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Saturday, October 110:00 AM—12:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

World Postcard Day

Spread some joy and send a card on World Postcard Day! Stop in to get an official 2022 World Postcard Day card to send or stay a while and make your own. Learn about Postcrossing, a project that allows you to receive and send cards to people all over the world.…Learn More

Sunday, October 2Closed

Farms branch

Monday, October 39:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Monday Mornings: My Story: Bringing Beverly Back from the Brink

Join former Beverly Mayor Bill Scanlon for the story of what happened between his surprising election and first term, and the many challenges and rewards of succeeding years. My Story: Bringing Beverly Back from the Brink is published by Historic Beverly.…Learn More

Monday, October 311:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz: Story Time [Farms]

Join Dorothea every Monday for story times for the slightly older set. There will be songs, rhymes, and sometimes felt board activities as well. Contact: Dorothea Lam at lam@noblenet. org if you have any questions.

Monday, October 34:00—5:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Creative Writing Club (Grades 5-8)

Come flex your writing muscles and get feedback on your work. Bring a project to work on or try some writing prompts. Plus snacks!Like English class but goofier and no homework! Questions? Email Katie N. at knelson@noblenet. org.

Monday, October 35:30—7:30 PMBarnet GalleryMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Chess Nights at the Library (ages 12 and up)

BevRec and the Beverly Public Library are teaming up to offer Chess Nights. The first Monday of each month through May, come and play the world's greatest game (if you don’t count Pac Man) with your neighbors. This is not an instructional class, but rather a meet up for people who are looking to play.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 49:30—10:00 AMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Join us on the Beverly Common, across from the library, for Books and Babies! 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.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 410:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Join us on the Beverly Common, across from the library, to listen to three or four stories and participate in singing songs and learning finger plays led by one of our cheerful and experienced librarians. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Please limit registrations to one story time per week, per age group.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 411:15—11:45 AMBeverly Common

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Join us on the Beverly Common, across from the library, for a Baby & Toddler Story Time featuring stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, scarves and shakers!Please bring a blanket to sit on. Please limit registrations to one story time per week, per age group.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 412:30—1:00 PMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Tuesday, October 44:00—4:45 PMBarnet GalleryMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

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 5 Worlds: The Sand Warrior by Mike Siegel.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 47:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Teen Scene [Farms]

Calling all teens! Katie C. 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. Contact Katie at kcarlson@noblenet. org with questions and suggestions.

Wednesday, October 59:30—10:00 AMBeverly Common

CANCELED - Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Wednesday, October 510:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

CANCELED - Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Wednesday, October 511:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz: Story Time [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, October 511:15—11:45 AMBeverly Common

CANCELED - Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older

Join us on the Beverly Common, across from the library for three or four stories, songs, and stretches, with a take home craft. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Please limit registrations to one story time per week, per age group. Questions? Call 978-921-6062 or email Liz at caffi@noblenet.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 57:00—9:00 PMBarnet GalleryMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Friends of the Beverly Public Library

Monthly meeting of the Board of the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.

Thursday, October 61:15—1:45 PMBeverly Common

Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older

Join us on the Beverly Common, across from the library for three or four stories, songs, and stretches, with a take home craft. Please limit registrations to one story time per week, per age group. Masks are encouraged. Questions? Call 978-921-6062 or email Margie at mcclory@noblenet.…Learn More

Friday, October 710:00—11:00 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Music & Movement Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore

Join us for a fun-filled musical program of songs, movement, and stories. This fun interactive program is for children all ages and their caregiversPresented 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, October 710:30—11:15 AMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Music with Dara [Farms]

Join Dara for songs, music and instruments for 18 months to 5 years old. Contact Dorothea at lam@noblenet. org with questions.

Friday, October 712:00—1:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Community Zen

This fall, we are offering a dedicated time 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

Saturday, October 810:00—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, October 9Closed

Farms branch

Monday, October 10Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

Tuesday, October 119:30—10:00 AMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Tuesday, October 1110:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Tuesday, October 1111:15—11:45 AMBeverly Common

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, October 1112:30—1:00 PMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Tuesday, October 113:30—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, October 117:00—8:00 PMOnline

REMOTE VIA ZOOM: A Discussion with Horror Writers: S.A. Barnes, Christopher Golden, and Anne Heltzel

Are you someone who loves to read scary stories into the night? Do you shiver when you see a Stephen King book at the library? Do you get a thrill from looking for the TSTL campers or anyone wearing a Jason mask? If so, join us for a conversation with horror writers S.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 117:00—8:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Living Room Conversation: Home Energy

Want to learn more about how changes in energy could impact your home or business but not sure where to start? Green Beverly will present and join in conversations around changes in energy in Beverly and what it may mean for you. Living Room Conversations (LRC) provides a guided method for diverse members of a community to engage in intentional, small group conversation about specific and impactful issues.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 117:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Who Gives a Craft? [Farms]

This month our adult crafting group will be making Halloween garland. Come armed with creativity, and we’ll provide the rest! Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org with questions (and suggestions).

Wednesday, October 129:30—10:00 AMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Wednesday, October 1210:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Wednesday, October 1211:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz: Story Time [Farms]

Wednesday, October 1211:15—11:45 AMBeverly Common

Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older

Wednesday, October 124:00—4:45 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

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. Questions? Contact Kate at carpine@noblenet. org.

Wednesday, October 126:30—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Expressive Art Therapy

Art therapists from The Artful Life Counseling Center and Studio will be presenting a 90-minute workshops for adults to learn creative ways to reduce stress and develop an inner sense of peace through visual art-based mindfulness techniques. Therapists will guide you to quiet the static from your daily life and begin to untangle and understand what’s happening around you and in your inner world, ultimately to make a 'peace of art' that allows you to start having a clearer head, creative mind, and peaceful heart.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 127:15—8:45 PMBarnet GalleryMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Friends of the Beverly Public Library

Friends of the Beverly Public Library monthly board meeting.

Thursday, October 131:15—1:45 PMBeverly Common

CANCELED - Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older

Thursday, October 133:30—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

Friday, October 1410:00—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 One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston.…Learn More

Friday, October 1412:00—1:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Community Zen

Saturday, October 159:30—10:00 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Saturday Story Times: Baby & Toddler

Please join us for baby & toddler story time! We will read stories, sing songs, and play with shaker eggs! Contact Katie at kcarlson@noblenet. org with questions. It is up to the individual to determine their level of comfort and acceptable risk when attending programs.…Learn More

Saturday, October 1510:30—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! Contact Katie at kcarlson@noblenet. org with questions. 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

Sunday, October 16Closed

Farms branch

Monday, October 179:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Monday Mornings: The History of Slavery and Abolition on Cape Ann

Two Cape Ann churches, the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport and the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, began the Cape Ann Slavery and Abolition Project to uncover the forgotten stories of enslaved people and the activities of abolitionists on Cape Ann, including within the two congregations.…Learn More

Monday, October 1711:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz: Story Time [Farms]

Monday, October 177:00—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 No Gods, No Monsters by Cadwell Turnbull.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 189:30—10:00 AMBeverly Common

CANCELED - Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Tuesday, October 1810:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Tuesday, October 1811:15—11:45 AMBeverly Common

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, October 1812:30—1:00 PMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Tuesday, October 183:30—4:15 PMArts & Crafts RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

STEAM Story Time - Exploring Leaves!

STEAM story time for children ages 6-10 incorporates science concepts with stories and activities. This month, join us to investigate one of the most beautiful things about fall: leaves! We will create lots of different types of leaf rubbings using a variety of fall leaves.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 186:00—7:30 PMBarnet GalleryMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Sohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Let's Talk: Managing Middle School Mental Health with Minding Your Mind

When a friend shares their struggle with stress, worry, anger, or more it can be overwhelming. Even more so when it's your own feelings. Are you a middle schooler or freshman who wants to learn about effective coping skills for yourself and those around you? Hear from Mallory as she shares her mental health challenges and gives tips on how to make middle school more manageable and less overwhelming.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 187:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Teen Scene [Farms]

Tuesday, October 187:30—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 October 18 to discuss Gustave Flaubert's Sentimental Education.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 199:30—10:00 AMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Wednesday, October 1910:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Wednesday, October 1911:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz: Story Time [Farms]

Wednesday, October 1911:15—11:45 AMBeverly Common

Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older

Wednesday, October 193:30—4:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

LEGO Club [Farms]

Use your creative imagination to create amazing LEGO formations that we'll display at the Farms library. Registration is required.

