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Wednesday, December 111:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Book Buzz: Story Time at the Farms
Join Katie Bug every Wednesday for a story time geared towards our youngest patrons! There will be songs, rhymes, and sometimes felt board activities as well! Please email Katie at kcarlson@noblenet. org with any questions.2
Thursday, December 210:30—10:45 AMOnline
REMOTE VIA FACEBOOK: Music and Movement with MaryBeth Maes!
Get moving and grooving with musician, MaryBeth Maes on Facebook! Everyone is welcome to sing, dance, and join the fun. This program is funded by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care awarded to Peabody Public Schools to serve families on the North Shore.
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Saturday, December 49:30—10:00 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
POSTPONED: 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 410:30—11:15 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
POSTPONED: Saturday Story Times: Preschool
Please join us for a preschool story time! Enjoy stories, rhymes, and a craft!
Saturday, December 42:00—4:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Farms Art Reception
Art reception for Carmela Martin.
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Sunday, December 5Closed
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Sunday, December 512:00—2:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Winter Street CourtyardMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Beautify Beverly (Teens)
Join the Organic Garden Cafe and Beverly Public Library in cleaning up downtown Beverly! Get some volunteer hours and enjoy free desserts with your friends and classmates while making Beverly beautiful. This event was conceived of and organized by Linnea Avola and Maddie Frost as a part of their DECA project.…Learn More
Sunday, December 512:00—2:00 PMFarms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
The Nutcracker Tea
The Nutcracker Tea is back! Join us for our holiday open house at the Farms branch. We will have live music by the Beverly High School Choir. There will be crafts for children and visits from the Nutcracker, Sugar Plum Fairy and Mrs. Santa Claus. Please note there will be a few modifications this year.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 74:00—4:45 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
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Graphic Novel Club Grades 3-5
Join us for our 3rd-5th grade book club! Each month we will have an activity & book discussion. This month we will be reading Max & the Midknights by Lincoln Peirce. Copies will be available in the Children's Room or you can place a hold in the library catalog.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 77:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Teen Scene at the Farms: Yarn Wrapped Letters
Calling all teens! Katie will provide a low-key craft, but please feel free to bring anything you've been working on, or just come to exist in a welcoming space. This week we'll be making yarn wrapped letters!Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org with questions.8
Wednesday, December 811:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Book Buzz: Story Time at the Farms
Join Katie Bug every Wednesday for a story time geared towards our youngest patrons! There will be songs, rhymes, and sometimes felt board activities as well! Please email Katie at kcarlson@noblenet. org with any questions.Wednesday, December 84:00—4:45 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Online
Graphic Novel Club Grades 6-8
Join us for our new 6th-8th grade graphic novel club! Each month we will have an activity & book discussion. This month we are reading Compass South by Hope Larson. Please contact Kate at carpine@noblenet. org with any questions.
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Thursday, December 97:00—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Cookbook Club
Join us for an in person Cookbook Club. While we normally ask you to share a dish, this time we are skipping food and just talking about recipes. See the newest cookbooks in our collection and bring a copy of your favorite dessert recipe to share. If you would like to bring some of your dessert to share, please bring individually wrapped portions.…Learn More
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Friday, December 1010:30—11:00 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Fran's Frantastic Story Time
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes projected on the big screen in the Sohier Room!This special story time is co-led by Francesca from the Children’s Center for Communication and one of our Children’s Librarians. Hope to see you there!For preschool children ages 2 and up.…Learn More
Friday, December 102:00—3:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Minute to Win It: Teens Only!
