Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award Nominees

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The 2025 MA Teen Choice Book Awards list is here! Meet the 21 nominees for the 2025 Mass Teen Choice Book Award! This is the only award in the Bay State that invites students in grades 7-12 to vote for their favorite recently published books. * AISLE NINE by Ian X. Cho * AMERICA REDUX…

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Tiny Art Show for Teens

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The Tiny Art Show for Teens Returns! Kits Available Through the Month of April To participate, register online to reserve an art kit. Bring your kit home to create your tiny masterpiece to be included in the Library’s Tiny Art Show display between May 1 and May 31. Participating artists will be entered into an…

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Snack-It Bracket for Teens

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And the winner is….. HONEY MUSTARD PRETZEL BITES! Ninety Snack-It Bracket Kits were handed out to teen patrons this month. And, after many taste tests were conducted and votes were cast, the teen patrons have determined the best chip!

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Tuesday 2/18 Morning Programs Postponed

Due to the weather conditions, programs scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, February 18th are postponed. Afternoon programs will take place as scheduled. The Library will open at 10 AM. If visiting the Library, please enter through the Newton Street entrance. Stay safe!

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Delayed Opening

Due to the predicted weather, the Library will open at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 13. Please continue to check the website or call the Library for continued updates.

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Love Your Library

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There are a lot of reasons to love your Library! While we here at the Library have our reasons why we love what we do, we want to hear what you love about the Library. Next time you stop by during the month of February, please leave a note on one of the provided Valentine’s…

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New Years Holiday Hours

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Beaman Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31 and remain closed on Wednesday, January 1. Happy New Year!

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Thanksgiving Library Hours

The Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Delayed Opening

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Beaman Library will have a delayed opening Friday, November 8. The Library will open at 11:00 a.m.so that staff may attend a training event.

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New Mind+Body Wellness Resource

Beaman Library now provides access to Hiveclass, an e-learning platform that makes it fun and easy to access high-quality, educational videos across 18+ sports and wellness activities. With countless skill-based videos available in English and Spanish, you can learn the fundamentals of:  * Aquatics * Basketball * Dance * Field Hockey * Fitness * Gymnastics…

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