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.

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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Library Closing at 1pm on 12/2

By Michael Long - Director | December 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Library Closing at 1pm on 12/2

The Beaman Memorial Public Library will close at 4pm on Tuesday, December 2nd due to the snow storm. The Library will reopen at 10am on Wednesday. Stay safe!

Thanksgiving Closure

By Jess Collette | November 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Closure

The Library will be closing at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26th and remain closed through Thursday, November 27th in observance of Thanksgiving. The Library will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 28th.

Veterans Day Closure

By Jess Collette | November 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Veterans Day Closure

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

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.