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Sunday, December 1Closed
Farms branch
Sunday, December 13:30—4:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Yoga at the Library
Join registered yoga teacher, Kelly Rusch as she takes us through a Vinyasa yoga class at the library. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Questions? Contact Katie at knelson@noblenet. org.
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Monday, December 29:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Monday Mornings: Books, Buildings, and Community
Join Wendy Frontiero for a historical, social, and artistic perspective on the creation of Beverly's two outstanding public library buildings: the Beverly Public Library (1911-1913) located downtown, and the Beverly Farms Library (1915). The downtown library was designed by Cass Gilbert, one of the most celebrated architects in America in the early 20th century.…Learn MoreMonday, December 211:00—11:30 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Baby Story Time (Farms)
Join us for songs, rhymes, scarves, eggs and reading aloud! For children from birth through 2 years with their caregiver.
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Wednesday, December 43:30—4:45 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Girls Who Code
Interested in building a website or adventure game or learning how to code a robot? Want to work as a team and build a project you care about? Join our Girls Who Code Club. This club is free for teens in grades 6-12. No coding experience necessary.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 56:00—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Winter Book Crafts
Brave the cold and come to the library to make some handmade holiday decorations. Enjoy some hot chocolate while you give old books a new life as ornaments and cards. No talent necessary. This program is geared towards adults and young adults (ages 14+) as some of the crafting supplies will not be appropriate for children.…Learn More
Thursday, December 57:00—8:30 PMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Knit, Crochet & Embroider at the Library
Adult handicraft group meets the first Thursday of each month. The program is open to all who enjoy handwork or fiber arts. Bring your project, meet other crafters and share ideas. No instruction is provided.
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Friday, December 610:30—11:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
CANCELLED - Bebop Beats in Beverly
This program has been CANCELLED. Please join us on December 13 for the next Bebop Beats. Join us for a fun-filled hour of songs, stories, and family friendly activities. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore.…Learn MoreFriday, December 611:00 AM—12:00 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
English Practice Group
Attention Adult English Language Learners of all levels! The library offers a weekly English Practice Group. These free gatherings, lead by local volunteers, center around common American English expressions, grammatical curiosities, useful vocabulary, and cultural references.…Learn More7
Saturday, December 79:30—10:00 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Saturday Story Times: Baby & Toddler
Please join us for a baby & toddler story time! We will read stories, sing songs, and play with shaker eggs!
Saturday, December 710:30 AM—12:00 PMLoring RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
CANCELLED - Self-Led Nonfiction / Memoir Writing Group
Are you writing nonfiction or a memoir and want support? Join our informal self led writing and critique group. Time to write, time to be share. Bring copies of your work. All are welcome.
Saturday, December 710:30—11:15 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Saturday Story Times: Preschool
Please join us for a preschool story time! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and a craft!
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Sunday, December 8Closed
Farms branch
Sunday, December 812:00—2:00 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Jackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Nutcracker Tea
Join the Friends of the Beverly Farms Library for a Nutcracker themed open house with the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker himself. We’ll have musical entertainment, crafts for children, story reading, and festive refreshments. All are welcome.
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Monday, December 99:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Monday Mornings: Holiday Concert
Beverly’s own Joe Boccia will present a repertoire of holiday music both traditional and modern, performed on his own synthesizer. Joe carefully composes each song's arrangement by selecting from thousands of possible sound effects. Prepare to be delighted and moved by the variety of sounds and moods he creates.…Learn MoreMonday, December 93:30—5:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Holiday Henna
Get a henna tattoo and make a holiday craft. FREE. For teens in grades 6-12 only. Snacks & all materials provided. Must bring a signed permission slip – also available in the Teen Department of the library or at www. beverlypubliclibrary. org/teen
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Tuesday, December 1010:00—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
iToddler
Ages 0-3Join us for a new take on traditional story times! We’ll use a combination of ebooks & apps as well as our usual songs, rhymes, shakers & scarves!
Tuesday, December 107:15—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Division! When Beverly Farms tried to separate from Beverly
Join Nancy Coffey for an illustrated lecture on Beverly Farms’ attempt to become a separate town in the 1880’s. It’s the saga of proud and disgruntled old Yankees, ambitious Irish-Americans, and summer residents looking for a tax dodge versus the Beverly town fathers led by John I.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 1110:00—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
iToddler
Ages 0-3Join us for a new take on traditional story times! We’ll use a combination of ebooks & apps as well as our usual songs, rhymes, shakers & scarves!
