December 2024

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Sunday, December 1Closed

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Monday, December 29:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Monday Mornings: Who Was Miss Elizabeth Putnam Sohier and Why is There a Room Named for Her?

Elizabeth Putnam Sohier (1847-1926) could have spent her days sipping tea with other members of the Mayflower Society but instead used her wealth and social position to petition the Massachusetts legislature to establish the nation's first library commission.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 36:30—8:30 PMJackson 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 (including homework), or just come to exist in a welcoming space. Questions? Suggestions? Contact Katie C. at kcarlson@noblenet. org.
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Wednesday, December 49:30—11:30 AMOnline

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: Interview Practice

Pictre of Debbi HopeThe Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30-11:30 AM. Registration directly via Zoom is required. Informal networking takes place from 9-9:30 AM and 11:30 AM-12 PM. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you!

Wednesday, December 410:15—10:45 AMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Music & Movement Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore [Farms]

Music & Movement Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore [Farms]Join us for a fun-filled musical program of songs, movement, and stories. This fun interactive program is for children all ages and their caregiversCFCE of the North Shore is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care awarded to the Peabody Public Schools.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 44:00—4:45 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Graphic Novel Club: Grades 3-5

This month we will discuss Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte and Ann Xu and enjoy an activity. Copies of the book are available in the Children’s Room. Questions? Contact Kate at carpine@noblenet. org.

Wednesday, December 46:30—7:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Cozy Crafting - Upcycle Your Clothes!

Join us for some cozy evening of crafting! Update an old favorite shirt, hem those pants, or just experiment. Sewing tools will be provided, but bring your own clothes to modify. Limited fabric supplies are being generously provided by Beverly Bootstraps! Sign-up encouraged but not required.…Learn More
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Friday, December 69:00 AM—12:45 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Reference Area (2nd floor)Main Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Social Services Navigator

The City's Social Services Navigator, Melissa Weed, LCSW (she/her) will be at the library. Receive support connecting with referrals for social services in and around Beverly. For more information, contact Melissa at 978-605-2481 or mweed@beverlyma. gov.

Friday, December 610:30—11:15 AMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Music with Dara [Farms]

Dara will provide a lively interactive music program for all that attend. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Farms Library. Contact: Dorothea Lam at lam@noblenet. org
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Sunday, December 8Closed

Farms branch

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Monday, December 94:00—5:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Creative Writing Club: Grades 4-8

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.
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Tuesday, December 103:30—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. Questions? Contact Katie N. at knelson@noblenet.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 107:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Who Gives a Craft? [Farms]

Who Gives a Craft? [Farms]This month, we will be making snowmen out of candles. Come with creativity, and we’ll provide the rest! Questions or suggestions? Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Farms Library.
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Wednesday, December 113:30—5:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Decorate a Mug

Come personalize your own mug! Come use a heat press to put cool designs on mugs. We’ll provide everything you need—just bring your creativity! Take home a unique mug that’s perfect for you or makes a great gift. Mugs are available while supplies last and some mugs may need to be picked up at a later date.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 116:00—6:45 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Abendgespräch: Beverly's German Chat Group

Abendgespräch: Beverly's German Chat GroupJoin us at 6pm on the 11th of December for the first meeting of Abendgespräch (Evening Conversation), Beverly's new German chat group! All levels of proficiency are welcome, from absolute beginner to native speaker. And just between us, there may be Lebkuchen!Questions? Contact Matthew.
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Thursday, December 126:00—7:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Cookbook Club: Cookie Swap

Whether you're a baking beginner or a seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone who loves to share (and sample!) homemade treats. Pick your favorite cookie recipe—classic or creative—and bring a batch to share with the group. We’ll swap recipes, enjoy delicious cookies, and discover new favorites to add to our holiday baking list.…Learn More

Thursday, December 126:30—8:00 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

A Songwriting Workshop with Briana Cash [Farms]

 Come join us for a songwriting workshop for teens and adults presented by a famous singer-songwriter from the LA area, called Briana Cash. All materials will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Farms Library. Registration is required.…Learn More
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Friday, December 139:00 AM—12:45 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Reference Area (2nd floor)Main Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Social Services Navigator

The City's Social Services Navigator, Melissa Weed, LCSW (she/her) will be at the library. Receive support connecting with referrals for social services in and around Beverly. For more information, contact Melissa at 978-605-2481 or mweed@beverlyma. gov.
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Saturday, December 148:00—9:30 AMOff-site

Beverly Bird Walks: David S. Lynch Memorial Park

Birder with Camera Pointed UpJoin Greg Power, library volunteer and birding enthusiast, to get to know Beverly's open spaces through birding! This month we will be at David S. Lynch Memorial Park, 55 Ober St in Beverly, and will meet at the parking lot near the entrance. Late fall, early winter is when the sea ducks and other birds that breed in the north come south for the winter. Salem Sound tends to capture many of these species for the duration of the winter as they feed. The bird walk begins at 8:05 AM sharp and registration is required.

