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.

POSTPONED – Friends Annual Book Sale

September 16, 2024

The Friends of the Beaman Library Annual Book Sale has been POSTPONED. Please see below for new dates. When: Friday, October 18, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Current Friends Members Only* Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (All are welcome.) Where: Beaman Library Stiles Room Why: All proceeds pay for library programs, events,…

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Fall Saturday Hours

September 2, 2024

Effective Saturday, September 7, Beaman Library’s Saturday hours will extend to 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thank you to the College of the Holy Cross for this generous gift!

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New Mind+Body Wellness Resource

September 1, 2024

Beaman Library now provides access to Hiveclass, an e-learning platform that makes it fun and easy to access high-quality, educational videos across 18+ sports and wellness activities. With countless skill-based videos available in English and Spanish, you can learn the fundamentals of:  * Aquatics * Basketball * Dance * Field Hockey * Fitness * Gymnastics…

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Friendship Bracelets for Teens

September 1, 2024

During the months of September, October, and November materials will be available in the Teen Space to make beaded friendship bracelets. Teens, you are welcome to stop by when you have a few minutes and craft one for (you or) your bestie.

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Graphic Novels at Beaman Library

By Jessica Wright | August 25, 2021 | Comments Off on Graphic Novels at Beaman Library

At Beaman Library, there are graphic novels available for all ages! A number of new titles were recently added to both our adult and young adult graphic novel collections and more titles arrive regularly. While graphic novels are simply enjoyable to read, graphic novels provide a number of other benefits. For example, the illustrations in graphic…

Friends Membership

By Jessica Wright | November 27, 2020 | Comments Off on Friends Membership

Have you had an opportunity to renew your Friends of the Beaman Library membership? Membership dues provide funding for Library programming, technology, the Library Pass Program, and other expenses not covered by the municipal budget. You may renew your membership online via PayPal. If you prefer, you can complete out this form and return it…

Niche Academy

By Jessica Wright | May 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Niche Academy

While we continue to practice social distancing at home, this is the perfect time to become acquainted with Niche Academy! Available through Beaman Memorial Public Library’s website, Niche Academy provides access to free online tutorials that allow patrons to learn new skills or freshen up existing skills. While there are a number of tutorials available,…

Navigating COVID-19 Professionally

By Jessica Wright | May 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Navigating COVID-19 Professionally

As a result of COVID-19, many professionals have been forced to navigate a new normal. In an effort to support our community as we learn to cope with our current situation, LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) has made a number of online courses, or learning paths, freely available. These learning paths are intended to provide job seekers,…

Please visit our online resources during our closure

By Beaman Library | March 17, 2020 | Comments Off on Please visit our online resources during our closure

eBooks & Reading Links for adults and children available with your Library card Search the CWMARS eBook Catalog New Ebook user? Here’s how Tutorial for how to use OverDrive to borrow books online with your Library card Tutorial for how to use the Libby app to borrow books online with your Library card Tumble Books for Kids Scholastic…