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MA Teen Choice Book Award Nominees
The Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award Committee has announced the list of 21 nominees (of books for young adults/teens) for the 2024 book award! This is the only award in the Bay State that invites students in grades 7-12 to vote for their favorite recently published books. This list has been specially curated by a committee of public librarians, school library media specialists & educators. Massachusetts teens can start reading now and vote for their favorite books in September. All nominees are available for borrowing from Beaman Library. The Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award is a cooperative project between the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) and the Massachusetts Library Association (MLA) with support from Salem State University. For more information on the award process, the selected titles and how to participate and vote, please visit www.mateenchoicebook.org.
The Golden Ticket
New Catalog Look!
Beaman Browser Spring 2024
Love Your Library

MA Teen Choice Book Award Nominees

By Jessica Wright | April 18, 2024 | Comments Off on MA Teen Choice Book Award Nominees

The Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award Committee has announced the list of 21 nominees (of books for young adults/teens) for the 2024 book award! This is the only award in the Bay State that invites students in grades 7-12 to vote for their favorite recently published books. This list has been specially curated by a…

The Golden Ticket

By Jessica Wright | April 1, 2024 | Comments Off on The Golden Ticket

Ongoing in April and May “Wouldn’t it be something, Charlie, to open a bar of candy and see a Golden Ticket glistening inside!” (Dahl, 1964, p. 21). During the months of April and May books in the Teen collection will have Golden Tickets hidden inside. If a Golden Ticket is found inside an item you…

New Catalog Look!

By Jessica Wright | March 5, 2024 | Comments Off on New Catalog Look!

The CW MARS catalog has a new look! You can now access your CW MARS account by visiting http://wboylston.cwmars.org/. This new catalog will provide patrons with a more powerful, yet streamlined, experience. If you have questions about the new catalog, you may refer to this FAQ page or contact a library staff member for help!

Beaman Browser Spring 2024

By Jessica Wright | March 1, 2024 | Comments Off on Beaman Browser Spring 2024

Love Your Library

By Jessica Wright | February 1, 2024 | Comments Off on Love Your Library

February is Love Your Library Month! Write us a note about what you love about our Library! We will share a selection of notes with our locally elected officials. Valentines and valentine mailboxes will be available in the Library throughout the month of February.

The Snack-It Bracket for Teens is Back!

By Jessica Wright | February 1, 2024 | Comments Off on The Snack-It Bracket for Teens is Back!

During the month of February, we need teens to help us determine the best Oreo! Stop by the Library’s main floor to request your taste test snack pack. After performing your scientific taste test, cast your vote for your favorite Oreo that week. A new snack pack will be available at the beginning of each…

Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge

By Jessica Wright | January 24, 2024 | Comments Off on Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge

Beaman Library is partnering with the Massachusetts Center for the Book for their 2024 Reading Challenge! Here’s how it works: 1. Choose a book that fits the monthly theme. If you’re stuck, check out Beaman’s Reading Challenge display, located behind the puzzle table on the main floor. 2. Each month, after you read, fill out…

Upcoming Event: Karaoke Night

By Jessica Wright | January 18, 2024 | Comments Off on Upcoming Event: Karaoke Night

Upcoming event! Tri-M, West Boylston Middle High School’s Honor Society, will be hosting a free karaoke night for the public at Beaman Library on Thursday, January 25 at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required!

Libby: The Library Reading App

By Jessica Wright | January 2, 2024 | Comments Off on Libby: The Library Reading App

Libby is a free app where you can enjoy ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is your library card and smart device. You can find the Libby…

Beaman Library’s Cookbook Collection

By Jessica Wright | December 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Beaman Library’s Cookbook Collection

Winter is the perfect time to cook. It’s cold and gray outside, so why not spend some time warming up in the kitchen? And with Beaman’s collection of international cookbooks, you can take a trip to sunnier climes via your kitchen table! Start your day with Migas Con Huevo in Mexico City, hop over to…