Extended Saturday Hours

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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!

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Battleship! for Teens

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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…

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The Friends of the Beaman Library Annual Book Sale

Save the Date! The Friends of the Beaman Memorial Public Library Annual Book Sale is coming; September 9 and 10, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Library lawn! Donations are currently being accepted. Please visit the Friends page for the list of items accepted (books, dvds, puzzles, etc.) and guidelines. All proceeds go to…

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Button Making for Teens

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Express your ideas with a button as unique as you! Stop by the Teen Space and use the supplies provided to create your button design. A staff member will press the button for you and then you can adorn your backpack or jacket with your one-of-a-kind button! Supplies will be available throughout the months of…

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Summer 2023: Find Your Voice!

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  Summer is here and Beaman Library has an exciting Summer Reading Program, Find Your Voice! planned for readers of all ages. Summer Reading Program for Adults    Our annual Summer Reading Program for Adults will take place during the months of June, July, and August! Visit Beaman Library’s Beanstack page to register for the…

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Hotspots Now Available!

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Beaman Library has hotspots available for borrowing! These devices are a great option for those who need internet access while on the go or have limited or unreliable internet access at home. There are several borrowing guidelines, some of which include: borrowers must be 18 years of age with a CW MARS library card in…

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Volunteer at Beaman Library

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Teens! Volunteer with Beaman Library! A number of volunteer opportunities are available for teens at Beaman Library. While many opportunities will require that you visit the Library, other tasks may be completed from home! Interested? Contact Jessica for more information at 508-835-3711 or jwright@cwmars.org.

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HeritageHub

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HeritageHub is a new database, replacing the previously offered genealogy database, GenealogyBank. Via HeritageHub, you can explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage…

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Friends Book Sales

The Annual Book Sale Each fall the Friends of the Beaman Library host an Annual Book Sale and Raffle. This sale features gently used books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, and games. All proceeds from the Sale are used to support Library programming and resources, including the Museum Pass Program. The 2023 Annual Book Sale and Raffle…

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Now Accepting Book Donations

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The Friends are now accepting book donations to be included in the Friends Annual Book Sale. Donations will be accepted via appointment with a staff member. When making a donation, please bring only a small quantity of books as we have a limited amount of space. Please know that your donation must be reviewed for…

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