West Boylston, Beaman Memorial Public Library
Upcoming Events
Drop-In Story and Activity Time
Join us for this drop-in story and craft program, perfect for children ages 3 to 5. No registration required.
Winter Tic-Tac-Toe Craft
What can you do with a large, round piece of wood? Make a Tic-Tac-Toe board of course! With some tape, paint, and unique playing pieces, we will make the game of Tic-Tac-Toe come alive in a beautiful winter scene. Ages 7-10
Mindful Meditation with Carol McGuiggan
This practice includes techniques to improve clarity of mind, relaxation, and self-awareness.
Lunch Bunch
Four- and five-year-olds can bring a lunch from home each Thursday, and we’ll enjoy eating with friends, reading stories, and building school readiness skills like sharing, listening, taking turns, and fine motor skills while we do crafts and activities built around the story of the week.…Learn More
The Thursday Scholars
Come up to the Children's Room for some educational fun! Play Sight Word Go Fish, Word Ladders, Race to 100, Dice Wars, and more. Bring your homework and we'll help you if you get stuck. Join us for some learning fun!Ages 5-8 (Grades…Learn More
Cookbook Club: Jubilee
Join us to sample recipes from Jubilee by Toni Tipton-Martin. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home, then bring it to the Library to share while discussing the book. Registration required. Please note: This is a potluck event. Neither the food nor the facilities have been inspected by the state or by a local health agency.
Sock Gnomes
Back by popular demand is another sock gnome workshop! Using a pair of socks, some rice, and a little bit of hot glue, you’ll make a colorful weighted (and pretty soft) friend to take home and display.
Italian Conversation Circle
Join us to speak Italian exclusively for two hours!
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Join us for an epic adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! For 2 hours, you'll be immersed in an interactive story run by the Dungeon Master and play alongside other adults as you fight villains, explore the world, and strive for the ending your character deserves.…Learn More
LEGO Club
Come build with our student volunteer and other LEGO enthusiasts!All ages.
Tween Lotion Lab
We’ll make some DIY recipes for lotions and scrubs using all natural ingredients. Join us for some hands-on self-care science!Ages 9-13
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming for Teens
Come hang out at the Library and play Nintendo Switch games on our giant SMART Board, it's way more fun on the big screen! We'll have the Switch set up with a rotating selection of games to choose from, plus snacks to keep you going while you play. No…Learn More
Sourdough Starter Class
Join Nicholas D’Alessandro from the Hearthstone Artisan Bakery as he uses his decades of sourdough baking experience to teach the steps to maintain and use a sourdough culture at home. Take-home sourdough starters are available in exchange for a donation.…Learn More
A Printmaking Visit with Old Sturbridge Village (Ages 7-14)
We will learn about Mary Katherine Goddard, who published the Declaration of Independence, then try some printmaking of our own!Ages 7-14
Technology Office Hours
During this 45-minute appointment, get help with your device or technology-related questions! Sign up online or call the Library to reserve your time slot.
Technology Office Hours
During this 45-minute appointment, get help with your device or technology-related questions! Sign up online or call the Library to reserve your time slot.
PJ Karaoke
Get your jammies on, warm up your voices, and be ready to win some prizes and sing with the WBHS Tri-M Music Honors Society! Please bring a new pair of pajamas for our pajama drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons. All ages.
Technology Office Hours
During this 45-minute appointment, get help with your device or technology-related questions! Sign up online or call the Library to reserve your time slot.
Dungeons & Dragons II For Teens
Join us for a two-hour session of your favorite role-playing game, where you’ll create characters, battle monsters, and shape the story together each month. Space is very limited and this campaign fills up fast, so don’t wait to claim your spot!
Putt-Putt Pups Mini Golf
Try your hand at our indoor mini-golf course featuring famous storybook dogs! Register for a tee-time and get ready to play!All ages.
Putt-Putt Pups Mini Golf
Try your hand at our indoor mini-golf course featuring famous storybook dogs! Register for a tee-time and get ready to play!All ages.
Putt-Putt Pups Mini Golf
Try your hand at our indoor mini-golf course featuring famous storybook dogs! Register for a tee-time and get ready to play!All ages.
