Bicycle mechanics for 11+ and adults
"Ipswich Marshes - Labor-In-Vain Road" (Oil on linen, 16x20)
"We Won AGAIN!" - HW Staff

Build and Design (Wed. July 5),
then Play Mini-Golf! (Sat. July 8)
Families of all ages are invited to create mini-golf obstacles and decorations on Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., then play a course of 10 holes around the library on Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (click for more...)

Children's Summer Signup

It's summer in the Children's Room! Registration begins Monday, June 26th. No phone/web/email registrations will be accepted unless otherwise stated. Click here for our brochure.

Register Now!

Sat. June 24, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sat. June 24, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Learn simple tricks to keep your bicycle in shape, like how to avoid a flat and how to fix one. Bring your bike to the workshop. (click for more...)

Youth Book Sale

Wed. June 28, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our one-day youth booksale, and watch two movies playing at the library. Items are sorted by genre and format, covering a range of reading ages. (click for more...)

Celebrate TREES Writing Contest For Youth
Tell us why you love trees and why trees are good for our community. Read the rules carefully, because any missing information will disqualify your entry. There are prizes!
Deadline: Wed. June 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Thoreau Bicentennial

As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Thoreau's birth, we invite you to read his books and enjoy great library programs and events showcasing his continued relevance. (click for more...)

Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed Tues. July 4th for Independence Day. If you have reserved Tuesday passes, please pick them up Mon. July 3rd, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Rocket Languages

Explore 15 different languages with the Rocket Languages learning program. Once you have used your Hamilton-Wenham Library card to create an account, log in as a Returning User with email and password.

New Catalog

We have just switched to the new Symphony catalog system. You may notice that the library catalog and online access to your library account have changed. Let us know if you have any questions.

Summer Is Coming

Movies, rockets, survival bracelets and more! Register now while spaces are available. Check out our brochure of free summer programs for teens at the library. Then sign up in person or call 978-468-5577.

New Museum Pass

The Edward Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is the newest of 26 museum passes available at our library. Visit our Museum Passes page or call 978-468-5577 to find out more.

Current Artist

Paintings by Joan Berg are on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library through May and June. For library art display information at Hamilton-Wenham, click here.

Another Teen Think Tank Triumph

Our library's Teen Think Tank has won state-level in the National 2017 Teen Video Challenge for a second year in a row! This year's theme:
Build A Better World.

Telescope Lending

Our library telescope is available to check out, advance reservation only, by patrons with current library cards in good standing. Learn more about the Telescope Lending Program and how you can reserve our telescope.

Sign up for Wowbrary!

Wowbrary is a service which pulls items recently added to the catalog and compiles them into a weekly list, sorted by subject and format. Sign up today to receive your free weekly Wowbrary email about the newest books, movies, and music at your library.

Stream Freegal!

Get free and legal music through our new library subscription to Freegal: up to five downloads per week, and three hours of streaming per day. Just use your Hamilton-Wenham Library card and PIN or password to sign in. (Additional questions? Click here.)