June 2024

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Saturday, June 1Closed

Farms branch

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Sunday, June 2Closed

Main Library

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Monday, June 311:00—11:45 AMFarms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Jackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz:Story Time [Farms]

Join Dorothea at a story time for the slightly older kids. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and puppets. If it's nice weather, we'll be outside in the park (otherwise in the library). Questions? Contact Dorothea at lam@noblenet. org

Monday, June 36:30—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Understanding the Significance of Juneteenth

Learn about Juneteenth and why it is important we celebrate it, featuring live music, a short film, and light refreshments. This event is a collaboration between the Beverly Public Library, City of Beverly’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office, North Shore Juneteenth, Beverly Human Rights Committee, and the NAACP.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 511:00—11:45 AMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Farms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz: Story Time [Farms]

Join Katie Bug on Wednesdays for a story time geared towards our youngest patrons! There will be songs, rhymes, and sometimes felt board activities as well!Bring a blanket for story time on the lawn if the weather is nice! Questions? Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 54:00—4:45 PMFogg RoomMain 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 Speak Up by Rebecca Burgess. Books are available in the Children's Room at the circulation desk. Questions? Contact Kate at carpine@noblenet.…Learn More
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Friday, June 710:30—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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Saturday, June 8Closed

Farms branch

Saturday, June 810:00—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
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Sunday, June 9Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

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Monday, June 1011:00—11:45 AMFarms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Jackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz:Story Time [Farms]

Join Dorothea at a story time for the slightly older kids. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and puppets. If it's nice weather, we'll be outside in the park (otherwise in the library). Questions? Contact Dorothea at lam@noblenet. org

Monday, June 106:30—8:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Interactive Author Talk with Dan Nott

Did you know that Beverly hosts the oldest active solar site in the country? Join Hidden Systems artist and author Dan Nott for a talk and workshop on nonfiction comics and cartooning, and a look behind the scenes at the comic he made about Beverly's new solar project.…Learn More
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Tuesday, June 117:00—8:30 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Who Gives a Craft? [Farms]

Who Gives a Craft? [Farms]This month, we'll be creating buttons, bits, and bobs with polymer clay. 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, June 1211:00—11:45 AMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Farms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz: Story Time [Farms]

Join Katie Bug on Wednesdays for a story time geared towards our youngest patrons! There will be songs, rhymes, and sometimes felt board activities as well!Bring a blanket for story time on the lawn if the weather is nice! Questions? Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 126:30—8:00 PMBeverly Common

Summer Reading Kickoff

Come celebrate the start of Summer Reading. Join us to find out more information about all of the amazing summer happenings at the library and register for the Summer Reading program, “Read, Renew, Repeat. " Enjoy and dance to the music provided by DJ Kim Collins.…Learn More
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Thursday, June 132:00—4:00 PMFarms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Jackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Teen Scene Drop In: Collaging [Farms]

Calling all teens! Katie C. will provide materials for collaging, but please feel free to bring anything you've been working on, or just come to exist in a welcoming space. Drop in or stay the whole time - your choice!  Questions? Contact Katie at kcarlson@noblenet.…Learn More

Thursday, June 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! Questions? Contact Liz Caffi at caffi@noblenet. org

Thursday, June 136:00—7:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Cookbook Club: Thailand

This month we are traveling to Thailand. Cook a dish inspired by Thai cuisine! Browse one of our cookbooks or find a delicious delicacy to cook and share on June 13. Questions? Contact Katie at knelson@noblenet. org. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.

Thursday, June 137:00—8:00 PMOnline

REMOTE VIA ZOOM: Author Talk: Shannon Reed "Why We Read"

Join us as we chat with author Shannon Reed about her book, Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One Page Before Lights Out. Why DO we read? What compels us to? What holds our attention? How many of us remember reading by a flashlight after hours? Shannon will have the scoop and will be answering lots of our questions! Registration required via Zoom link.…Learn More
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Friday, June 143:30—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. In June we will be exploring physics and sound science by making "bee buzzers. " Questions? Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org.
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Saturday, June 15Closed

Farms branch

Saturday, June 1510:00—11:00 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Kids Yoga With Lisa Ellis

Enjoy a Kids Yoga session filled with games, songs, stories, imaginative play, and activities that engage children and give them the tools to feel calmer, happier, and more peaceful. Children and caregivers are invited to participate! Lisa Ellis is a yoga instructor at the Greater Beverly YMCA.…Learn More

Saturday, June 151:00—4:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Dungeons and Dragons: Grades 9-12

Greetings adventurers - Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons game! 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! Character sheets and dice will be provided (or bring your own).…Learn More
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Sunday, June 16Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

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Monday, June 1711:00—11:45 AMFarms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Jackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz:Story Time [Farms]

Join Dorothea at a story time for the slightly older kids. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and puppets. If it's nice weather, we'll be outside in the park (otherwise in the library). Questions? Contact Dorothea at lam@noblenet. org

Monday, June 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 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 Open Throat by Henry Hoke. This may be available as an audiobook or eBook via OverDrive or hoopla.…Learn More
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Tuesday, June 183:30—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, June 187:30—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 June 18 to discuss Death Comes for the Archbishop, Willa Cather's classic novel of religious, racial, and national missions in collision in newly formed New Mexico.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 19Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

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Thursday, June 203:00—5:00 PMFarms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

