Baby Bookworms
Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m., April 23 - June 11
Ages birth to 18 months, with a caregiver. No registration required.
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Library Closed
Thurs. May 16, ALL DAY
The library will be closed all day for a special staff training.
Family LEGO
Fridays, April 5 & 26, May 3, 17, 24 & 31, June 14, from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
This self-directed, drop-in LEGO program is designed for all ages with a caregiver. No registration necessary.
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Motown Concert
Sat. May 18, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Melodious Zach will perform Motown favorites, share entertaining trivia, and discuss the cultural significance, evolution, and relaunch of Motown.
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Accessible Yoga
Thursdays, May 2, 9, 23 & 30
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Drop in for a gentle yoga class with Beth Houlihan. Options available for those who prefer to use a chair.
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End-of-Life Doulas
Thur. May 23, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. via ZOOM
Join this panel of three end-of-life-doulas: trained non-medical providers who support the dying (and their loved ones), and help them identify how to live as they approach their death.
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Write Night
Thurs. May 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Using the format of a generative workshop, this writing group offers prompts, writing time, support, and resources to hone your craft.
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Library Closed
The Library will be closed Sat. May 25 - Mon. May 27 for Memorial Day weekend.
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Social Worker
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
10:30AM - 12PM or by appointment
Jessie Palm, LICSW, is available at no charge to help residents of Essex, Hamilton, Wenham and Rockport.
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Sensory Play
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
April 12, May 10, June 7
Ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited for fun sensory play. No registration required.
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Read to Keeva
Tues. May 14, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Come for one-on-one reading time with Keeva on a first come, first given basis. For emerging readers in grades K-3.
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Current Artist
Paintings by Indra Persad Milowe are on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through May and June. Click here to visit her site.
For library art display information at Hamilton-Wenham, click here.
Spring Programs
It's Spring in the Children's Room! Many current and upcoming programs require registration, so get the details here.
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Home Delivery
Are you eligible to receive home delivery services from the library? On October 30th our home delivery program was expanded to serve both Hamilton AND Wenham residents.
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Access For All
On July 7, 2022 we were awarded the two-year $14,000 Access for All grant, to improve accessibility to library services and programs for all members of the community.
Updated 11.2.2023
Strategic Plan
Our Mission, Values and Strategic Plan have all been updated! The HWPL Board of Trustees approved our new Mission Statement in October, and the new Strategic Plan will guide our services for the next five years.
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MVLC eCard
Don't have a physical library card? Can't come into the library to get one? Find out if the MVLC eCard is right for you.
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3D Printer
3D Printing is back! Visit the 3D Printer page for more information, including our library's 3D Printer Policy, new procedure for printing, and online request form.
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Solar Panels
The solar array on our library roof went online December 13, 2022. Learn more about our solar panels and see how they are performing in real time via the solar dashboard!
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Book Clubs
Get the lowdown on all book clubs at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library.
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Your Next Great Read
Fill out our online form to find "Your Next Great Read." We will select three books based on your answers and contact you when they are ready for pickup.
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Teen Volunteers
Want to volunteer? Contribute your ideas and talents to the library? Earn community service hours? Ages 14 - 18, grades 8 - 12 are invited to fill out the online Y.E.L.L. Application.
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