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.

Beaman Browser Spring 2026

April 9, 2026
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Internet Outage 4/8/26

April 8, 2026

The Library is currently experiencing an internet outage. Patrons should bring their library card with them to check out items, as we are not able to look up accounts at this time. Public computer services and printing are not available. We will provide an update when service is restored.

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Beaman Birthday Bash

April 1, 2026

You are invited to the Beaman Birthday Bash, a fundraiser to benefit the Friends of Beaman Memorial Library Endowment, on Friday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. The event will take place at The Manor, 42 West Boylston St., West Boylston. Tickets are $25 and are available in advance at the Library or at the door…

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Ramp Closed

February 24, 2026

Due to unsafe conditions, the Newton Street ramp is closed today. If you need assistance while the ramp is closed, curbside pickup is available. For curbside, call (508)-835-3711, select option 0, and let us know where to meet you.

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Toy Library Giving Tree

By Beaman Library | November 29, 2021 | Comments Off on Toy Library Giving Tree

During the month of December, we will have a tree decorated with items that we need to start our Toy Library campaign. We will be the only Toy Library in Central Massachusetts! Everyone has somebody that they buy gifts for that really don’t need anything at all. Why not purchase a share of one of…

Graphic Novels at Beaman Library

By Beaman Library | 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 Beaman Library | 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 Beaman Library | 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 Beaman Library | 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…