BEVERLY FREE LIBRARY
Hours & Information
Closed until 4:00pm Tuesday
MondayÂ
Closed
TuesdayÂ
4:00PM - 8:00PM
WednesdayÂ
4:00PM - 8:00PM
ThursdayÂ
4:00PM - 8:00PM
FridayÂ
4:00PM - 8:00PM
SaturdayÂ
12:00PM - 4:00PM
SundayÂ
Closed
Phone: (609) 387-1259
The Beverly Free Library was started in 1895 by the Paragraph Club, a local women’s club. In 1923, after living in a number of temporary locations, it was determined that the library needed a building of its own. After much hard…

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About Beverly Free Library
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- Copying & Printing
- Curbside Pick-Up
- Notary Services
- Wi-Fi
Holidays and Closures
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Memorial Day WeekendSaturday, May 23, 2026 - Monday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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JuneteenthFriday, June 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence DaySaturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor Day WeekendSaturday, September 5, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ DayMonday, October 12, 2026Closed All Day
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Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving EveWednesday, November 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Friday after ThanksgivingFriday, November 27, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026Closes early: 5:00pm
New at Beverly Free Library
Teens: Discover Books You’ll Actually Want to Read
Looking for a great read? We add hundreds of new YA titles every month and our librarians make it easy to find something you’ll love.
Where Little Learners Gather – Storytime at the Library
Storytimes for any age share a common goal: to promote early literacy skills and support school readiness in a warm, welcoming environment.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
While this winter’s ice and snow seemed endless, spring is finally here! We have resources to help you start on your springtime gardening.
Step into Another World: Experience VR at the Library
Apr 01, 2026
Imagine traveling the world, exploring the ocean, or playing an immersive game — all without leaving the library. At BCLS, you can.
Teens: Discover Books You’ll Actually Want to Read
Looking for a great read? We add hundreds of new YA titles every month and our librarians make it easy to find something you’ll love.
Where Little Learners Gather – Storytime at the Library
Storytimes for any age share a common goal: to promote early literacy skills and support school readiness in a warm, welcoming environment.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
While this winter’s ice and snow seemed endless, spring is finally here! We have resources to help you start on your springtime gardening.
Step into Another World: Experience VR at the Library
Apr 01, 2026
Imagine traveling the world, exploring the ocean, or playing an immersive game — all without leaving the library. At BCLS, you can.
