Join North Shore artist Michelle Gatta Wheeler for the opening reception of Poised Grit: An Ongoing Becoming, a solo mixed-media exhibition at the Beverly Public Library. The free, open-to-all reception takes place on January 4th from 2–4 PM in the Sohier Room and includes light snacks and beverages. The exhibition features new work exploring resilience,...
Come celebrate the start of Summer Reading. Join us to find out more information about all of the amazing summer happenings at the library and register for the Summer Reading program, “Level Up at Your Library." Celebrate with music provided by DJ Kim Collins. Play some lawn games, enjoy a StoryWalk®, and say hello to...
Fix your broken stuff! Guided Do-it-Yourself disassembly, troubleshooting and repair at this free community event. Accompanied children are invited to take part. Please note: Bring your broken item with all parts necessary to recreate the symptoms (carry-in only: no stoves, refrigerators, washing machines or other oversize items. Bring any parts and tools you already own...
Beverly is home to a thriving writing community. Help us celebrate it by joining local authors, who will be on hand to share their work: poetry, fiction, nonfiction and children's literature. There will be an opportunity to purchase books directly from the authors.
The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement is excited to invite you to the final “Neighborhood Conversations" on “Accessibility and Disability.” The aim of this facilitated dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a city that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people. At each event we will hear from...
The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement is excited to hold a 3 part “Neighborhood Conversations” series on “Accessibility and Disability.” The aim of this facilitated dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a city that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people. At each event we will hear from...
Kev G Mor is a passionate and inspiring artist, singer-songwriter, mental health advocate, and educator based in Beverly, MA. Diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, cPTSD, ADD, and ARFID at 35, Kev has learned firsthand the challenges of living with severe mental illness. However, rather than letting these struggles define him, he’s used his experiences to fuel...
Journalist and author Ted Reinstein has reported all around New England for 25 years, telling the colorful stories of this historic yet ever-changing corner of America. Now, he condenses his travels into a single, unique labor of love: a journey through the heart and soul of New England, meeting the most memorable people—and their unlikely stories—all...
Join North Shore artist Michelle Gatta Wheeler for the opening reception of Poised Grit: An Ongoing Becoming, a solo mixed-media exhibition at the Beverly Public Library. The free, open-to-all reception takes place on January 4th from 2–4 PM in the Sohier Room and includes light snacks and beverages. The exhibition features new work exploring resilience,...
The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement and the Beverly Public Library invite you to a art and dialogue reflection circle with local artist and educator, Luba Shapiro Grenader. This free event will begin with a short meditation, followed by a time to create our own images of peace, and a discussion period to share our...
The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement invites you to join us for the final conversation in our 3-part series that focuses on how we can acknowledge our political differences while at the same time work together to build a better community and a stronger democracy. We will hear from local community leaders and residents who...
When was the last time you had a productive conversation with someone who doesn't share your political views? With the election approaching, having a curious, honest and respectful conversation might seem even scarier. Join us as we hear from 2 Beverly residents, Thom Adorney and Michael Chiusano, model talking across difference. Come learn how to...
