New Catalog Look!

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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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Upcoming Event: Karaoke Night

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Upcoming event! Tri-M, West Boylston Middle High School’s Honor Society, will be hosting a free karaoke night for the public at Beaman Library on Thursday, January 25 at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required!

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Libby: The Library Reading App

Libby is a free app where you can enjoy ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is your library card and smart device. You can find the Libby…

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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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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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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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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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OverDrive app users, changes are coming! The legacy OverDrive app will soon be discontinued, and you’ll need to switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newer reading app. You can still use the legacy OverDrive app until May 1, but we recommend upgrading to Libby today. It’s easy to use and full of fun features. It’s time to…

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New Event Registration Procedure

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With our new website, a new event registration system has been introduced, allowing patrons to register for upcoming programs and events online. We are very excited about this new tool, but realize you may have questions about this system. Please read below to learn about the basic registration process. To view upcoming programs: Visit the…

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