Library

Family Bingo and Movie Night

Come cool off at Ipswich Public Library with family and friends! Enjoy Family Movie Night at the library! The movie begins at 6 p.m. and ends before 8 p.m., when the library closes.Children are encouraged to bring friends! Youngsters 8 and older may attend independently. Younger children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Movies are chosen to appeal to children ages 8 and up, so parents should determine if the movie is appropriate for younger children.

When:

Monday, August 17, 2016 6-7:45PM

Location:

Ipswich Public Library

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End of Summer Party at Salem Library

Kids celebrate the End of Summer Vacation at Salem Library's End of Summer Party!

Kids and adults ar invited to a fun afternoon of games, prizes, snacks and more at the Salem Public Library as they celebrate the end of Summer vacation!

When:

Wednesday August 24 , 2016 2:30-4:30pm

Location:

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Museum of Science presents Science Magic

Science Magic presented by Museum of Science at Danver Public Library!

In this fun program, kids will explore how magic tricks really work. This program investigates the science behind the “magic” of several classic magic tricks. You might learn how to snatch a tablecloth without disturbing the items on top, make a balloon fireproof, and use electromagnetism to defy gravity. For the grand finale, our educator demonstrates how science can make it safe to lie down on a real bed of nails.

When:

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 11am-Noon

Location:

Peabody Institute Library - Danvers

Danvers

Library

Magic

Interactive Performance

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Historic Ice House Tours with SFL

Tour Cape Pond Ice and chill with the coolest guys in town! Gloucester Massachusetts and Sawyer Free Library

Chill with the coolest guys in town in the heat of Summer! Enjoy a cool visit to Cape Pond Ice Company, icing Gloucester's fleet since 1848. We were featured in Sebastian Junger's account of The Perfect Storm. This tour highlights the history of the ice industry, with vintage film of natural ice harvests. See first hand 300-pound block ice being made (up to 350 tons per day), fishing vessels taking on ice and ice sculptures being carved in the historic icehouse on Gloucester's working waterfront. Wear warm clothing and shoes! Signup with the library!

When:

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 2-3pm

Location:

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Teen Photography Workshop: Create a Sport Story

Learn how to tell a sport story in 3 to 5 images. Professional photographer Toni Carolina shows you how. Then return with your printed photographs to hang them in the Young Adult gallery on Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 3:00-4:00.

When:

Thursday, July 14, 2016 3:00-4:30

Location:

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

Hamilton

Library

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MAGIC the Gathering Club

Events for children, tweens and teens at the Hamilton Wenham Library

Magic the Gathering is a strategy based card game, for those who enjoy magical creatures battling each other. It is easy to learn. The club is for all levels, from beginners to people who already enjoy playing the game. Come try out your decks!
For ages 10+

When:

Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 2 PM - 4 PM

Location:

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

Hamilton

Library

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Candy Sushi for Teens at NPL

Teens and tweens are invited to come make candy sushi at the Newburyport Public Library

Newburyport Public Library invites tweens and teens to stop by the library and make “sushi” – made with rice cereal treats and different candies. Use your imagination and see what crazy combinations you can come up with! No sign-ups necessary. Create beautiful and edible candy sushi! We'll provide all the supplies you'll need, as well as a take home box and some chopsticks.

When:

Thursday, June 30, 2016 3-4PM

Location:

Newburyport Public Library

Newburyport

Food

Library

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Astronomy and Science Club

Science and Astronomy Club for grades 1-5 at the Beverly MA Library

The astronomy & science club is for grade-school children who are interested in learning more about Science, Astronomy, and outer space. in the fall of 2014, kids will be exploring the Science of Superheroes! Can people use science to replicate superpowers? Can we see through solid objects, talk to each other with just our minds, become invisible? And how about flying like either Superman or Iron Man? We will take a hard look at our favorite superpowers, separate myth from what might be possible and create our own superheroes.

When:

Thursdays, April 28, 2016 3:30-4:30pm

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LEGO Mania at Topsfield Library

Topsifeld Library invites kids to come and build skyscrapers, rocketships, or anything their mind can imagine! This program requires no sign up. Just drop in and build! LEGOs provided.

When:

Friday, June 24, 2016 1-3pm

Location:

Topsfield Town Library

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Zentangle at NPL

Kids in grades 6-12 will make their own zentangle masterpieces at the Newburyport Public Library

Grades 6-12 will learn to creat Zentangle! Grades 6-12: Join us in the Program Room to make your own Zentangle designs. All you need is a pencil, some paper, and your imagination! We'll have templates to fill in, or blank pages for free-hand designs!

When:

Friday, June 17, 2016 3-4:30pm

Location:

Newburyport Public Library

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Todd Farm Market

From early Spring to late Fall, Todd Farm is a great Sunday destination for families! Head to the farm and explore the outdoor award-winning Market featuring up to 240 vendors from all over New England and New York!

Where: Todd Farm Market

5:00 am to 3:00 pm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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CoastalExplorer: Sand Dune Safari

The sand dunes at Crane Beach are like a desert. Water is hard to come by; the sand is hot and the dunes are always moving & shifting with the strong ocean winds. Despite these stressors, a variety of life thrives here. Come explore the dunes of Crane Beach, and learn how animals and plants...

Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Boston Children's Chorus at Shalin Liu

Experience an uplifting and dynamic performance of the Boston Children’s Chorus, where the diverse and talented voices of Boston’s youth shine, captivate and inspire! BCC’s vibrant, jubilant and powerful performances have established them as leading young artists in the city of Boston and beyond. ...

Where: Shalin Liu Performance Center

3:00 pm

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Chess Night at Beverly Library

You do not have access to view this node and BevRec are teaming up to offer Chess Nights in the Barnett Gallery in the main Library at 32 Essex St, Beverly. The first Monday of each month through May, come and play the world’s greatest game (if you don’t count Pac Man) with your neighbors. This is...

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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Sunday, April 27

Todd Farm Market

Where: Todd Farm Market

5:00 am to 3:00 pm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Beverly YMCA Rhino Run 10k

Join North Shore YMCA and the Beverly YMCA host the 'Rhino Run 10k'. North Shore YMCA reinvests millions of dollars each year through financial assistance and scholarships to ensure thousands of families and individuals in the 25 communities we serve have access to programming, services and the...

Where: Lynch Park

9:00 am

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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.

Where: Boston Common and Boston Public Garden

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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April Vacation at MIT Museum

Come on your own, with friends, or bring the whole family to the museum for a special week of programming. The museum has a number of activities and pop-up surprises planned for the week of April 17-23. See our week-at-glance calendar to view the extended hours and additions for our drop-in...

Where: MIT Museum

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Home & Food Truck Show | Topsfield

The annual Topsfield Home & Food Truck Show is ALL INDOORS with FREE admission and FREE parking. Come speak to leading home industry professionals about your spring home projects. Don't Forget to Enjoy the Food Trucks!

Where: Topsfield Fairgrounds

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Aleppo Shriners Circus

Fun for the whole family! Let us help you make memories this April Vacation with a show they won't forget!The all-new Aleppo Shriners Circus thrills during April school vacation week. Enjoy elephant rides, clown photos, and all sorts of exciting acts - right up close.

10:00 am to 10:00 pm

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