Copy of News & Events

There is always something happening at the Library! Learn about and register for upcoming events, review recent Library newsletters, and read about the latest Library-related news.

Beaman Birthday Bash
You are invited to the Beaman Birthday Bash, a fundraiser to benefit the Friends of Beaman Memorial Library Endowment, on Friday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. The event will take place at The Manor, 42 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Tickets are $25 and are available in advance at the Library or at the door the night of the event.
At the event, you will have the opportunity to show your support for your Library by bidding on a variety of items in our silent auction. Attendees can sample craft beers from local breweries, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and take in live music by the Russo Brothers Jazz Quintet.
All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Beaman Library Endowment. Call 508-835-3711 for more information or to make a donation to our auction.
Ramp Closed
Saturday Programs Cancelled 2/7
Ramp Closed
New Year’s Day Closure

Upcoming Event: Karaoke Night

By Beaman Library | 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 Beaman Library | 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 Beaman Library | 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…

Holiday Hours

By Beaman Library | November 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Holiday Hours

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 Friday, November 24 at 10:00 a.m. Happy Thanksgiving!

Winter Gift Shop & Raffle

By Beaman Library | November 10, 2023 | Comments Off on Winter Gift Shop & Raffle

The Friends of the Beaman Library are hosting a Winter Gift Shop & Raffle! A variety of puzzles, books, candles, and soaps are available for purchase. Raffle tickets for a chance to win a ‘Warm Winter Wishes’ gift basket or a print of the town gazebo by artist Mark Waitkus are also available. All items…

Veterans Day Closing

By Beaman Library | October 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Veterans Day Closing

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.

Stream for Free with Kanopy

By Beaman Library | September 29, 2023 | Comments Off on Stream for Free with Kanopy

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 Kanopy. For younger audiences, Kanopy Kids offers a curated collection of age-appropriate content featuring the best children’s programming, including favorites from PBS Kids, Sesame Street,…

Telegram & Gazette

By Beaman Library | September 12, 2023 | Comments Off on Telegram & Gazette

Accessing Newsbank’s Telegram & Gazette archive is easy! From the Beaman Library website, click on “Digital Resources & Apps” under the Research tab. Scroll to find a link to the T&G archive, where you can log-in with your Beaman Library card number to search a vast Telegram & Gazette database that includes every article published…

Extended Saturday Hours

By Beaman Library | September 5, 2023 | Comments Off on Extended Saturday Hours

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!

Battleship! for Teens

By Beaman Library | September 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Battleship! for Teens

Stop by the Library throughout the fall for an opportunity to play the classic naval combat game of Battleship. Instead of a traditional game board, this oversized version of Battleship will take place on a community bulletin board. Each time you visit the Library and check out an item, you will have a chance to…