“A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program
Reading! Prizes! It's not too late to register. If enough patrons, of all ages, read FOUR books between June 19 and August 9, the
Friends of the Beverly Farms Library
will make a donation to the Christa McAuliffe Center.
Films at the Farms:
First Man
Tuesday, July 16 at 6 PM
Popcorn and refreshments provided thanks to the Friends of the Beverly Farms Library.
Farms Branch Book Discussion Group
Thursday, July 18 from 7-8:30 PM
Our July selection is
Rocket Boys
by Homer Hickam. In conjunction, we will be screening the movie
October Sky
based on the book on
Thursday, August 8 at 2 PM
. Questions? Call us at 978-921-6066. New members always welcome.
Short Story Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, July 23 from 7:30-8:30 PM
Join us for this the first in our new quarterly short story book discussion group. As part of “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program we will read and discuss Ray Bradbury’s classic,
The Martian Chronicles
.
July Art: Pop-Up Art Show
Calling all artistic patrons! See what pops up on our exhibit walls in the Conrad Room this month. If you have framed original works of art, let us know and you too can join the pop-up!
Teen Programs
Teen Improv in Space
Friday, July 19 at 2:30 PM
Eric Fulford, performer and artist, will lead teens in space-themed improv exercises in this "fun, fast-paced workshop."
Space Exploration for Teens
Thursday, July 25 from 6:30-8:15 PM
Experiment with gravity buckets and explore how black holes work!
Children’s Events
All Join In Story Time
Mondays, July 1 to August 5 at 11 AM
A story time for kids of all ages and their families with lots of participation from all!
Tuesday Night Taps and Tunes
(4 years and under and their caregivers)
Tuesdays, July 9 and 23 at 6:30 PM
Join us for music and rhyme, rhythm, dancing and shaking, plus a parachute.
Evening Music with Dara
(18 months-5 years with a caregiver)
Thursdays, July 11 at 6:30 PM
Join Dara for these lively nighttime interactive music programs.
Moon Party
(all-ages)
Thursday, July 18 at 3:30 PM
Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing.
Space Hero Comic Book Creation
(school-aged children and their families)
Friday, July 19 at 1 PM
Join in as artist, educator, and performer Eric Fulford creates a large scale one-of-a-kind space hero comic book using audience input.
Flight Lab
(all-ages and their families)
Friday, July 26 at 3 PM
Explore the science of flight with hands-on activities.
Films at the Farms, Junior:
E.T.
Tuesday, July 30 at 6 PM
Popcorn and drinks provided.
