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.

Snack-It Bracket for Teens
The Snack-It Bracket: May the Best Chip Win Ongoing Through March Teens! Collect your taste test snack pack at the main desk and then cast your vote for your favorite chip. A new snack pack will be available at the beginning of each week until the Snack-It Bracket is complete. *While supplies last; one snack pack per teen per week.
Movie Madness at Beaman Library
Tuesday 2/18 Morning Programs Postponed
Delayed Opening
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Mango Languages

By Jessica Wright | January 30, 2023 | Comments Off on Mango Languages

Got any big plans for February? Why not take some time to explore Mango’s 75+ languages? With specialty units on everything from Romance to Ancient Greek Philosophy, you’re sure to find something to impress that special person in your life! Visit the Digital Resources & Apps page to access Mango for free with your Beaman…

Glorious Garlands: Ongoing Throughout the Winter

By Jessica Wright | November 19, 2022 | Comments Off on Glorious Garlands: Ongoing Throughout the Winter

Help decorate the Teen Space! Next time you are in the Library, decorate a piece of paper with the provided materials. Your unique piece will be added to a garland that will be strung in the space for all to enjoy.

America’s GenealogyBank

By Beaman Library | November 15, 2022 | Comments Off on America’s GenealogyBank

Researching your family tree? Explore genealogical records from 1690 to today, including obituaries, marriage notices, birth announcements, casualty lists, military and government documents, and more with America’s GenealogyBank. Remote access is available 24/7 on any device with your Beaman Library card. To learn more, ask our librarians or click here: http://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/BeamanMemorialPublicLibrary/GBNL    

New Databases Now Available!

By Beaman Library | November 15, 2022 | Comments Off on New Databases Now Available!

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) and the Massachusetts Library System (MLS) are pleased to announce that our statewide online resources have been expanded. Our three current database vendors, Gale Cengage, Encyclopedia Britannica, and ProQuest will be joined by two new vendors, Transparent Languages, and Capstone, to provide the Commonwealth with statewide online reference,…

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

By Jessica Wright | October 31, 2022 | Comments Off on 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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 child(ren). Every book you read counts as one book toward completing your 1,000 books. There is no need to write down the title! If your…

Summer Reading Program 2022: Read Beyond the Beaten Path

By Jessica Wright | June 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Summer Reading Program 2022: Read Beyond the Beaten Path

  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 group. If you are unfamiliar with Beanstack, please call or visit the Library and a staff member will be happy to help you! The Summer 2022:…

Kanopy Now Available!

By Jessica Wright | March 11, 2022 | Comments Off on Kanopy Now Available!

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 selection offers something for everyone, from award winning indie films to important and timely documentaries, to foreign films, popular cinema, children’s shows and more. Many…

Wowbrary at Beaman Library!

By Jessica Wright | February 24, 2022 | Comments Off on Wowbrary at Beaman Library!

New items are always arriving at Beaman Library. Stay up-to-date with the Library’s latest purchases with free weekly (and customizable!) emails about our latest books, movies, and music from Wowbrary!  Sign up here – all you need is an email address!

Toy Library Giving Tree

By Beaman Library | November 29, 2021 | Comments Off on Toy Library Giving Tree

During the month of December, we will have a tree decorated with items that we need to start our Toy Library campaign. We will be the only Toy Library in Central Massachusetts! Everyone has somebody that they buy gifts for that really don’t need anything at all. Why not purchase a share of one of…

Graphic Novels at Beaman Library

By Jessica Wright | August 25, 2021 | Comments Off on Graphic Novels at Beaman Library

At Beaman Library, there are graphic novels available for all ages! A number of new titles were recently added to both our adult and young adult graphic novel collections and more titles arrive regularly. While graphic novels are simply enjoyable to read, graphic novels provide a number of other benefits. For example, the illustrations in graphic…