Putt-Putt Pups Mini Golf
Try your hand at our indoor mini-golf course featuring famous storybook dogs! Register for a tee-time and get ready to play!All ages.
Putt-Putt Pups Mini Golf
Try your hand at our indoor mini-golf course featuring famous storybook dogs! Register for a tee-time and get ready to play!All ages.
Putt-Putt Pups Mini Golf
Try your hand at our indoor mini-golf course featuring famous storybook dogs! Register for a tee-time and get ready to play!All ages.
Putt-Putt Pups Mini Golf
Try your hand at our indoor mini-golf course featuring famous storybook dogs! Register for a tee-time and get ready to play!All ages.
Putt-Putt Pups Mini Golf
Try your hand at our indoor mini-golf course featuring famous storybook dogs! Register for a tee-time and get ready to play!All ages.
Putt-Putt Pups Mini Golf
Try your hand at our indoor mini-golf course featuring famous storybook dogs! Register for a tee-time and get ready to play!All ages.
Putt-Putt Pups Mini Golf
Try your hand at our indoor mini-golf course featuring famous storybook dogs! Register for a tee-time and get ready to play!All ages.
Putt-Putt Pups Mini Golf
Try your hand at our indoor mini-golf course featuring famous storybook dogs! Register for a tee-time and get ready to play!All ages.
Putt-Putt Pups Mini Golf
Try your hand at our indoor mini-golf course featuring famous storybook dogs! Register for a tee-time and get ready to play!All ages.
Little Gym at the Library
Get ready to skip, hop, jump, and roll with Little Gym at the Library! Enjoy this introduction to gymnastics and big-body play!Ages 2-5
Cookies and Crochet
Join Ms. Sue to learn how to crochet while relaxing and enjoying cookies. Ages 9-14
Drop-In Story and Activity Time
Join us for this drop-in story and craft program, perfect for children ages 3 to 5. No registration required.
Homeschool Hangout: America's 250th Birthday
Homeschoolers of all ages meet monthly to have fun, go deep on some interesting topcs, and connect with others. Come to learn about the topic of the month and connect with friends old and new!This year marks the 250th year of American independence! Come and meet an Revolutionary War reenactor to learn all about this fascinating time in our history.
Pokémon Club
This club is for anyone who likes to battle, trade, and learn about Pokémon. Come if you want to learn to play! We will also learn about other Pokémon games, tips, and tricks. Ages 5 and up.
Stress Reduction and Relaxation Yoga with Carol McGuiggan
Experience the benefits of gentle yoga stretches, calming breath techniques, and the value of meditation.
The Thursday Scholars
Come up to the Children's Room for some educational fun! Play Sight Word Go Fish, Word Ladders, Race to 100, Dice Wars, and more. Bring your homework and we'll help you if you get stuck. Join us for some learning fun!Ages 5-8 (Grades…Learn More
Karaoke Night
Join members of West Boylston Middle High School’s Tri-M Music Honor Society for an evening of karaoke at the Library! Whether you’re ready to belt out your favorite song or just want to cheer on your friends, it’s a fun and low-pressure way to enjoy music together.…Learn More
Italian Conversation Circle
Join us to speak Italian exclusively for two hours!
Stories with Shadow the Therapy Dog
Practice your reading skills by reading to our friend Shadow, who is a First Responder Therapy Dog. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot and get ready to read!
Stories with Shadow the Therapy Dog
Practice your reading skills by reading to our friend Shadow, who is a First Responder Therapy Dog. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot and get ready to read!
Stories with Shadow the Therapy Dog
Practice your reading skills by reading to our friend Shadow, who is a First Responder Therapy Dog. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot and get ready to read!
Stories with Shadow the Therapy Dog
Practice your reading skills by reading to our friend Shadow, who is a First Responder Therapy Dog. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot and get ready to read!