Do you have what it takes? Come try your hand at a bunch of silly challenges, all in under a minute! Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Library.…Learn More
Friday, December 103:30—4:30 PMArts & Crafts RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Science Squad
Science Squad activate! This monthly series will explore different scientific topics geared towards 2nd - 5th graders. This month we will be making our own indoor “snow. ” Don't flake on me!Registration required. Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet.…Learn More11
Saturday, December 119:30—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 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.Saturday, December 1110:30—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 12Closed
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Monday, December 134:00—4:45 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Independent Readers Book Club
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The Independent Readers is a book group geared towards students in grade 6-8, but all teens are welcome! Join us on the 2nd Monday of each month. You can find the title and request the book on our book group page. BMS students: Ask your teacher if the Independent Readers Book Club can fulfill your independent reading requirement.…Learn More14
Tuesday, December 147:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Who Gives a Craft?: Crafting Night with Katie C
Get your 'flake on' making macrame snowflakes in this new monthly adult crafting night. All craft supplies will be provided. Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org with questions (and suggestions).15
Wednesday, December 1511:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Book Buzz: Story Time at the Farms
Join Katie Bug every Wednesday for a story time geared towards our youngest patrons! There will be songs, rhymes, and sometimes felt board activities as well! Please email Katie at kcarlson@noblenet. org with any questions.Wednesday, December 156:30—8:00 PMOff-site
Books & Brews Book Discussion at Acapulcos
The Beverly Public Library's Books & Brews meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30 - 8 PM. Titles will include bestselling fiction and nonfiction by popular authors. For the month of December, we are readying Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel WilkersonNew members are always welcome.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 157:00—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
BIPOC Voices
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Voices is a book discussion group intended to encourage an understanding of systemic racism, privilege, and biases to help disrupt racial inequalities and racism. Together the group will foster knowledge, empathy and understanding of the experiences, identities and history of people in the BIPOC community.…Learn More16
Thursday, December 1610:30—10:45 AMOnline
REMOTE VIA FACEBOOK: Music and Movement with MaryBeth Maes! Presented by the CFCE
Get moving and grooving with musician, MaryBeth Maes on Facebook! Everyone is welcome to sing, dance, and join the fun. This program is funded by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care awarded to Peabody Public Schools to serve families on the North Shore.
Thursday, December 163:30—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 166:30—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Introduction to 3D Printing
Interested in 3D printing? This class provides instruction on using a MakerBot 3D printer, the use of MakerBot Print software, and using Thingiverse, a platform for 3D designs. Participants will prepare designs for printing at a later date. Adults and teens 13+.…Learn More
Thursday, December 167:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Beverly Farms Book Discussion Group
The Beverly Farms Library's Book Discussion Group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 7 PM. New members are always welcome!This month we are reading White Ivey by Susie Yang. This may be available as a digital audiobook or eBook via OverDrive or hoopla.…Learn More
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Sunday, December 19Closed
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Monday, December 202:00—2:30 PMOnline
REMOTE VIA FACEBOOK: Katie Bug Crafts: Snowman
Create a swirly snowman with Katie Bug on Facebook! Learn some fun facts about snow (and snowpeople), and hear about books featuring snowmen! Craft bags with all parts will be available for pickup at the main library and Farms branch starting on Monday, December 13, while supplies last.…Learn More
Monday, December 204:00—4:45 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
The Deep Dive Book Club
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The Deep Dive is a book group geared towards students in grade 9-12, but all teens are welcome! Join us on the 4th Monday of each month. You can find the title and request the book on our book group page. The Deep Dive Book Club will be reading books that cover a wide variety of tough topics.…Learn MoreMonday, December 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. This month we are reading Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.…Learn More21
Tuesday, December 217:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Teen Scene at the Farms: Perler Beads
Calling all teens! Katie will provide a low-key craft, but please feel free to bring anything you've been working on, or just come to exist in a welcoming space. Bring your best creative self, because this week we'll be crafting with perler beads! Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 217:30—8:45 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
The Beverly Public Library's Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group meets from 7:30 - 9:00 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. New members are always welcome - come once or as often as you'd like. Join us in the Fogg Room this December 21 to discuss Buddenbrooks: the Decline of a Family, Thomas Mann's magisterial novel of multi-generational decadence in 19th century Germany, for which he was awarded the 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature.…Learn More22
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Thursday, December 23Closed
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Friday, December 24Closed
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Saturday, December 25Closed
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Sunday, December 26Closed
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Tuesday, December 287:00—8:45 PMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens [Farms]
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Attention devout clerics, halfling wizards, daring rogues, and those who have no idea what they just read: Come join us for a Dungeons and Dragons meet-up at the Farms the last Tuesday of each month! No experience required. Contact Katie at kcarlson@noblenet.…Learn More29
Wednesday, December 292:00—3:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Silent Library: Teens Only!
Come try your hand at a bunch of silly challenges, all without making a sound. Can you stay silent in the library? Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.
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