Daily brief · Wakefield, MA
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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