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"Monday Mornings" Lecture Series
Monthly Book Discussions
Farms Branch News
Independence Day Hours
Wendy's Journey on the Pacific Crest Trail
Summer Movie Series
Summer Sounds Courtyard Music
Children's Room
Teen Happenings
Farms Branch Summer Reading
Join the Friends at the Gran Prix
Call for Artists - 2015 Exhibits
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"Monday Mornings"
  "Monday Mornings" is a free weekly lecture series for adults that runs in the fall, winter, and spring months at the main library. The series will resume after Labor Day, 2014. See you then!
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Farms Branch News
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Farms branch web page to find out more about STORY TIMES and the following events, or call 978-921-6066. 
 

"Fizz, Boom, Read!" Summer Reading at the Farms - see our feature article to the right. 

 

"American Quilts from 4-Square to Mickey Mouse" Tuesday, July 8 @ 7-8:30 PM

Illustrated lecture by former folk-art dealer Elizabeth Enfield. Quilt display included. Bring your own quilt for an examination by Elizabeth. 

  

"High Times at Edgewater House: A Beverly Farms Summer Estate in its Golden Years" Tuesday, August 5 @ 7-8:30 PM

Illustrated lecture by Nancy Coffey focusing on the years 1910-1948 when the estate was owned by the Leiter family. 

July Art

"Transcending Moment in Time Standing Still" - July 2 - 30

Oil paintings depicting the South Bay area of California by Elizabeth Hestervold. Artist's reception Thursday, July 3 from 6-8 PM.


Visit the Farms page to see details about Farms programs. 

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July Art Exhibit
Constantino Painting

The main library will host an exhibit of paintings by Anthony O. Constantino through July 2014. Anthony, a Beverly resident, is a writer, poet, sculptor, painter and retired hypno-therapist. Noted for his bold colors, Anthony's style ranges from representational to quasi-abstract. The exhibit is free, and open to the public during regular library hours. For more

information, email flynn@noblenet.org or call 978-921-6062.

 July 2014 
For information about library collections or services, please contact our Reference staff at 978-921-6062 or bev@noblenet.org. For feedback concerning this newsletter, please email the editor. 
Independence Day Hours

July 4 Greeting The main library and the Farms branch will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2014. In addition, the main library will be closed on Saturday, July 5. A reminder that summer weekend hours for both locations have begun: the main library is closed on Sundays, and the Farms branch is closed Saturdays, until October 2014. 

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"Wendy's Journey on the Pacific Crest Trail"
From April to September of 2013, Wendy Johnston backpacked the entire 2,700 mile long Pacific Crest Trail, from the US/Mexican Border to the US/Canadian border through California, Oregon, and Washington. Join Wendy at the main library on Tuesday, July 15 from 7 to 8:30 PM for a slideshow of photos taken along her hike, as well as a short talk focusing on what she learned from her 5-month journey. Wendy hopes you'll leave inspired and encouraged to follow your own dreams! A Q & A session will follow the presentation. Location: Sohier Room, ground floor. Free and open to adults; no signup needed. Info: Robin at flynn@noblenet.org or 978-921-6062.
Beat the Heat with Our Cool 80s Movies

It's a blast from the past! Beat the heat in July and August with our series of cool 80s movies. We'll kick off a 4-week series on Thursday, July 24 @ 7 PM with a cult classic. All movies start at 7 PM in the Sohier Room at the main library. The series runs through August 14, 2014 and is intended for an adult audience. Curious about what else we'll be showing? Check our website for upcoming teasers, or contact us: ridenour@noblenet.org or 978-921-6062. The series is free - no registration required. Handicapped accessible. 

"Summer Sounds" in the Winter Street Courtyard
Join us for live outdoor music* in the main library's Winter Street courtyard, thanks to the Friends of the Beverly Public Library. This twice-monthly series - two Wednesdays per month from 6 to 7 PM - features a wonderful range of local talent. Enjoy the sounds of singer-songwriters Eleanor Jane and Nick Consone on July 9, and eclectic and versatile vocalist Mara Bettencourt on July 25. See a printable schedule here. Interested in performing? Contact Drew: belt@noblenet.org or 978-921-6062.  *In case of rain, the series moves indoors to our Sohier Room. 
Children's Room
For complete program details, visit our Kids page or email Kate Carpine, Children's Librarian, at carpine@noblenet.org.
 

Click here to get all the important information about 2014 Summer Reading, "Fizz, Boom, READ!"  

 

Story times will begin again the week of July 6. We'll have a special Bear Story Time on Tuesday, July 1 @ 10 AM, and a Bird Story Time on Wednesday, July 2 @ 10 AM - complete info on our Kids page. Find descriptions for all of our regular children's programming, including story times and clubs, here.

 

Bubbleology with Keith Michael Johnson
Friday, July 11 @ 10 AM
As seen on Discovery Channel's "Time Warp," National Geographic TV, and on-stage by invitation (twice) at America's largest science and engineering festival in DC, Keith uses bubbles-large and small-to explain liquids, solids and gasses, geometry, tension and pressure.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Beverly Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Teen Happenings
For complete details on Teen events and programs, visit our Teens page, or email babin@noblenet.org. 

 

Beverly Public Schools Teen Summer Reading 2014: "Spark a Reaction"
Sign up for the "Spark a Reaction" teen summer reading program through July 31st for opportunities to win great prizes including bacon notepads, manicure sets, free books, tickets to the Topsfield Fair, and raffle tickets for the grand prizes - a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card, and a $50 Best Buy gift card! Just stop by the library any time to get your game card from Allison, the YA Librarian, or at the Reference Desk. Exclusive teen events this summer include: Henna tattoos! Robot building! Project Runway Competition, and more! Visit the Teen Programs page for all the amazing details. See BHS and Briscoe SUMMER READING LISTS here.

Regular July programs (open to teens entering grades 6 through 12): 

Anime Club Tuesday, July 15, 3:30-5:30 PM

Watch anime with other fans, eat snacks, and have fun!

Farms Branch Summer Reading

Sign up for the "Fizz Boom Read!" Summer Reading program at the Farms branch (24 Vine St., Beverly Farms). Keep a reading log and visit the library. Join us for the Guessing Game and great summer programs! 

 

For complete program details or to register, visit the Farms page or contact: 978-921-6066 or ingalls@noblenet.org.

 

"Summer Concerts with Dara" 

Thursdays, July 10 and August 14 at 6:30 PM

 

"Twilight Tales"

Thursdays, July 17, 24 and 31 at 6:30 PM

 

"The Legend of King Arthur"

Tuesday, August 7 at 6:30 PM

 

PLEASE REGISTER FOR:

  • "Summer Arts & Crafts" - Mondays, beginning July 7 at 11 AM
  • "Fizz, Boom, Science" - Wednesdays, July 9 & 16 at 11 AM
  • "Twirlers on Target" - Wednesday, July 23 at 11 AM
Join the Friends at the Gran Prix
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Call for Artists - 2015 Exhibits
art-event.jpg Are you an artist looking for free public display space, or do you know someone who is? The main library is currently seeking artists to fill our 2015 exhibit schedule. Exhibits are mounted in the library's Sohier Room on the ground floor, and run for one month. If interested, please contact Robin at flynn@noblenet.org or 978-921-6062 for more information. 
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