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 Beaman Memorial Public Library - West Boylston MA Posted by:  nomadwillie
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The Beaman Memorial Public Library is the public library of West Boylston, Massachusetts. It is located at 8 Newton Street, in an architecturally distinguished Colonial Revival building constructed in 1912, designed by architect Lucius Briggs.
Waymark Code: WM13GNM
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 12/11/2020
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The public library of West Boylston was established in 1874 by the bequest of David Lee Rice, and originally was housed in a room of the high school. It later expanded to other quarters, but the entire town center was forced to relocate in the early 20th century, when the Wachusett Reservoir was created. The present library building was built as part of a municipal construction program occasioned by that event, and was a gift to the town of George Calvin Rice. The building was designed by Worcester architect Lucius Briggs, and is the town's only institutional example of Colonial Revival architecture. It is also an important early collaboration between Briggs and the builder, E.F. Cross of Worcester, who went on to collaborate on a number of other significant projects. The library is named for Ezra Beaman, George Calvin Rice's grandfather. Source: ( visit link)
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Unknown - Could not verify
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From the Website due to COVID
Recently, the Beaman Library strengthened the wireless signal so that Wi-Fi is now available from nearby parking spaces! While we are unable to allow patrons inside the Library for computer use, we hope that this change lessens some of the burden for those relying upon the Library for internet access. Please come and make use of this improved signal at any time that is convenient for you! This program is supported in part by a grant from the West Boylston Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m
Approximate date of opening.: 01/01/1912
Library Website: [Web Link]
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