Children

Welcome to the Beaman Library Children’s Room.

Our Children’s Room is located on the second floor of the Library and offers a variety of creative learning experiences, as well as, a vast collection of books, audios, games, S.T.E.A.M. tablets, etc. We gladly welcome all children, especially the exuberant ones, where they can be free to be themselves while exploring and learning!

eBooks for Kids

Using your Beaman Library card and the C/WMARS KIDS ebook Collection you can download eBooks and audiobooks for your kids and teens!

Great Links for Kids

Homework resources, encyclopedia links

Upcoming Events for Children

Next 5 Children’s Events

Mother Goose Story Time
21 Nov 24
West Boylston
Lunch Bunch
21 Nov 24
West Boylston
CANCELLED - Karaoke Night
21 Nov 24
West Boylston
Native American Presentation
23 Nov 24
West Boylston
Art Class (ages 5-8)
26 Nov 24
West Boylston

Quicklist by Week

November 17, 2024 - November 23, 2024

Mother Goose Story Time - November 21, 2024 at 10:15 am - 10:45 am<br />Lunch Bunch - November 21, 2024 at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm<br />CANCELLED - Karaoke Night - November 21, 2024 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm<br />Native American Presentation - November 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm<br />

November 24, 2024 - November 30, 2024

Art Class (ages 5-8) - November 26, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm<br />Art Class (ages 9-12) - November 26, 2024 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm<br />Cookies and Crochet Club - November 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm<br />Drop-in Story and Craft - November 27, 2024 at 10:30 am - 11:15 am<br />Mother Goose Story Time - November 28, 2024 at 10:15 am - 10:45 am<br />Drop-in Story Time - November 30, 2024 at 11:00 am - 11:30 am<br />

TumbleBooks - eBooks for Kids!

TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children’s ebooks, available by subscription.

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Kanopy Kids

A curated collection of age-appropriate content featuring the best children’s programming, including favorites from PBS Kids, Sesame Street, and more.

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TeenBookCloud

TeenBookCloud is an online collection of ebooks, enhanced novels, graphic novels, videos, and audio books.

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Beaman Library Children's Room YouTube channel

Enjoy storytimes and get samplings of books right from home with Beaman Library Children's Room YouTube channel

First Fridays

Each week Ms Sue will read first chapters of books that are new to our Library! If you are interested in reading further, just request the book. If you need help in making the request, just call the Library!

Children's Room Library News

Thanksgiving Library Hours

November 13, 2024

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

November 7, 2024

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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POSTPONED – Friends Annual Book Sale

September 16, 2024

The Friends of the Beaman Library Annual Book Sale has been POSTPONED. Please see below for new dates. When: Friday, October 18, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Current Friends Members Only* Saturday,…

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Fall Saturday Hours

September 2, 2024

Effective Saturday, September 7, Beaman Library’s Saturday hours will extend 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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New Mind+Body Wellness Resource

September 1, 2024

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…

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