Holiday Hours

The Library will close at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22 and remain closed on Thursday, November 23 so that staff may observe the holiday. The Library will reopen on Friday, November 24 at 10:00 a.m. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Winter Gift Shop & Raffle

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The Friends of the Beaman Library are hosting a Winter Gift Shop & Raffle! A variety of puzzles, books, candles, and soaps are available for purchase. Raffle tickets for a chance to win a ‘Warm Winter Wishes’ gift basket or a print of the town gazebo by artist Mark Waitkus are also available. All items…

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Veterans Day Closing

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The Library will be closed on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m.

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Chilton Library

Chilton’s Vehicle Repair Library allows you to access decades of data to maintain your vehicle including exclusive photographs, diagnostics, step-by-step repair procedures, maintenance schedules, and more. To log into Chilton’s from home, visit Beaman Library Digital Resources & Apps page. Have your Beaman Library card number handy and click on the green Chilton’s logo. Happy repairing!

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Stream for Free with Kanopy

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Kanopy is a streaming service that offers thoughtful, high quality streaming content. From classic cinema, to award-winning documentaries and new releases, you’ll be sure to find something to watch on Kanopy. For younger audiences, Kanopy Kids offers a curated collection of age-appropriate content featuring the best children’s programming, including favorites from PBS Kids, Sesame Street,…

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Telegram & Gazette

Accessing Newsbank’s Telegram & Gazette archive is easy! From the Beaman Library website, click on “Digital Resources & Apps” under the Research tab. Scroll to find a link to the T&G archive, where you can log-in with your Beaman Library card number to search a vast Telegram & Gazette database that includes every article published…

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Extended Saturday Hours

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Effective Saturday, September 9, the Library’s Saturday hours will change to 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you to the College of the Holy Cross for this generous gift!

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Hotspots Now Available!

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Beaman Library has hotspots available for borrowing! These devices are a great option for those who need internet access while on the go or have limited or unreliable internet access at home. There are several borrowing guidelines, some of which include: borrowers must be 18 years of age with a CW MARS library card in…

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HeritageHub

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HeritageHub is a new database, replacing the previously offered genealogy database, GenealogyBank. Via HeritageHub, you can explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage…

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Now Accepting Book Donations

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The Friends are now accepting book donations to be included in the Friends Annual Book Sale. Donations will be accepted via appointment with a staff member. When making a donation, please bring only a small quantity of books as we have a limited amount of space. Please know that your donation must be reviewed for…

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