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

Drop-in Story Time
4 May 24
West Boylston
Star Wars Day
4 May 24
West Boylston
Books and Blankies
7 May 24
West Boylston
07 May
7 May 24
West Boylston

Quicklist by Week

April 28, 2024 - May 4, 2024

A Visit with Local Author Andrew Hacket - May 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Drop-in Story Time - May 4, 2024 at 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Star Wars Day - May 4, 2024 at 11:00 am - 11:45 am

May 5, 2024 - May 11, 2024

Books and Blankies - May 7, 2024 at 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Books and Blankies - May 7, 2024 at 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Insects are Our Friends - Story and Craft - May 8, 2024 at 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Book Eaters Book Club - May 8, 2024 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mother Goose Story Time - May 9, 2024 at 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Lunch Bunch - May 9, 2024 at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Drop-in Story Time - May 11, 2024 at 11:00 am - 11:30 am

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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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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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

October 31, 2022

To participate, register your child(ren) in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge by visiting Beaman Library’s Beanstack page. Then, visit Beaman Library, borrow Beaman Library books, and read them to your…

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Summer Reading Program 2022: Read Beyond the Beaten Path

June 3, 2022

  This summer, Read Beyond the Beaten Path with Beaman Library’s Summer Reading Program! To get started, visit Beaman Library’s Beanstack website and register for the Summer Reading Challenge for your age…

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Kanopy Now Available!

March 11, 2022

Good News! Beaman Library has just added nearly 30,000 movies and other videos that inspire, educate and entertain, from Kanopy. Free to cardholders who live in West Boylston*, Kanopy’s unique…

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