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Beebe Library closed today for staff training

September 18, 2026

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Beebe Library closed Friday for staff training

Beebe Library is closed Friday, September 18 for staff training, and staff expect to reopen the building Saturday, September 19. Digital services remain available through the library's website, including ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, TV shows and music.

Town of Wakefield

Charity car show set for Salem Street Saturday

The WLMBA Annual Charity Car Show runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 19, at the Wakefield-Lynnfield Masonic Lodge, 370 Salem Street.

Hundred Club of Massachusetts

Lucky Diaz author talk planned for September 24

Beebe Library hosts an online conversation with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician and author Lucky Diaz about his bilingual picture book "Paletero Man" on Thursday, September 24, from 7 to 7:30 p.m.

Lucius Beebe Memorial Library

Toddler story time returns Monday at Beebe Library

Beebe Library offers 1 and 2 Year Old Story Time with songs, movement and games Monday, September 21, from 9:30 to 10 a.m.; registration is required.

Lucius Beebe Memorial Library

Wakefield hosts football opener against Essex Tech

The Wakefield Warriors play the Essex Tech Hawks Friday, September 18, at 6 p.m. at Landrigan Field, 60 Farm Street.

Wakefield High School

Wakefield girls volleyball visits Winchester Friday

Wakefield Memorial's girls varsity volleyball team plays at Winchester Friday, September 18, at 5:30 p.m.

MaxPreps

Full Throttle Boston plays Waves Restaurant Friday

Full Throttle Boston performs Friday, September 18, from 8 to 11 p.m. at Waves Restaurant & Bar, 595 North Avenue.

Full Throttle Boston

Wakefield K-8 Warrior Dance Clinic set for Friday

The Wakefield High School Dance Team hosts its annual Fall Warrior Dance Clinic for grades K-8 today, with participants performing at halftime of the home football game; registration is full with a waitlist available.

Wakefield Public Schools

Wakefield field hockey visits Winchester Friday

Wakefield Memorial's varsity field hockey team plays at Winchester Friday, September 18, at 4:15 p.m.

MaxPreps

School Committee holds regular open session Tuesday

Wakefield's School Committee holds its regular open session Tuesday, September 22, at 7 p.m. at 24 Hemlock Road, with a virtual option available.

Town of Wakefield

Human Rights Commission meets Tuesday

Wakefield's Human Rights Commission meets online via Zoom Tuesday, September 22, at 7 p.m.

Town of Wakefield

COA Book Club discusses Mayflower Friday

The Council on Aging's Book Club meets Friday, September 18, at 10:30 a.m. to discuss Nathaniel Philbrick's "Mayflower."

Town of Wakefield

Field Trip! Applecrest Farm & Hampton Beach

Friday, September 18 - Applecrest Farm & Hampton Beach Get ready to celebrate the best of both seasons! We’re kicking off autumn with a visit to Applecrest Farm for an afternoon of classic apple picking and sweet treats.

Town of Wakefield

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