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Wednesday, May 19:15—9:45 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Children and their caregivers listen to three or four stories and participate in circle games, singing songs and learning finger plays led by one of our cheerful and experienced librarians. Please give yourself extra time to find parking on these busy mornings.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 110:00—10:30 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Books and Babies: Newborn to 18 Months

In our Books and Babies Story Time we read simple board books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. The purpose is to show caregivers how to enjoy books with their babies and to introduce our youngest patrons to the joy of language. Please arrive a few minutes early to allow yourself time to find parking.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 110:30—11:00 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Toddler Time (Farms)

Toddler story time featuring stories, songs, fingerplays. For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years old and their caregivers.

Wednesday, May 110:45—11:15 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Preschool Story Time: Ages 3 and older

Preschool Story Times consist of three or four stories, songs, stretches, and fingerplays, followed by a simple craft. Children are able to attend on their own, but caregivers are always welcome. Please give yourself a few extra minutes to find parking on busy mornings.…Learn More

Thursday, May 21:15—1:45 PMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Preschool Story Time: Ages 3 and older

Thursday, May 26:30—7:00 PMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

CANCELLED A Little Night Music & Rhyme Ages 0-5

Join us for musical rhythmic fun! Dancing, shaking, moving and singing!For families and kids under 5 (or so). Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.

Thursday, May 27:00—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.

Friday, May 310:30—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, May 310:30—11:15 AMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Preschool Music with Dara (Farms)

Join Dara each month for a lively musical concert. The show is geared for children ages 18 months through 5 years. All are welcome. Thanks to the Friends of the Beverly Farms Library.

Friday, May 311:00 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 More

Sunday, May 5Closed

Farms branch

Monday, May 69:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Monday Mornings: When the Irish Invaded Canada: It's No Blarney

Just over a year after Robert E. Lee relinquished his sword, a band of Union and Confederate veterans dusted off their guns. These former foes, however, had no intention of reigniting the Civil War. Instead, they fought side by side to undertake one of the most fantastical missions in military history: to seize the British province of Canada and hold it hostage until the independence of Ireland was secured.…Learn More

Monday, May 610:30—11:00 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Baby Story Time (Farms)

Stories, fingerplays and songs. For children up to 24 months and their caregivers.

Monday, May 611:15 AM—12:00 PMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Preschool Story Time (Farms)

This is an independent story time, featuring stories and crafts. For ages 3 1/2-5 years. Winter session runs for 8 weeks.

Monday, May 63:30—5:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Girls Who Code

Interested in building a website or cool app? Want to work as a team and build a project you care about? Join our new Girls Who Code Club. This club is free for teens in grades 6-12. No coding experience necessary. Just bring your commitment to trying something new.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 79:30—10:00 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Books and Babies: Newborn to 18 Months

Tuesday, May 710:30—11:00 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Tuesday, May 711:15—11:45 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Tuesday, May 712:30—1:00 PMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Books and Babies: Newborn to 18 Months

Tuesday, May 73:30—4:00 PMArts & Crafts RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

What's the Big Idea?: Math & Science Story Time

Based on the What's the Big Idea? program by the Vermont Center for the Book; this story time incorporates math and science into a story time and activity. For children ages 4-6. Questions? Call 978-921-6062 or email Liz at caffi@noblenet. org

Wednesday, May 89:15—9:45 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Wednesday, May 810:00—10:30 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Books and Babies: Newborn to 18 Months

Wednesday, May 810:30—11:00 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Toddler Time (Farms)

Toddler story time featuring stories, songs, fingerplays. For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years old and their caregivers.

Wednesday, May 810:45—11:15 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Preschool Story Time: Ages 3 and older

Wednesday, May 84:00—4:45 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Graphic Novel Book Club Grades 3-6

Grades 3-6This month we will be reading Recess Warriors: Hero is a Four Letter Word by Marcus Emerson . Copies of the book are available in the Children’s Room. Each meeting there will be discussion and an activity centered around the graphic novel of the month.…Learn More

Thursday, May 91:15—1:45 PMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Preschool Story Time: Ages 3 and older

Thursday, May 93:30—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, May 93:30—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, May 93:30—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, May 96:30—7:00 PMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

A Little Night Music & Rhyme Ages 0-5

Join us for musical rhythmic fun! Dancing, shaking, moving and singing!For families and kids under 5 (or so). Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.

Friday, May 1010:30—11:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Bebop Beats in Beverly

Friday, May 1011:00 AM—12:00 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

English Practice Group

Saturday, May 1110:00—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.

