Stories for a Safer Wakefield is a month-long community inquiry during May 2010, intended to provoke thought and discussion about violence and its deterrence. Beebe Library invites you to read from a selection of stories that draw awareness to the effects of violence in a community. Stories for a Safer Wakefield features forums and activities to better understand and mitigate violence in our lives. For more information on Stories for a Safer Wakefield: Brochure or Wakefield Alliance Against Violence.

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Throughout the month of May 2010 Wakefield residents of all ages will be invited to learn more about what forms of violence are present in our community, and how all of us are affected by violent behavior. Beebe Library, in collaboration with the Wakefield Alliance Against Violence will make available multiple copies of books that examine themes of youth bullying, teen dating violence and domestic violence. This shared reading experience will be the basis for our community to take a hard look at the scope and impact of violence in our midst.
Please take a look at the Stories for a Safer Wakefield Brochure for a complete overview of this community-wide effort.

Have you ever wanted to create and design your own video game? If you are in middle or high school, you have your golden opportunity on Wednesday, March 17 from 3:00-5:00. The library will offer the workshop, Introduction to Video Game Design. The seminar will introduce participants to Scratch, a website created at MIT where people create and share original video games.

Space for this program is limited and registration is required. Partipicants must have an active email account to register (a parent’s email address will do.) The library will email a permission slip to the participants, which must be returned to the library before March 12 to reserve your spot in the workshop.

Introduction to Video Game Design is the first in a series of workshops introducing young adults to the concept of video game design. Additional Scratch workshops will take place on Wednesdays at 3:00 on March 24, April 7, and April 21. Funding for these programs is provided through a Teens and Tweens grant administered by the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners from the Institute of Museums and Libraries.

**This program has been filled.**

Give a Boy a Gun by Todd Strasser -Through the testimony of survivors and the perpetrators, the reader learns of the events leading up to a night of Columbine-like terror at a high school dance. Readalikes available.

Points to ponder while reading …
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Breathing Underwater by Alexandra (Alex) Finn – Sent to counseling for hitting his girlfriend, a sixteen-year-old boy recounts their relationship, examines his anger and controlling behavior, and describes living with his abusive father in the journal he is ordered to keep. Book Discussion Guide.
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Loch Ness Sushi, Music, Food.

Costumes suggested, not required.

Visit the pumpkin display on the front stairs afterward.

Thursday, October 29, 6 – 8 p.m. in the Lecture Hall.

For ghouls in grades 5 and up.