Music at the Blissful

Wed. Feb. 19 at 3:30 p.m.
Join Evan Haller for a high-energy, fun-filled, interactive, movement-packed music experience for children ages birth - 8 years and their families.

Henry the Juggler

Thurs. Feb. 20 at 3:30 p.m.
Henry Lappen juggles balls, clubs, rings, and flaming torches; walks on a wire; balances strange things on the end of his nose - and he does it all wordlessly, using mime and gestures.

Stress Management

Thurs. February 20, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join regional social worker Jessie Palm and social work intern Kate O'Hara for an interactive workshop on stress management.

Book Clubs

Visit our Reading Groups page for a list of book clubs officially sponsored by the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, along with dates, times and other information.

Full STEAM Ahead

Select Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Jan. 14 & 28, Feb. 11 & 25, March 4
STEAM programs for ages 6 - 12; no registration required.

Process Art Workshop
Wednesdays, Jan. 8 - March 26 at 6:00 p.m. (*no group Feb. 19)
Join Ms. Eva for a themed story and awesome activities that practice process art methods! Designed for ages 2 - 6 and their adults.

Tween Zone

Select Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 16 & 30, Feb. 13 & 27
Ages 8 - 12 ONLY
Drop in for fun and relaxation in a space set up just for you!

Bouncing Babies
Thursdays, Jan. 16 - March 20
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (*No group 2/13 or 2/20)
Take a stroll with your little one, then gather inside the library. Designed for ages 0-12mo and their adults. Older siblings welcome!

Family LEGO
Select Fridays, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. || Jan. 17 & 21, Feb. 7 & 28, March 14 & 28
This self-directed, drop-in LEGO program is designed for 3 and up due to small parts. No registration necessary.

1, 2, 3, Read With Me!
Sat. Feb. 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Ms. Julie for stories, songs, and rhymes that explore math literacy. We’ll end with a sweet treat and a Stay + Play activity.

18th Annual PJ Drive
Sat. Feb. 1 - Sat. March 15
Our Children's Room is partnering with Cradles to Crayons and the Boston Bruins to collect NEW pajamas, sizes 12 months to 18/20 (adult medium) for local children across the Commonwealth.

Academy Awards Contest
Sat. Feb. 1 - Sat. March 1
Ages 18 and up are invited to pick up and submit a completed ballot to our Main Desk by 4:00 p.m. on Sat. March 1. The most correct answers wins a $30 AMC Gift Certificate.

Teen Contest Results

38 stories were submitted to our Write the Hook contest in December. Read the four winning entries at the Informed Teens blog. Congratulations to all who participated!

Tax Information

We are unable to offer to tax appointments in 2025 due to a lack of trained volunteers. Click here for information about tax materials at the library.

Winter Programs

It's Winter in the Children's Room! Many current and upcoming programs require registration, so get the details and sign up now.

Social Worker

2nd & 4th Tuesdays
9:30AM - 12PM or by appointment
Jessie Palm, LICSW, is available at no charge to help residents of Essex, Hamilton, Wenham and Rockport.

Baby Bookworms

Tues. Jan. 21 - March 25
at 11:30 a.m.
No group on 2/18
Ages birth to 18 months, with a caregiver. No registration required.

Delayed Opening

Mon. Feb. 24 at 10:00 a.m.
There will be a half hour delayed opening due to Staff Training. Please plan any visits accordingly. We will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Adult Lego Club

Second Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30PM
Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14
Adults need a safe place to create. Use our LEGOs or bring your own! No registration necessary.

FANTOS Book Club

Second Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FANTOS is our relaunched Speculative Fiction Book Club. Titles have been chosen for Jan. 14, Feb. 11, and March 11. Bring your suggestions for future reading!

New Library Hours

Starting Monday, January 6, the library will open 9:30 a.m. every weekday, Monday - Friday.

PLEASE NOTE: Saturdays will remain a 10:00 a.m. opening.

Current Artist

Photo-based digital art by Linda Davis is on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through January and February.

For library art display information at Hamilton-Wenham, click here.

Contest Results

Announcing the results of the November 2024 Story Writing Contest! 13 stories were submitted and judged across two separate age groups: 7 - 9 and 10 - 12. Read ALL the stories here!

Flash Writing Results

Announcing the winners of the 2024 Adult Writing Contest. Our thanks to the judges, with congratulations to the winners and all who participated!

Puzzle Table

Visit our new Puzzle Table on the 2nd floor. Whether you are looking for an intensive sit down session or a moment or two of random play, hitting it as a team or going it solo, the puzzle is there.

Books Bite

Now - Mon. June 30, 2025
Dog ate your (Hamilton-Wenham) library book? You may be able to escape the fee...in exchange for cute pictures of the perpetrator!

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.

Click for form

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.

Read to Keeva

Wed. Feb. 26 at 3:30 p.m.
Come for one-on-one reading time with Keeva on a first come, first given basis. Sign in on arrival. For emerging readers in grades K-3.

College Process and Insider Tips
Thurs. Feb. 27, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Learn more about the college admission process with Sophia Meas Sears, The Admission Ally.

Allagash River

Fri. Feb. 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join Dan Tremblay for a Heritage Films viewing and discussion about history, logging, and vacationing on the Allagash!

Jigsaw Puzzle Race
Sat. March 1, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Form teams of up to four to compete against others in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition! Open to ages 8 and up, but make sure at least one adult is on your team.

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