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Thursday, September 14:00—5:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

STEMtember: Candy Engineering

Come for some messy, goofy, silly, STEM* fun! Thursday, September 1- Katie has mixed up her candy! Come engineer a device that will help separate the Nerds from the M&Ms from the Whoppers!Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library. *Science,…Learn More

Friday, September 210:30—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.

Saturday, September 3Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

Sunday, September 4Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

Monday, September 5Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

Tuesday, September 67:00—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, September 74:00—5:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

STEMtember: Robots

Come for some messy, goofy, silly, STEM* fun! Wednesday, September 7- Play with our Cubelet, Ozobot and Dash robots! Can you program the robot to launch a ball into a cup? Or teach a robot to complete a maze? Come find out!Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 77:00—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, September 83:30—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, September 910:00—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 Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood.…Learn More

Friday, September 912:00—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, September 10Closed

Farms branch

Saturday, September 1010:00—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, September 11Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

Monday, September 129:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Monday Mornings: Rebels At Sea: Privateering In The American Revolution

Bestselling author Eric Jay Dolin will discuss his new book, Rebels At Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution. The heroic story of the founding of the U. S. Navy during the Revolution has been told before, yet missing from most maritime histories is the ragtag fleet of private vessels, from 20-foot whaleboats to 40-cannon men-of-war, that truly revealed the new nation’s character―above all, its ambition and entrepreneurial ethos.…Learn More

Monday, September 124:00—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, September 125:30—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, September 139:30—10:00 AMBeverly Common

CANCELED - 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, September 1310:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

CANCELED - 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, September 1311:15—11:45 AMBeverly Common

CANCELED - 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, September 1312:30—1:00 PMBeverly Common

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

Tuesday, September 133:30—5:00 PMWinter Street CourtyardMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

CANCELED - 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, September 137:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Who Gives a Craft? [Farms]

This month we'll be making our own stamps and prints. Come armed with creativity, and we’ll provide the rest! Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org with questions (and suggestions).

Wednesday, September 149:30—10:00 AMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Wednesday, September 1410:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Wednesday, September 1411:15—11:45 AMBeverly 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 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, September 144:00—5:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

STEMtember: Snackfood Engineering

Come for some messy, goofy, silly, STEM* fun! Wednesday, September 14- Can you build a structure to withstand an earthquake? What if the only supplies you have are snacks?Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library. *Science, Technology, Engineering,…Learn More

Wednesday, September 146:00—7:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

PROGRAM TO BE RESCHEDULED: Let's Talk: Don't Blend In with The Artful Life

This program will be rescheduled. New date will be posted ASAP. Don't Blend In: an in-person art making group for teens devoted to tapping into their creativity and leadership qualities to embrace this belief: "Be yourself because an ORIGINAL is worth more than a copy.…Learn More

Thursday, September 151:15—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

Thursday, September 154:00—5:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

STEMtember: Chemical Reactions

Come for some messy, goofy, silly, STEM* fun! Thursday, September 15- Strap on the safety goggles and explore the world of chemical reactions! Come dressed to get messy. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library. *Science, Technology, Engineering,…Learn More

Thursday, September 157:00—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 The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. 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, September 1612:00—1:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Community Zen

Saturday, September 17Closed

Farms branch

Sunday, September 18Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

Monday, September 199:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Monday Mornings: Alaska, Bears and Beyond

Alaska is often regarded as a last frontier and one of the last places to see numerous large wildlife. Through the Kenai fjords, small boats allow close access to thundering, calving glaciers, breaching humpback whales, dozing Steller sea lions and playful sea otters.…Learn More

Monday, September 1911:00—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, September 197:00—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 A Tale of Two Omars by Omar Sharif, Jr.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 209:30—10:00 AMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Tuesday, September 2010:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Tuesday, September 2011:15—11:45 AMBeverly Common

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, September 2012:30—1:00 PMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Tuesday, September 201:00—4:00 PMWinter Street CourtyardMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

National Voter Registration Day

Are you registered to vote? Come by the Winter Street Entrance to register to vote or check your registration status, and be ready for the midterm elections! Questions? Contact Graham at ggoss@nobletnet. org.

Tuesday, September 203:30—4:15 PMArts & Crafts RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

STEAM Story Time - Exploring Simple Machines

STEAM story time for children ages 6-10 incorporates science concepts with stories and activities. This month, join us to explore all different kinds of simple machines! We will use household items to create simple machine obstacles! Be ready for an simply awesome story time! Questions? Contact Liz at caffi@noblenet.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 207:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Teen Scene [Farms]

Tuesday, September 207:30—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 September 20 to discuss The Viking Heart, by Arthur Herman.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 219:30—10:00 AMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Wednesday, September 2110:00—11:00 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Get the Real Story: Digital News

Join us for a demonstration of our digital news resources that are available free for Beverly residents. Learn how to access The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Salem News, The Herald Citizen, and lots more. We will also explore a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 2110:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Wednesday, September 2111:00—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, September 2111:15—11:45 AMBeverly Common

Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older

Wednesday, September 213:30—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.

Thursday, September 221:00—2:00 PMOnline

REMOTE VIA ZOOM: Building Route 128: The Road We Love to Hate: An Author Talk by David Kruh

David Kruh, author of Building Route 128, will present the complete story of Route 128, from its beginning in the 1920s as an ad hoc collection of two-lane roads that formed a rough arc 15 miles from Boston, through the construction of the divided highway in the 1950s, and then how one man’s vision became the catalyst for the fantastic growth around the highway.…Learn More

Thursday, September 221:15—1:45 PMBeverly Common

CANCELED - Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older

Thursday, September 223:30—4:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Falling into Fall [Farms]

Discover why we are attracted to the fall season. Make a fun craft and do an activity that is connected to the theme. Registration is required (Kindergarten - Grade 4). Contact: Dorothea Lam

Thursday, September 226:30—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Introduction to Tarot

Join us for our Intro to Tarot class! Learn the basics to help you understand how to use and interpret this set of 78 cards designed for guidance and insight. Please bring your own deck if possible. Questions? Contact Lisa Ryan at ryan@noblenet. org. Presented…Learn More

Friday, September 2310:00—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, September 2312:00—1:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Community Zen

Saturday, September 24Closed

Farms branch

Saturday, September 249:15 AM—4:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Board Game Day (ages 12 and up)

Shall we play a game? The Essex County Gamers and the Beverly Public Library are teaming up for an all-day board game bonanza. Games of varying duration and difficulty will be played and players of all experience levels are invited to join. Each game will feature an individual who will teach others how to play.…Learn More

Saturday, September 249:30—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! Contact Liz at caffi@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, September 2410:30—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 Liz at caffi@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, September 25Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

Monday, September 269:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Monday Mornings: Climate Prep Week

This year’s theme for Climate Prep Week is The Planet's Health and Yours: Facing the Invisible Impacts of Climate Change. Join Green Beverly as they discuss climate change and mindful financial investing. As a Climate Resilience Hub, the Beverly Public Library is committed to helping educate residents about impacts of climate change.…Learn More

Monday, September 2611:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz: Story Time [Farms]

Monday, September 262:00—2:30 PMOnline

REMOTE VIA FACEBOOK: Katie Bug Crafts: Panda

Make a 'beary' cute panda with Katie Bug on Facebook! Learn some weird animal facts, then hear about books featuring our bamboo-eating friends. Craft bags with all parts will be available for pickup at the main library and Farms branch starting on Monday, September 19, while supplies last.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 279:30—10:00 AMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Tuesday, September 2710:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Tuesday, September 2711:15—11:45 AMBeverly Common

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, September 2712:30—1:00 PMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Tuesday, September 277:00—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! Bring a favorite game to share with friends!Contact Katie at kcarlson@noblenet. org with questions and suggestions!

Wednesday, September 289:30—10:00 AMBeverly Common

Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months

Wednesday, September 2810:30—11:00 AMBeverly Common

Toddler Story Time: 18 Months to 3 Years

Wednesday, September 2811:00—11:45 AMJackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz: Story Time [Farms]

Wednesday, September 2811:15—11:45 AMBeverly Common

Weathering the Storm Together: Preschool Story Time for Climate Preparedness Week 2022

Join us on the Beverly Common for stories, songs, and rhymes about staying strong together through storms for Climate Preparedness Week 2022. After story time participants can pick up a Take and Make earth craft to make at home! Please bring a blanket to sit on.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 286:30—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, September 291:15—1:45 PMBeverly Common

Weathering the Storm Together: Preschool Story Time for Climate Preparedness Week 2022

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes about staying strong together through storms for Climate Preparedness Week 2022. After story time participants can pick up a Take and Make earth craft to make at home! Please bring a blanket to sit on. Questions? Call 978-921-6062 or email Liz at caffi@noblenet.…Learn More

Thursday, September 293:30—4:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Make-Your-Own Comic Book [Farms]

National Comic Book Day takes place on September 25! Celebrate by creating characters and working on a mini-comic book or zine! All materials will be provided. Questions? Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org.

Friday, September 3012:00—1:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Community Zen

Friday, September 303:30—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 homemade thermometers and discussing temperature for Climate Preparedness Week. Please note: we will be using balloons that may contain latex.…Learn More