July 8 through August 12 at 10:30: Little Wild Things    Kids ages 5 and under to get together, hear a few stories, sing songs and nursery rhymes and do a craft.  They meet Tuesdays .  This is a drop in program.

Sing Alongs with Peter Sheridan.   Musician and storyteller Peter Sheridan entertains children ages five and under with songs, dance, and stories. No registration is necessary. Due to space constraints, no strollers will be allowed in the Lecture hall during the performance. Sing Alongs with Peter Sheridan is supported in part by a grant from the Wakefield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

• Friday, July 11 at 10:30
• Monday, July 21 at 10:30
• Thursday, July 31 at 10:30
• Friday, August 8 at 10:30

July 18, August 1, and August 15 at 10:30.     Kidstock, a theatrical performance by kids for kids, returns to the Beebe Library. This is a drop in program for all ages.

 July 23 at 9:30, the New England Aquarium presents Toddler Tidepool.   Children ages 2-5 will have an opportunity to touch live creatures from regional tidepools. Registration is required, as space is limited.

July 25 at 10:30 Circle of Songs with Hugh Hanley.  Musician Hugh Hanley performs original and classic children’s music for children ages 5 and under.

Regretfully, Beebe Library does not offer services, including library programs, to residents of communities without a certified library.

June 30 through August 11: Wild Readers meets Mondays at 3:30 from.  Each week we will read a few books and do games, crafts, songs that relate to the books we read. This is a drop-in program.

Wednesday, July 2 at 10:30 Wingmasters presents World of Owls for kids in grades 1-4. Jim Parks will bring an assortment of live owls. Participants will not touch the animals. Registration is required.

Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30: Slurpy Joe’s Cafe.  Hear what’s hot on this year’s reading list from other kids!

Tuesday, July 1 at 2:00: Tie Dyeing.  Bring a cotton tee shirt to dye and join us on the porch.

Wednesday, July 2 at 3:30: Velvet Stamping.  Create custom velvet designs.  Fabric and materials provided. 

Tuesday, July 8 at 2:00: Caricatures.  Registration required.  Have your portrait drawn by a professional caricaturist. 

Wednesday, July 9 at 3:30: Airbrush Tattoos.  Professional airbrush artist paints a variety of designs.  On you. 

Tuesday, July 15 at 2:00: Chess.  Mike Sullivan coaches beginners and experienced players. 

Wednesday, July 16 at 3:30: Guitar Hero. Permission slip and registration required.  Join Beth Gallaway for an afternoon of the popular video game. 

Tuesday, July 22 at 2:00: Fear Factor.  Teams compete for prizes by taking on challenges you won’t believe. 

Wednesday, July 23 at 3:30: Accessorize!  Make jewelry with beads or duct tape. 

Tuesday, July 29 at 2:00: Karaoke.  Landa Pappas returns by popular demand. 

Tuesday, August 5 at 2:00: Wii Sports.  Permission slip and registration required. Gaming with Beth Gallaway. 

Wednesday, August 6 at 3:30: Tie Dyeing.  Bring a cotton tee shirt to dye and join us on the porch.

Tuesday, August 12 at 2:00: Chess.  Michael Sullivan returns with more chess tips. 

Wednesday, August 13 at 3:30: Fear Factor.  Form teams and take on outrageous challenges to see who wins.  Do you dare?

Mondays
Wild Readers is a program for kids entering grades 1-4. We meet Mondays at 3:30from June 30 through August 11. Each week we will read a few books and do games, crafts, songs that relate to the books we read. This is a drop-in program.

On July 11 at 10:30 Peter Sheridan presents a family sing-a-long. This is a drop in program for kids 5 and under.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wakefield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Tuesdays
Little Wild Things is a chance for kids ages 5 and under to get together, hear a few stories, sing songs and nursery rhymes and do a craft. They meet Tuesdays at 10:30 from July 8 through August 12. This is a drop in program.

Wednesdays
On July 2 at 10:30 Wingmasters presents World of Owls for kids in grades 1-4. Jim Parks will bring an assortment of live owls. Participants will not touch the animals. Registration is required.

On July 9 at 10:30 Magician Greg Adams will present a program based on the magic of Hogwarts. This is a drop in program for kids in grades 1-4.

On July 16 at 10:30 Susan Paino presents Wild Animal Moves. Learn to move like an animal and then perform for your parents. This is a drop in program for kids in grades 1-4.

On July 23 the New England Aquarium presents three programs at the library. Children will have an opportunity to touch live creatures from regional tidepools. Registration is required.

9:30 session is for kids 2-5.

10:30 session is for kids in grades 1-4.

11:30 session is for kids in grades 1-4.

On July 30 at 10:30 David Polansky presents a concert of animal songs. This is a drop in program for kids in grades 1-4.

