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

Outdoor Storytime
30 Jul 24
West Boylston
Rain Date: Pet Show
30 Jul 24
West Boylston
Read and Recycle Story and Craft
31 Jul 24
West Boylston
Taste of Community
31 Jul 24
West Boylston

Quicklist by Week

July 28, 2024 - August 3, 2024

Outdoor Storytime - July 30, 2024 at 10:30 am - 11:15 am<br />Rain Date: Pet Show - July 30, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm<br />Read and Recycle Story and Craft - July 31, 2024 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am<br />Taste of Community - July 31, 2024 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm<br />Wachusett Mountain Ranger Nicholas Presents: Wildlife on the Mountain - August 1, 2024 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm<br />Book Lanterns - August 2, 2024 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm<br />

August 4, 2024 - August 10, 2024

Outdoor Storytime - August 6, 2024 at 10:30 am - 11:15 am<br />Read and Recycle Story and Craft - August 7, 2024 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am<br />Annual End of Summer Reading Italian Ice Social featuring Ed the Wizard - August 8, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm<br />

August 18, 2024 - August 24, 2024

Arteca Karate - August 23, 2024 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm<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

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Internet and Computers Update

July 10, 2024

Beaman Libary’s internet and computers are being serviced this Friday, July 12 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Please plan your in-library computer use for after 11:00 a.m. or call ahead to find…

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July 4

June 20, 2024

The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The Library will reopen on Friday, July 5 at 10:00 a.m.

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Juneteenth

June 5, 2024

The Library will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The Library will reopen on Thursday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m.

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Summer Saturday Hours

May 27, 2024

During the months of June, July, and August the Library’s Saturday hours will change to 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thank you to the College of the Holy Cross for…

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Memorial Day

May 11, 2024

The Library will be closed Saturday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m.

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