Join Beverly High School alumnus and acclaimed author Paul Tremblay for an engaging evening of conversation with author Corey Farrenkopf. Celebrate Tremblay's latest releases, Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep and Another, followed by a Q&amp;A and book signing.
Copies will be available for purchase courtesy of Copper Dog Books.

Local Event: Author Talk: Paul Tremblay

Essex County

Beverly

Massachusetts

Author Talk: Paul Tremblay

Join Beverly High School alumnus and acclaimed author Paul Tremblay for an engaging evening of conversation with author Corey...

Enter our literary pumpkin contest! Create a pumpkin with a literary connection whether a character, book cover, scene or author; get creative!&nbsp;
Drop it off at the Reference Desk at the main library between October 21-23. Pumpkins will be on display on the second floor in front of the Circulation Desk. Voting will be open Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25. First place wins a Copper Dog Books gift card. Questions? Contact Graham at ggoss@noblenet.org. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.

Contest rules:
<ul>
<li>No carved pumpkins please.</li>
<li>Entries must reference a work of literature in some way. This can be a book cover, a character, or an author, etc. Be creative!</li>
<li>The artwork must be original.</li>
<li>The entry may include non-pumpkin components, but the main portion of the entry must be a pumpkin.</li>
<li>Pumpkin must be in good condition. Any entries with mold or badly deteriorated will not be accepted.</li>
</ul>

Local Event: Literary Pumpkin Contest

Literary Pumpkin Contest

Enter our literary pumpkin contest! Create a pumpkin with a literary connection whether a character, book cover, scene or...

Our Friends' Book Sale takes place at the main library from Saturday, November 14 through Saturday, November 21.

Please see calendar for daily book sale times.

$5 Bag Day: Saturday, November 21 from 9 AM-2 PM. (Please bring your own bag.)

Paperbacks are $1, hardcovers $2, and all children's books are .50. Don't miss this great opportunity to stock up on great reads! All book sale proceeds benefit the library.

Local Event: Friends' Book Sale

Friends' Book Sale

Our Friends' Book Sale takes place at the main library from Saturday, November 14 through Saturday, November 21.

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One Main Restaurant and Lounge

Join us in Peabody tonight for a John Deaton Debate Watch Party! Come cheer John on as he faces Ed Markey.&nbsp; RSVP&nbsp;apyburn@verizon.net

Local Event: Deaton-Markey Debate Watch Party

Deaton-Markey Debate Watch Party

Join us in Peabody tonight for a John Deaton Debate Watch Party! Come cheer John on as he faces Ed Markey. ...

<a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes</a>
Meditations in Beverly Monthly from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Tim Hogarty
Thursday, October 15: Consideration of Others Monday, November 9: The Spiritual Practice of Giving Monday, December 7: Holiday Navigation
We all have a wish to be happy and avoid suffering. Throughout our lives, we travel many different paths driven by this desire: career, relationships, home, vacations, etc. But ultimately, these external paths do not yield the results we seek.
During these introductory Dharma talks and meditation sessions, we will discuss the internal paths that can lead to discovering real happiness and a more meaningful life.
Join longtime Kadampa Buddhist practitioner, Tim Hogarty, to:
<ul><li>Learn a Buddhist approach to finding authentic happiness</li><li>Practice simple meditations to support this approach</li></ul>
Location: Beverly Public Library (Sohier Room), 32 Essex Street in Beverly, MA
Cost: Free!
Registration:&nbsp;Register in advance on our website <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes</a> or just show up for class.
Teacher:&nbsp;Tim Hogarty is a long-time student and practitioner of the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism. He provides practical advice on how to integrate a spiritual path into “everyday” life. Tim is currently in the Teacher Training Program at KMC Boston. Tim frequently makes the commute to KMC Boston to help with special events particularly with the sound desk and to fill in as a guest teacher. Tim lives locally on the North Shore, and is an avid gardener and cook. Enjoys walks with his dog, Boo.

Local Event: Meditations in Beverly: Consideration of Others

Meditations in Beverly: Consideration of Others

https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes
Meditations in Beverly Monthly from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Tim...

