Calendar

Beaman Library has events for everyone. They are color-coded here by audience:  Children's events are blue, Teens are Green, Adult events are in red. Click on the event title on the calendar, and the details of the event will show. There is a search and sort box, just to the left of the month/year at the top of the calendar.

Teen's Events are in Green

Children's Events are in Blue

Adult's Events are in Red

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Toddler Time
October 1, 2024    
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Toddler Time is a 6 week program that will include: stories, music and STEM activities. All these activities will help your child to enjoy books, [...]
Sensory Friendly Story Time
October 1, 2024    
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Sensory Friendly story time will include stories, songs, and STEM related activities. This story time is for children who would enjoy a quieter and slower [...]
Nintendo Switch Drop-In Gaming
October 1, 2024    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come to the Library to play Nintendo Switch games on our huge SMART Board! One Nintendo Switch, a selection of games to play, and snacks [...]
02 Oct
Brought to you by the WB Historical Society, WPI Instructor Paul Marrone will present stories of West Boylston's past written by Mrs. Mary Allen Cook, [...]
Mother Goose Story Time
October 3, 2024    
10:15 am - 10:45 am
This is a gentle literacy program for the youngest readers. Join us for stories, rhymes, musical instruments, connections to other families, and more! This drop-in [...]
Lunch Bunch
October 3, 2024    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Four- and five-year-olds can bring a lunch from home each Thursday, and we’ll enjoy eating with friends, reading stories, and building school readiness skills like [...]
Kids Music and Movement
October 5, 2024    
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Ms. Meredith is back to help us get our weekend started on the right foot. We will stretch, dance and hop around to fun and [...]
CANCELED - Settlers of Catan
October 5, 2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This program has been canceled. The next session will occur on Saturday, November 2 at 2:00 p.m. Join other teens to play Catan, a board [...]
Toddler Time
October 8, 2024    
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Toddler Time is a 6 week program that will include: stories, music and STEM activities. All these activities will help your child to enjoy books, [...]
Sensory Friendly Story Time
October 8, 2024    
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Sensory Friendly story time will include stories, songs, and STEM related activities. This story time is for children who would enjoy a quieter and slower [...]
Teen Advisory Group
October 8, 2024    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
We are dedicated to supporting the interests of our teen community members! By joining the Teen Advisory Group (TAG), you can provide valuable input to [...]
Trustees Meeting
October 8, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Board of Library Trustees' monthly meeting. This meeting will take place in-person at Beaman Library as well as on Zoom. To access the Zoom [...]
Canceled: Math Wizards: Make a Zen Garden
October 8, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This program has been canceled.   Math can be magical!  We will see that  math is a very important part of our everyday life and it [...]
Drop-in Story and Craft
October 9, 2024    
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Join us on alternate Wednesdays for a story and craft on a special theme.  Children of all ages with an adult caregiver are welcome.  No [...]
Book Eaters
October 9, 2024    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$0.00
If you are someone who practically eats books, this club is for you!  Readers in grades 3 through 5 will meet monthly to chat about [...]
Stress Reduction and Relaxation Yoga with Carol McGuiggan
October 9, 2024    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Experience the benefits of gentle yoga stretches, calming breath techniques, and the value of meditation. Dress for movement. Bring your yoga mat or a thick [...]
Mother Goose Story Time
October 10, 2024    
10:15 am - 10:45 am
This is a gentle literacy program for the youngest readers. Join us for stories, rhymes, musical instruments, connections to other families, and more! This drop-in [...]
Lunch Bunch
October 10, 2024    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Four- and five-year-olds can bring a lunch from home each Thursday, and we’ll enjoy eating with friends, reading stories, and building school readiness skills like [...]
Felting Workshop
October 10, 2024    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tweens and Teens! Follow along with a tutorial hosted by Rachel Benson of The Fiber Web and learn how to create playful felted ghosts. The [...]
Sisters in Crime: Mystery Making!
October 10, 2024    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
In this interactive workshop, three local mystery authors writing different sub-genres, including traditional, historical, and thriller/suspense, will brainstorm on their feet to create a brand [...]
