June 3rd - July 29th

Adults can win prizes from their own summer reading program which runs at the same time.

May 6th -  May 30th

Friday, June 7th, 10AM
All Ages Welcome, No Registration Required
Location:  Washington Township Community Building  (673 Penfield St.)

Using his bare hands and a few simple tools Ben creates beautiful, humorous and mind boggling soap bubble sculptures, does bubble
illusions, makes giant bubbles and much more!

During the warm weather months, the Library will have used books for sale on our front veranda for $1 per book.  Children’s picture books, junior books, teen books , and adult books are available for purchase.  

The sale will be ongoing during library open hours until the weather turns cold in the fall.  It will not be available on rainy/wet days.

Thursday, June 13th, 7PM
Refreshments will be served.

Singapore is a small island country known to be a melting pot of cultures.  It features architectural marvels, lush gardens, and world-renowned street food.

Local world traveler Julie Nefczyk will share stories and a picture slideshow of her trip there, including her visits to the famous Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Merlion Park.

During the month of June, the Library will be growing butterflies from caterpillar larvae.

Drop by the Library from time to time to see our caterpillars eat, harden into chrysalides, and emerge into butterflies!   Patrons are welcome to help us release the butterflies when they are ready* -  we’ll have updates on Facebook and Instagram or you can register and we’ll give you call with the release day.

*Caterpillars grow into butterflies on their own schedule, but the process takes 3-5 weeks.

Enjoy stories, activities, games, and crafts!  Call to register.

Beecher Bookworm Buddies
Thursdays & Fridays, 10AM
Runs through May 31st.

Summer Story Times in the Park
Location:  The Bandstand at Firemen’s Park
Thursday mornings, 10AM
June 6th - 20th, July 11th - August 1st

Special Super Reader Storytime: 
Thursday, June 27th, 10AM

After story time, a reading specialist will be available to share easy tips on raising a reader and the magic of reading aloud to babies, toddlers, and kids of all ages!  This story time will take place in the Library.

Tuesday, July 9th, 6:30PM
Register by Friday, July 5th

Children will enjoy a story time with their stuffed animal.  Stuffed animals will spend the night at the Library, and children will receive photos of the animals’ adventures the next day!

SCIENCE! TECHNOLOGY! ENGINEERING! ARTS! MATH!  Who knew they could be so much fun!  We'll read a fun book about our STEAM subject for the month, discuss the topic, and end with a project to illustrate and make the subject come to life.  All ages are welcome, but younger children may require some adult help.

Theme:  Clouds, Rain Clouds in a Jar, and Gravity Art
Wednesday, May 15th, 4PM
Register by Friday, May 10th

Wednesday, June 19th, July 17th, 4PM
The June book will be available May 15th

It’s a graphic/hybrid novel book club for kids!  The first book will be The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom by Mac Barnett.  Join this out of this world club to discuss the hilarious characters, amazing illustrations, and plot twists of the First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom! After the discussion we will make our own modeling clay and rock "space soup" art, then create our own 1 page comic.

Ages 6+
Wednesday, May 22nd, 4PM
Register by Friday, May 17th

Build a wallet out of fun duct tape!

Ages 6+
Tuesday, June 11th, 4PM
Wednesday, June 12th, 4PM & 6PM
Register by Friday, June 7th

Make your own sidewalk chalk to draw cool pictures with!

Ages 6+
Tuesday, June 25th, 4PM
Wednesday, June 26th 4PM & 6PM
Register by Friday, June 21st

Create a silly character that will grow grassy hair!

Ages 6+
Tuesday, July 9th,  4PM
Wednesday, July 10th, 4PM & 6PM
Register by Friday, July 5th

Make a tie-dye t-shirt to celebrate summer!

Ages 6+
Tuesday, July 23rd, 4PM
Wednesday, July 24th, 4PM & 6PM
Register by Friday, July 19th

Create a geometric work of art!

Ages 6+
Tuesday, August 6th,  4PM
Wednesday, August 7th, 4PM & 6PM
Register by Friday, August 2nd

Create a bracelet out of super strong paracord.

Tuesdays 12:30 - 2:30
April 16th - 30th, May 14th & 21st
Ages 18+, FREE

All levels of knitters and crocheters are welcome to attend!  Learn to knit or crochet, get help and advice on your projects, or just come for the camaraderie of fellow yarn enthusiasts.

Participants should bring their own projects.  For those who are just starting to learn, the Library has a list of specific supplies to purchase.  Call the Library to register.