Saturday, December 1410:00—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Musical Mornings With Miz Liz

Musical Mornings With Miz LizJoin 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. Questions? Contact Margie at mcclory@noblenet. org. Sponsored by the Friends of…Learn More

Saturday, December 142:00—4:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Whatcha' Mean a Zine?: A Hands-On Workshop

Whatcha' Mean a Zine?: A Hands-On Workshop Join local zinester and artist, Dawn Stahura, for this all-ages, hands-on workshop making zines! Have you always wanted to write and publish your own work? Do you have a story tell and want to share it with the world? Then zines are for you! In this workshop, you will learn what zines are (think booklets made out of paper) and then you will learn how to make your own. Together, we will learn the brief history of zines, why zines are so important today, and how to make your own mini-zine out of a single piece of paper.
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Sunday, December 15Closed

Farms branch

Sunday, December 151:00—4:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Dungeons and Dragons: Grades 9-12

Greetings adventurers - Join us for Dungeons and Dragons! D&D is a game about adventure, mystery, and drama in a fantasy based world! Meet new friends and have fun rolling dice, fighting monsters, and saving the realm! Dice will be provided (or bring your own).…Learn More
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Monday, December 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 third 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 Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 176:30—8:30 PMJackson 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 (including homework), or just come to exist in a welcoming space. Questions? Suggestions? Contact Katie C. at kcarlson@noblenet. org.

Tuesday, December 177:30—8:45 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Tuesday Evening Book Discussion

Tuesday Evening Book DiscussionThe 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 December 17 to discuss Small Things Like These, Claire Keegan's instant classic about altruism and duplicity in Christmastime Dublin.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 189:30—11:30 AMOnline

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: Marketing Plan ("Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan)

Pictre of Debbi HopeThe Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30-11:30 AM. Registration directly via Zoom is required. Informal networking takes place from 9-9:30 AM and 11:30 AM-12 PM. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you!

Wednesday, December 1810:15—10:45 AMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Music & Movement Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore [Farms]

Music & Movement Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore [Farms]Join us for a fun-filled musical program of songs, movement, and stories. This fun interactive program is for children all ages and their caregiversCFCE of the North Shore is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care awarded to the Peabody Public Schools.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 183:30—5:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Crafternoon: Candle Painting

Drop in and work on a craft! Work on a craft Katie will supply or bring something of your own to work on. Stop by for a few minutes or the whole time. Open to grades 6-12. Questions? Email Katie at knelson@noblenet. org.

Wednesday, December 183:30—4:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Lego Club [Farms]

 Lego Club [Farms]Use your creative imagination to create amazing LEGO formations that we'll display at the Farms library. Contact: Dorothea Lam at lam@noblenet. org  

Wednesday, December 186:30—8:00 PMOff-site

Books & Brews Book Group

Books & Brews Book GroupThe Beverly Public Library's Books & Brews group will meet, for this month only, on the 3rd Wednesday from 6:30 - 8 PM. Titles this group reads include bestselling fiction and nonfiction by popular authors. New members are always welcome. Registration is required for each month you attend.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 187:00—8:30 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Sci-fi & Fantasy Book Group

The Beverly Public Library's Sci-fi & Fantasy Book Discussion Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month, from 7-8:30 PM. New members are always welcome - come once or as often as you'd like. This month we are reading The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 193:30—5:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

After-School Craftivity: Craft Stick Snowman [Farms]

Join Katie Bug to make to make a snowman out of popsicle sticks! Pop in or stay the whole time. All materials will be provided. Questions? Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Farms Library.
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Friday, December 209:00 AM—12:45 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Reference Area (2nd floor)Main Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Social Services Navigator

The City's Social Services Navigator, Melissa Weed, LCSW (she/her) will be at the library. Receive support connecting with referrals for social services in and around Beverly. For more information, contact Melissa at 978-605-2481 or mweed@beverlyma. gov.
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Sunday, December 22Closed

Farms branch

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Tuesday, December 24Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

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Wednesday, December 25Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

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Friday, December 279:00 AM—12:45 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Reference Area (2nd floor)Main Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Social Services Navigator

The City's Social Services Navigator, Melissa Weed, LCSW (she/her) will be at the library. Receive support connecting with referrals for social services in and around Beverly. For more information, contact Melissa at 978-605-2481 or mweed@beverlyma. gov.
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Sunday, December 29Closed

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