Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
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Wednesday May 15 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group (VIRTUAL): Interview Practice
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 l......More
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Wednesday May 15 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
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/gro......More
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Wednesday May 15 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you have a question about any of your devices, including your phone? Need help with Libby, Hoopla, or any of our other digital offerings? 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. N......More
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Wednesday May 15 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
NOTE GRADES: For kids Grades 7-12. There is a separate date for D&D for grades 4-6. Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No supplies needed (characters, dice, etc all provided). Program will last 90 minutes. No experience needed either. If bringing your own ch......More
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Wednesday May 15 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
NOTE GRADES: For kids entering Grades 7-12. There is a separate date for D&D for grades 4-6. Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No supplies needed (characters, dice, etc all provided). Program will last 90 minutes. No experience needed either. If bringing yo......More
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Wednesday May 15 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
English Conversation Group (IN PERSON)
This is a weekly in person program. Practice your English conversation skills each week in a friendly, supportive, and relaxed session led by Holly Turner a native English speaker. At each meeting we will talk about a different topic and do some fun activities t......More
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Wednesday May 15 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Books by the Lake
Our longest running book group brings together readers who enjoy discussing and sharing insights about a single title each month. Facilitated conversations are lively, intelligent, and insightful. The titles are mostly fiction, with one nonfiction choice included each......More
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Thursday May 16 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
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/g......More
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Thursday May 16 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
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 sibling......More
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Thursday May 16 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
MassReconnect Info Session
Passage to Progress Massachusetts Community College is completely free for residents over age 25 through MassReconnect. This program is a significant development for our state and each of the 15 community colleges in the Commonwealth. Our office is working with comm......More
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Thursday May 16 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Books on Tap (IN PERSON)
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 Wakefie......More
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Friday May 17 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Elementary New to Ukulele
Kids in grades 1-4 are invited to join Holly to learn to play the most fun instrument ever - The Ukulele!! We'll find out how to tune, hold properly, play chords, master a variety of strumming patterns, read a chord chart, and how to practice. Of course, we'll learn ......More
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Monday May 20 All Day
Scavenger Hunt
May 20-25, all day long (ending at 4pm on Saturday the 25th). For all ages and families. Put your searching skills to the test to find hidden items across the lower level of the library. Find them all and win a prize! No registration required. https://wakefieldli......More
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Monday May 20 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
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. I......More
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Monday May 20 10:45am - 11:15am EDT
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. I......More
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Monday May 20 3:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Sit, Stay, Read: Moseley
For incoming grades K-8 Keep 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 ......More
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Monday May 20 3:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Sit, Stay, Read: Riley
For incoming grades K-8 Keep 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......More
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Monday May 20 3:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Sit, Stay, Read: Moseley
For incoming grades K-8 Keep 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 ......More
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Monday May 20 3:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Sit, Stay, Read: Riley
For incoming grades K-8 Keep 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......More
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Monday May 20 4:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Sit, Stay, Read: Moseley
For incoming grades K-8 Keep 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 ......More
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Monday May 20 4:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Sit, Stay, Read: Riley
For incoming grades K-8 Keep 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......More
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Monday May 20 4:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sit, Stay, Read: Moseley
For incoming grades K-8 Keep 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 ......More
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Monday May 20 4:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sit, Stay, Read: Riley
For incoming grades K-8 Keep 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......More
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Monday May 20 4:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Sit, Stay, Read: Moseley
For incoming grades K-8 Keep 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 ......More
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Monday May 20 4:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sit, Stay, Read: Moseley
For incoming grades K-8 Keep 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 ......More
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Monday May 20 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
One Four All Ukulele Club
The One Four All Ukulele Club at Beebe Library 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: "May" we play our ukuleles? What all our......More
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Tuesday May 21 All Day
Scavenger Hunt
May 20-25, all day long (ending at 4pm on Saturday the 25th). For all ages and families. Put your searching skills to the test to find hidden items across the lower level of the library. Find them all and win a prize! No registration required. https://wakefieldli......More
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Tuesday May 21 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
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. I......More
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Tuesday May 21 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
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 ......More
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Tuesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Author Talk: Rebecca F. Kuang
We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with......More
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Wednesday May 22 All Day
Scavenger Hunt
May 20-25, all day long (ending at 4pm on Saturday the 25th). For all ages and families. Put your searching skills to the test to find hidden items across the lower level of the library. Find them all and win a prize! No registration required. https://wakefieldli......More
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Wednesday May 22 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
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/gro......More
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Wednesday May 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Drop-in Tech Help
Do you have a question about any of your devices, including your phone? Need help with Libby, Hoopla, or any of our other digital offerings? 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. N......More
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Wednesday May 22 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Wee Wigglers
For ages 1-4, siblings welcome Get 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 ti......More
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Wednesday May 22 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
English Conversation Group (IN PERSON)
This is a weekly in person program. Practice your English conversation skills each week in a friendly, supportive, and relaxed session led by Holly Turner a native English speaker. At each meeting we will talk about a different topic and do some fun activities t......More
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Thursday May 23 All Day
Scavenger Hunt
May 20-25, all day long (ending at 4pm on Saturday the 25th). For all ages and families. Put your searching skills to the test to find hidden items across the lower level of the library. Find them all and win a prize! No registration required. https://wakefieldli......More
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Thursday May 23 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
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/g......More
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Thursday May 23 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
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 sibling......More
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Thursday May 23 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Creativity Cafe
For kids entering grades 5-12. Come join us for a monthly café where we'll have board games, various crafts, activities, 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. If you have to leav......More
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Thursday May 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Community Support Meet & Greet
The Wakefield Health & Human Services Department and the Wakefield Police Department are partnering to offer a Community Support Meet & Greet. Attendees can learn about local mental health programs, substance-use treatment and recovery, family and domestic support, an......More
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Friday May 24 All Day
Scavenger Hunt
May 20-25, all day long (ending at 4pm on Saturday the 25th). For all ages and families. Put your searching skills to the test to find hidden items across the lower level of the library. Find them all and win a prize! No registration required. https://wakefieldli......More
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Friday May 24 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
YA Elementary Throwback
For Grades 5-8 Do you fondly remember the simple days of making pillow forts, playing or making up games, watching movies, looking at picture books, sharing juice boxes and goldfish, and laughing with your friends? Here’s your chance to hang out and relive the simp......More
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Saturday May 25 All Day
Scavenger Hunt
May 20-25, all day long (ending at 4pm on Saturday the 25th). For all ages and families. Put your searching skills to the test to find hidden items across the lower level of the library. Find them all and win a prize! No registration required. https://wakefieldli......More
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Saturday May 25 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Opera Club of Wakefield (IN PERSON)
Listen, share, enjoy, and explore the wonderful world of opera through performances both past and present. Please visit our website for more information about our Opera Club: speakingopera.com If you would like to be added to our monthly mailing list, you may send a......More