Book Snackers Book Club (Ages 5-8)
Do you know someone who just eats books? This monthly book club is a chance for kids to meet up with other readers, swap book recommendations, and engage in crafts and activities on book themes chosen by the kids. Readers do not have to read…Learn More
Book Eaters Book Club (Ages 8-11)
Do you know someone who just eats books? This monthly book club is a chance for kids to meet up with other readers, swap book recommendations, and engage in crafts and activities on book themes chosen by the kids. Readers do not have to read…Learn More
Beaman Bakers: Cookbooks and Recipes
Bakers, this month is all about recipes and cookbooks. Cookbooks come in all different shapes, sizes and topics. We will look at several cookbooks and the recipes in them. We will also be making a recipe box for you to keep your favorite recipes in. Ages 7-12Please note: program registration is for individual and family sign-up only.…Learn More
Beaman Bakers: Cookbooks and Recipes
Bakers, this month is all about recipes and cookbooks. Cookbooks come in all different shapes, sizes and topics. We will look at several cookbooks and the recipes in them. We will also be making a recipe box for you to keep your favorite recipes in. Ages 7-12Please note: program registration is for individual and family sign-up only.…Learn More
Lunch Bunch
Four- and five-year-olds can bring a lunch from home each Thursday, and we’ll enjoy eating with friends, reading stories, and building school readiness skills like sharing, listening, taking turns, and fine motor skills while we do crafts and activities built around the story of the week.…Learn More
Music and Movement with Ms Meredith
Ms. Meredith is back to stretch, dance, and hop around to fun, kid-friendly music to get energized!Ages 2-10
LEGO Club
Come build with our student volunteer and other LEGO enthusiasts!All ages.
Movie Matinee: The Wild Robot
Join us for a movie matinee! After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Free popcorn will be…Learn More
Lunch Bunch
Four- and five-year-olds can bring a lunch from home each Thursday, and we’ll enjoy eating with friends, reading stories, and building school readiness skills like sharing, listening, taking turns, and fine motor skills while we do crafts and activities built around the story of the week.…Learn More
The Thursday Scholars
Come up to the Children's Room for some educational fun! Play Sight Word Go Fish, Word Ladders, Race to 100, Dice Wars, and more. Bring your homework and we'll help you if you get stuck. Join us for some learning fun!Ages 5-8 (Grades…Learn More
The Thursday Scholars
Come up to the Children's Room for some educational fun! Play Sight Word Go Fish, Word Ladders, Race to 100, Dice Wars, and more. Bring your homework and we'll help you if you get stuck. Join us for some learning fun!Ages 5-8 (Grades…Learn More
Jazziaks Irish Step Dancing
What better way to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day than with an Irish step-dancing demonstration from the Jazziacks? All ages.
Spring Wreath Making (Ages 5-7)
Let’s welcome spring with a wreath for our home. Our wreath will have the greenest leaves, the most colorful flowers and some butterflies and ribbons to pull it all together. Ages 5-7.
Spring Wreath Making (Ages 8-12)
Let’s welcome spring with a wreath for our home. Our wreath will have the greenest leaves, the most colorful flowers and some butterflies and ribbons to pull it all together. Ages 8-12.
Lunch Bunch
Four- and five-year-olds can bring a lunch from home each Thursday, and we’ll enjoy eating with friends, reading stories, and building school readiness skills like sharing, listening, taking turns, and fine motor skills while we do crafts and activities built around the story of the week.…Learn More
Book Snackers Book Club (Ages 5-8)
Do you know someone who just eats books? This monthly book club is a chance for kids to meet up with other readers, swap book recommendations, and engage in crafts and activities on book themes chosen by the kids. Readers do not have to read…Learn More
Book Eaters Book Club (Ages 8-11)
Do you know someone who just eats books? This monthly book club is a chance for kids to meet up with other readers, swap book recommendations, and engage in crafts and activities on book themes chosen by the kids. Readers do not have to read…Learn More
Cookies and Crochet
Join Ms. Sue to learn how to crochet while relaxing and enjoying cookies. Ages 9-14
Homeschool Hangout: A Visit with Joy of Music
Homeschoolers of all ages meet monthly to have fun, go deep on some interesting topcs, and connect with others. Come to learn about the topic of the month and connect with friends old and new!There's music inside everyone just waiting to be heard.…Learn More
Lunch Bunch
