So Many Ways to Give!

The public library in West Boylston was established in 1878 as a result of a bequest of David Lee Child. In 1911, George Calvin Rice gave the Town a very generous donation with which to build the Beaman Memorial Public Library. In 1999, the newly expanded and renovated library was made possible through the combined generosity of many library patrons and the community as a whole.

This spirit of giving continues within the community and is demonstrated by the support received by the library annually.

The Friends of the Library raise money through an annual appeal (see enclosed membership form) and through various fund-raising events throughout the year to support most of the programming provided by the library to the community and to provide the numerous museum passes available for patrons’ use.

The library also receives gifts in support of the materials budget, money that is deposited in the library’s municipal Revolving Fund. These funds serve as a way of expanding the current year’s budget beyond what is possible due to fiscal constraints.

Don’t be confused by all the ways of giving to the library; just know that all such donations are used to further the vision for the library and the community and will help contribute to the success of the library’s mission into the future.

Programs for December through February can be found in the Winter Beaman Browser.

** Click on an event name above to open the library calendar. **

** Click here to request a meeting room reservation. **

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, CD 20250-9410.