Sunday, May 12Closed

Farms branch

Monday, May 139:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Monday Mornings: Waging Peace in Pakistan

"You're going to Pakistan! Isn't it dangerous? Don’t they hate us Americans?" Hear the stories of fabulous people and hospitality on a recent Rotary International trip to see a girls’ college in northern Pakistan. “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.…Learn More

Monday, May 1310:30—11:00 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Baby Story Time (Farms)

Stories, fingerplays and songs. For children up to 24 months and their caregivers.

Monday, May 1311:15 AM—12:00 PMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Preschool Story Time (Farms)

This is an independent story time, featuring stories and crafts. For ages 3 1/2-5 years. Winter session runs for 8 weeks.

Monday, May 133:30—5:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Girls Who Code

Wednesday, May 1510:30—11:00 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Toddler Time (Farms)

Toddler story time featuring stories, songs, fingerplays. For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 years old and their caregivers.

Thursday, May 166:00—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Spring Book Crafts

Break out the scissors and the hot glue guns! Let’s take some old books and make them into something new. Join us to create paper bouquets and cards out of re-purposed books. The library will provide all art supplies, along with light refreshments. No experience or talent necessary.…Learn More

Thursday, May 167:00—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 More

Friday, May 1710:30—11:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Bebop Beats in Beverly

Friday, May 1711:00 AM—12:00 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

English Practice Group

Saturday, May 189:30—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, May 1810:30—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!

Saturday, May 183:00—4:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Community Baby Shower

New parents (of babies 0-12 months old) and expectant parents are invited join to us for a Community Baby Shower! Receive information on local family resources, participate in an introductory baby story time, explore the art of babywearing, and meet new families.…Learn More

Sunday, May 19Closed

Farms branch

Sunday, May 192:00—3:30 PMReference Area (2nd floor)Main Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Library of Things Open House

Please join us for our Library of Things Open House to learn about our Library of Things, a new collection of nontraditional items, such as binoculars, ukuleles and a digital microscope, that can be borrowed from the library. Come see what we have and bring home one of our “Things.…Learn More

Monday, May 209:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Monday Mornings: A Bucket List Trip to the Northern Plains

From Frank Lloyd Wright in Buffalo to the melting glaciers in Glacier National Park to Mt. Rushmore, join Marj as she takes you along on her road trip through the Northern Plains. Highlights of the trip include bison and the high mountain passes of Yellowstone National Park, downtown Chicago, the Dakotas, Illinois Amish Country, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.…Learn More

Monday, May 203:30—5:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Girls Who Code

Monday, May 207:00—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 More

Tuesday, May 217:00—8:00 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

The State of Recycling

MassDEP Municipal Assistance Coordinator, Sharon Kishida explains the present and future of recycling. Despite the headlines, the end of recycling is not nigh, but there are things you should know and things you can do. Please join us.

Tuesday, May 217:30—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 More

Thursday, May 233:00—3:45 PMArts & Crafts RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Special Science Squad!

Join us for a special Science Squad. For children in grades 1-5. Please register for either the 3 PM or 4 PM session!Space is limited!Learn about electronics with Snap Circuits jr. ! Create exciting projects such as a flying saucer, alarms,…Learn More

Thursday, May 233:30—4:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Lettuce Grow! Gardening for Kids (Farms)

For budding gardeners aged 6-10 a chance to plant your own veggies and/or flowers. Hands on activities, including a craft and snack.

Thursday, May 233:45—5:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Teen Pizza and a Movie: The Princess Bride

Inconceivable! Teens grades 6-12, join us for a The Princess Bride on the big screen - with free pizza of course!

Thursday, May 234:00—4:45 PMArts & Crafts RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Special Science Squad!

Thursday, May 236:30—7:00 PMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

A Little Night Music & Rhyme Ages 0-5

Join us for musical rhythmic fun! Dancing, shaking, moving and singing!For families and kids under 5 (or so). Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.

Friday, May 2410:30—11:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Bebop Beats in Beverly

Friday, May 2411:00 AM—12:00 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

English Practice Group

Friday, May 241:00—3:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Beverly Film Society Presents Vice

Christian Bale takes his well-earned reputation for roles in which he's barely recognizable to a madcap new level in Vice, Adam McKay's barbed biopic about Dick Cheney, George W. Bush's VP, a man notorious for his sneer, his smirk, his comfort-level with profanity, and, of particular historical interest, his heroic hunting exploits.

Saturday, May 25Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

Sunday, May 26Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

Monday, May 27Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

Thursday, May 3010:30—11:15 AMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Singing and Signing (Farms)

Join us for this musical sign language program for preschoolers and seniors. Sing along and learn the sign language for your favorite songs with Wendy and her guitar and Vicki, a sign language professional. Fun for all ages! All are welcome. Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Beverly Farms Library.