Plant Swap (IN PERSON)

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

You're invited to our Plant Swap - an event where gardeners exchange plants, cuttings, and seeds, and share gardening knowledge.  How do library plant swaps work?Bring items: Participants bring plants, cuttings, and seeds to the library. Exchange items: Participants can leave a plant and take a plant.

Chess Club

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

Calling all chesss players! If you know how to play but want to improve your skills, join the chess club, which will meet one Tuesday each month for one hour. Chess can famously improve intellectual development, problem solving skills, and enhance critical thinking, while also increasing focus and teaching good sportsmanship in the face of

3-5 Year Old Story Time

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

For ages 3-5 (siblings welcome). Join Kat for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Registration will open 1 week prior to events. If this session is full, please check our other identical session at 9:30 on Thursdays.

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group (VIRTUAL): Networking 2.0 ("You Must Give To Get")

ONLINE 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career",

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.

Yarn Dandelions

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

Grades 3-5. There’s just something about dandelions! They’re so happy and cheerful and bright yellow, and then white and fluffy, and then they disappear. People say they’re weeds, but we think they’re wishes! Join Kat to make your own dandelions out of yarn and pipecleaners that will last forever!Registration is required for this program and

3-5 Year Old Story Time

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

For ages 3-5 (siblings welcome). Join Kat for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Registration will open 1 week prior to events. If this session is full, please check our other identical session at 9:30 on Wednesdays.

Teen Creativity Cafe

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

For middle and high schoolers (grades 5-12). Come to Cafe Beebe (AKA the Lecture Hall) for free snacks, games, crafts, music, and more! Come by yourself to meet new people or come in a group of friends to hang together. Each month's Cafe will feature different themed activities plus (optional!) ways to help plan and

Friends of Beebe Library (In Person)

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

Monthly Friends Board Meeting. All welcome. This meeting will be held in the 2nd floor Trustee's Room.

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.   

Infant Playgroup

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

Babies and their caregivers are invited to join in an open play time. Infant playground is an excellent opportunity to meet other babies and caregivers and make new friends in the community. Baby toys, books and crawling/standing structures will be provided.

Tissue Paper Bouquets

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

For grades K-5. Make a beautiful bouquet of tissue paper flowers! You can brighten up your room or share with someone you love.

Foods Around the World Scavenger Hunt

Throughout the Building 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

For all ages & families. Lasagna, tacos, and baklava - oh my! What other foods are there to enjoy? Discover 12 delicious dishes from around the world in our May scavenger hunt! To participate, visit the Youth Desk and let a librarian know you’re here for the scavenger hunt.

1 and 2 Year Old Story Time

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

Sing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers (ages 1&2 and siblings welcome). Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Registration will open 1 week prior to events.

Baby Story Time

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

Join Holly for a short story time with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies ages 0-12 months. After the story time, stay and relax with other caregivers in the area.  This program is designed for adult caregivers and babies, so please no older siblings.

Foods Around the World Scavenger Hunt

Throughout the Building 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

For all ages & families. Lasagna, tacos, and baklava - oh my! What other foods are there to enjoy? Discover 12 delicious dishes from around the world in our May scavenger hunt! To participate, visit the Youth Desk and let a librarian know you’re here for the scavenger hunt.

1 and 2 Year Old Story Time

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

Sing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers (ages 1&2 and siblings welcome). Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Registration will open 1 week prior to events.

1 and 2 Year Old Story Time

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

Sing, play, dance and share stories, rhymes and games just right for toddlers (ages 1&2 and siblings welcome). Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Registration will open 1 week prior to events.

Flower Pot Painting

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

For grades 3-5.  It’s officially gardening season! Start your garden by painting beautiful clay flower pots.

Foods Around the World Scavenger Hunt

Throughout the Building 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

For all ages & families. Lasagna, tacos, and baklava - oh my! What other foods are there to enjoy? Discover 12 delicious dishes from around the world in our May scavenger hunt! To participate, visit the Youth Desk and let a librarian know you’re here for the scavenger hunt.

3-5 Year Old Story Time

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

For ages 3-5 (siblings welcome). Join Kat for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Registration will open 1 week prior to events. If this session is full, please check our other identical session at 9:30 on Thursdays.

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.

Foods Around the World Scavenger Hunt

Throughout the Building 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

For all ages & families. Lasagna, tacos, and baklava - oh my! What other foods are there to enjoy? Discover 12 delicious dishes from around the world in our May scavenger hunt! To participate, visit the Youth Desk and let a librarian know you’re here for the scavenger hunt.

3-5 Year Old Story Time

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

For ages 3-5 (siblings welcome). Join Kat for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers. Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Registration will open 1 week prior to events. If this session is full, please check our other identical session at 9:30 on Wednesdays.

Beaded Butterflies

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

Grades K-2. Nothing tells you summer is coming like watching the butterflies flying around! Come learn how to make your own beaded butterflies to remind you that summertime is almost here.  Registration is required for this program and will be available a week before the program date.

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.