News & Events

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Opening at Noon Saturday 4/12

April 12, 2025

Due to weather conditions, the library will be open at Noon on Saturday, April 12th. Programs have been cancelled. Stay safe!

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Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award Nominees

April 8, 2025

The 2025 MA Teen Choice Book Awards list is here! Meet the 21 nominees for the 2025 Mass Teen Choice Book Award! This is the only award in the Bay State that invites students in grades 7-12 to vote for their favorite recently published books. * AISLE NINE by Ian X. Cho * AMERICA REDUX…

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Tiny Art Show for Teens

April 1, 2025

The Tiny Art Show for Teens Returns! Kits Available Through the Month of April To participate, register online to reserve an art kit. Bring your kit home to create your tiny masterpiece to be included in the Library’s Tiny Art Show display between May 1 and May 31. Participating artists will be entered into an…

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Snack-It Bracket for Teens

March 4, 2025

And the winner is….. HONEY MUSTARD PRETZEL BITES! Ninety Snack-It Bracket Kits were handed out to teen patrons this month. And, after many taste tests were conducted and votes were cast, the teen patrons have determined the best chip!

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July 4

By Jessica Wright | June 20, 2024 | Comments Off on July 4

The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The Library will reopen on Friday, July 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Summer Saturday Hours

By Jessica Wright | May 27, 2024 | Comments Off on Summer Saturday Hours

During the months of June, July, and August the Library’s Saturday hours will change to 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thank you to the College of the Holy Cross for funding the Library’s Saturday summer hours!

Read, Renew, Repeat with Beaman Library This Summer!

By Jessica Wright | May 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Read, Renew, Repeat with Beaman Library This Summer!

This summer, our summer reading theme is “Read, Renew, Repeat,” a simple reminder to embrace the magic of stories, learning, and growth. At our Library, we believe in fostering a sense of wonder and community, and we’ve lined up an exciting array of events and programs to spark your imagination. From engaging storytelling events for…

MA Teen Choice Book Award Nominees

By Jessica Wright | April 18, 2024 | Comments Off on MA Teen Choice Book Award Nominees

Voting is open until September 20! Voting is open to all teens in Massachusetts and is open from September 1-20, 2024. Teens can to vote by submitting a paper ballot at Beaman Library. There is no minimum number of nominated books that must be read – teens can vote even if they have only read…

The Tiny Art Show

By Jessica Wright | April 15, 2024 | Comments Off on The Tiny Art Show

The Tiny Art Show is currently on display in the Teen Space! Next time you visit the Library, take a moment to view the work created by our talented teen patrons. Art will be on display throughout the month of May.

The Golden Ticket

By Jessica Wright | April 1, 2024 | Comments Off on The Golden Ticket

Ongoing in April and May “Wouldn’t it be something, Charlie, to open a bar of candy and see a Golden Ticket glistening inside!” (Dahl, 1964, p. 21). During the months of April and May books in the Teen collection will have Golden Tickets hidden inside. If a Golden Ticket is found inside an item you…

New Catalog Look!

By Jessica Wright | March 5, 2024 | Comments Off on New Catalog Look!

The CW MARS catalog has a new look! You can now access your CW MARS account by visiting http://wboylston.cwmars.org/. This new catalog will provide patrons with a more powerful, yet streamlined, experience. If you have questions about the new catalog, you may refer to this FAQ page or contact a library staff member for help!

Love Your Library

By Jessica Wright | February 1, 2024 | Comments Off on Love Your Library

February is Love Your Library Month! Write us a note about what you love about our Library! We will share a selection of notes with our locally elected officials. Valentines and valentine mailboxes will be available in the Library throughout the month of February.

The Snack-It Bracket for Teens is Back!

By Jessica Wright | February 1, 2024 | Comments Off on The Snack-It Bracket for Teens is Back!

During the month of February, we need teens to help us determine the best Oreo! Stop by the Library’s main floor to request your taste test snack pack. After performing your scientific taste test, cast your vote for your favorite Oreo that week. A new snack pack will be available at the beginning of each…

Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge

By Jessica Wright | January 24, 2024 | Comments Off on Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge

Beaman Library is partnering with the Massachusetts Center for the Book for their 2024 Reading Challenge! Here’s how it works: 1. Choose a book that fits the monthly theme. If you’re stuck, check out Beaman’s Reading Challenge display, located behind the puzzle table on the main floor. 2. Each month, after you read, fill out…