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
19 Oct 24
West Boylston
Family Pumpkin Decorating
22 Oct 24
West Boylston
Drop-in Story and Craft
23 Oct 24
West Boylston
Mother Goose Story Time
24 Oct 24
West Boylston
Pumpkin STEM Activity Day
24 Oct 24
West Boylston

Quicklist by Week

October 13, 2024 - October 19, 2024

Drop-in Story Time - October 19, 2024 at 11:00 am - 11:30 am<br />

October 20, 2024 - October 26, 2024

Family Pumpkin Decorating - October 22, 2024 at 11:00 am - 6:00 pm<br />Drop-in Story and Craft - October 23, 2024 at 10:30 am - 11:15 am<br />Mother Goose Story Time - October 24, 2024 at 10:15 am - 10:45 am<br />Pumpkin STEM Activity Day - October 24, 2024 at 11:00 am - 6:00 pm<br />Karaoke Night - October 24, 2024 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm<br />First Responder Therapy Dog Story Time - October 26, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm<br />

October 27, 2024 - November 2, 2024

Toddler Time - October 29, 2024 at 10:15 am - 10:45 am<br />Sensory Friendly Story Time - October 29, 2024 at 11:15 am - 11:45 am<br />Cookies and Crochet Club - October 29, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 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

Holiday Hours

November 13, 2023

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…

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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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