2010 Festival by the Lake Scenes from the Festival
Henry Longfellow said, "The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain."
Rain did not dampen spirits or sales at Festival by the Lake on June 12th. The precipitation varied throughout
the day causing the crowds to thin but some persevered and enjoyed digging under the tables. The mists finally
stopped long enough to uncover the exterior books by 3 p.m. and the crowds returned.
Net results: The Friends raised nearly $800 we can contribute to our fine Library!
Thank you to all the hearty volunteers who helped set-up, take down and carry-on despite the weather.
BYKI (Before You Know It) Online Language Program
The Friends of Beebe Library has provided funding so that the Library can
offer access to the BYKI online language program. BYKI, short for "Before
You Know It," is a an interactive online learning system that takes you
through a series of simple steps to memorize words and phrases in a new
language, including their meanings and proper pronunciation, in the shortest
possible time. Available for learning over 70 languages including ESL, you
can access the BYKI Online system from inside or outside of the library via
the Internet.
BYKI Login: Wakefield residents may use this link to create a BYKI user
account or to log in to an existing account:
If you are not a Wakefield resident, please contact the Reference Desk to
have us set up an account for you, and then login using the link.
JANE AUSTEN MONTH at the Beebe Library
sponsored by the Friends at Beebe Library
The Library celebrated Jane Austen Month in January 2010 with a variety of activities. No registration was required and all programs were sponsored by the Friends of Beebe Library.
To begin the month, the Library hosted three Austen related movie nights. On Saturday January 23, a traditional English tea with a variety of teas and mouth watering goodies was offered. Guests enjoyed luscious desserts and great book discussions of the Austen classics. On Wednesday, January 27 Sangita Jhaceri led a demonstration of Bollywood dancing.
Holiday Quilt Raffle
The recent Friends. Holiday Quilt Raffle raised over $700, most from raffle ticket sales but including some new memberships and the sale of some Beebe Boutique items. Proceeds from the Holiday raffle benefit Beebe Library programs and activities.
Diane Mulcahy, who recently became involved with the Friends and just stepped into the Co-Vice President role, is the lucky recipient of the quilt. She was thrilled to be the winner and is looking forward to passing on her prize to a special friend for the holidays. The beautiful Baltimore Album Style quilt, was handmade by a friend of the Beebe Library.
If you did not win the quilt, do not despair. Please visit the Beebe Boutique for some great holiday gifts.
Proceeds benefit Beebe Library programs and activities
Scenes from the Wakefield "Holiday Stroll" - Sat., December 5th, 2009
Janis Reid sold Holiday Gail Sevret staffed The Beebe Boutique Town festivities in front of the Library Elf Invasion!
Quilt Raffle tickets
Fall Book Giveaway
On Saturday, September 26, a lovely fall day, the Friends of the Library held their annual "Book Giveaway" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the library. See the Fall 2009 newsletter for the story.
The Fall Book Giveaway helps to clear leftover inventory from the Friend's very successful annual book sale held on the first Saturday in June.
The Fall Giveaway offers a selection of fiction/nonfiction for adults and children. Some of the excess inventory is donated to senior centers and other non-profits since the Friends have limited winter storage space. Both the Fall Give-Away and the Book Sale are possible through generous donations and countless volunteer hours.
Fourth of July 2009
The Friends of Beebe Library's 4th of July float honoring American space program heroes, won 3rd place in the small division. The prize money will be used to support our Library.
Tiny AstronautsFriend's Float
Rocket EngineersStarship Banner
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