Did you know, the library is not just for borrowing books, but for connecting with others through meaningful conversations? Join us for a “Living Room Conversation” via Zoom on Wednesday January 7 from 7-8:30, where we will discuss where our political beliefs come from and listen to the viewpoints and experiences of others. Living Room Conversations (LRC) provides a […]

Did you know, the library is not just for borrowing books, but for connecting with others through meaningful conversations? Join us for a “Living Room Conversation” via Zoom on Wednesday February 17 at 7 PM, where we will discuss the following question: "What does healing look like for the US?". Zoom link will be sent […]

Join Claudia Fox Tree (M.Ed, Arawak/Yurumein) and Debbie Irving (author, Waking up White) for a live conversation as they explore how US narratives have shaped their understanding of themselves, one another, and the complex world we live in. Claudia and Debbie’s 45 minute conversation will be followed by a 45 minute live audience Q&A. Free and […]

Join us for another small, facilitated dialogue on what, why and whom you trust. Participants are encouraged to bring a friend who holds political views different from their own. We are hoping to use these conversations to break out of our echo-chambers and learn how to talk across difference! Pre-register here:https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/remote-via-zoom-living-room-conversations/ Email: info@heathmere.org with any […]

Join Heathmere and the Beverly Public Library for virtual screening of "Race Amity and the Other Tradition" on Monday, May 24th from 7:00-8:30 PM! This documentary seeks to expand the public discourse on race from the “blame/grievance/rejection” cycle to a view from a different lens, the lens of “amity/collaboration/access and equity.” After the viewing of […]

Join Heathmere and History Alive Inc. in celebrating past and current examples of cross-racial friendships in action! This year our theme is "friendship in action," which is a call for us all to think about what it means to work with others across race to promote racial equity and justice. There will be live spoken […]

The Heathmere Center, the Beverly Public Library and the Beverly Human Rights Committee are co-sponsoring the next dialogue in our Living Room Conversation series. After viewing a short video about the meaning and importance of Land Acknowledgement Statements, we will break up into small, facilitated dialogue groups to explore our own thoughts about this topic. […]

Deaf talent, acting, CODAs, representation… recent films and awards have brought national attention to Deafness and centered it in our cultural dialogue. Let’s gather *in-person* to have a conversation about "Deaf Representation and Deaf-Led Storytelling.” What would it mean to have more Deaf folks involved in storytelling and filmmaking, not just in terms of acting […]

The North Shore Race Amity Day Festival will take place on Saturday, June 11, 1-3pm, at the Beverly Public Library (Main) Courtyard. Support provided by the Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement, Beverly Public Library, Beverly Cultural Council, Mass Cultural Council, History Alive, Inc., and the Beverly Multifaith Coalition. This year’s festivities include: ·      Performance by […]