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.

Juneteenth Closure

June 9, 2026

The Library will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The Library will reopen on Saturday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m.

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Beaman Browser Summer 2026

June 3, 2026
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Summer Saturday Hours

May 29, 2026

Beginning May 30, the Library’s Summer Saturday hours will take effect with open hours changing to 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Library Closed Saturday 5/23 for Memorial Day

May 20, 2026

The Beaman Memorial Public Library will be closed on Saturday, May 23rd in observance of Memorial Day.

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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…

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.

Opening at Noon Saturday 4/12

By Michael Long - Director | April 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Opening at Noon Saturday 4/12

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

Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award Nominees

By Beaman Library | April 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award Nominees

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…

Tiny Art Show for Teens

By Beaman Library | April 1, 2025 | Comments Off on Tiny Art Show for Teens

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…