Wednesday, December 113:30—4:45 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Girls Who Code
Interested in building a website or adventure game or learning how to code a robot? Want to work as a team and build a project you care about? Join our Girls Who Code Club. This club is free for teens in grades 6-12. No coding experience necessary.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 123:30—4:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
LEGO Club
Grades PreK-5Free building fun! Your creations will go on display in the Children’s Room!…Learn More
Thursday, December 123:30—4:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Celebrations of Light (Farms)
For school aged children. Celebrate winter with light! We’ll read stories about how people around the world celebrate with candles, and then we’ll make candles of our own and sample some celebratory treats.
Thursday, December 126:00—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Cookbook Club
What is cookbook club?Cookbook Club is a chance to meet some new people, try some good food, and experiment with cooking. How does it work?Sign up to attend the program. Pick up the mystery ingredients at the reference desk. Cook something to share with the mystery ingredient.…Learn MoreThursday, December 126:30—7:00 PMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
A Little Night Music, Story, & Rhyme Ages 0-5
Join us for stories & musical rhythmic fun! Dancing, shaking, moving, and singing and a story or two!For families and kids under 5 (or so). Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.13
Friday, December 1310:30—11:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Bebop Beats in Beverly
Join us for a fun-filled hour of songs, stories, and family friendly activities. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore. CFCE of the North Shore is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care awarded to the Peabody Public Schools.Friday, December 1310:30—11:15 AMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Music with Dara (Farms)
Join Dara each month at the library for a lively interactive music program. The program is geared for children, ages 18 months - 5 years and their caregivers. All are welcome.
Friday, December 1311:00 AM—12:00 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
English Practice Group
Attention Adult English Language Learners of all levels! The library offers a weekly English Practice Group. These free gatherings, lead by local volunteers, center around common American English expressions, grammatical curiosities, useful vocabulary, and cultural references.…Learn More14
Saturday, December 1410:00—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Musical Mornings With Miz Liz
Join us for a fun, interactive mix of children's sing-a-long music and literature. The half-hour program is geared toward children aged 0-5 and their parents and caregivers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.15
Sunday, December 15Closed
Farms branch
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Monday, December 167:00—8:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
LGBTQ Book Discussion Group
The Beverly Library's LGBTQ Book Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month, year round from 7 - 8:30 PM. New members are always welcome - come once or as often as you'd like. Discussion books are available at the 2nd floor checkout desk. They may also be available on CD, or as a digital audiobook or eBook via OverDrive.…Learn More17
Tuesday, December 174:00—5:00 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
LEGO Build Plus! (Farms)
Love to build? We've got LEGOs, straws & connectors, cups, magnatiles, and more!For kids 4 years old and up and their families!
Tuesday, December 177:30—8:45 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Evening Book Discussion Group
The Beverly Library's Evening Book Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, year round from 7:30 - 8:45 p. m. New members are always welcome - come once or as often as you'd like. Discussion books are available at the 2nd floor checkout desk, or they may be available in alternate formats.…Learn More18
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Thursday, December 193:45—5:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Pizza & a Movie: A Wrinkle in Time
Join us for A Wrinkle in Time on the big screen. .. with free pizza! Thursday, December 197:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Beverly Farms Book Discussion Group
The Beverly Farms Book Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, year round from 7 - 8:30 PM. New members are always welcome - come once or as often as you'd like. Discussion books are available in advance at the library. They may also be available on CD, or as a digital audiobook or eBook via OverDrive.…Learn More20
Friday, December 2011:00 AM—12:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
English Practice Group
Attention Adult English Language Learners of all levels! The library offers a weekly English Practice Group. These free gatherings, lead by local volunteers, center around common American English expressions, grammatical curiosities, useful vocabulary, and cultural references.…Learn MoreFriday, December 2011:00—11:30 AMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Music & Rhymes (Farms)
For children under 4 years old and their families. Join us for music and rhyme, rhythm, dancing and shaking, plus a parachute!
Friday, December 201:00—3:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Beverly Film Society Presents: Bad Santa
'Tis the season for yuletide larceny! Morose mall Santa and serial thief Billy Bob Thornton meets his match in a tenacious security guard . .. and discovers the true meaning of Christmas? (Caution: a lot of foul language. )Free and open to adults.…Learn More
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Saturday, December 212:30—3:30 PMArts & Crafts RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
LEGO Family Build
Build outstanding LEGO creations with the whole family! Don't forget to take a picture of your LEGO creation. For preschool and up.
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Sunday, December 22Closed
Farms branch
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Tuesday, December 24Closed
Main Library
Farms branch
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Wednesday, December 25Closed
Main Library
Farms branch
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Friday, December 2711:00 AM—12:00 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
English Practice Group
Attention Adult English Language Learners of all levels! The library offers a weekly English Practice Group. These free gatherings, lead by local volunteers, center around common American English expressions, grammatical curiosities, useful vocabulary, and cultural references.…Learn More28
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Sunday, December 29Closed
Farms branch
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