Library News
New Catalog Look!
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!
Read MoreBeaman Browser Spring 2024
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.
Read MoreThe Snack-It Bracket for Teens is Back!
During the month of February, we need teens to help us determine the best Oreo! Stop by the Library’s main floor to request your taste test snack pack. After performing your scientific taste test, cast your vote for your favorite Oreo that week. A new snack pack will be available at the beginning of each…
Read MoreMassachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge
Beaman Library is partnering with the Massachusetts Center for the Book for their 2024 Reading Challenge! Here’s how it works: 1. Choose a book that fits the monthly theme. If you’re stuck, check out Beaman’s Reading Challenge display, located behind the puzzle table on the main floor. 2. Each month, after you read, fill out…
Read MoreUpcoming Event: Karaoke Night
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!
Read MoreLibby: 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…
Read MoreBeaman Library’s Cookbook Collection
Winter is the perfect time to cook. It’s cold and gray outside, so why not spend some time warming up in the kitchen? And with Beaman’s collection of international cookbooks, you can take a trip to sunnier climes via your kitchen table! Start your day with Migas Con Huevo in Mexico City, hop over to…
Read MoreHoliday 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!
Read MoreWinter Gift Shop & Raffle
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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