Library News

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NEW! Anime Collection

April 14, 2026

Introducing our new anime collection! Located by the elevator on the Main Floor, our budding anime collection is filled with current favorites, all-time classics, and movies from popular anime franchises!

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Beaman Browser Spring 2026

April 9, 2026
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Internet Outage 4/8/26

April 8, 2026

The Library is currently experiencing an internet outage. Patrons should bring their library card with them to check out items, as we are not able to look up accounts at this time. Public computer services and printing are not available. We will provide an update when service is restored.

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Beaman Birthday Bash

April 1, 2026

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…

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Ramp Closed

February 24, 2026

Due to unsafe conditions, the Newton Street ramp is closed today. If you need assistance while the ramp is closed, curbside pickup is available. For curbside, call (508)-835-3711, select option 0, and let us know where to meet you.

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Saturday Programs Cancelled 2/7

February 7, 2026

Programs scheduled for Saturday, February 7th have been cancelled due to snowy conditions. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Ramp Closed

January 28, 2026

Due to falling ice, the ramp on Newton Street is closed today, February 5th. If you need assistance while the ramp is closed, curbside pickup is available. For curbside, please call (508)-835-3711, select option 0, and let us know where to meet you.

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New Year’s Day Closure

December 30, 2025

The Library will be closing at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31st and remain closed through Thursday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day. The Library will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2nd.

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Christmas Day Closure

December 23, 2025

The Library will close at 3:00 p.m. on December 24th and remain closed through December 25th in observance of Christmas. The Library will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on December 26th.

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Beaman Browser Winter 2025

December 16, 2025
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