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

Rooted in soul and steeped in rock ‘n’ roll, Reckoners is a Boston-based band built from some of the region’s most respected and road-tested musicians.
Fronted by singer and guitarist Tim Gearan, the group features guitarist and band leader Johnny Trama (Bettye LaVette, The Silks, Dub Apocalypse), drummer Tom Arey (Peter Wolf, The J. Geils Band, G. Love, Vapors of Morphine) bassist Marc Hickox (Bettye LaVette, Charlie Musselwhite), and keyboardist Darby Wolf (Bettye LaVette, Rubblebucket). Together, they channel the grit and groove of classic soul and rock into something timeless and deeply personal.
Their self-produced debut album — now streaming on all major platforms — has drawn more than 43,000 monthly listeners and features the standout single “Looking for a Reason” with guest vocals by Susan Tedeschi.
Reckoners have been building momentum across New England with sold-out headline shows and support slots alongside artists including Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Wallflowers, and Bonnie Raitt. Their music and live performances were recently spotlighted in Relix Magazine.

Local Event: Reckoners with Kevin James Graham

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Reckoners with Kevin James Graham

Rooted in soul and steeped in rock ‘n’ roll, Reckoners is a Boston-based band built from some of the region’s most respected...

Beach Bluff Park

Join us for the 2nd annual “Fall Fun” fundraiser event at Beach Bluff Park. Bring your family for pumpkin decorating, rock painting, refreshments, and more. Enjoy a beautiful fall day at the beach for a good cause!
<ul><li>Pumpkin decorating</li><li>Rock art</li><li>Professional face painting</li><li>Fall treats (for purchase)</li><li>StretchLab stretching pop-up</li><li>And more!</li></ul>
October 17, 10am-12pm
$20 per familySign up:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ciabeachbluff.org/shop/p/fall-fun-at-beach-bluff-park-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ciabeachbluff.org/shop/p/fall-fun-at-beach-bluff-park-2026</a>
Your tickets directly support Clifton Improvement Association's efforts to maintain and preserve Beach Bluff Park and the Preston Beach sea wall.

Local Event: Fall Fun at Beach Bluff Park 2026

Fall Fun at Beach Bluff Park 2026

Join us for the 2nd annual “Fall Fun” fundraiser event at Beach Bluff Park. Bring your family for pumpkin decorating, rock...

J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve-Meet at Trustees Community Garden 779 Cabot Street, Beverly

North Shore Nature Programs, Green Beverly and the North Shore Unitarian Universalist Church are collaborating to present a series of monthly nature walks guided by a naturalist from the North Shore Nature Programs. Each month a different topic is explored.&nbsp; Some topics from previous walks have included: Animal tracks and signs, Owls, and Mushrooms.&nbsp; Walks take place along marked trails and are free and open to all ages.&nbsp;&nbsp;
To register for the October Saturday Stroll use the OR code or click on the provided link on the NSUU website homepage.

Local Event: Saturday Strolls-Signs of the Season

Saturday Strolls-Signs of the Season

North Shore Nature Programs, Green Beverly and the North Shore Unitarian Universalist Church are collaborating to present a...

The 

Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm ALL AGES Premium Seating with cocktail service: $44.50 + $6.95 service fee Standard Seating with cocktail service: $34.50 - $39.50 + $6.95 service fee GA Standing: $29.50 + $6.95 service fee
+ $5 Day of Show
Chelsea Berry is a Maine-based indie singer songwriter known for her powerhouse vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and commanding stage presence. Acclaimed artist Susan Werner once dubbed her “the Pink of folk music”—a nod to Berry’s genre-blending style, emotional depth, and vibrant live energy.
Over a 25-year career that includes thirteen original albums, Berry has built a loyal following all over the country. This October, she returns to her former home on Cape Ann to celebrate the release of her newest album, Peace Soldier. Recorded with engineer and co-producer Rich Lamb in Queens NYC, with overdubs by engineer Warren Babson at Bang-A-Song Studios in Gloucester, Peace Soldier is a collaborative, cinematic, rock-meets-musical-theater production built on empathy, connection, compassion, and community, while showcasing Berry’s powerful and dynamic vocals, innovative spirit, and penchant for bringing people together.
The songs of Peace Soldier and the message they carry will resonate with listeners in a vastly deep and meaningful way. In this release performance, the audience can expect to be confronted with questions, ideas, and collaborative insights centered on humanity, common ground, war, death, love, and the desire for peace. These themes are set within a story arc of songs supported by far more dynamic and complex arrangements than any in Berry's past works. This special release performance will feature her full band plus a cast of guest vocalists. Berry has appeared in Boston publications such as The Noise and Northshore Magazine, and is regularly featured on Sirius XM as well as local radio stations across the country. Known for drawing audiences in “like moths to a flame,” Berry continues to be a favorite among listening rooms nationwide.
A veteran of the road, Berry has toured coast to coast and recorded albums in Boston, New York, Nashville, and Denver. She has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Livingston Taylor, Chris Smither, Mavis Staples, Chris Isaak, Shawn Colvin, and many more.
Originally from Alaska, Chelsea now makes her home just north of Acadia National Park in coastal Maine.