POSTPONED: Bubble Mania [Farms]

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. RAIN DATE: JUNE 27. Join us on the Farms lawn (weather permitting) for a bubble blowing extravaganza! If we get rained out we’ll try again on June 27. Bring the whole family!Questions? Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org.…Learn More

Thursday, June 203:30—5:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

CANCELED - RESCHEDULE DATE COMING SOON! Candy Sushi

The library building will be closed due to extreme temperatures. This event will be rescheduled. Please keep an eye out for a new date. Learn how to make delicious CANDY sushi and compete for prizes! For teens in grades 6-12. Questions? Email Katie at knelson@noblenet.…Learn More

Thursday, June 207:00—8:30 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 - 8:30 PM. New members are always welcome - come once or as often as you'd like. This month we are reading Hello stranger by Katherine Center. Copies are at the Checkout Desk.…Learn More

Thursday, June 207:00—8:00 PMOnline

REMOTE VIA ZOOM: An Evening with Mercury Stardust

Mercury StardustFrom TikTok stardom to full-blown author, join us virtually as we welcome famous trans handywoman, Mercury Stardust! In conjunction with 50+ other libraries statewide, we are proud to present an author talk and moderated Q&A with Mercury herself. Mercury is the acclaimed author of Safe and Sound: A Renter Friendly Guide to Home Repair and has also dedicated her time to helping people on TikTok reclaim their independence through home improvement.…Learn More
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Friday, June 2110:30—11:15 AMStory Hour RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Sensory-Friendly Family Story Time

Join us for a sensory-friendly story time designed to meet the needs of neurodivergent children. Children of all abilities are welcome at this story time. Explore stories, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting. Children are welcome to bring headphones, fidget toys, chews, and other comfort objects.…Learn More

Friday, June 2112:00—1:00 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Winter Street CourtyardMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

It Happened One Summer Book Discussion Group

It Happened One Summer book discussion. We will meet in the Courtyard weather permitting. We will discuss The Islanders by Meg Mitchell Moore. Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk. This may also be available as a digital audiobook or eBook via Overdrive or hoopla.…Learn More
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Saturday, June 22Closed

Farms branch

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Sunday, June 23Closed

Main Library

Farms branch

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Monday, June 2411:00—11:45 AMFarms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Jackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz:Story Time [Farms]

Join Dorothea at a story time for the slightly older kids. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and puppets. If it's nice weather, we'll be outside in the park (otherwise in the library). Questions? Contact Dorothea at lam@noblenet. org

Monday, June 242:00—3:00 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Beverly Common

Last Teen Standing

Do you know the answers? Test your knowledge in a fun trivia-based game that uses your mind and your legs! Will you be the last teen standing?Teens grades 6-12. Questions? Email Katie at knelson@noblenet. org. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.
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Tuesday, June 256:30—8:30 PMFarms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Jackson RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Teen Scene Drop-in: Bucket Hat Decorating [Farms]

Calling all teens! Katie C. will provide materials for decorating bucket hats, but please feel free to bring anything you've been working on, or just come to exist in a welcoming space. Drop in or stay the whole time - your choice!  Questions? Contact Katie at kcarlson@noblenet.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 2611:00—11:45 AMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Farms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Book Buzz: Story Time [Farms]

Join Katie Bug on Wednesdays for a story time geared towards our youngest patrons! There will be songs, rhymes, and sometimes felt board activities as well!Bring a blanket for story time on the lawn if the weather is nice! Questions? Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 266:30—8:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Living Room Conversations: What is Race Amity?

Join us in watching the short documentary, An Introduction to Race Amity: America’s Other Tradition which explores moments in American history where people from vastly different backgrounds came together in the spirit of collaboration. After the film, join us in a facilitated conversation to learn more about how we can promote the same spirit of “race amity” and collaboration across racial differences today.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 266:30—8:00 PMOff-site

Books & Brews Book Group

Books & Brews Book GroupThe 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

Wednesday, June 267:00—8:30 PMFogg RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Sci-fi & Fantasy Book Group

The Beverly Public Library's Scifi & 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 A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine.…Learn More
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Thursday, June 273:00—5:00 PMFarms Branch LawnFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Bubble Mania [Farms] (RAIN DATE)

TAKE 2! Join us on the Farms lawn (weather permitting) for a bubble blowing extravaganza! Bring the whole family!Questions? Contact Katie C at kcarlson@noblenet. org. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Farms Library.

Thursday, June 276:30—8:00 PMConrad RoomFarms branch24 Vine Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

Author Talk with Belinda Rathbone [Farms]

Image of author Belinda Rathbone and book coversBelinda Rathbone will be presenting In the Company of Art: A Museum Director's Private Journals, a new book she edited that collects selected journal entries from her father, Perry T. Rathbone, longtime director of Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. Urbane and charismatic, Rathbone won renown as the dean of museum directors in the United States, rightly celebrated for his ability to transform museums from quiet repositories of art into vibrant cultural centers.…Learn More
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Saturday, June 29Closed

Farms branch

Saturday, June 299:30—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! For children ages 0-2Questions? Contact Katie at kcarlson@noblenet. org.

Saturday, June 2910:30—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! For children ages 3-5Questions? Contact Katie atkcarlson@noblenet. org.
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Sunday, June 30Closed

Main Library

Farms branch