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The library has 3 monthly book groups to choose from. New members are always welcome! See
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Farms Branch News
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"Music with Dara"
Friday, September 5 at 10:45 AM
For children, 18 months - 5 years old.
"Fall Story Times" Mondays, beginning September 22
~ Session I, for ages 2 - 3 � years, begins at 10:30 AM.
~ Session II*, for ages 3 � - 5 years, begins at 11:15 PM. *Please register in advance for Session II.
"Tales for Tots"
Begins September 24
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Infant to 24 months, with a parent or caregiver.
"Who's Watching You? Owls of the World"
Tuesday, October 7 from 4 - 5 PM
For children 6 and up. Meet six lively (and live!) owls from New England. Also includes a hooting lesson and tips on how to attract and protect owls. No registration needed.
"Hurricane Season!"
Tuesday, September 23
7 - 8:30 PM
Hurricanes in Beverly and Beverly Farms from the 1930s to the present, with Ed Brown. A program of the Beverly Farms History Project. Free and open to the public.
September Art
"Paintings and Drawings Old and New"
September 3-29
Drawings and paintings in watercolor and acrylic by Judith Sigmund.
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For information about library collections or services, please contact our Reference staff at 978-921-6062 or [email protected]. For feedback concerning this newsletter, please email the editor.
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Labor Day Closures
 The main library and the Farms branch will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1, 2014. Additionally, the main library will be closed on Saturday, August 30. The Farms branch is closed on Saturdays for the summer season. |
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Weekend Hours Expand in October
 Sunday hours at the main library will resume as of Sunday, October 5, 2014. The library will be open on Sundays from 1-5 PM until Memorial Day weekend 2015. Saturday hours at the Farms branch (10 AM-5 PM) will resume as of Saturday, October 4, 2014 and will also continue until Memorial Day weekend 2015. |
Save the Date: October 2
"Murder, Mayhem and Money!"
Calling all mystery enthusiasts! Mystery and crime novels are the most popular genre of fiction today. What is their long-lasting appeal? How do mystery writers take a simple story and turn it into a frightening, thrilling, confusing and enthralling book? Come find out on Thursday, October 2 when mystery authors Susan Oleksiw, Brendan DuBois, Tempa Pagel, J. E. Seymour, and Amy Ray visit the main library for a fun and educational panel discussion, Q & A, and book signing. See complete details here.
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"Spark a Reaction" Summer Reading Program for Teens!
Summer reading has officially ended. We're proud to share that we had 154 teens register this year, and a total of 393 attended our 13 teen summer events! Click here to check out just a few pictures of some of the fun things we did.
* Teens that have qualified for Topsfield Fair ticket packets can pick them up at the Reference desk any time the library is open.
* CONGRATULATIONS to the two winners of our grand prize raffle, Victoria Rivera and Claire Egan!
September EventsThis month's events include Anime Club, Pizza and a Movie!, and Teen Advisory Board. Visit the Teens Page for all the details! Events are open to young adults in grades 6 through 12.
Save the Date
Gallery Opening: Summer Reading Exhibit
Tuesday, October 7, 6:30-8 PM, Sohier Room
Creative responses to summer reading by Briscoe MS and Beverly HS students, including drawings, posters, paintings, dioramas, songs, and more. Free and open to all! Refreshments.
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September Art Exhibit
"Diversity" Poster Collection by Stephen Lewis
September 2 - September 29
 The main library is hosting an exhibit of international diversity themed posters owned by long-time labor activist Stephen Lewis. The posters address such topics as immigration and women's rights, race, sexuality, and religion. Mr. Lewis says, "The ideas depicted in this exhibit encourage us to think about stereotypes....Some posters go further by encouraging not only a change in thinking, but also suggest ways to make changes." Mr. Lewis will present a "Monday Mornings" talk related to the exhibit and his poster collecting activities on September 22 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM. Reach Stephen Lewis at [email protected].
This project is supported in part by a grant from the Lawrence Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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"Summer Sounds" Wraps this Month
 Our free courtyard concert series concludes this month. On Wednesday, September 10, the Greg Allen Group Unplugged will perform original pop/rock songs, and on Wednesday, September 24, join Thick as Thieves (Jonathan and Estelle Rand) for more original music on guitar and trombone. I n case of rain, performers will play in the Sohier Room (ground floor). Thanks to the Friends of the Beverly Public Library for making this series possible. |
Children's Room 
Topsfield Fair Prize Packets must be picked up by noon on Friday, September 12, 2014!
"Musical Mornings with Miz Liz" will be back on Saturday, September 13 at 10:30 AM. (*Please note the time change this month!*)
Fall programs begin again the week of September 14. Story Times are as follows (no registration needed):
- "Books and Babies": Tuesdays at 9:30 AM and Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
- Toddler Story Times: Tuesdays at 10:30 and 11:15 AM and Wednesdays at 9:15 AM
- Pre-School: Wednesdays at 10:45 AM and Thursdays at 1:15 PM
Please click here for additional Story Time and club meeting times and descriptions. Massachusetts Children's Book Award books on the 2014-2015 list are currently on display!
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New OverDrive "Hold" Features 
Have you ever been on the holds list for an ebook or audiobook from the NOBLE OverDrive Collection, only to lose out because you miss the e-mail message telling you it's ready - or because it becomes available when you're just too busy to read it? Now there are two new features that we hope will help - "Automatic Checkout" and "Suspend Holds." Read all about them here.
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Opera Appreciation
Join a friendly group of kindred spirits at the main library for an eight-week course that explores eight operas: a combination of old favorites and some lesser known works. You can be a novice or a lifelong fan - all are welcome! Classes start Wednesday, September 17 and will run weekly (with the exception of September 24) through November 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Registration is required - for all relevant information, please contact the instructor, John Tischio, at 978-535-1796 or [email protected].
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For complete program details, visit our