Howland Public Library

Howland Public Library is Beacon's public library at 313 Main St, serving the Beacon City School District with books, digital resources, programs and community services. It's open to everyone, and restrooms are available to visitors during library hours.

More Than Books

Alongside books, e-books and audiobooks, the library runs a Library of Things you can borrow, from ukuleles and sewing machines to WiFi hotspots, a GoPro camera and STEAM kits. Library cardholders can check out museum and park passes for regional destinations, and the seed and spice libraries, kept in a vintage card catalog, let you take seeds for your garden or just enough spice for a recipe.

Help When You Need It

The library is an official U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility, by appointment. Staff offer one-on-one tech help with phones, tablets, eReaders, library apps like Libby and Hoopla, and email and office software. A reservable study room has a wall-mounted monitor, whiteboard and seating for four, and laptops are available to use in the building.

Library History

The Howland Circulating Library was founded in 1872 and named for General Joseph Howland, the first president of its board. It was housed in the building that is now the Howland Cultural Center, and moved to its current home at 313 Main Street in 1976.

Check the library's calendar for story times, book clubs and programs for all ages.

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