Creative Writing Club: Grades 4-8
Monday, April 7 from 4-5 PM
Fogg Room, Main Library
Come flex your writing muscles and get feedback on your work. Bring a project to work on or try some writing prompts. Plus snacks!
Chess Nights at the Library (ages 12 and up)
Monday, April 7 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Barnet Gallery, Main Library
BevRec and the Beverly Public Library are teaming up to offer Chess Nights. This is not an instructional class, but rather a meetup for people who are looking to play. No matter your skill level, join us and challenge yourself to learn, grow and master chess. Boards will be provided though we invite you to bring a board if you are able. Sponsored by the Beverly Recreation Department.
Downtown Clean Up
Tuesday, April 8 from 3:30-5 PM
Winter Street Courtyard, Main Library
Come clean up downtown Beverly! Do some volunteer hours and have some pizza while helping to beautify our city. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.
Graphic Novel Club Grades 6-8
Wednesday, April 9 at 4:30 PM
Fogg Room, Main Library
This month we will discuss Nothing Special. Volume 1, Through the Elder Woods by Katie Cook. We will be sculpting with air dry clay. Questions? Contact Kate at [email protected].
Tween Nights - Grades 3-5
Tuesday, April 15, 7-8 PM
Arts & Crafts Room, Main Library
This month: Perler bead creations. Registration required
Questions? Contact Liz Caffi at [email protected]
Anti-Boredom Art Club: Draw 'Til You Drop!
Saturday, April 19 from 1-3:30 PM
Sohier Room, Main Library
Registration Recommended - An afternoon of non stop drawing! Charcoal, colored pencils, markers, still life, landscape and more! Free art materials, snacks, and prizes for artists. Led by InkWell Art Instructor Bruce Orr. Sponsored by the Beverly Cultural Council in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council. Questions? Contact Katie N. at [email protected].
Crafternoon: Watercolor
Wednesday, April 23 from 3:30-5 PM
Sohier Room, Main Library
Drop in and work on a craft! Work on a craft Katie will supply a craft or bring something of your own to work on. This month we will be playing with watercolor. Stop by for a few minutes or the whole time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.
Persuasive Slideshow Party
Thursday, April 24 from 6-7 PM
Sohier Room, Main Library
Registration required Is there something that you are passionate about? Do you want to convince us all to read a specific book, watch a certain movie or show, try your favorite food or something else all together? Come join us at a Persuasive Slideshow Party! Everyone will be given 3 minutes to present a slide show all about their favorite thing. Registration is required and all slide shows must be sent to Katie N. at [email protected] by April 22. Teens only!
29th Annual Teen Poetry Contest Ceremony
Wednesday, April 30 at 7 PM
Sohier Room, Main Library
At this ceremony and reception, selected teen finalists will read their poems aloud, winners will be announced, and prizes will be awarded. Finalists and their families, participants in the contest, teachers, and all others, are welcome to attend. Join us for a night of excitement and amazing local poetry! A reception with refreshments in the Barnet Gallery will immediately follow the ceremony. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.