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Sunday, May 1Closed
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Monday, May 29:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Monday Mornings: What's Going on with Planet Earth?
Our home, planet Earth, is an amazing place, maybe the only one of its kind in the universe. In this presentation, Professor Young will explain various physical aspects of Earth, such as why it is a hospitable place along with other interesting facts.…Learn More
Monday, May 211:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Book Buzz: Story Time at the Farms
Join us every Monday for a story time geared towards our little older children. There will be stories, songs and rhymes. Email Dorothea at lam@noblenet. org with any questions.
Monday, May 27:00—8:45 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Author Talk: Ted Reinstein: Before Brooklyn
Join Ted Reinstein for a discussion of his new book, Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball’s Color Barrier. In a sweeping story spanning the six decades during which Black baseball players were banned from the major leagues, we meet the extraordinary Americans from all walks of life who never gave up the struggle to integrate our National Pastime and overturn its racist past.…Learn More3
Tuesday, May 39:30—10:00 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months
In our Books and Babies story time we read simple board books and share rhymes and bounces, tickles, and hugs. It is up to the individual to determine their level of comfort and acceptable risk when attending programs. Please be aware of the following before you register for story time: The Story Time Room is small.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 310:30—11:00 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years
Join us for our Toddler Story Time! Listen to three stories and participate in singing songs and learning finger plays led by one of our cheerful and experienced librarians. It is up to the individual to determine their level of comfort and acceptable risk when attending programs.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 311:15—11:45 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years
Join us for our Toddler Story Time! Listen to three or four stories and participate in singing songs and learning finger plays led by one of our cheerful and experienced librarians. It is up to the individual to determine their level of comfort and acceptable risk when attending programs.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 312:30—1:00 PMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months
In our Books and Babies Story Time we read simple board books and share 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. It is up to the individual to determine their level of comfort and acceptable risk when attending programs.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 33:30—5:00 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Create a Craft Project for Mother's Day [Farms]
Join Katerina in making a craft for Mother's Day.
Tuesday, May 34:00—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 discussing Wings of Fire: the Graphic Novel Book 1 The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland. Copies are available in the Children's Room.
Tuesday, May 37:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Teen Scene at the Farms: Collaging Take 2
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 collaging!Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org with questions.
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Wednesday, May 49:30—10:00 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months
In our Books and Babies Story Time we read simple board books and share 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. It is up to the individual to determine their level of comfort and acceptable risk when attending programs.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 410:30—11:00 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years
Join us for our Toddler Story Time! Listen to three or four stories and participate in singing songs and learning finger plays led by one of our cheerful and experienced librarians. It is up to the individual to determine their level of comfort and acceptable risk when attending programs.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 411:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Book Buzz: Story Time at the Farms
Join Katie Bug Wednesday mornings in May 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, May 411:15—11:45 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older
Join us for three or four stories, songs, and stretches, with a take home craft. It is up to the individual to determine their level of comfort and acceptable risk when attending programs. Please be aware of the following before registering for story time: The Story Time Room is small.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 46:30—8:00 PMOff-site
Books & Brews Book Discussion at Greg's Tavern
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. New members are always welcome. Registration is required for each month you attend.…Learn More5
Thursday, May 51:15—1:45 PMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older
Join us for three or four stories, songs, and stretches, with a take home craft. It is up to the individual to determine their level of comfort and acceptable risk when attending programs. Please be aware of the following before registering for story time: The Story Time Room is small.…Learn More
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Friday, May 610:30—11:15 AMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Music with Dara [Farms]
Music with Dara will be held in the Conrad Room.
Friday, May 612:00—1:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Community Zen
We are offering a dedicated time for connection with others to discover the basics of meditation practice and make contact with our own stability and sanity. Sessions will include brief instruction in sitting posture, teachings for well-being and healing, and practices for working with the mind, along with guided meditation for grounding and centering.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 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!It is up to the individual to determine their level of comfort and acceptable risk when attending programs. Please be aware of the following before you register for story time: The Story Time Room is small.…Learn More
Saturday, May 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!It is up to the individual to determine their level of comfort and acceptable risk when attending programs. Please be aware of the following before you register for story time The Story Time Room is small.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 8Closed
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Monday, May 99:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Monday Mornings: The Great American Street Organ
Join Tony Gangi for a trip down musical memory lane as he recounts the history of the hand cranked street organ. Popular in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries in cities such as Boston and New York, these instruments were often seen on the street with the organ grinders at the ready and a monkey in tow.…Learn More
Monday, May 911:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Book Buzz: Story Time at the Farms
Join us every Monday for a story time geared towards our little older children. There will be stories, songs and rhymes. Email Dorothea at lam@noblenet. org with any questions.
