Wakefield, Lucius Beebe Memorial Library

For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

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.

This is an In Person Program. The MBTA Mobility Center will be coming to help you apply for Income-Eligible Reduced Fares (IERF) and Senior CharlieCards!The IERF provides a 50% discount on all MBTA fares, including on the Commuter Rail and RIDE paratransit.…Learn More

This is an In Person Program. Welcome to My Favorite Poem, a vibrant poetry club where words come alive, and meaning is shared. More than just a reading group, our club is a space where poetry lovers of all kinds— casual readers, or curious newcomers—gather to explore the power of language through the poems.…Learn More

For grades 5-6 & an adult. Join Ms. Annie for an intergenerational book club where readers choose the books and lead discussions and activities! This program is set up at our informational meeting in September where reading selections are chosen by club members.…Learn More

For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

This is an online program. Register here to receive the Zoom link. Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era.…Learn More

For grades K-2. Take some time and make a Valentine for someone you love. We'll provide the craft materials, you bring the creativity!Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

This is an In-Person Program. Come and try out the art of ink block prints! In this craft program, we will be using linocut blocks and carving a detailed design. You will learn how to: Trace a designCarve the design into linocut blocksTransfer the inked design onto paperBlock printing is one of the oldest and most traditional forms of printmaking, originating in China during the 7th century.…Learn More

Monthly Friends Board Meeting. All welcome. This meeting will be held in the Program Room.

This is an In-person program. If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall.

For all ages & families. Let the games begin! Light the Olympic flame and begin your search for the five rings and the different winter sports played at the Olympics!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Tuesday, February 17 - Saturday, February 21.…Learn More

This is an Virtual Program. Come hear Bill Gette talk about his adventure of a lifetime when he led an 18-day Mass Audubon trip to the Southern Ocean. His journey included stops on the Falkland (Malvina) Islands, South Georgia Island, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula.…Learn More

For grades 2-8 and families. Chess players in grades 2-8 and their chess-loving family members are invited to come by the library for a game or two and to meet and socialize with fellow chess players! We will have chess sets for you to use, but you are welcome to bring your own.…Learn More

For all ages & families. Let the games begin! Light the Olympic flame and begin your search for the five rings and the different winter sports played at the Olympics!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Tuesday, February 17 - Saturday, February 21.…Learn More

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.

Beebe Library's longest running book group.

For all ages & families. Let the games begin! Light the Olympic flame and begin your search for the five rings and the different winter sports played at the Olympics!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Tuesday, February 17 - Saturday, February 21.…Learn More

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 More

For all ages & families. Let the games begin! Light the Olympic flame and begin your search for the five rings and the different winter sports played at the Olympics!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Tuesday, February 17 - Saturday, February 21.…Learn More

This is an In-person program. If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall.

For all ages and families. Create art in a new medium each month at the Open Art Studio! Explore all kinds of tools, perspectives, and styles. This month, we’ll transform Q-tips into paint brushes to create colorful dot art silhouettes!Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For all ages & families. Let the games begin! Light the Olympic flame and begin your search for the five rings and the different winter sports played at the Olympics!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Tuesday, February 17 - Saturday, February 21.…Learn More

For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Start your Saturday with story time! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more with Ms. KathrynThis program is sensory friendly. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

This is an In Person Program. Join us as we discuss this collection of Comedy short films from an intriguing roster of visionary young directors, followed by a lively group discussion where patrons share reactions, favorite moments, and insights about the films.…Learn More

For grades K-4. Calling all builders and creators in grades K-4! Let your imagination run wild while putting your building skills to the test with Ms. KathrynNew for 2026: Strawbees, Keva planks and Lincoln Logs!Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

Tell your friends and relatives; gather your 2025 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 More

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.

This is an In Person Program. In this talk, Amy will focus on the current biodiversity crisis; the evolutionary history among native plants, insects, birds and fungi, and how these interdependent relationships among diverse species are necessary for their survival.…Learn More

Tell your friends and relatives; gather your 2025 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 More

For middle and high schoolers (grades 5-12). Transform glass jars into one-of-a-kind candle holders using various art materials and mod podge with Ms. Annie. All attendees will get an electric tealight for their candle holder to take home. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

This is an In-Person Program. Games aren't just for kids! Want to play board games with other adults? Learn a new game, or play an old favorite! Join us on the last Thursday of each month for a fun and social board game club. Beebe librarian John Kronenberg will bring a selection of popular board games, including Codenames, Celestia, Dominion, Trekking National Parks, and Ticket to Ride.…Learn More

This is an In-person program. If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall.

