Social Services Navigator

The City's Social Services Navigator, Grace Standley, MSW, LCSW (she/her) will be at the library. Receive support connecting with referrals for social services in and around Beverly. For more information, contact Grace at 978-921-8591 or ......More

The City's Social Services Navigator, Grace Standley, MSW, LCSW (she/her) will be at the library. Receive support connecting with referrals for social services in and around Beverly. For more information, contact Grace at 978-921-8591 or [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/social-services-navigator-113/

Fogg Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Community Zen

We are offering a dedicated time to discover the basics of meditation practice and make contact with our own stability and sanity. Sessions will include brief instruction in sitting posture, teachings for well-being and healing, and practices for working with the mind......More

We are offering a dedicated time to discover the basics of meditation practice and make contact with our own stability and sanity. Sessions will include brief instruction in sitting posture, teachings for well-being and healing, and practices for working with the mind, along with guided meditation for grounding and centering. Led by Zen Center's founder Joan Amaral, this is a great opportunity for asking questions about meditation and connecting with others who are also seeking support and encouragement in times of upheaval. Partnership with the Zen Center North Shore. Please note: Silent Zen meditation is from 11:30 AM-12 PM with class from 12-1 PM. You may attend any or all sessions. Questions? Contact Ona at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-zen-156/

Barnet Gallery Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Social Services Navigator

The City's Social Services Navigator, Grace Standley, MSW, LCSW (she/her) will be at the library. Receive support connecting with referrals for social services in and around Beverly. For more information, contact Grace at 978-921-8591 or ......More

The City's Social Services Navigator, Grace Standley, MSW, LCSW (she/her) will be at the library. Receive support connecting with referrals for social services in and around Beverly. For more information, contact Grace at 978-921-8591 or [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/social-services-navigator-114/

Fogg Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Music with Dara [Farms]

Dara will provide a lively interactive music program for all that attend. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Farms Library. Contact: Dorothea Lam at [email protected] https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetint......More

Dara will provide a lively interactive music program for all that attend. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Farms Library. Contact: Dorothea Lam at [email protected] https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-with-dara-farms-84/

Conrad Room Farms branch, 24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Community Zen

We are offering a dedicated time to discover the basics of meditation practice and make contact with our own stability and sanity. Sessions will include brief instruction in sitting posture, teachings for well-being and healing, and practices for working with the mind......More

We are offering a dedicated time to discover the basics of meditation practice and make contact with our own stability and sanity. Sessions will include brief instruction in sitting posture, teachings for well-being and healing, and practices for working with the mind, along with guided meditation for grounding and centering. Led by Zen Center's founder Joan Amaral, this is a great opportunity for asking questions about meditation and connecting with others who are also seeking support and encouragement in times of upheaval. Partnership with the Zen Center North Shore. Please note: Silent Zen meditation is from 11:30 AM-12 PM with class from 12-1 PM. You may attend any or all sessions. Questions? Contact Ona at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-zen-157/

Barnet Gallery Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Sensory-Friendly Family Story Time

Join us for a sensory-friendly story time designed to meet the needs of neurodivergent children. Children of all abilities are welcome at this story time. Explore stories, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting. Children are welcome to br......More

Join us for a sensory-friendly story time designed to meet the needs of neurodivergent children. Children of all abilities are welcome at this story time. Explore stories, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting. Children are welcome to bring headphones, fidget toys, chews, and other comfort objects. We will supply additional play items. There will be time for children to enjoy free play and for caregivers to socialize after sensory story time. Our sensory-friendly story time is geared towards children from ages 2-8 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Katie at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sensory-friendly-family-story-time-19/

Story Hour Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Drop-in Kids' Arts & Crafts: Handprint Cats

Our Arts & Crafts Room’s door is open! Come and join us in making handprint cats, or let your imagination run wild and make something all your own. We’ll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library. Questions?......More

Our Arts & Crafts Room’s door is open! Come and join us in making handprint cats, or let your imagination run wild and make something all your own. We’ll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library. Questions? Contact Liz at [email protected] https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-kids-arts-crafts-handprint-cats/

Arts & Crafts Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Librarians Recommend: Best Books of 2025

Start 2026 with some great reads! Enjoy cozy refreshments as our librarians recommend their favorite books of 2025 and give you a sneak peak of some of the exciting titles coming out in 2026. For readers 18+.  Questions? Email Jo at ......More

Start 2026 with some great reads! Enjoy cozy refreshments as our librarians recommend their favorite books of 2025 and give you a sneak peak of some of the exciting titles coming out in 2026. For readers 18+.  Questions? Email Jo at [email protected] Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/librarians-recommend-best-books-of-2025/

