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.

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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Friends of the Beaman Library: Annual Book Sale

By Jess Collette | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Friends of the Beaman Library: Annual Book Sale

The Friends of the Beaman Library’s Annual Book Sale is this weekend! Friends Only Night will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12th. The Book Sale will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th.

Important: Program Time Change

By Jess Collette | September 3, 2025 | Comments Off on Important: Program Time Change

Tonight’s program, Serving the World: Worcester Dining Cars, will now begin at 6:30 p.m.

Fall Saturday Hours

By Jess Collette | September 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Fall Saturday Hours

The Library will return to Fall Saturday hours (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) starting on Saturday, September 6th.

Labor Day Closure

By Jess Collette | August 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Labor Day Closure

The library will be closed on Saturday, August 30th in observance of Labor Day.

July 4

By Beaman Library | June 24, 2025 | Comments Off on July 4

In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, July 8 at 10:00 a.m.

Juneteenth

By Beaman Library | June 5, 2025 | Comments Off on Juneteenth

The Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The Library will reopen on Friday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m.

Summer Saturdays at the Library

By Beaman Library | June 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Summer Saturdays at the Library

Beginning May 31, the Library’s Summer Saturday hours will take effect with open hours changing to 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Summer 2025: Level Up At Your Library

By Beaman Library | June 1, 2025 | Comments Off on Summer 2025: Level Up At Your Library

Play is one of the ways we learn to relate to others, to think in new ways, and to foster friendships, new and old. Level Up at Your Library is an all ages summer reading program based around puzzles and games. Whether you’re playing with STEM concepts or gamifying your reading logs, learning to play…

Beaman Browser Summer 2025

By Beaman Library | May 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Beaman Browser Summer 2025

Memorial Day

By Beaman Library | May 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Memorial Day

The Library will be closed Saturday, May 24 in observance of Memorial Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m.