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Events, Programs and Clubs

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Bridging Ideas & Building Futures: Community Conversations

Saturday, February 28th from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Dive into conversations that challenge the status quo and explore whether you’re genuinely thriving in a vibrant community or merely existing in a crowded world. Conversation #1 Topic: What does the word community mean to you?

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Winter Science with Melissa the Mad Scientist

Friday, February 20 at 2:00 PM
For Kids ages 4-8
Limited Space, Registration Required.

Explore exciting winter themed experiments with Melissa the Mad Scientist.

Baby & Toddler Rave:

an EDM Dance Party for Babies & Toddlers 0-5!

Wednesday, March 18 from 10:30-11:30 AM
Limited Space, Registration Required.

Ready, set, glow! join the library and the winchendon cfce for an hour of awesome beats, funky flashing lights, and dancing! you and your preschooler will enjoy awesome edm remixes of fun children’s songs! This event will have flashing lights and loud-ish music. noise-reducing headphones are available for use. toddler-safe glow sticks will be provided! This program is in partnership with the Winchendon CFCE.

Beals March Movie Showings

Head over to the library for our monthly blockbuster, classic and family films. All films are free and open to the public.

Beals Movie Night: Nuremberg
Thursday, March 19 at 6:00 PM

Family Movie Matinee: Zootopia 2
Saturday, March 21 at 11:00 AM

Classic Movie Matinee: My Man Godfrey
Wednesday, March 25 at 3:00PM

Springtime English Tea & Celtic Music Concert

Saturday, April 11th | 11:00am-1:00pm

Dust off your fascinators and reserve your spot for a traditional English Tea luncheon while enjoying a lively Celtic concert. Tickets: $25 for Adults 18+ $12 for youth 10-17 years old This event is not geared towards younger audiences. Limited space available, purchase your tickets by visiting the library by April 6th. All funds raised will support future programs and events at the Beals Memorial Library. This is a Friends of the Library Fundraiser event.

Yoga Classes
with Chantal from Shadow Alchemy Wellness

Mondays at 4:30 pm

Unwind, relax, and celebrate the beauty of yoga. All skill levels welcomed! Mats and Blocks are available, if needed. Free with a suggested donation.

Walking Besides You
Caregiver Support Group

3rd Monday of Each Month at 6:00 pm

We welcome all parents, grandparents, caregivers, and anyone supporting individuals who are neurodivergent, on the autism spectrum, or have other special needs to take part. We aim to create a safe space to come together, support each other, and share the joys and challenges of raising individuals with unique needs. UPCOMING MEETING DATES: Support group starts at 6:00 pm and will be in the Trustee’s Room at the Beals Memorial Library. No registration is required to participate. - Monday, January 26 - Monday, February 9 - Monday, March 16 - Monday, April 13 - Monday, May 18 - Monday, June 15 If inclement weather arises, the support group will be canceled for that evening. Check the library’s Facebook page, or contact the library to learn more.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Bi-Weekly on Tuesday Afternoons from 3:30-5pm

Dungeons & dragons is a classic, pen and paper role-playing. Players create a character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of their actions. The library provides the materials, or players can bring their own! This club is FULL. To be put on the waitlist contact the library.

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Beals Teen Advisory Board

2nd Wednesday of Each Month from 3:30-4:30pm

Teens, this is your opportunity to have a voice in influencing the collection, programming ideas, volunteer events, etc.

Teen Gender & Sexuality Alliance

First Wednesday of Each Month from 3:30-5:00 PM

The BML’s GSA is a safe space for teens to meet, exchange information, receive support, socialize, build a community, and talk about issues and concerns related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Teens and allies of all backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcomed and affirmed.

Preschool Playgroup

Thursday Afternoons from 1:00-2:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of free play, a craft, story time and music & movement. This program is in partnership with the Winchendon CFCE.

Lego Club

Monday Afternoon from 4:00-5:00 pm

Join us for fun-filled afternoons building Lego creations straight from your imagination! All creations made will be on display. for at least one week to show off all the creativity.

Storytime

Friday Mornings at 10:00 AM

Join us for a fun half hour of stories with Ms. Kristin and Ms. Melissa. This program is in partnership with the Winchendon CFCE.

Beals Book Club

2nd Thursday of Each Month at 3:00 pm

Beals Book Club is a discussion group that allows avid readers to discuss the themes, plots, and characters of selected books. Participate in a exchange of ideas, observations, and reactions to the current selections. The library provides the books each month.

Mystery & Thriller Lovers Book Club

Last Wednesday of Each Month at 6:30 pm

If you love the thrills and chills of a good thriller, then join the Beals Thriller Mystery Book Club! Participants can share their favorites and enjoy some new ones with other fans of the genre! The library provides the books each month.

BEALS MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Winchendon's Public Library

50 Pleasant Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
Tel: 978-297-0300
Fax: 978-297-7144
Email: bealsmemoriallibrary@gmail.com

Contact Us / Directions

Monday - Thursday: 1:00 - 8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm *
Sunday: CLOSED
* Closed Saturdays Memorial Day - Labor Day

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