News & Events

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Beaman Library’s Cookbook Collection

December 1, 2023

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…

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

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Winter Gift Shop & Raffle

November 10, 2023

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…

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Beaman Browser Winter 2023

November 8, 2023
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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…

Holiday Hours

By Jessica Wright | 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 Jessica Wright | 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…

Beaman Browser Winter 2023

By Jessica Wright | November 8, 2023 | Comments Off on Beaman Browser Winter 2023

Veterans Day Closing

By Jessica Wright | 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.

Chilton Library

By Jessica Wright | October 19, 2023 | Comments Off on Chilton Library

Chilton’s Vehicle Repair Library allows you to access decades of data to maintain your vehicle including exclusive photographs, diagnostics, step-by-step repair procedures, maintenance schedules, and more. To log into Chilton’s from home, visit Beaman Library Digital Resources & Apps page. Have your Beaman Library card number handy and click on the green Chilton’s logo. Happy repairing!

Stream for Free with Kanopy

By Jessica Wright | 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 Jessica Wright | 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 Jessica Wright | 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 Jessica Wright | 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…