For ages 3-5 (siblings welcome).Join Kat for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers. Dancing and fun is even better on summer days!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.
This is an online program. You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains.The Mind Electric speaks to the stories we tell ourselves about our brains, and the stories that our brains tell
For witches, wizards, and magical beings entering grades middle and high school in the fall (incoming grades 5-12). Perfect your potion-making prowess with Annie. Follow along in Annie’s Brewing Basics Booklet or create your own magical concoction. Feeling extra magical? Break out your favorite wizarding wear! Yes, it’s totally optional, but if at least THREE
Plaza Jazz returns to Thursday nights! This week, The Rubin Brothers will be performing on the Plaza. INspire Cafe will offer snacks and refreshments for sale.Performer bios: A. J. Rubin is a trumpet player, variety performer, and band leader from Portland, Oregon.
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.
All ages are welcome. This month we’ll work together to make art to display in the Youth Room. We’ll take black and white photos and use different ways to add color. Then all our work will be put together into a collage. No sign-up is needed - just
For kids entering grades K-2, with a favorite adult. Make your very own sock puppet! Then try it out after learning some great puppet moves!Please note that adults should stay with their children and actively participate in this program. Registration is required and will be available one week prior to the event date.
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.
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.
For kids going into grades K to 2. Pictures books are amazing because they not only have a great story in words, but a beautiful story in the illustrator’s art. At each meeting we will share a book, then create art in the style of the book's illustrator.
For kids who will be in grades 4 to 12 in the fall. Calling all gamers, grades 4 to 12, join us for an afternoon of open video game play with OneUp Games! If you're age 12 or older, you can also try out their VR headsets and games. Registration is strongly encouraged and will
This is a virtual program. Please register here to receive the Zoom link. Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.
Calling all chesss players! If you know how to play but want to improve your skills, join the chess club, which will meet the first Tuesday of 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
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",
For kids ages 3 to 5. Come in your favorite PJ’s and join us for an out-of-this-world story time with stories, games, music, and more!Registration is required for this event; you only need to register one person per family/group attending. Registration will open one week prior to the event.
For ages 3-5 (siblings welcome).Join Kat for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers. Dancing and fun is even better on summer days!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.
Plaza Jazz returns to Thursday nights! This week, Alex Minasian will be performing on the Plaza. INspire Cafe will offer snacks and refreshments for sale. Performer bios: With two degrees from NYU, Alex Minasian has, at a remarkably young age, established himself as a versatile pianist, educator, and impresario in many different musical genres.
This is a Virtual Program. Our views on grieving have a profound impact on how we navigate the losses in our lives.Many of us are grieving a range of losses: the passing of family or friends, transitions in our community, or major life changes.
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 kids going into grades 2 to 4. Join Holly to get started playing the ukulele - the most fun instrument. You’ll learn how to hold, strum, tune, play chord shapes, care of your instrument, and learn a couple songs to share with your family. If you need a ukulele, Beebe Library has two that
For incoming 6th - 9th graders. Calling all actors! You’re invited to join Holly and Annie for a workshop all about how to audition for a musical. We will pretend we are auditioning for a real musical and move through the audition process, from completing an audition form to learning songs and acting out scenes.
For all ages & families. Flamingo is having a beach party, but everything is covered in sand! Help Flamingo find all the hidden objects in time for the party! To participate, visit the Youth Desk and let a librarian know you’re here to help Flamingo get ready for the Beach Bash!This lift-the-flap scavenger hunt runs
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.
For kids going into grades K to 2. Crabs are cute, but don’t they always look a little… well… crabby? No worries today, though! Ms. Kat is going to help us make some crabs that don’t ever pinch! We’ll be making some floaty friends out of pool noodles, pipe cleaners, and fun!Registration is required and
For all ages & families. Flamingo is having a beach party, but everything is covered in sand! Help Flamingo find all the hidden objects in time for the party! To participate, visit the Youth Desk and let a librarian know you’re here to help Flamingo get ready for the Beach Bash!This lift-the-flap scavenger hunt runs
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.
For incoming middle schoolers and high schoolers (incoming grades 5-12). We’ll bring the rocks and paint, you bring the love! Together, we’ll transform regular rocks into works of art that share words of kindness! We will be using paint, so be sure to wear appropriate clothing.
For all ages & families. Flamingo is having a beach party, but everything is covered in sand! Help Flamingo find all the hidden objects in time for the party! To participate, visit the Youth Desk and let a librarian know you’re here to help Flamingo get ready for the Beach Bash!This lift-the-flap scavenger hunt runs
For all ages & families. Flamingo is having a beach party, but everything is covered in sand! Help Flamingo find all the hidden objects in time for the party! To participate, visit the Youth Desk and let a librarian know you’re here to help Flamingo get ready for the Beach Bash!This lift-the-flap scavenger hunt runs
For ages 3-5 (siblings welcome).Join Kat for stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers. Dancing and fun is even better on summer days!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.
For kids entering grades 3-4, with a favorite adult. Transform tin foil into an amazing work of art!We are using markers; wear clothes that can get messy!Registration is required and will be available one week prior to the event date.
Plaza Jazz returns to Thursday nights! This week, Caio e Jess will be performing on the Plaza. INspire Cafe will offer snacks and refreshments for sale. Performer bios: Caio e Jess is led by American vocalist, Jessica Curran and Brazilian guitarist, Caio Afiune.
For all ages & families. Flamingo is having a beach party, but everything is covered in sand! Help Flamingo find all the hidden objects in time for the party! To participate, visit the Youth Desk and let a librarian know you’re here to help Flamingo get ready for the Beach Bash!This lift-the-flap scavenger hunt runs
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. Flamingo is having a beach party, but everything is covered in sand! Help Flamingo find all the hidden objects in time for the party! To participate, visit the Youth Desk and let a librarian know you’re here to help Flamingo get ready for the Beach Bash!This lift-the-flap scavenger hunt runs
Join Holly for a celebration of music and movement for kids ages 3-5 and siblings. We’ll be singing, dancing, playing, listening to and making music. The whole family is invited to join in “All Together Now!” This program is sensory friendly. Registration is required and opens one week prior.
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 and Singers are welcome! This month we will be singing songs perfect for sharing around the campfire.
For grades 2-8 and families. Calling all chess players! The third Tuesday of the month is Open Chess Night at the Beebe for kids and their favorite adults. Please join us to play a game, relax, and socialize with other chess players of all ages. We will have some chess boards, but you are welcome
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",
This is an online program. Register here to receive the Zoom link. Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. When two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour, they challenge each other to a hookup competition to
Plaza Jazz returns to Thursday nights! This week, Jason Anick will be performing on the Plaza. INspire Cafe will offer snacks and refreshments for sale.Performer bios: Berklee College of Music Professor Jason Anick, has earned a reputation among string players as an imaginative improviser, versatile composer, and insightful educator.
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.