Monday, May 97:00—8:45 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Tide Lines: An Anthology of Cape Ann Poets - A Poetry Reading
Join 6 Cape Ann Poets as they read from their collection. In Tide Lines, nine distinct voices consider the ebb and flow of experience in the continuum from childhood to old age. They celebrate the natural world of Cape Ann, with excursions to Kigali, Lucca, Andalusia.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 101:00—2:00 PMOnline
REMOTE VIA ZOOM: Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body: Tips From the Latest Research
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how lifestyle choices may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 103:30—4:15 PMArts & Crafts RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
STEAM Story Time
STEAM story time for children ages 4-8 incorporates science concepts with stories and activities. This month, we will explore how different seeds find the best places to grow! We will help some native flower seeds along by making our own seed bombs to plant.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 107:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Who Gives a Craft?
They say April showers bring May flowers! This month we'll be making paper roses! All necessary materials will be provided. Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org with questions (and suggestions).11
Wednesday, May 1111:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Book Buzz: Story Time at the Farms
Join Katie Bug Wednesdays in May 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, May 114:00—4:45 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
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Graphic Novel Club Grades 6-8
We will be discussing Artie and the Wolf Moon by Olivia Stephens. Each month we will have an activity and discussion. Questions? Contact Kate at carpine@noblenet. org.
Wednesday, May 116:30—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Art Therapy Workshop: Creating a Mini Altar
Creating A Mini Altar Join us in replenishment, self-nourishment and transformation through the creative art-making process! Using guided meditation and journaling, we will identify and refine our hopes, wishes and dreams for self-care. We will then create mini altars where we can place them.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 1210:30—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, May 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, May 127:00—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Cookbook Club
See the newest cookbooks in our collection and bring a copy of your favorite party appetizer recipe to share. If you would like to bring some of your food to share, please bring individually wrapped portions. Questions? Contact Katie at knelson@noblenet.…Learn More
Thursday, May 127:15—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
The Story of the Italian Community in Beverly Farms
Join Nancy Coffey for her lecture of the Italian community in Beverly Farms.
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Friday, May 1310:00—11:00 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Modern Love Book Discussion Group
The Beverly Public Library's Modern Love Book Discussion Group meets on the 2nd Friday of each month from 10-11 AM. New members are always welcome - come once or as often as you'd like.
This month we are reading The Switch by Beth O’Leary. This may be available as a digital audiobook or eBook via OverDrive or hoopla.…Learn More
Friday, May 1312:00—1:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Community Zen
We are offering a dedicated time for connection with others to discover the basics of meditation practice and make contact with our own stability and sanity. Sessions will include brief instruction in sitting posture, teachings for well-being and healing, and practices for working with the mind, along with guided meditation for grounding and centering.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 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, May 15Closed
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Monday, May 169:30—10:30 AMOnline
REMOTE VIA ZOOM: Monday Mornings: The UFO Craze of 1947: A New Look at an Enduring Mystery
In June of 1947, a private pilot spotted nine unknown gleaming objects darting across the skies near Mount Rainier in Washington state. Within days, a wave of "flying saucer" sightings swept across the nation. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of witnesses reported seeing strange things in the sky.…Learn More
Monday, May 1611:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Book Buzz: Story Time at the Farms
Join us every Monday for a story time geared towards our little older children. There will be stories, songs and rhymes. Email Dorothea at lam@noblenet. org with any questions.
Monday, May 167:00—8:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
LGBTQ Book Discussion Group
The Beverly Public 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 Cleanness by Garth Greenwell. This may be available as a digital audiobook or eBook via OverDrive or hoopla.…Learn More17
Tuesday, May 173:30—5:00 PMWinter Street CourtyardMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Downtown Clean Up
Come clean up downtown Beverly! Do some volunteer hours and have some pizza while helping to beautify our city. All supplies provided. No rain dates; the program will be canceled if there is bad weather.
