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.

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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Christmas Day Closure

December 23, 2025

The Library will close at 3:00 p.m. on December 24th and remain closed through December 25th in observance of Christmas. The Library will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on December 26th.

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Hotspots Now Available!

By Beaman Library | May 12, 2023 | Comments Off on Hotspots Now Available!

Beaman Library has hotspots available for borrowing! These devices are a great option for those who need internet access while on the go or have limited or unreliable internet access at home. There are several borrowing guidelines, some of which include: borrowers must be 18 years of age with a CW MARS library card in…

Volunteer at Beaman Library

By Beaman Library | May 10, 2023 | Comments Off on Volunteer at Beaman Library

Teens! Volunteer with Beaman Library! A number of volunteer opportunities are available for teens at Beaman Library. While many opportunities will require that you visit the Library, other tasks may be completed from home! Interested? Contact Jessica for more information at 508-835-3711 or jwright@cwmars.org.

HeritageHub

By Beaman Library | May 1, 2023 | Comments Off on HeritageHub

HeritageHub is a new database, replacing the previously offered genealogy database, GenealogyBank. Via HeritageHub, you can explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage…

Now Accepting Book Donations

By Beaman Library | April 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Now Accepting Book Donations

The Friends are now accepting book donations to be included in the Friends Annual Book Sale. Donations will be accepted via appointment with a staff member. When making a donation, please bring only a small quantity of books as we have a limited amount of space. Please know that your donation must be reviewed for…

By Beaman Library | March 10, 2023 | Comments Off on

OverDrive app users, changes are coming! The legacy OverDrive app will soon be discontinued, and you’ll need to switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newer reading app. You can still use the legacy OverDrive app until May 1, but we recommend upgrading to Libby today. It’s easy to use and full of fun features. It’s time to…

Hang Out in the Teen Space!

By Beaman Library | March 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Hang Out in the Teen Space!

Throughout the spring months, various cards games will be available in the Teen Space. Teens are invited to stop by with friends and spend some time in the Space playing one of the card games available!

Welcome to the new BeamanLibrary.org

By Beaman Library | February 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Welcome to the new BeamanLibrary.org

Welcome to Beaman Library’s new website! The content of the site has undergone a tremendous transformation, resulting in a vastly improved user experience. When creating this new website, our priority was to make the many patron resources easily findable and usable. We are very excited to have also added an event management system, allowing users…

New Event Registration Procedure

By Beaman Library | February 4, 2023 | Comments Off on New Event Registration Procedure

With our new website, a new event registration system has been introduced, allowing patrons to register for upcoming programs and events online. We are very excited about this new tool, but realize you may have questions about this system. Please read below to learn about the basic registration process. To view upcoming programs: Visit the…

Mango Languages

By Beaman Library | January 30, 2023 | Comments Off on Mango Languages

Got any big plans for February? Why not take some time to explore Mango’s 75+ languages? With specialty units on everything from Romance to Ancient Greek Philosophy, you’re sure to find something to impress that special person in your life! Visit the Digital Resources & Apps page to access Mango for free with your Beaman…

Glorious Garlands: Ongoing Throughout the Winter

By Beaman Library | November 19, 2022 | Comments Off on Glorious Garlands: Ongoing Throughout the Winter

Help decorate the Teen Space! Next time you are in the Library, decorate a piece of paper with the provided materials. Your unique piece will be added to a garland that will be strung in the space for all to enjoy.