Farms Branch
Landscape Project Continues…..
Our eagerly awaited landscape project on the library lawn is close to completion. It’s beginning to look like a park! Recent improvements include, new shrubs on the Vine Street side, installation of the sprinkler system and the brick walkway in the park. Coming up - the grass will be seeded on the Vine Street side, workers will install new chain link fence by the Fire Station and by the Vine Street residences. We expect the granite for the walkway to be delivered soon. The historic Loring gate is restored - and is at the new entrance to the park at Hale Street. The plans are on display in the Beverly Farms Library. Come in and have a look.
Adult Programs
Farms Book Discussion Group
Our Book Discussion Group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.
New members are always welcome. Come once or as many times as you wish.
Book selections are:
- July 16: Small Island by Andrea Levy
- August 20: Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo
- September 17: The Given Day by Dennis Lehane
Copies of the books may be picked up at the Farms Library.
Children’s & Family Programs
Visit the Farms Library to sign up for the Summer Reading Program “Starship Adventure” and check out our summer programs for children.
“Space Invaders” ~ Mondays at 11 AM, beginning July 6
For children, ages 3-5 years. Outer space stories, crafts, activities. The program runs for 6 weeks. Please register in advance.
“A Beautiful Future” ~ Wednesday, July 1 at 1PM
Join the ‘Beautiful Future’ band as we kick off our summer reading program. Musical influences, songs and languages from many cultures. The whole family is invited!
“Twilight Story Time” ~ Thursdays, July 9 to August 27 at 6:30 PM
Bring a blanket, chair and a snack - enjoy stories on the library lawn. This program alternates with Dara’s Summer Concerts.
“Outer Space Art” ~ Wednesday, July 15 at 11 AM
This program is for children, ages 6-10 years. Artist Kate Murdock will lead a creative art workshop using a variety of artistic techniques.
“Moon at Your Fingertips” ~ Wednesdays, beginning July 22 at 11 AM
This program is for children, ages 6-10 years and runs for 3 weeks. We’ll learn about the moon and outer space through stories, activities and crafts.
“Summer Concerts with Dara” ~ Thursdays: July 23 & August 20 at 6:30PM
Dara presents her lively, interactive music program each month at the Farms Library. The show is geared for children, ages 2-5 years old. All are welcome to come and enjoy the fun. No registration is necessary.
Movie Night: “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” ~ Tuesday, August 4 at 6:30 PM
A group of Earth children help a stranded alien return home. Join us for a showing of this classic 1982 movie. For the whole family!
“Mainely Start Planetarium” ~ Tuesday, August 18 at 10 PM
It’s like a visit to a planetarium. We’ll view the moon, stars and summer constellations and learn about the challenges of a trip to the moon. For children ages 6 and older.
Art Exhibit
“Cape Ann Medley”: June 15 - July 30
The art by Gloucester resident Mary Rhinelander McCarl features acrylic paintings of Cape Ann’s beaches, marshes and rocks along with brilliant watercolors of fruit and flowers. An “Artist’s Reception” will be held on Thursday, June 25 from 6-8 pm.
“Paintings by Jim and Ian Clyde”: August 4 - August 29
Two generations of painters are exhibiting their oil paintings. Jim paints classic plein air landscapes. His son Ian creates non-traditional landscapes. Artists’ Reception is Thursday, August 13 from 5-8 PM.