Italian Conversation Circle
October 12, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join other Italian speakers in the community for an opportunity to speak Italian exclusively for two hours!
A Visit with Smokey the Bear
October 12, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We are going to help Smokey the Bear celebrate his 80th birthday by participating in the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge.  We will have stickers and [...]
Nintendo Switch Drop-In Gaming
October 15, 2024    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come to the Library to play Nintendo Switch games on our huge SMART Board! One Nintendo Switch, a selection of games to play, and snacks [...]
Rescheduled: Kids' Bookbinding Workshop
October 15, 2024    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Learn the art of book making using traditional materials.  We’ll design, fold, and stitch, some beautiful and unique works of literary art! Ages 7-10 Please [...]
CANCELED - Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
October 15, 2024    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
**CANCELED** This program will be rescheduled for the spring! Join money coach Sandy Meindersma for a one-hour session of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" [...]
Friends of the Beaman Library Annual Meeting
Join the Friends of the Beaman Library to discuss library-related business.
Annual Friends Event: Crime Lab Case Files with Paul Zambella
October 15, 2024    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join Paul Zambella, retired Forensic Scientist at the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab as he discusses some of his most infamous cases and how forensic [...]
Homeschool Hangout: Food Preservation
October 16, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
It is that time of year to start preparing for the winter months.  We will have a fun time learning about how to can, dry, [...]
Rice Krispies Mash Up
October 16, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come to the Library to create your personalized rice krispy treat with any (or all) of the fixings provided! A simply scrumptious snack!
Mindful Meditation with Carol McGuiggan
October 16, 2024    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This practice will include techniques to improve clarity of mind, relaxation, and self-awareness. Bring your yoga mat or sitting cushion and a receptive attitude.
Mother Goose Story Time
October 17, 2024    
10:15 am - 10:45 am
This is a gentle literacy program for the youngest readers. Join us for stories, rhymes, musical instruments, connections to other families, and more! This drop-in [...]
Book Discussion Group: The Vanishing Half
Join us to discuss The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk one month prior to [...]
Drop-in Story Time
October 19, 2024    
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Join us for story time in the Children's Room! All ages.
Family Pumpkin Decorating
October 22, 2024    
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
It wouldn't be Halloween without our yearly pumpkin decorating event!  You bring the pumpkin and we provide all the things you need to decorate it.  [...]
Candle Making: Halloween-Themed Candles
October 22, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
During this workshop, we will discuss the many different elements of candles. Each participant will make one “spooky candle” using soy wax, color, and fragrance [...]
Drop-in Story and Craft
October 23, 2024    
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Join us on alternate Wednesdays for a story and craft on a special theme.  Children of all ages with an adult caregiver are welcome.  No [...]
Mother Goose Story Time
October 24, 2024    
10:15 am - 10:45 am
This is a gentle literacy program for the youngest readers. Join us for stories, rhymes, musical instruments, connections to other families, and more! This drop-in [...]
Pumpkin STEM Activity Day
October 24, 2024    
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
From seeds to stem, pumpkins are chock full of science and math fun!  We will have self-guided stations for exploring pumpkins and all that we [...]
Karaoke Night
Join West Boylston Middle High School’s Tri-M Music Honor Society for an evening of karaoke! Snacks will be served. All ages are welcome! No registration [...]
Nonfiction Book Discussion Group: The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini
Join us to discuss The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini by Joe Posnanski. Copies of the books will be available one month prior to [...]
Italian Conversation Circle
October 26, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$0.00
Join other Italian speakers in the community for an opportunity to speak Italian exclusively for two hours!
First Responder Therapy Dog Story Time
October 26, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$0.00
Jenn Brenner and her First Responder Therapy dog Shadow will share with us some of their favorite stories! We will also learn about Shadow and [...]
Magic: The Gathering, Commander Format
