BEALS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Winchendon's Public Library
​50 Pleasant Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
​Tel: 978-297-0300
​Fax: 978-297-7144
Email: bealsmemoriallibrary@gmail.com
Monday - Thursday​: 1:00 - 8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm *
Sunday: CLOSED
* Closed Saturdays Memorial Day - Labor Day
Events, Programs and Clubs
4th Annual Bookmark Contest
Thursday, April 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Calling all artists ages 3-18 years old! The library is seeking creative designs to prepare for the 2026 Summer Reading Club by designing a bookmark that reflects this year's theme of "Plant a Seed, Read." Submit your original artwork: April 29 - June 11 Winning bookmarks will be announced at the Summer Reading Club Kick Off Party Thursday, June 18 at 2:00 pm. Winners will also get a special prize courtesy of the Friends of the Library. All entries will be displayed at the library and the winning designs will be printed and distributed. ​ Entry forms are available at the library or can be downloaded below!
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Monday, June 8 at 6:30 PM
History of Toys In Toy Town
with Local Historian Guy Corbosiero
Come find out why Winchendon is called Toy Town by hearing about the fascinating history of the toy boom of the 1900s and how we became the largest toy manufacturer in the country! Select toys will be on display during this presentation. This event is in partnership with the Winchendon Historical Society and is a part of the Winchendon History Lecture Series.
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Wednesday June 10
Meeting at 6:00 PM Puzzle Race at 6:30PM
Evening with the Friends: Puzzle Race
How fast can you finish a puzzle? Find out at our puzzle race! Teams of 2-4 people will race to see who can assemble a 500-piece puzzle first. Think a 500-piece puzzle is too easy? We challenge you to try a 1000-piece puzzle. To register, contact the library! This event is for all ages! Spectators are welcome!
Tuesday, June 16 at 6:00PM
Community Conversation:
Let's Talk About the Library’s Bathroom
We currently have the opportunity to upgrade the tiny upstairs bathroom thanks to the Libraries Transforming Communities grant from the American Library Association. This bathroom renovation has been one of the top requests from the community in the effort to make the Beals more accessible. To make sure this space is ADA complaint we need your input to make sure the improvements to ensure it truly serve everyone in the community. Join us for a conversation about what works, what doesn’t, and what would make your library restroom better.
Monday, June 22 at 6:00 PM
Cookbook Book Club
Join our monthly Cookbook Book Club where you'll cook, share and connect while exploring new recipes together. Each month, participants will cook a recipe from the selected cookbook, bring a dish to share, and discuss how it turned out, what worked well, what they would change, and what they enjoyed. This Month's Book: Let's Party: Recipes and Menus for Celebrating Every Day by Dan Pelosi The library provides the books each month.
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