For Kids, Teens, And Adults Of All Ages
Patrons of all ages and artistic abilities can pick up a 4x4 inch canvas and paint supplies to create their own masterpiece to display at the Library!  Our tiny art show will run May 3rd - May 18th. 

Important Dates:
April 15th - May 1st:  Canvas and art supplies are available for pick up on a first come first serve basis.  Supplies are limited.
May 2nd:  Return finished art by this date.
May 6th -  May 30th:  Art is on display at the Library!
May 31st:  Artists can pick up their canvases.

Tuesday, May 28th & Tuesday, June 25th
6:30-8PM, last game 7:50
Call to register if you haven't done so already.

Enjoy an evening playing chess.  Any age player is welcome, but players must already know how to play the game.  Please bring along a chess set if you have it.

The SWAN Libraries + app is available for iOS and Android devices. If you used the old SWAN Libraries app, you can delete it after logging in to the new app.

(Note: The new app is named the same as the old app, just with a “+” at the end.)

We are once again hosting a pumpkin decorating contest for kids!  Decorate a pumpkin based on a book or book character.

Winners will be chosen from 0-preschool, K-5th grade, and 6-12th grade.  For each group, first prize will a $15 gift card to Barnes & Noble, with small prizes for 2nd and 3rd place.

October 21st—27th: Pumpkins will be on display for patrons to enjoy.  They can be picked up the 27th and 28th. Left over pumpkins will be disposed of.

Congrats to Our Winners!
Everyone did a fantastic job of decorating their pumpkins, and judging was extremely difficult!

0-PreK
1st:  Liam L. (Spot)
2nd:  Lainey N. (Sesame Street)
3rd:  Andi R. (The Grinch)

K-5
1st:  Aubrey L. (Pigeon)
2nd:  Addison B. (Turtle)
3rd: Violeta R. (Coco)

6-12th
1st:  Zoey M. (Where the Red Fern Grows)
2nd:  Jaxon E. (Holes)
3rd:  Aaralyn M. (If You Give a Mouse A Cookie)

Here is how judging worked:  All pumpins were assigned a number, so children were anonymous.  Four staff members served as judges.  For each age group, the judges collectively pulled 5 top pumpkins.  The judges then privately ranked the 5 pumpkins from 1 for the best down to 5, and the scores were tallied.  The pumpkins with the lowest total scores won. 

Connect a Roku to your TV and enjoy preloaded streaming services for free!  Apple TV+, Britbox, Disney +, Hulu, Max (HBO), Netflix, and Paramount are available!

Requires a wifi network and an HDMI port on your TV.

Beecher Community Library cardholders over the age of 18 may check out a Roku for 2 weeks and renew twice if there are no holds.  Overdue fines will be $1 per day. Please return hotspots at the circulation desk.  $5.00 will be charged if put in the book drop.

The Beecher Community Library is now circulating wifi hotpots!  Hotspots can be taken anywhere to connect mobile devices, like laptops, tablets or phones, to the internet.

Beecher Community Library cardholders over the age of 18 may check out a hotspot for 1 week and renew twice if there are no holds.  Overdue fines will be $1 per day. Please return hotspots at the circulation desk.  $5.00 will be charged if put in the book drop.

Hotspots can be placed on hold here* or ask at the circulation desk to check one out. 

* "Ask Staff" in the online catalog means the hotspot is available for checkout.  Ask for the hotspot at the circulation desk.

From Mid-May through July, the Library will be the temporary home of a tadpole.  Visit the Library to watch its progress as it grows into a frog!

During the first month, we’ll also be taking name suggestions for our new friend.  Look for updates posted on Facebook and Instagram.

Thursday/Friday Morning (10AM)
Enjoy stories, activities, games, and crafts!

Congratulations to everyone who entered pumpkins into our pumpkin decorating contest!  Everyone did a wonderful job, and both adults and children have enjoyed looking at the pumpkins on display.  Don't forget to pick up your pumpkins on Friday 10/28 or Saturday 10/29.  Anything left over will be disposed of.

The winners for the contest are:
Birth - PreK:  1st Place:  Ruby Bivian, 2nd Place:  Davina Hood, 3rd Place:  Ellie Walker
K-5th Grade:  1st Place:  Zoey Manning, 2nd Place: Gabino Bivian, 3rd Place:  Emily Ryan
6th-12th Grade: 1st Place:  Madison Gibson, 2nd Place: Delila Magana, 3rd Place: Marios Killis