Sohier Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

In our Books and Babies story time we read simple board books and share rhymes and bounces, tickles, and hugs.         Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time.         Attendance at one story time per week, per age group, is allowed ......More

In our Books and Babies story time we read simple board books and share rhymes and bounces, tickles, and hugs.         Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time.         Attendance at one story time per week, per age group, is allowed Questions? Contact Kate at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/books-and-babies-story-time-newborn-to-18-months-477/

Story Hour Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Join us for our Toddler Story Time!  Listen to three or four stories and participate in singing songs and learning finger plays led by one of our cheerful and experienced librarians.         Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time.    ......More

Join us for our Toddler Story Time!  Listen to three or four stories and participate in singing songs and learning finger plays led by one of our cheerful and experienced librarians.         Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time.         Attendance at one story time per week, per age group, is allowed. Questions? Call 978-921-6062 or email Margie at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-story-time-18-months-to-3-years-501/

Story Hour Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Baby & Toddler Story Time: Newborn to 3 Years

Join us for a Baby & Toddler Story Time featuring  stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, scarves and shakers!         Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time.         Attendance at one story time per week, per age group, is allowed. Questi......More

Join us for a Baby & Toddler Story Time featuring  stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, scarves and shakers!         Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time.         Attendance at one story time per week, per age group, is allowed. Questions? Call 978-921-6062 or email Margie at [email protected] https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-toddler-story-time-newborn-to-3-years-44/

Story Hour Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

In our Books and Babies story time we read simple board books and share rhymes and bounces, tickles, and hugs.         Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time.         Attendance at one story time per week, per age group, is allowed. ......More

In our Books and Babies story time we read simple board books and share rhymes and bounces, tickles, and hugs.         Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time.         Attendance at one story time per week, per age group, is allowed. Questions? Contact Kate at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/books-and-babies-story-time-newborn-to-18-months-485/

Story Hour Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Teen Hangout!

Get out of the house and warm up at the library! Katie will provide snacks, hot chocolate and tea, and activities. Come for a little bit or stay the whole time. Feel free to bring your own projects! For grades 6-12. Questions? Contact Katie N. at ......More

Get out of the house and warm up at the library! Katie will provide snacks, hot chocolate and tea, and activities. Come for a little bit or stay the whole time. Feel free to bring your own projects! For grades 6-12. Questions? Contact Katie N. at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-hangout/

Sohier Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Starry Night Family Story Time [Farms]

Join Katie Bug for a family-friendly evening story time. There will be read-alouds, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities.  Questions? Contact Katie at [email protected].  https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinterac......More

Join Katie Bug for a family-friendly evening story time. There will be read-alouds, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities.  Questions? Contact Katie at [email protected].  https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/starry-night-family-story-time-farms-9/

Conrad Room Farms branch, 24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Let's Craft: Intro to Acrylic Painting

Join Tif Farmakis-Day for a fun class where you'll learn beginner acrylic painting techniques. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. Questions? Contact Graham. This program is made possible by the Wi......More

Join Tif Farmakis-Day for a fun class where you'll learn beginner acrylic painting techniques. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. Questions? Contact Graham. This program is made possible by the Will Barnet Trust Fund. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-graham-78/

Sohier Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

In our Books and Babies story time we read simple board books and share rhymes and bounces, tickles, and hugs.         Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time.         Attendance at one story time per week, per age group, is allowed. ......More

In our Books and Babies story time we read simple board books and share rhymes and bounces, tickles, and hugs.         Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time.         Attendance at one story time per week, per age group, is allowed. Questions? Contact Kate at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/books-and-babies-story-time-newborn-to-18-months-493/

Story Hour Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Join us for our Toddler Story Time!  Listen to three or four stories and participate in singing songs and learning finger plays led by one of our cheerful and experienced librarians.         Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time.    ......More

Join us for our Toddler Story Time!  Listen to three or four stories and participate in singing songs and learning finger plays led by one of our cheerful and experienced librarians.         Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time.         Attendance at one story time per week, per age group, is allowed. Questions? Call 978-921-6062 or email Margie at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-story-time-18-months-to-3-years-509/

Story Hour Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Music & Movement Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore [Farms]

Join us for a fun-filled musical program of songs, movement, and stories. This fun interactive program is for children of all ages and their caregivers. CFCE of the North Shore is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant from the Massachusetts......More

Join us for a fun-filled musical program of songs, movement, and stories. This fun interactive program is for children of all ages and their caregivers. CFCE of the North Shore is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care awarded to the Peabody Public Schools. For more information on the CFCE visit www.cfceofthenorthshore.com. Questions? Contact Katie at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-movement-presented-by-the-cfce-of-the-north-shore-farms-25/

Conrad Room Farms branch, 24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older

