• One Four All Ukulele Club

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    One Four All Ukulele Club is for all ukulele players, whether you have been playing for years, or play a couple chords and want to learn more. Adults, Young Adults, Families are welcome! This month is a holiday sing-a-long. Singers and guitar players all welcome.

  • Author Talk: David Brooks (VIRTUAL)

    ONLINE 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an online program. Register here to receive the Zoom link. Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a

  • Skype a Scientist: Coral Reefs (VIRTUAL PROGRAM)

    ONLINE 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is a Virtual Program. Coral reefs are diverse and intricate collections of species that interact with one another and with the physical environment. Join us as Dr. Alex Good, a postdoctoral Researcher, explains the vibrant ecosystems of coral reefs, her research, and how we can protect and preserve this vital aspect of underwater life.

  • Drop-in Tech Help

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    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.

  • My Favorite Poem Book Club (IN PERSON)

    Living Room 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an In-Person Program. Welcome to My Favorite Poem, a vibrant poetry club where words come alive, and meaning is shared. More than just a reading group, our club is a space where poetry lovers of all kinds— casual readers, or curious newcomers—gather to explore the power of language through the poems.

  • Poisoning The Well — How Forever Chemicals Contaminated (VIRTUAL)

    ONLINE 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is a Virtual Program. Author Sharon Udasin will discuss her new book, "Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America. " Learn how PFAS -- a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of -- poisoned the entire country.

  • Books on Tap (IN PERSON)

    Main Street Grill, 1099 Main St, Wakefield, MA 01880, Community Locations, 345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880

    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 Wakefield readers.

  • Crafty Crochet & Knitting Club (IN PERSON)

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an In-person program. If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall.

  • Shorts & Speculations: A short Sci-Fi Film/book Discussion (IN PERSON)

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an In-Person Program. Join us as we discuss this collection of six sci-fi short films from an intriguing roster of visionary young directors. Carefully curated by the editors Stash Magazine, this collection features the short films: Many Moons (dir.

  • Author Talk: Journalist Julia Holtz (VIRTUAL)

    ONLINE 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an online program. Register here to receive the Zoom link. Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.

  • 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group — Mastermind "Tame Your Inner Critics" (VIRTUAL)

    ONLINE 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is a Virtual Program. The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the

  • Drop-in Tech Help

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    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.

  • Books by the Lake

    Living Room 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    Beebe Library's longest running book group.

  • Finish-It! Craft Night (IN PERSON)

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an In-Person Program.  Do you have a craft you started but never finished? Those half-finished crafts deserve some love!  Join us at the library for a cozy, creative gathering where you can work on your own projects, share ideas, and enjoy crafting together.

  • Crafty Crochet & Knitting Club (IN PERSON)

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an In-person program. If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall.

  • Opera Club of Wakefield (IN PERSON)

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    Listen, share, enjoy, and explore the wonderful world of opera through performances both past and present.

  • "Creating a Modern Homestead" with Homesteader and Blogger, Victoria Pruett (VIRTUAL)

    ONLINE 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is a Virtual Program. Register here to receive the Zoom link.We're so excited to be chatting with modern day homesteader, blogger, and author Victoria Pruett about her book "Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life"! You all know that we are always trying to find ways to be more sustainable so

  • Beginners' English with English at Large

    Trustees Room 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    Please Note: **Registration for this session of classes takes place in early January** If you would like to be notified when it is time to sign up, please visit the English at Large webpage and scroll down to the Wakefield class.Instruction is for complete beginners, and focuses on basic survival English skills, with an emphasis

  • Beebe Trivia (IN PERSON)

    Living Room 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    Tell your friends and relatives;  gather your 2025 dream team, because Trivia is happening again in the Library's beautiful Living Room!Your librarians create the whole game from scratch using our plentiful library resources, so come out and test your quizmaster IQ! Teams can have up to 6 players, and there are prizes from local eateries

  • Tech Class: Learning the New Catalog (IN PERSON)

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an in-person program.  Our catalog has a new look, with many new features and a user-friendly interface. This class will show how to log in, search for an item, place a hold, and retain your history from the previous catalog.  

  • Drop-in Tech Help

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    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.

  • Author Talk: Liz Moore (VIRTUAL)

    ONLINE 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an online program.  Register here to receive the Zoom link. We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights. Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk.

  • Beginners' English with English at Large

    Trustees Room 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    Please Note: **Registration for this session of classes takes place in early January** If you would like to be notified when it is time to sign up, please visit the English at Large webpage and scroll down to the Wakefield class.Instruction is for complete beginners, and focuses on basic survival English skills, with an emphasis