Four- and five-year-olds can bring a lunch from home each Thursday, and we’ll enjoy eating with friends, reading stories, and building school readiness skills like sharing, listening, taking turns, and fine motor skills while we do crafts and activities built around the story of the week.…Learn More
The Thursday Scholars
Come up to the Children's Room for some educational fun! Play Sight Word Go Fish, Word Ladders, Race to 100, Dice Wars, and more. Bring your homework and we'll help you if you get stuck. Join us for some learning fun!Ages 5-8 (Grades…Learn More
Chess Club (Kids)
Come play chess with other enthusiasts! Beginners welcome!Ages 6-12
Movie Matinee: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Join us for a movie matinee! A local scientist is often regarded as a failure until he invents a machine that can make food fall from the sky. But little does he know that things are about to take a turn for the worst. The perfect movie for…Learn More
Lunch Bunch
Four- and five-year-olds can bring a lunch from home each Thursday, and we’ll enjoy eating with friends, reading stories, and building school readiness skills like sharing, listening, taking turns, and fine motor skills while we do crafts and activities built around the story of the week.…Learn More
Lunch Bunch
Four- and five-year-olds can bring a lunch from home each Thursday, and we’ll enjoy eating with friends, reading stories, and building school readiness skills like sharing, listening, taking turns, and fine motor skills while we do crafts and activities built around the story of the week.…Learn More
Music and Movement with Ms Meredith
Ms. Meredith is back to stretch, dance, and hop around to fun, kid-friendly music to get energized!Ages 2-10
LEGO Club
Come build with our student volunteer and other LEGO enthusiasts!All ages.
Beaded Rainbow Craft
We know what April showers bring - rainbows! Join us for a simple and fun beaded rainbow suncatcher craft to help us welcome spring!Ages 5-9…Learn More
Lunch Bunch
Four- and five-year-olds can bring a lunch from home each Thursday, and we’ll enjoy eating with friends, reading stories, and building school readiness skills like sharing, listening, taking turns, and fine motor skills while we do crafts and activities built around the story of the week.…Learn More
The Thursday Scholars
Come up to the Children's Room for some educational fun! Play Sight Word Go Fish, Word Ladders, Race to 100, Dice Wars, and more. Bring your homework and we'll help you if you get stuck. Join us for some learning fun!Ages 5-8 (Grades…Learn More
The Thursday Scholars
Come up to the Children's Room for some educational fun! Play Sight Word Go Fish, Word Ladders, Race to 100, Dice Wars, and more. Bring your homework and we'll help you if you get stuck. Join us for some learning fun!Ages 5-8 (Grades…Learn More
Chess Club (Kids)
Come play chess with other enthusiasts! Beginners welcome!Ages 6-12
Beaman Bakers: Candy
There is more to making candy than you think. We will learn some simple techniques and make some delicious chocolates. Ages 7-12Please note: program registration is for individual and family sign-up only. If you would like to plan a program for a group of people, please contact the Library.…Learn More
Book Snackers Book Club (Ages 5-8)
Do you know someone who just eats books? This monthly book club is a chance for kids to meet up with other readers, swap book recommendations, and engage in crafts and activities on book themes chosen by the kids. Readers do not have to read…Learn More
Book Eaters Book Club (Ages 8-11)
Do you know someone who just eats books? This monthly book club is a chance for kids to meet up with other readers, swap book recommendations, and engage in crafts and activities on book themes chosen by the kids. Readers do not have to read…Learn More
Hangin' With My Peeps
Join us for a Pajama storytime and craft all about Peeps. We will read a book and then using Peeps, candies and other stuff design the best bedroom for our Peep. We will even make a Twinkie car for our Peep!Ages 5-12…Learn More
Movie Matinee: Dog Man
Join us for a showing of the Dog Man film (Rated PG, Dreamworks) on the big screen! After a policeman and his police dog are fused together to turn into Dog Man, he must stop the villainous Petey the Cat from cloning himself and creating an evil kitten, doubling his evil abilities.…Learn More
Cookies and Crochet
Join Ms. Sue to learn how to crochet while relaxing and enjoying cookies. Ages 9-14
Homeschool Hangout: Community Gardening
Homeschoolers of all ages meet monthly to have fun, go deep on some interesting topcs, and connect with others. Come to learn about the topic of the month and connect with friends old and new!This month, we will get our hands dirty starting seeds and learning about the role that local farms and gardens play in our food infastructure.…Learn More
