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.

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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Beaman Browser Winter 2025

December 16, 2025
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Beaman Browser Fall 2025

December 16, 2025
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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.

America’s GenealogyBank

By Beaman Library | November 15, 2022 | Comments Off on America’s GenealogyBank

Researching your family tree? Explore genealogical records from 1690 to today, including obituaries, marriage notices, birth announcements, casualty lists, military and government documents, and more with America’s GenealogyBank. Remote access is available 24/7 on any device with your Beaman Library card. To learn more, ask our librarians or click here: http://infoweb.newsbank.com/signin/BeamanMemorialPublicLibrary/GBNL