Tuesday, May 173:30—4:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Let’s Explore Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month [Farms]
Join us to learn about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and why it’s in May. We’ll also do a craft project. Questions? Contact Dorothea at lam@noblenet. org.
Tuesday, May 177:00—8:30 PMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
All-A-Board Game Night
If the punny title didn’t give it away…. join us for a board game night! Contact Katie at kcarlson@noblenet. org with questions and suggestions!Tuesday, May 177:30—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 - 8:45 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 on May 17 to discuss Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres, a scintillating tour through rock, R&B, country, punk, hip-hop, dance music, and pop conducted by Kelefa Sanneh, music critic for The New Yorker.…Learn More18
Wednesday, May 1811:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Book Buzz: Story Time at the Farms
Join Katie Bug Wednesdays in May 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, May 183:30—4:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Farms Lego Club
Use your creative imagination to create amazing LEGO formations that we'll display at the Farms library. Registration is required.Wednesday, May 184:00—5:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Rev Up With Robots (Grades 4-8)
Meet and try out the library’s robots! Questions? Email Katie at knelson@noblenet. org.
Wednesday, May 186:30—9:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Selma (2014): a BIPOC Voices Film Screening
Join us for a screening of Selma, a chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 's campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965. The film was nominated for Best Picture and won Best Original Song at the 87th Academy Awards.…Learn More19
Thursday, May 197:00—8:15 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 Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead. This may be available as a digital audiobook or eBook via OverDrive or hooplabook titles in our catalog, visit our Book Groups page.…Learn More
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Friday, May 2012:00—1:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Community Zen
We are offering a dedicated time for connection with others to discover the basics of meditation practice and make contact with our own stability and sanity. Sessions will include brief instruction in sitting posture, teachings for well-being and healing, and practices for working with the mind, along with guided meditation for grounding and centering.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 2110:30—11:00 AMBarnet GalleryMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Author Visit: Alec Carvlin the Author of How to Bake a Universe!
Ever wondered what ingredients you need to bake a universe? Calling all cosmic chefs! Local author Alec Carvlin will be reading his debut picture book, How to Bake a Universe! illustrated by Brian Briggs. Kids will love decorating their own cosmic sunglasses, hearing the book read aloud by the author, and asking questions about the fun and funky science at the end of the program.…Learn More22
Sunday, May 22Closed
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Sunday, May 221:30—4:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Professional Headshots
Anthony Grassetti, a local professional photographer, will take your headshot for free. Suitable for LinkedIn profile, social media or resume. You will be emailed a digital file after the event. First-come, first-served. Questions? Contact Laurie at formichella@noblenet.…Learn More
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Monday, May 239:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Monday Mornings: Meatless Mondays and Beyond
What do Tom Brady and Mike Tyson have in common? George W. Bush and Bill Clinton? Albert Einstein and Jane Goodall? All of them are vegetarians. Learn about what it means and what it looks like to eat more meals with less meat. Sarah is a mom, amateur athlete, ice cream connoisseur, and 15-year vegetarian with a passion for growing, cooking, eating, and sharing delicious food that is gentle on the body, mind, and the environment.…Learn MoreMonday, May 234:00—4:45 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
The Deep Dive Book Club
The Deep Dive Book Group examines a variety of topics that impact teens. Each month, through the books we are reading, we will explore topics related to mental health and substance abuse and look at positive coping strategies and resources. The Deep Dive Book Group meets on the 4th Monday of the month from 4-4:45 PM.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 256:30—8:00 PMOff-site
Books & Brews Book Discussion
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. New members are always welcome. Registration is required for each month you attend.…Learn More26
Thursday, May 2610:30—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, May 267:00—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
A Salem Witch with Daniel A. Gagnon
Join Daniel A. Gagnon, author of A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse, for a discussion of his new biography of an innocent woman accused and executed for witchcraft in 1692. The author will discuss Nurse's life before the witch-hunt, the accusations against her in 1692, and how she was later memorialized by her descendants and the local community.…Learn More27
Friday, May 2712:00—1:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Community Zen
We are offering a dedicated time for connection with others to discover the basics of meditation practice and make contact with our own stability and sanity. Sessions will include brief instruction in sitting posture, teachings for well-being and healing, and practices for working with the mind, along with guided meditation for grounding and centering.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 28Closed
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Sunday, May 29Closed
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Monday, May 30Closed
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Tuesday, May 317:00—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 More