estate plan, and long-term care insurance won’t be enough to prevent your dream retirement from becoming a disaster in the United States? Or do you know someone forced into institutional care after a health crisis, lost assets due to unplanned medical and long-term care costs, or became a burden on loved ones? According to Elder Law Attorney and bestselling author Rajiv Nagaich, these results are called “retirement plan failure.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 237:00—8:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Home How Tos: Refrigerator Pickles (VIRTUAL)
This is a Virtual ProgramFirst in our Home How Tos Series: Refrigerator Pickles. Preserving food is a natural way to extend the growing season and add nutrition to your diet. Creating preserved foods without preservatives and using fresh produce saves money and cooking time.…Learn More24
Wednesday, January 249:30—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. If this one is full, please check the identical program at 9:30am on Thursdays. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 247:00—8:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Skype a Scientist: Blackholes (VIRTUAL)
Join Skype a Scientist for the Black Holes Edition! If you are interested in learning about the universe and it's building blocks, stop by and Dr. Alexander Saffer, Astrophysicist at the University of Virginia. In this session Dr. Saffer will discus the inner workings of Black Holes and how they affect the universe!
Our host is Dr.…Learn More25
Thursday, January 259:30—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. If this one is full, please check the identical program at 9:30am on Wednesdays. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending.…Learn MoreThursday, January 256:30—7:30 PMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
WMGLD Community Solar Info Session (IN PERSON)
The Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department (WMGLD) is excited to present on the upcoming WMGLD Community Solar Program to be available Spring 2024. Attendees will learn about the upcoming community solar program located on the WMGLD facility roof at 480 North Avenue.…Learn More26
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Monday, January 299:30—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 More30
Tuesday, January 309:30—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 MoreTuesday, January 3010:45—11:30 AMLecture HallBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Baby Story Time
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGEJoin 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, January 302:00—3:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Author Talk: Dr. Robert Lustig (VIRTUAL)
This is an online program. Launch your New Year healthy with Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long been on the cutting edge of medicine and science. He challenges our current healthcare paradigm which has gone off the rails under the influence of Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 306:30—8:30 PMONLINEBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Home How Tos: Hot Water Canning Method (VIRTUAL)
This is a Virtual ProgramPreserving food is a natural way to extend the growing season and add nutrition to your diet. Creating preserved foods without preservatives and using fresh produce saves money and cooking time. Join The Sisters Who Cann and Brothers Who Cann Too in discovering the ease and joys of canning.…Learn More31
Wednesday, January 319:30—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. If this one is full, please check the identical program at 9:30am on Thursdays. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 317:00—8:00 PMProgram RoomBeebe Library345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
Next Chapter Book Club
For kids in grades 5 & 6 and their favorite adult!Join us for snacks, fun, book discussion and more Wednesday nights for Next Chapter Book Club for early middle schoolers and their favorite adult. This month's book is: Heart of a Samurai by: Margi PreusRegistration is required for both adult and child and will open 11/29 at 9am.Wednesday, January 317:00—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 back 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 More