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

Earth Day Grass Heads
19 Apr 24
West Boylston
Drop-in Story Time
20 Apr 24
West Boylston
Cookies 'n Crochet Club
23 Apr 24
West Boylston
Earth Day Story and Craft
24 Apr 24
West Boylston

Quicklist by Week

April 14, 2024 - April 20, 2024

Earth Day Grass Heads - April 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Drop-in Story Time - April 20, 2024 at 11:00 am - 11:30 am

April 21, 2024 - April 27, 2024

Cookies 'n Crochet Club - April 23, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Earth Day Story and Craft - April 24, 2024 at 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Homeschool Hangout: Fire Safety and the History of Fire - April 25, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Karaoke Night - April 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Babe Ruth Day - April 27, 2024 at 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Drop-in Story Time - April 27, 2024 at 11:00 am - 11:30 am

April 28, 2024 - May 4, 2024

Books and Blankies - April 30, 2024 at 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Books and Blankies - April 30, 2024 at 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

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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Veterans Day Closing

October 20, 2023

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

September 29, 2023

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…

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Extended Saturday Hours

September 5, 2023

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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March 10, 2023

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…

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New Event Registration Procedure

February 4, 2023

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,…

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