• 1 and 2 Year Old Story Time

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

    For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • Baby Lapsit Story Time

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

    For babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers. No older siblings, please. Join Ms. Ariel for a short story time with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. After the story time, stay and relax with other caregivers in the area. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • 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.

  • 1 and 2 Year Old Story Time

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

    For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • 1 and 2 Year Old Story Time

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

    For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • 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.

  • 3-5 Year Old Story Time

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

    For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • 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.

  • Creative Writers' Society

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

    For grades 6-12. Meet up with fellow creative writers to get some writing practice in, bounce ideas around, and enjoy some uninterrupted free writing time! Creative Writers' Society will consist of a MadLib icebreaker, a brief writing exercise, an open free-write, and an opportunity to share your work with the group.

  • 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.

  • 3-5 Year Old Story Time

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

    For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • 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.

  • Pokémon Club

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

    For grades 1-4. Calling all Pokémon trainers in grades 1-4, join us for Pokémon Club. This month we are using fuse beads to turn our favorite Pokémon into art. Feel free to bring your cards as there will be time for sharing and chatting at the end. There is no trading during Pokémon Club.

  • Ocean Adventure Scavenger Hunt

    Children's Area 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For all ages & families. Dive in and put your searching skills to the test! Learn about the ocean and underwater wildlife as you work to decode a secret message. .. Please be advised that players will need someone who can read in their party as they identify and write down letters of the alphabet.

  • 1 and 2 Year Old Story Time

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

    For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • 1 and 2 Year Old Story Time

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

    For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • 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.

  • DIY Candle Holders

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

    For grades 3-4. Craft your own beautiful Mosaic Candle Holder and experience the stunning interaction between light and color. Let your imagination run wild as you shape clay and decorate with gems and mini beads. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • Open Chess Night

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

    For grades 2-8 and families. Chess players in grades 2-8 and their chess-loving family members are invited to come by the library for a game or two and to meet and socialize with fellow chess players! We will have chess sets for you to use, but you are welcome to bring your own.

  • Ocean Adventure Scavenger Hunt

    Children's Area 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For all ages & families. Dive in and put your searching skills to the test! Learn about the ocean and underwater wildlife as you work to decode a secret message. .. Please be advised that players will need someone who can read in their party as they identify and write down letters of the alphabet.

  • 3-5 Year Old Story Time

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

    For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Stick around afterwards for a brief craft or activity with friends. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.