Library News

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Copier Out Of Order

December 11, 2025

We are in the process of replacing our copier. Beaman Library will not be able to offer color printing or photocopy services until the replacement arrives. This could take multiple weeks. If you need suggestions on other locations that offer these services or would like an update on the status of our replacement, please call the Library at 508-835-3711. Thank you…

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Library Closing at 1pm on 12/2

December 2, 2025

The Beaman Memorial Public Library will close at 4pm on Tuesday, December 2nd due to the snow storm. The Library will reopen at 10am on Wednesday. Stay safe!

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Thanksgiving Closure

November 25, 2025

The Library will be closing at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26th and remain closed through Thursday, November 27th in observance of Thanksgiving. The Library will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 28th.

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Veterans Day Closure

November 7, 2025

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

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Friends of the Beaman Library: Annual Book Sale

September 9, 2025

The Friends of the Beaman Library’s Annual Book Sale is this weekend! Friends Only Night will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12th. The Book Sale will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th.

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Important: Program Time Change

September 3, 2025

Tonight’s program, Serving the World: Worcester Dining Cars, will now begin at 6:30 p.m.

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Fall Saturday Hours

September 2, 2025

The Library will return to Fall Saturday hours (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) starting on Saturday, September 6th.

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Labor Day Closure

August 26, 2025

The library will be closed on Saturday, August 30th in observance of Labor Day.

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July 4

June 24, 2025

In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, July 8 at 10:00 a.m.

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Juneteenth

June 5, 2025

The Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The Library will reopen on Friday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m.

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