Friends of the Beals Memorial Library

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Best Library in Winchendon! The Friends of the Library promote, encourage and support the educational and cultural programs at the Beals Memorial Library.

09/24/2026

09/21/2026

On Saturday, September 19th we hosted our first Indie Author Book Fair. We have over 20 authors and vendors, had many people visit throughout the day, and overall had a blast.

Thank you for everyone to attended, volunteered, sponsored, and a special shout out to all the authors who participated and shared their stories with the Winchendon community.

We can't wait to do it again next year! 😁

09/16/2026

THE 2026 BEALS PRIZE FOR POETRY ANNOUNCES FINALISTS!

The Beals Memorial Library proudly announces the finalists in this year’s competition.

They are, in alphabetical order:
Janet Bowden of Northampton for Collapsing Woman
Mary Buchinger of Cambridge for Geese
C. Desirée Finley of Charlemont for Dear Landlord
Michael Favala Goldman of Florence for Wind
william james of Keene, NH for i call home
Claire Keyes of Marblehead for Icarus on the Empire State Building
Elizabeth Lloyd-Kimbrel of Amherst for S&H Green Stamps
Kevin Thomas of Greenfield for The Road Home
Amelia Van Donsel of Winchendon for Company

The awards ceremony is Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 pm
at the Beals Memorial Library in Winchendon, MA.

The public is invited to share in this celebration of Poetry!
For more info call the library at 978-297-0300

09/04/2026

THE BEALS INDIE AUTHOR BOOK FAIR
Saturday, September 19th – 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Beals Memorial Library, Winchendon, MA

The Beals Indie Author Book Fair shines a bright light on 24 self-published, independent authors who write in a variety of genres: fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Come meet, connect with, and support your next favorite author!

To top it all off, join the Sisters in Crime for a live performance of the "Mystery Making" Improv Game featuring authors Nicole Asselin, Judith Carlough, and Mike Ciaraldi, who will be brainstorming on their feet to build a brand-new crime story using live audience suggestions.

For more information go to www.bealslibrary.org/bookfair

07/01/2026

CALLING ALL INDIE AUTHORS!
The Beals Memorial Library in Winchendon, MA seeks independent, self-published authors, illustrators, editors, literary agents, and other creative partners to be a part of the first BEALS INDIE AUTHOR BOOK FAIR!

The idea behind the Fair is to create a space where indie authors can engage with fellow writers, and reach a larger audience of potential readers.

Throughout the day authors will have 15 minutes on the stage to talk about their work or do a reading. Panels will also take place in the Library auditorium covering the subjects of Intro to Publishing: How to Get Started; Scams to Avoid; and Working with Third Party Contractors: Artists, Editors, etc. There will also be two workshops covering topics titled E-pubs Unzipped, and From Book to Audiobook.

Event date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Register by Friday, July 31 at www.bealslibrary.org/bookfair
For more info call the library at 978-297-0300

06/04/2026

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05/28/2026

🧩🧩READY, SET, PUZZLE! 🧩🧩

Join us for An Evening with the Friends Puzzle Race!

📆Wednesday, June 10 | Meeting at 6:00 PM | Puzzle Race at 6:30PM

The Friends of the Beals Memorial Library invite the community to their annual meeting. Come enjoy an update on Friends activities, learn about the upcoming events, and how you can support the library.

🧩About the 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.

This event is FREE and for all ages! Spectators are welcomed!

To register for the puzzle race contact the library at 978-297-0300 or email us at [email protected]

04/22/2026

Come meet the candidates for Winchendon elected offices on Tuesday, April 28, then go to the polls on Monday, May 4 and vote!

04/10/2026

Come meet the candidates and find out where they stand on the issues on Tuesday, April 28th at 6:00 PM in the Winchendon Town Hall Auditorium. The election of town officials is coming up on Monday, May 4th.

Address

50 Pleasant Street
Winchendon, MA
01475

Website

https://www.bealslibrary.org/friendofthebealslibrary

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