Wednesday, October 193:30—5:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Crafternoon

Drop in and work on a craft! This month we will be making buttons! Stop by for a few minutes or the whole time. Open to grades 6-12. Questions? Email Katie at knelson@noblenet. org.

Wednesday, October 196:30—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 in this hands-on instructional workshop for printing at a later date.…Learn More

Thursday, October 201:15—1:45 PMBeverly Common

Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older

Thursday, October 207:00—8:15 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Discussion Group [Farms]

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 What comes after by JoAnne Tompkins. 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

Friday, October 2110:00—11:00 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Music & Movement Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore

Friday, October 2110:30—11:15 AMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Storytelling Playshop: Wondrous, Wonder, Marveluos Marvel Presented by Rona Leventhal

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Friday, October 2112:00—1:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Community Zen

Saturday, October 229:30 AM—12:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Handwriting Analysis

What can we tell from handwriting? If you're interested in learning more about what makes people tick, just look at their handwriting. The New England Society for Handwriting Analysis will host an informative lecture about the many applications of interpreting a person’s handwriting.…Learn More

Sunday, October 23Closed

Farms branch

Monday, October 249:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Monday Mornings: Comedy, Twisted Fairy Tales, and Essays on Getting Older but not Always Wiser

Readings and performance from three sixty-ish authors who came to creative writing late in life. Randy Ross, Judah Leblang, and Jason M. Rubin are co-founders of The New England Indie Authors Collective (NEIAC), a diverse group of local writers and playwrights whose work has been published by independent presses.…Learn More

Monday, October 2411:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz: Story Time [Farms]

Monday, October 242:00—2:30 PMOnline

REMOTE VIA FACEBOOK: Katie Bug Crafts: Black Cat

Make a 'purrfect' black cat with Katie Bug on Facebook! Learn some weird animal facts, then hear about books featuring our furry friends. Craft bags with all parts will be available for pickup at the main library and Farms branch starting on Monday, October 17, while supplies last.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 259:30—10:00 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Tuesday, October 2510:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Tuesday, October 2511:15—11:45 AMBeverly Common

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, October 2512:30—1:00 PMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Tuesday, October 253:30—4:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Farms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Costume Parade [Farms]

Come show off your best costume and parade around the library with your friends! Questions? Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org.

Tuesday, October 256:00—9:00 PMBarnet GalleryMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Library Trustees

Open to the public.

Tuesday, October 257:00—8:30 PMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

All-A-Board Game Night [Farms]

If the punny title didn’t give it away…. join us for a board game night! Feel free to bring a favorite game to share. Questions? Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org.

Wednesday, October 269:30—10:00 AMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Wednesday, October 2610:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Wednesday, October 2611:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz: Story Time [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! Questions? Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org.

Wednesday, October 2611:15—11:45 AMBeverly Common

Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older

Wednesday, October 263:30—5:00 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Farms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Pumpkin Painting [Farms]

It’s spooky season! Come decorate a pumpkin with your librarian friends! Make sure to wear clothes you can get messy in. Registration is required (for pumpkin purchasing purposes). Questions? Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org.

Wednesday, October 266:30—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 More

Thursday, October 271:15—1:45 PMBeverly Common

Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older

Thursday, October 276:00—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Murder Mystery Party

Can you solve the murder? This fun, interactive event will involve one teen secretly and unknowingly playing a murderer, and the other attendees must determine who among them is the criminal!

Thursday, October 277:00—8:00 PMOnline

REMOTE VIA ZOOM: A History of Wampanoag Foodways

We are pleased to welcome Kitty Hendricks-Miller (Otter Clan), for a presentation on the history of Wampanoag food in the region and sustainable, seasonal offerings. In the Wampanoag way of life, gratefulness for all foods was important and still is today as they are considered to be gifts from the Creator to Humans.…Learn More

Friday, October 2812:00—1:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Community Zen

Friday, October 283:30—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 doing some Halloween-themed exploration and excavation with ice and salt. Registration required. Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet.…Learn More

Sunday, October 30Closed

Farms branch

Monday, October 319:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Monday Mornings: New England's Haunted Lighthouses

Lighthouses are picturesque icons that remind us of our rich maritime history, but they and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand, as confirmed by the many horror stories that have utilized lighthouses as their settings. This presentation will focus on some of the macabre tales of New England’s coastal beacons, including the lovelorn spirit known as Ernie at Connecticut's New London Ledge Light and the piano playing ghost of Maine's Seguin Light.…Learn More