DIY Library Tote Bags

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

For kids entering grades 1-4 Are you carrying a lot of books? Design your very own canvas tote bag and bring your books home in style! We are using paint and markers; wear clothes that can get messy.  Registration is required and will be available one week before the event.

Safari Scavenger Hunt

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

Animal lovers and adventurers, get ready for a safari scavenger hunt! Journey through the grasslands and discover the amazing wildlife that lives there. Participants will need someone who can read in their safari search party. To participate, visit the Youth Desk and let a librarian know you’re here for the scavenger hunt.

Baby Lapsit 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.

Safari Scavenger Hunt

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

Animal lovers and adventurers, get ready for a safari scavenger hunt! Journey through the grasslands and discover the amazing wildlife that lives there. Participants will need someone who can read in their safari search party. 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.

Picture Book Artists Club

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

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.

Author Talk: Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade) (VIRTUAL)

ONLINE 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

This is an online program.  Register here to receive the Zoom link. Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this

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 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

Safari Scavenger Hunt

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

Animal lovers and adventurers, get ready for a safari scavenger hunt! Journey through the grasslands and discover the amazing wildlife that lives there. Participants will need someone who can read in their safari search party. To participate, visit the Youth Desk and let a librarian know you’re here for the scavenger hunt.

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.

Pajamarama Story Time

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

For kids ages 3 to 5. Come in your favorite PJ’s and join us for a very silly 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.

Safari Scavenger Hunt

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

Animal lovers and adventurers, get ready for a safari scavenger hunt! Journey through the grasslands and discover the amazing wildlife that lives there. Participants will need someone who can read in their safari search party. 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. 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.

Pete Jackson Magic To Go!

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

For kids going into kindergarden through grade 5. Beebe Library is excited to welcome Pete Jackson and his special bunny assistant for Magic To Go! Get ready for fun, laughs, and MAGIC! Audience participation will be encouraged! Registration is required and will be available one week before the event.

Plaza Jazz: Annie & the Fur Trappers

Front Plaza 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

Plaza Jazz returns to Thursday nights! This week, Annie and the Fur Trappers will be performing on the Plaza.Performer bios: Annie and the Fur Trappers are a Boston-based traditional jazz and blues band. The band was founded in 2016 in St.