Join us for three or four stories, songs, and stretches, with a take home craft. Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time. Attendance at one story time per week, per age group, is allowed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Li......More

Join us for three or four stories, songs, and stretches, with a take home craft. Registration is required and opens up the Thursday before story time. Attendance at one story time per week, per age group, is allowed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library. Questions? Call 978-921-6062 or email Liz at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-story-time-aged-3-and-older-230/

Story Hour Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Graphic Novel Club: Grades 3-5

Join us for our 3rd-5th grade book club! Each month we will have an activity & book discussion. This month we will be discussing How to Talk to......More

Join us for our 3rd-5th grade book club! Each month we will have an activity & book discussion. This month we will be discussing How to Talk to Your Succulent by Zoe Persico. Books are available in the Children's Room at the circulation desk. Questions? Contact Kate at [email protected] https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/graphic-novel-club-grades-3-5-34/

Sohier Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz: Story Time [Farms]

Join Katie Bug on alternating Thursdays for a story time geared towards our youngest patrons (but all are welcome)! There will be songs, rhymes, and sometimes felt board activities as well! Questions? Contact Katie C at [email protected]. https://beverly......More

Join Katie Bug on alternating Thursdays for a story time geared towards our youngest patrons (but all are welcome)! There will be songs, rhymes, and sometimes felt board activities as well! Questions? Contact Katie C at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-buzz-story-time-farms-272/

Conrad Room Farms branch, 24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

LEGO Club

Grades PreK-5 Free building fun! Your creations will go on display in the Children’s Room! Questions? Contact Liz Caffi at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-club-104/

Sohier Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Social Services Navigator

The City's Social Services Navigator, Grace Standley, MSW, LCSW (she/her) will be at the library. Receive support connecting with referrals for social services in and around Beverly. For more information, contact Grace at 978-921-8591 or [email protected]. htt......More

The City's Social Services Navigator, Grace Standley, MSW, LCSW (she/her) will be at the library. Receive support connecting with referrals for social services in and around Beverly. For more information, contact Grace at 978-921-8591 or [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/social-services-navigator-181/

Reference Area (2nd floor) Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Styrofoam Collection & Recycling

Drop your styrofoam off in the Barnet Gallery during our open hours. Sorry, no packaging peanuts or food service containers will be accepted. This opportunity is a partnership between the Beverly Public Library, the City of Beverly’s Sustainability Department, and the......More

Drop your styrofoam off in the Barnet Gallery during our open hours. Sorry, no packaging peanuts or food service containers will be accepted. This opportunity is a partnership between the Beverly Public Library, the City of Beverly’s Sustainability Department, and the Beverly Waste Reduction Committee. Questions? Contact Meghan at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-sytrofoam-drop-off/

Barnet Gallery Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Social Services Navigator

The City's Social Services Navigator, Grace Standley, MSW, LCSW (she/her) will be at the library. Receive support connecting with referrals for social services in and around Beverly. For more information, contact Grace at 978-921-8591 or ......More

The City's Social Services Navigator, Grace Standley, MSW, LCSW (she/her) will be at the library. Receive support connecting with referrals for social services in and around Beverly. For more information, contact Grace at 978-921-8591 or [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/social-services-navigator-115/

Fogg Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Community Zen [Farms]

NOTE: This week meets in the Conrad Room at the Farms branch. We are offering a dedicated time to discover the basics of meditation practice and make contact with our own stability and sanity. Sessions will include brief instruction in sitting posture, teachings for ......More

NOTE: This week meets in the Conrad Room at the Farms branch. We are offering a dedicated time to discover the basics of meditation practice and make contact with our own stability and sanity. Sessions will include brief instruction in sitting posture, teachings for well-being and healing, and practices for working with the mind, along with guided meditation for grounding and centering. Led by Zen Center's founder Joan Amaral, this is a great opportunity for asking questions about meditation and connecting with others who are also seeking support and encouragement in times of upheaval. Partnership with the Zen Center North Shore. Please note: Silent Zen meditation is from 11:30 AM-12 PM with class from 12-1 PM. You may attend any or all sessions. Questions? Contact Ona at [email protected]. https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-zen-158/

Conrad Room Farms branch, 24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Musical Mornings With Miz Liz

Join us for a fun, interactive mix of children's sing-a-long music and literature. The half-hour program is geared toward children aged 0-5 and their parents and caregivers. Questions? Contact Margie at [email protected]. ......More

Join us for a fun, interactive mix of children's sing-a-long music and literature. The half-hour program is geared toward children aged 0-5 and their parents and caregivers. Questions? Contact Margie at [email protected]. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/musical-mornings-with-miz-liz-84/

Sohier Room Main Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915