For grades 1-4. We are celebrating 30 years of Pokémon with party hats, crafts, and games. Feel free to bring your cards as there will be time for sharing and chatting at the end. There is no trading during Pokémon Club. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers. No older siblings, please. Join us for a short story time with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. After the story time, stay and relax with other caregivers in the area. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For grades 3-4. Which team can balance creativity and stability to create the tallest tower? Will it hold up under pressure? Let your imagination run wild while putting your building skills to the test with Ms. Ariel. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

This is an In Person Program. Dive into the art of weaving with a rainbow of fibers! Engage in this mindful textile tradition practiced across cultures for centuries. Row by row, you’ll craft a vibrant woven artwork bursting with color, texture, and playful patterns.…Learn More

For grades 2-8. Calling all chess players! Woman International Master of Chess and MA Chess Association Director Kateryna Odnorozhenko will help you analyze your games, offer professional guidance, and answer questions to help you improve your skills. Chess Club is for players of all levels, although beginners must be familiar with placement of the pieces, and the rules of how each piece moves.…Learn More

For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

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.

For grades 6-12. Meet up with fellow creative writers to get some writing practice in, bounce ideas around, and enjoy some uninterrupted free writing time! Creative Writers' Society will consist of a MadLib icebreaker, a brief writing exercise, an open free-write, and an opportunity to share your work with the group.…Learn More

For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

This is an In-Person Program. Join the reading community and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. We'll start by saying hello and sharing what we're reading, and then after the reading hour, attendees can socialize. .. or not! Light refreshments will be provided.…Learn More

For grades 3-4 & an adult. Join Ms. Ariel for an intergenerational book club where readers choose the books and engage in discussions and activities! Registration is required will open on the morning of the previous month's meeting. Registration will close one week before the meeting, please plan accordingly.…Learn More

This is an In-person program. If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall.

For all ages and families. Create art in a new medium each month at the Open Art Studio! Explore all kinds of tools, perspectives, and styles. The rhythmic, repetitive nature of coloring can promote a state of mindfulness, making it a powerful tool for relaxation.…Learn More

For all ages & families. Famous book characters have escaped from their novels and are hiding in the library! Find them all and return them to their books in this shadow-matching scavenger hunt! Plus, pick up a book or two for your school’s Read-A-Thon while you’re here or ask a librarian for some recommendations! Happy reading!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Monday, March 9 - Saturday, March 14.…Learn More

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers. No older siblings, please. Join us for a short story time with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. After the story time, stay and relax with other caregivers in the area. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For all ages & families. Famous book characters have escaped from their novels and are hiding in the library! Find them all and return them to their books in this shadow-matching scavenger hunt! Plus, pick up a book or two for your school’s Read-A-Thon while you’re here or ask a librarian for some recommendations! Happy reading!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Monday, March 9 - Saturday, March 14.…Learn More

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

This is an virtual program. Observing wildflowers is a joy. From early March through mid-October, one can find wildflowers with an amazing variety of blossom forms and colors, leaf shapes, and fruits. The spring ephemerals such as American Trout-lily, Bloodroot, and Sessile-leaved Bellwort break winter’s spell with short-lived, but glorious blossoms.…Learn More

For all ages & families. Famous book characters have escaped from their novels and are hiding in the library! Find them all and return them to their books in this shadow-matching scavenger hunt! Plus, pick up a book or two for your school’s Read-A-Thon while you’re here or ask a librarian for some recommendations! Happy reading!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Monday, March 9 - Saturday, March 14.…Learn More

For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

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.

