Fall Programs

It's Fall in the Children's Room! Many current and upcoming programs require registration, so get the details here.

Baby Bookworms

Tuesdays Sept. 16 - Nov. 25
at 11:30 a.m.
No group on 11/11
Ages birth to 18 months, with a caregiver. No registration required.

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.

Full STEAM Ahead

Select Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
9.30, 10.14, 10.28, 11.18, 12.2
STEAM programs for ages 6 - 12; no registration required.

Write the Hook

Submit the beginning or "hook" to your story for a chance at cash prizes. Open to Essex County teens grades 6 - 12. Deadline is Wednesday, December 31 at midnight.

Contest Rules

All Write Now

Wed. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for drop-in write-ins at the library writing group, five Wednesdays this October. Writers in all genres are welcome. Drop in to write along!

Process Art Workshop
Wednesdays, Sept. 10 - Dec. 10
at 6:00 p.m. (*no group 9/24, 10/1, 11/26)
Join Ms. Eva for a themed story and awesome activities that practice process art methods! Designed for ages 2 - 6 and their adults.

Library Calendar

Taylor's Version

Thurs. Oct. 16, Mon. Oct. 20, Thurs. Oct. 30
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. via ZOOM
Calling all Swifties! Sign up for any or each of these three online programs. Registration is required.

Bouncing Babies

Thursdays, Sept. 18 – Nov. 6
10:00 - 11:00 a.m
Walk together outside with strollers, slings and carriers, then gather inside the library. Designed for ages 0-12mo and their adults.

Library Calendar

Friday Morning Movies
Select Fridays in October
starting at 10:00 a.m.
Join us for Friday library matinees of JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH (10/10), THE LIFE OF CHUCK (10/17), and HOCUS POCUS (10/31). Water and movie snacks will be served.

Current Artist

Artwork by Oliver Fisher is on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through September and October.

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

Jump, Jiggle & Jive

Sat. Nov. 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for some movin’ and groovin’ with books, songs, dancing and a fun kid craft!

Notary Services

Notary Services will be available at the library as of Sat. Nov. 1, by appointment only.

Knitting Group

Tues. Nov. 4, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Grab your project bag and drop in for knit night! Converse and create alongside other yarn crafters.

Screens and the Anxious Mind
Thurs. Nov. 6, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
This workshop provides actionable strategies to counter the effects of chronic screen use, without having to give up your screens!

50+ Job Seekers

Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m., via ZOOM
August - December
Sign up for individual sessions in our Library Calendar, or sign up for all sessions here.

Family LEGO
Select Fridays, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Sept. 5 & 26, Oct. 3 & 24, Nov. 7, Dec. 5
This self-directed, drop-in LEGO program is designed for 3 and up due to small parts. No registration necessary.

Library Calendar

Friday Morning Movies
Select Fridays in November
starting at 10:00 a.m.
Join us for Friday library matinees of MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FINAL RECKONING (11/7), F1 (11/14), and THE NAKED GUN (11/21). Water and movie snacks will be served.

Library Closed

The Library will be closed Tues. Nov. 11th for Veterans Day.

Adult Lego Club

Second Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30PM
Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11
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! Speculative Fiction Book Club will be discussing The Road on Thursday Nov. 13 (we'll be closed Tues. Nov. 11). Get your copy now!

Fall Sensory

Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12
Ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited for fun sensory play. No registration required.

Library Calendar

PJ Library Story Time
Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Register ahead for special story times with Ms Rachael of PJ Library, exploring Rosh Hashanah (Sept. 18), Sukkot (Oct. 9), and Hanukkah (Dec. 11).

Study Rooms

Study room use policy change! As of July 1st, study rooms can be reserved up to one week in advance at the Hamilton-Wenham Library.

Library Newsletter

Sign up for our monthly newsletter for timely news on upcoming library programs, including free workshops, lectures, concerts and more! (You can also find past issues here.)

Movie Matinee: ELIO

Sat. Nov. 29, 1:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Watch ELIO (PG, 99 min.) on our big screen! Drinks provided; bring your own snacks.

Gingerbread House Workshop

Wed. Dec. 10, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 12 - 18 are invited to decorate your own mini-gingerbread house with candy, frosting, and your imagination.

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