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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Beebe Library's longest running book group.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Listen, share, enjoy, and explore the wonderful world of opera through performances both past and present.
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.
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.
For middle and high schoolers (grades 5-12). Create your own tiny book! Design the cover (even give it a face, if you want!) and fill the pages with Ms. Annie. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
