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Beverly Public Library
June 2016 News
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4th of July Holiday Closures
The main library and the Beverly Farms branch will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016 for the Independence Day holiday. Additionally, the main library will be closed on Saturday, July 2. The Farms branch is closed Saturdays for the summer.
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Join Us for a Retirement Farewell
Our Bookmobile Librarian Retires
Public Reception: Tuesday, June 21 from 5 - 8 PM
Barnet Gallery, Main Library
Linda Caravaggio, the library's
Bookmobile Librarian for 28 years, will be retiring this summer. We will miss her and wish her all the best! Please join us at a public reception to celebrate Linda's career and wish her a very happy retirement. Refreshments will be provided. For further information contact Anna at
[email protected] or 978-921-6062.
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Tuesday, June 7
6:30 - 8:30 PM, Sohier Room, Main Library
* Registration required: Please register here *
Learn the basics of working with the library's 3D printer Makerbot, and simple download and design using Thingiverse, Tinkercad and SketchUp. The workshop is required if you wish to use the 3D printer independently. No previous experience is needed to attend the workshop. Open to age 10 +. Laptops/devices are welcome. Questions? Please email
[email protected].
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Jazz in June: The Brad Ellenberg Quintet
Monday, June 20 at 6 PM
Winter Street Courtyard, Main Library
Join the Brad Ellenberg Quintet at the main library for a free outdoor concert featuring exciting and meaningful, original jazz music. The ensemble includes trumpet, saxophone, bass, drums, and guitar. The show is free and open to all. Rain or shine - rain location: Sohier Room, ground floor. Read more about the band and performance
here.
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Free Outdoor Music All Summer!
Begins Wednesday, July 6
Weekly through August 24, 6 - 7 PM
Rain location: Sohier Room
We're happy to announce the return of "Summer Sounds," our free outdoor summer concert series
located in our
Winter Street courtyard. Join us Wednesday, July 6 at 6 PM for the opening performance with
Adrienne Howard and Linda Swicker, playing traditional music from Ireland, Quebec, France, and Appalachia.
The series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.
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Coming Soon: Adult Coloring!
Looking for a way to unwind that's simple, free, and creative? We can help! The main library will soon be offering adult coloring kits for use within the library. The kits will be available at the 2nd floor Circulation Desk some time in June - keep an eye on our website for a specific date announcement. Questions? Please contact Robin at [email protected] or 978-921-6062.
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3D Printer Demonstration and Pop-up Makerspace
Wednesday, June 1, 3:30-5 PM
Location: C
abot Theatre
Come see how a 3-D printer works, make jewelry with LED light-up adornments and play with LittleBits! The library is collaborating with the Waring School for this fun event which will be
located at the Cabot Theatre (286 Cabot Street).
Anime Club
Tuesday, June 21, 3:30-5:30 PM
Sohier Room
Just show up to watch anime and eat snacks with other fans!
"Get in the Game, READ!" Summer Reading Program
Summer Reading Signup Night is
Wednesday, June 22 from 6:30 - 8 PM. Can't make it? You can also sign up at the first teen summer event, Library Olympics (Thurs., June 30, 6 - 8 PM ) - OR, stop in the library any time between Thursday, June 23 through Saturday, July 30, to sign up and get your game card. Complete Summer Reading details will be available soon on the
Teens Page, or contact Allison at
[email protected] or 978-921-6062.
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June Art @ the Main Library
Paintings by Anthony Constantino
Sohier Room, June 2 through 28
Noted for its bold colors, Anthony's style ranges from representational to quasi-abstract. Anthony's typical subjects include still life and landscape. Free and open to the public during regular library hours, when library programs or community meetings are not in progress.
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Summer Reading Kick-off Ice Cream Party
Wednesday, June 22, 6:30-8 PM
Visit the library to sign-up for our summer reading program, "On Your Mark, Get Set…READ!". Learn how to earn tickets for the
Topsfield Fair, pick up your summer reading packet and enjoy some ice cream! Thank you to Captain Dusty’s Ice Cream for supplying this year’s ice cream!
Story Times will begin again the week of July 3, 2016. Click the calendar link here to see July story time days and times (be sure to advance the calendar to the month of July!).
Other Upcoming Children's Programs:
LEGO Club! (Grades K-5)
Thursday, June 9 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Register here or call the Children’s Room at 978-921-6062.
"Musical Mornings with Miz Liz" (Age 0-5 and parents/caregivers)
Saturday, June 11 at 10 - 10:30 AM
Interactive mix of children's sing-along music, movement, and literature. Registration not required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.
And more! Visit the
Kids Page for details on: Creative Writers Club, Music and Mother Goose, Summer Olympics Crafts, and Pinto Bella Hoops!
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Library Lawn Party & Centennial Celebration
Saturday, June 11 from 1 - 3 PM
The Beverly Farms Library is celebrating 100 years! We're beginning the celebration at our annual party on the lawn. Join us for musical entertainment, a book sale, ice cream sundaes, and crafts and games for kids.
Rain location: Conrad Lecture Hall. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Farms Library.
Please join us for these
June & July
children's programs:
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“Magic by George,” Tuesday, June 28 at 11 AM
Kick off summer reading events for kids with this magical extravaganza. Sign up for a reading log, join the weekly guessing game and check out all of our fun programs!
- "Pre-School Music with Dara," Friday, June 3 at 10:45 AM - a lively, interactive music program for ages 18 mos. - 5 years.
- "Twilight Tales," Thursdays at 6:30 PM beginning June 23 - stories for kids and families on the library lawn. Bring a blanket and snack; PJs optional. In case of rain we'll move inside.
- "Summer Souvenirs," Wednesday, July 6 at 11 AM - for kids 6 and up. Create a scrapbook to collect your summer memories. Registration required.
June Art: “I Live and See”
June 2 through June 29
Laugh, cry and express delight at a photography exhibit by Elizabeth Enfield featuring images of local and world travel.
Call 978-921-6066 to register for programs. See the Farms web page here.
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