This is an In Person Program. Welcome to My Favorite Poem, a vibrant poetry club where words come alive, and meaning is shared. More than just a reading group, our club is a space where poetry lovers of all kinds— casual readers, or curious newcomers—gather to explore the power of language through the poems.…Learn More

For grades 5-6 & an adult. Join Ms. Annie for an intergenerational book club where readers choose the books and lead discussions and activities! This program is set up at our informational meeting in September where reading selections are chosen by club members.…Learn More

For all ages & families. Famous book characters have escaped from their novels and are hiding in the library! Find them all and return them to their books in this shadow-matching scavenger hunt! Plus, pick up a book or two for your school’s Read-A-Thon while you’re here or ask a librarian for some recommendations! Happy reading!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Monday, March 9 - Saturday, March 14.…Learn More

For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For grades 3-4. Join Ms. Ariel as we explore basic hand stitching. Design and create pouches, stuffed toys, accessories, and more!This month we are making toadstool pockets, perfect for woodland gnomes and fairies!Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

This is an In Person Program. A unique session combining yoga, mindful movement and music awareness. Participants will discover how they can use both music and movement as a meditation and relaxation practice to calm the mind and soothe the body.…Learn More

This is an online program. Register here to receive the Zoom link. You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.…Learn More

Monthly Friends Board Meeting. All welcome. This meeting will be held in the Program Room.

For all ages & families. Famous book characters have escaped from their novels and are hiding in the library! Find them all and return them to their books in this shadow-matching scavenger hunt! Plus, pick up a book or two for your school’s Read-A-Thon while you’re here or ask a librarian for some recommendations! Happy reading!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Monday, March 9 - Saturday, March 14.…Learn More

This is an In-person program. If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall.

For all ages & families. Famous book characters have escaped from their novels and are hiding in the library! Find them all and return them to their books in this shadow-matching scavenger hunt! Plus, pick up a book or two for your school’s Read-A-Thon while you’re here or ask a librarian for some recommendations! Happy reading!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Monday, March 9 - Saturday, March 14.…Learn More

For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Start your Saturday with story time! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more with Ms. Kathryn. This program is sensory friendly. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers. No older siblings, please. Join us for a short story time with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. After the story time, stay and relax with other caregivers in the area. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

This is an In Person program. If you have a passion for puzzling, look no further, and join us for our Beebe Puzzle Palooza! This jigsaw puzzle contest will consist of teams of 2-4 people competing to see who can finish the preselected 500-piece puzzle first within the 2-hour timespan.…Learn More

For grades 2-8 and families. Calling all chess players! The third Tuesday of the month is Open Chess Night at the Beebe for kids and their favorite adults. Please join us to play a game, relax, and socialize with other chess players of all ages. We will have some chess boards, but you are welcome to bring your own.…Learn More

For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

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.

Beebe Library's longest running book group.

For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For middle and high schoolers (grade 5-12). Come by the library for monthly themed activities, snacks, and more! Bring your friends or come solo and make new friends! Stay for the full hour or just part of it - your choice!March Theme: Try Your Luck! Search for shamrocks, craft a Maneki Neko (beckoning cat/lucky cat), and uncover lucky (and unlucky) traditions around the world!(Optional) Library Advisory Activity: Summertime! What do YOU want to see happen at the library this summer? Nailed It? A magic show? Read-to-a-Dog? Pride Party? Brainstorm your favorite ideas and pass them Ms.…Learn More

This is an In Person Program. Explore how yoga and mindful movement can unlock creativity. This session helps participants tap into their creative potential and to help spark new ideas, personal expression & inspiration. Please note:While modifications & individual choices will be suggested, participants should be comfortable moving through sitting, kneeling and standing positions.…Learn More

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 More

This is an In-person program. If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall.

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers. No older siblings, please. Join us for a short story time with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. After the story time, stay and relax with other caregivers in the area. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

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.

For middle and high schoolers (grades 5-12). Use pony beads and string to create adorable animal keychains with Ms. Annie. Transform beads into lizards, llamas, axolotls, and more! Perfect for decorating your backpack or gifting to friends!Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

This is an In-Person Program. Games aren't just for kids! Want to play board games with other adults? Learn a new game, or play an old favorite! Join us on the last Thursday of each month for a fun and social board game club. Beebe librarian John Kronenberg will bring a selection of popular board games, including Codenames, Celestia, Dominion, Trekking National Parks, and Ticket to Ride.…Learn More

This is an In-person program. If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall.

Listen, share, enjoy, and explore the wonderful world of opera through performances both past and present.

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers. No older siblings, please. Join us for a short story time with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. After the story time, stay and relax with other caregivers in the area. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.