Local Event: Chelsea Berry

Chelsea Berry

Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm ALL AGES Premium Seating with cocktail service: $44.50 + $6.95 service fee Standard Seating with...

Larcom Theatre

Get ready—New York City comedy is coming to the Larcom Theatre for one unforgettable night! Three hilarious comics are bringing the sharp wit, fast laughs, and unmistakable energy of the Big Apple to the North Shore.
​Headliner Mark Riccadonna is a contributing writer for “Weekend Update” on NBC’s Saturday Night Live and the star of the Dry Bar Comedy special Domestic Nomad. His credits also include Live at Gotham on AXS TV and comedy tours around the world with the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment.

​Featured comic Chris Larry has appeared in the Kenan Thompson Presents series and at the Savannah Comedy Review and Good Karma Comedy Festival. He is also a host and writer for PLUMP, a New York City multimedia entertainment company.

Hosting the evening is Frank Vignola, whose credits include Comedy Central, SiriusXM, Montreal’s prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, and Amazon Prime.
​From smart storytelling and relatable observations to quick wit and unexpected punchlines, this powerhouse lineup is perfect for a night out with friends, date night, or anyone who could use a big laugh.​&nbsp;Don’t miss an unforgettable night of NYC comedy!​

Local Event: Direct from NYC: A Night of Big Apple Comedy

Direct from NYC: A Night of Big Apple Comedy

Get ready—New York City comedy is coming to the Larcom Theatre for one unforgettable night! Three hilarious comics are bringing...

Austin Preparatory School

Join us for the Fall Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6 through 12 are invited to tour our 55-acre campus, meet faculty, students, and coaches, and learn how students grow within a school grounded in veritas, unitas, and caritas: truth, unity, and love.
During your visit, you will see the classrooms, labs, studios, athletic spaces, and gathering places where students are known, supported, and challenged. You will also learn more about academics, arts, athletics, service, student life, and the admissions process.
Discover how Austin Prep helps students build confidence, pursue their interests, and prepare to lead with purpose.

Local Event: Austin Prep: Fall Open House 

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Austin Prep: Fall Open House 

Join us for the Fall Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6...

Danversport

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AT 12 NOONCelebrate two centuries of Catholic faith on the North Shore. Reconnect with parishioners from Salem and other area parishes at a formal reception and luncheon at the Danversport Yacht Club with special multimedia presentations; advance tickets are required.

Local Event: One Root, Many Branches: Celebrating 200 Years of Catholic Parishes on the North Shore

One Root, Many Branches: Celebrating 200 Years...

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AT 12 NOONCelebrate  two centuries of Catholic faith on the North Shore....

One Root, Many Branches: Celebrating 200 Years of Catholic Parishes on the North Shore

NYC and Boston's rising stars of standup comedy come together in this special event. You've seen our comics on Hulu, Amazon; at venues like NY Comedy Club, The Stand, The Comedy Studio, Comedy Connection, The Wilbur Theatre, and more. You don't want to miss this. Join us at The Cellar of Bell Inn and Tavern, Peabody. Just 5 min from Salem.&nbsp;

Local Event: Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The Cellar (Peabody/Salem)

Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The...

NYC and Boston's rising stars of standup comedy come together in this special event. You've seen our comics on Hulu, Amazon; at...

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Author Talk: Paul Tremblay

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32 Essex St, Beverly, MA

Literary Pumpkin Contest

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9:00 AM

32 Essex St, Beverly, MA

Friends' Book Sale

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9:00 AM

32 Essex St, Beverly, MA

Deaton-Markey Debate Watch Party

Meditations in Beverly: Consideration of Others

Reckoners with Kevin James Graham

Fall Fun at Beach Bluff Park 2026

Saturday Strolls-Signs of the Season

Chelsea Berry

Direct from NYC: A Night of Big Apple Comedy

Austin Prep: Fall Open House

One Root, Many Branches: Celebrating 200 Years of Catholic Parishes on the North Shore

Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The Cellar (Peabody/Salem)