July 4

The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The Library will reopen on Friday, July 5 at 10:00 a.m.

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Juneteenth

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

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Summer Saturday Hours

During the months of June, July, and August the Library’s Saturday hours will change to 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thank you to the College of the Holy Cross for funding the Library’s Saturday summer hours!

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Memorial Day

The Library will be closed Saturday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m.

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Read, Renew, Repeat with Beaman Library This Summer!

Official artwork of the Read, Renew, Repeat Campaign is featured.

This summer, our summer reading theme is “Read, Renew, Repeat,” a simple reminder to embrace the magic of stories, learning, and growth. At our Library, we believe in fostering a sense of wonder and community, and we’ve lined up an exciting array of events and programs to spark your imagination. From engaging storytelling events for…

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MA Teen Choice Book Award Nominees

An illustration of a green voting box with a ballot sticking out.

Voting is open until September 20! Voting is open to all teens in Massachusetts and is open from September 1-20, 2024. Teens can to vote by submitting a paper ballot at Beaman Library. There is no minimum number of nominated books that must be read – teens can vote even if they have only read…

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The Tiny Art Show

A photograph of tiny easels, artwork and LEGO mini figs.

The Tiny Art Show is currently on display in the Teen Space! Next time you visit the Library, take a moment to view the work created by our talented teen patrons. Art will be on display throughout the month of May.

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The Golden Ticket

Ongoing in April and May “Wouldn’t it be something, Charlie, to open a bar of candy and see a Golden Ticket glistening inside!” (Dahl, 1964, p. 21). During the months of April and May books in the Teen collection will have Golden Tickets hidden inside. If a Golden Ticket is found inside an item you…

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New Catalog Look!

A screenshot of the new catalog.

The CW MARS catalog has a new look! You can now access your CW MARS account by visiting http://wboylston.cwmars.org/. This new catalog will provide patrons with a more powerful, yet streamlined, experience. If you have questions about the new catalog, you may refer to this FAQ page or contact a library staff member for help!

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Love Your Library

February is Love Your Library Month! Write us a note about what you love about our Library! We will share a selection of notes with our locally elected officials. Valentines and valentine mailboxes will be available in the Library throughout the month of February.

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