Madeleine L’Engle, the prolific author best known for her book A Wrinkle in Time, died this week at the age of 88.

L’Engle is widely considered a children’s fantasy writer, but her lengthy list of works defies most standard classifications. She wrote for children, for adults, fiction and autobiographical memoirs–even plays and poetry. She deftly mixed elements of fantasy, science fiction and science fact that made her writing unique.
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Are you, or is someone you know, unable to come to the library because of physical limitations?

Beebe Library has a service for Wakefield residents who are physically unable to come to the library. We delivery books to their homes.
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When was the last time you were at the Harvard Museum of Natural History?

If you only remember the Glass Flowers exhibit and think it’s not a good place for kids, it’s definitely time to take the entire family to Cambridge to explore this fabulous museum. With its interactive displays, interesting video presentations and tons of history, the Harvard Museum of Natural History is an unexpected delight for the family. And with Beebe Library’s family pass, you can enjoy the museum at affordable prices.
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Library’s book discussion groups resume in September

Supper Sleuths, Beebe Library’s mystery book discussion group, will meet on Tuesday, September 11, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. Each month, members discuss books that they have read within a specific mystery sub-genre. Each person reads one or more books of the authors/titles from the prepared list or assigned topic. In the discussion, each participant reviews or reacts to one book.

Supper Sleuths is always welcoming new members who love to read and talk about mysteries. Members can bring a snack or a brown bag supper to the meeting. Combine sustenance with suspense!
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Beebe Library continues to add the latest titles to its collection of feature films on DVD. Here are just a few of the latest movies available at Beebe Library.

300 is a new “graphic novel” style film by director Frank Miller (“Sin City”) featuring a blend of live action and CGI animation.

Blades of Glory follows two male figure skaters (Will Ferrell and Jon Heder) through a preposterous story line in this silly comedy. Also featuring Saturday Night Live’s Amy Poehler.

In Georgia Rule, Rachel (Lindsay Lohan) comes to stay with her grandmother (Jane Fonda) and reveals a secret that upsets her family and the town.
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