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  • Crafty Crochet & Knitting Club (IN PERSON)

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an In-person program. If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall.

  • Family Art Studio

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For all ages and families. Create art in a new medium each month at the Open Art Studio! Explore all kinds of tools, perspectives, and styles. This month, we’ll transform Q-tips into paint brushes to create colorful dot art silhouettes!Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • Winter Olympics Scavenger Hunt

    Children's Area 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For all ages & families. Let the games begin! Light the Olympic flame and begin your search for the five rings and the different winter sports played at the Olympics!The scavenger hunt runs all day long from Tuesday, February 17 - Saturday, February 21.

  • Saturday Story Time

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For ages 3-5, siblings welcome. Start your Saturday with story time! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more with Ms. KathrynThis program is sensory friendly. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • Shorts in the Stacks: A Short Comedy Film Viewing & Discussion (IN PERSON)

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an In Person Program. Join us as we discuss this collection of Comedy short films from an intriguing roster of visionary young directors, followed by a lively group discussion where patrons share reactions, favorite moments, and insights about the films.

  • Elementary Lego Club

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For grades K-4. Calling all builders and creators in grades K-4! Let your imagination run wild while putting your building skills to the test with Ms. KathrynNew for 2026: Strawbees, Keva planks and Lincoln Logs!Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • One Four All Ukulele Club (IN PERSON)

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    All Four One Ukulele Club The One Four All Ukulele Club is for all ukulele players whether you have been playing for years, or play a couple chords and want to learn more. Adults, young adults, singers and guitar players are welcome.In February we think of Valentine’s Day, but we are missing out on a lot

  • Beginners' English with English at Large

    Trustees Room 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    Please Note: **Registration for this session of classes is now closed** If you would like to be notified when it is time to sign up for the next session, please visit the English at Large webpage and scroll down to the Wakefield class.Instruction is for complete beginners, and focuses on basic survival English skills, with

  • Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch (VIRTUAL)

    ONLINE 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an online program. Register here to receive the Zoom link. Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble. Follow the fascinating growth and development of the world's largest museum and research complex during

  • Beebe Trivia (IN PERSON)

    Living Room 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    Tell your friends and relatives;  gather your 2025 dream team, because Trivia is happening again in the Library's beautiful Living Room!Your librarians create the whole game from scratch using our plentiful library resources, so come out and test your quizmaster IQ! Teams can have up to 6 players, and there are prizes from local eateries

  • Drop-in Tech Help

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons between 2:00 and 3:00 for a 15-minute one-on-one appointment in the Lecture Hall.

  • Gardening for Biodiversity with the Sustainability Committee (IN PERSON)

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an In Person Program. In this talk, Amy will focus on the current biodiversity crisis; the evolutionary history among native plants, insects, birds and fungi, and how these interdependent relationships among diverse species are necessary for their survival.

  • English Conversation Group hosted by English at Large

    Program Room 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    **This session of the Conversation Group will begin on February 4. Registration will occur in early January. If you would like to show that you are interested in this session, please USE THIS LINKLooking to practice your English speaking skills? Join a free conversation group with English At Large to practice your English speaking skills

  • Beginners' English with English at Large

    Trustees Room 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    Please Note: **Registration for this session of classes is now closed** If you would like to be notified when it is time to sign up, please visit the English at Large webpage and scroll down to the Wakefield class.Instruction is for complete beginners, and focuses on basic survival English skills, with an emphasis on speaking:greetings

  • DIY Candle Holders

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For middle and high schoolers (grades 5-12). Transform glass jars into one-of-a-kind candle holders using various art materials and mod podge with Ms. Annie. All attendees will get an electric tealight for their candle holder to take home. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • Beebe Board Game Club (IN PERSON)

    Living Room 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an In-Person Program. Games aren't just for kids! Want to play board games with other adults? Learn a new game, or play an old favorite! Join us on the last Thursday of each month for a fun and social board game club. Beebe librarian John Kronenberg will bring a selection of popular board

  • Crafty Crochet & Knitting Club (IN PERSON)

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an In-person program. If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa's crafty community group! This program is being held weekly in the lecture hall.   

  • Pokémon Club

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For grades 1-4. We are celebrating 30 years of Pokémon with party hats, crafts, and games. Feel free to bring your cards as there will be time for sharing and chatting at the end. There is no trading during Pokémon Club. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • 1 and 2 Year Old Story Time

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • Baby Lapsit Story Time

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers. No older siblings, please. Join us for a short story time with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. After the story time, stay and relax with other caregivers in the area. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • 1 and 2 Year Old Story Time

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • Beginners' English with English at Large

    Trustees Room 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    Please Note: **Registration for this session of classes is now closed** If you would like to be notified when it is time to sign up for the next session, please visit the English at Large webpage and scroll down to the Wakefield class.Instruction is for complete beginners, and focuses on basic survival English skills, with

  • 1 and 2 Year Old Story Time

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For ages 1-2, siblings welcome. Sing, play, dance, and share stories, rhymes, and games just right for toddlers. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • Lego Tower Challenge

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For grades 3-4. Which team can balance creativity and stability to create the tallest tower? Will it hold up under pressure? Let your imagination run wild while putting your building skills to the test with Ms. Ariel. Registration is required and will open one week prior to the program.

  • Whimsical Weavings (In Person)

    Lecture Hall 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    This is an In Person Program. Dive into the art of weaving with a rainbow of fibers! Engage in this mindful textile tradition practiced across cultures for centuries. Row by row, you’ll craft a vibrant woven artwork bursting with color, texture, and playful patterns.

  • Chess Club

    Program Room 2 Main St, Wakefield, MA, United States

    For grades 2-8. Calling all chess players! Woman International Master of Chess and MA Chess Association Director Kateryna Odnorozhenko will help you analyze your games, offer professional guidance, and answer questions to help you improve your skills. Chess Club is for players of all levels, although beginners must be familiar with placement of the pieces,