The Beacon Public Library's Annual Budget Vote & Trustee Election is today, Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 12-8pm in the Community Room in the back.

If you haven't been in the library recently, now is a GREAT time to go inside, as it has been renovated and flipped around with really nice bathrooms for all genders. The librarians are also very good at making friendly to read signs about upcoming events and programs they offer to inspire you on what you could be using for free with your library card (like the language learning app, free moving watching from your computer at home, visiting other museums, borrowing pieces of technology, etc.)

They have big plans on the horizon, which includes maintaining their regular level of accessibility and extending their hours on Monday-Friday 9am-7pm and Saturday/Sunday 10am-4pm.

Recent Status of Increased Usage by Community Members:

20% increase in Circulation
7% increase in library cardholders
23% of the circulation is now in digital items
Over 760 events and programs offered
Over 50,000 child/teen materials borrowed
11 hotspots donated and added to the collection
25% increase in eAudiobook downloads
48% increase in eMagazine readership (woohoo!!!)
130 Passport Applications made (they are a location for submitting your application)
Free movie watching at home (36.7% increase in streaming videos)
Extensive dedicated seating just for teens to gather among themselves
Comfortable chairs and tables for working, reading, thinking.
Free Community food fridge was added! In partnership with Fareground.

More info on this year's vote is here. It contains FAQs like: