Howland Public Library

06/11/2026

Looking for a place to watch the World Cup?
We’ll be showing the Mexico VS South Africa match at 3 PM in the Community Room!

¿Buscas un lugar para ver el Mundial?

¡Transmitiremos el partido México vs. Sudáfrica a las 3 PM en la Sala Comunitaria!

06/10/2026

Only four spots left! Register now at beaconlibrary.org to decorate and eat donuts from Glazed Over Donuts

06/07/2026

Youth Programs This Week at the Library!

Music, building, gaming, and sweet treats! Join us for a fun-filled week of programs for babies, kids, tweens, and teens.

♟️ Chess Club (Grades K–12)
Mon, Jun 8 | 4:00–5:00 PM

🎵 Early Childhood Music: Little Movers & Shakers
Tue, Jun 9 | 11:00–11:30 AM

🧱 Drop-In LEGO (Ages 3+)
Wed, Jun 10 | 4:00–5:00 PM

⚡ Pokémon Card Club (Grades 3–8)
Thu, Jun 11 | 4:00–5:00 PM

🐉 Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Jun 11 | 5:00–6:00 PM

🎨 Kind Creators (Grades K–5)
Fri, Jun 12 | 4:00–5:00 PM

🍩 After Hours @ the Library for Tweens & Teens: Donut Decorating
Fri, Jun 12 | 6:00–7:00 PM

☕ Babies & Baked Goods in Beacon
Sat, Jun 13 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

🌈 Kaleidoscope Club (Grades 2–5)
Sat, Jun 13 | 12:30–1:30 PM

06/06/2026

Join us on Thursday June 25th when author Dan Pruitt joins Reuben Simmons Jr. founder of I Am Beacon for a conversation about “Lost and Found: Beacon’s Black Community from 1850 to 1930,” a researched exploration of Beacon’s Black community that draws on census records, local history, and personal recollections to uncover stories that have too often been overlooked.
Register at BeaconLibrary.org.

06/03/2026

Medicare doesn't have to be confusing!

Join the Office for the Aging and HIICAP (Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program) for a free, unbiased educational program about Medicare. Learn the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, how prescription and supplemental plans work, and what cost-saving programs may be available to you.

HIICAP is not affiliated with any insurance company, and no products will be sold. This is your chance to get clear, objective information and have your questions answered in a pressure-free environment.

📅 Thursday, June 11
🕒 12 - 1 PM
📍 Howland Public Library

Register online or call the library for more information.

05/31/2026

📚🎲 Youth Programs This Week at the Library! 🎨🐕✨

Join us for fun programs all week long! From chess and crafts to storytimes, reading with dogs, and an epic Dungeons & Dragons adventure, there's something for everyone!

♟️ Monday, June 1
4:00-5:00 PM - Chess Club (Grades K-12)

📖 Tuesday, June 2
6:30-7:00 PM - Pajama Storytime (Ages 2-8 with caregiver, siblings welcome)

🌈 Wednesday, June 3
4:00-5:00 PM - Rainbow Craft Club: Pride Flags

🐉 Thursday, June 4
3:30-6:00 PM - Dungeons & Dragons

🧸 Friday, June 5
10:30-11:30 AM - Drop-In Play Group & Storytime

🐕 Saturday, June 6
11:00 AM-12:00 PM - Reading to Dogs (Ages 3-12)
1:00-2:00 PM - Sparkle Storytime (Ages 2-8 with caregiver, siblings welcome)

Visit our website or stop by the library for more information!

05/31/2026

Check out all the great programs coming up in June for kids and teens! Kids, all your favorites are here including Pajama Storytime and music with Mr. Corbitt! Teens don’t miss out on donut decorating and Nerf Night! Graduating seniors will even have a chance to decorate their graduation caps! See you at the library!

05/30/2026

Take a video tour of the Howland Public Library! 📚✨

If you haven’t visited in a while, you will be surprised by how much has changed. And even more surprising, there are entire spaces you’ve never seen before that the public doesn’t usually get to access.

Come explore what’s new, what’s hidden, and what makes this library more than you expect.

Please share and help us spread the word so everyone gets the full picture of what the library offers our community.

Tour of the Howland Public Library

05/26/2026

So cool! Bib lettuce grown in the library’s hydroponic garden is now available in the community fridge! Remember, the community fridge is there for anyone to use anytime!

Big thanks to our hydroponic gardeners!

05/26/2026

Kickstart your Android experience! Join us on Thursday May 28 at 2 PM. Whether you’ve just purchased a device or are evaluating your options, this class demystifies basic functions. Navigate the mobile landscape, configure your connections, and discover essential apps while mastering the skills to browse and interact safely. Register at beaconlibrary.org or stop by the @ Tech Help Desk to sign up!