October 26, 2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$0.00
Play the Commander format of Magic: The Gathering with other teens! Please note, knowledge of the game is required. If you have your own decks, [...]
Toddler Time
October 29, 2024    
10:15 am - 10:45 am
$0.00
Toddler Time is a 6 week program that will include: stories, music and STEM activities. All these activities will help your child to enjoy books, [...]
Sensory Friendly Story Time
October 29, 2024    
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Sensory Friendly story time will include stories, songs, and STEM related activities. This story time is for children who would enjoy a quieter and slower [...]
Vincent Van Ghosts
October 29, 2024    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$0.00
Let’s reimagine old pieces of art by adding the unexpected element of ghosts into the original scenes using acrylic paint. All materials will be provided.
Cookies and Crochet Club
October 29, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Want to get “hooked“ on crocheting? Join Ms. Sue once a month to learn how to crochet while enjoying cookies! For patrons in 4th-8th grade.
Not-So-Scary Story Time
October 30, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$0.00
Wear your costume, wear your pajamas, come prepared with a flashlight for some “Not-So-Scary Stories” and spooky crafts!  All the stories will be appropriate for [...]
Mother Goose Story Time
October 31, 2024    
10:15 am - 10:45 am
This is a gentle literacy program for the youngest readers. Join us for stories, rhymes, musical instruments, connections to other families, and more! This drop-in [...]
Lunch Bunch
October 31, 2024    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
$0.00
Four- and five-year-olds can bring a lunch from home each Thursday, and we’ll enjoy eating with friends, reading stories, and building school readiness skills like [...]
Kids Music and Movement
November 2, 2024    
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Ms. Meredith is back to help us get our weekend started on the right foot. We will stretch, dance and hop around to fun and [...]
Settlers of Catan
November 2, 2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$0.00
Join other teens to play Catan, a board game that requires strategic resource management as you settle a new world and attempt to create the [...]
Events on October 1, 2024
Toddler Time
1 Oct 24
West Boylston
Sensory Friendly Story Time
1 Oct 24
West Boylston
Nintendo Switch Drop-In Gaming
1 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 2, 2024
02 Oct
Events on October 3, 2024
Mother Goose Story Time
3 Oct 24
West Boylston
Lunch Bunch
3 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 5, 2024
Kids Music and Movement
5 Oct 24
West Boylston
CANCELED - Settlers of Catan
5 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 8, 2024
Toddler Time
8 Oct 24
West Boylston
Sensory Friendly Story Time
8 Oct 24
West Boylston
Teen Advisory Group
8 Oct 24
West Boylston
Trustees Meeting
8 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 9, 2024
Drop-in Story and Craft
9 Oct 24
West Boylston
Book Eaters
9 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 10, 2024
Mother Goose Story Time
10 Oct 24
West Boylston
Lunch Bunch
10 Oct 24
West Boylston
Felting Workshop
10 Oct 24
West Boylston
Sisters in Crime: Mystery Making!
10 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 12, 2024
Italian Conversation Circle
12 Oct 24
West Boylston
A Visit with Smokey the Bear
12 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 15, 2024
Events on October 16, 2024
Homeschool Hangout: Food Preservation
16 Oct 24
West Boylston
Rice Krispies Mash Up
16 Oct 24
West Boylston
Mindful Meditation with Carol McGuiggan
16 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 17, 2024
Mother Goose Story Time
17 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 19, 2024
Drop-in Story Time
19 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 22, 2024
Family Pumpkin Decorating
22 Oct 24
West Boylston
Candle Making: Halloween-Themed Candles
22 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 23, 2024
Drop-in Story and Craft
23 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 24, 2024
Mother Goose Story Time
24 Oct 24
West Boylston
Pumpkin STEM Activity Day
24 Oct 24
West Boylston
Karaoke Night
24 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 25, 2024
Events on October 26, 2024
Italian Conversation Circle
26 Oct 24
West Boylston
First Responder Therapy Dog Story Time
26 Oct 24
West Boylston
Magic: The Gathering, Commander Format
26 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 29, 2024
Toddler Time
29 Oct 24
West Boylston
Sensory Friendly Story Time
29 Oct 24
West Boylston
Vincent Van Ghosts
29 Oct 24
West Boylston
Cookies and Crochet Club
29 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 30, 2024
Not-So-Scary Story Time
30 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on October 31, 2024
Mother Goose Story Time
31 Oct 24
West Boylston
Lunch Bunch
31 Oct 24
West Boylston
Events on November 2, 2024
Kids Music and Movement
2 Nov 24
West Boylston
Settlers of Catan
2 Nov 24
West Boylston

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