On August 6 at 10:30 Sparky returns to the Beebe Library with her puppets in Animal Antics. This is a drop in program for kids in grades 1-4.

On August 13 at 10:30 the Mountain Mushers, a dog team who have run the Iditarod will visit the library. This is a drop in program for kids in grades 1-4.

Thursdays
Peter Sheridan will present a family sing-a-long on Thursday, July 30 at 10:30 . This is a drop in program for kids ages 5 and under.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wakefield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Fridays
On July 11 at 10:30 Peter Sheridan presents a family sing-a-long. This is a drop in program for kids 5 and under.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wakefield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

On July 18 at 10:30 Kidstock, a theatrical performance by kids for kids, returns to the Beebe Library. This is a drop in program for all ages.

On July 25 at 10:30 Hugh Hanley presents Circle of Songs, a sing-a-long program. This is a drop in program for kids 5 and under.

On August 1 at 10:30 Kidstock presents a second performance. This is a drop in program for all ages.

On August 8 at 10:30 Peter Sheridan presents a family sing-a-long. This is a drop in program for kids 5 and under.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wakefield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

On August 15 at 10:30 Kidstock presents a final play. This is a drop in program for all ages.

Remember Friday, August 8 is the last day you can sign up for the Summer Reading Clubs.

Friday, August 15 is the last day to collect prizes or turn in raffle tickets.

Peter Sheridan will present a family sing-a-long on Thursday, July 30 at 10:30 . This is a drop in program for kids ages 5 and under. 

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wakefield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Wednesday is Performer Day at Beebe Library!

On July 2 at 10:30 Wingmasters presents World of Owls for kids in grades 1-4. Jim Parks will bring an assortment of live owls. Participants will not touch the animals. Registration is required.

On July 9 at 10:30 Magician Greg Adams will present a program based on the magic of Hogwarts. This is a drop in program for kids in grades 1-4.

On July 16 at 10:30 Susan Paino presents Wild Animal Moves. Learn to move like an animal and then perform for your parents. This is a drop in program for kids in grades 1-4.

On July 23 the New England Aquarium presents three programs at the library. Children will have an opportunity to touch live creatures from regional tidepools. Registration is required.

9:30 session is for kids 2-5.

10:30 session is for kids in grades 1-4.

11:30 session is for kids in grades 1-4.

On July 30 at 10:30 David Polansky presents a concert of animal songs. This is a drop in program for kids in grades 1-4.

On August 6 at 10:30 Sparky returns to the Beebe Library with her puppets in Animal Antics. This is a drop in program for kids in grades 1-4.

On August 13 at 10:30 the Mountain Mushers, a dog team who have run the Iditarod will visit the library. This is a drop in program for kids in grades 1-4.

Little Wild Things is a chance for kids ages 5 and under to get together, hear a few stories, sing songs and nursery rhymes and do a craft.  They meet Tuesdays at 10:30 from July 8 through August 12.  This is a drop in program.

Wild Readers is a program for kids entering grades 1-4. We meet Mondays at 3:30from June 30 through August 11. Each week we will read a few books and do games, crafts, songs that relate to the books we read. This is a drop-in program.

On July 11 at 10:30 Peter Sheridan presents a family sing-a-long. This is a drop in program for kids 5 and under.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wakefield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

The Youth Room’s Summer Reading Program is in full swing with over 600 registrations. Registration is open through Friday, August 8. (You don’t have to register to attend special events.)

Next week is the first full week of events. There are two events for young adults, grades 5 and up. On Tuesday, July 1, join Young Adult Librarian Steve on the portico at 2 p.m. for tie dyeing. This event has been very popular during past summers and this year will be no exception. Bring your T-shirts (or whatever) that you want to dye and Steve will provide everything else you need, including instruction.
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Wanted: Magicians, Mad Scientists, Stand-Up Comics and other acts to star in local talent show. Singers, dancers, and musicians also needed.

No act too young. Dress rehearsal takes place on Tuesday, June 24 at 10:30. Perform the next evening at 7:00 for adoring crowd.

Peter Sheridan entertains children ages five and under with songs, dance, and stories. Performance dates are:

• Friday, July 11 at 10:30
• Monday, July 21 at 10:30
• Thursday, July 31 at 10:30
• Friday, August 8 at 10:30

No registration is necessary. Due to space constraints, no strollers will be allowed in the Lecture hall during the performance.

Regretfully, Beebe Library does not offer services, including library programs, to residents of communities without a certified library.

Sing Alongs with Peter Sheridan is supported in part by a grant from the Wakefield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Kids who read and are read to over the summer not only do better when they return to school in the fall, they have more fun all summer long, especially if they participate in the Summer Reading Program at Beebe Library. The theme of the Summer Reading Program is “Wild Reads at Beebe Library.” Registration for the summer-long event begins Monday, June 16.
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