Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA 01982
phone 978-468-5577 || fax 978-468-5535
Library Catalog and My Account
Mon & Fri 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. || Tues/Wed/Thurs 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. || Sunday Closed
Questions? Call 978-468-5577 or email [email protected].
The Library will be closed Mon. Jan. 20th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Library Closed

The Library will be closed Mon. Jan. 20th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Bears, Bees & Honey

Sat. Jan. 18, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Celebrate the birthday of A.A. Milne, creator of Winnie-the-Pooh, with this special Tales & Treats.

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.

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.

All Write Now

Wed. Jan. 8, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Wed. Jan. 22, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Join us for drop-in write-ins at the library writing group. Writers in all genres are welcome. Drop in to write along!

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.

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!

Friday Morning Movies
Select Fridays in January
at new earlier start time: 10:00 a.m.
Join us at the library for matinee showings of BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (1/10), CONCLAVE (1/17), and THELMA (1/24). Water and movie snacks will be served.

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.

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.

Lunar New Year!

Wed. Jan. 29, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Join Ms. Che and her students for an immersive Lunar New Year experience. Move through Celebration Stations for Mandarin and a host of activities.

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!

Revere Beach and Pleasure Island Park Histories
Fri. Jan. 31, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join Dan Tremblay for a Heritage Films viewing and discussion!

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.

Take Your Child to the Library Day
Sat. Feb. 1, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Play fun family games, compete in a family challenge and much more. All ages welcome. Don't forget to read a book!

Blood Drive

Wed. Feb. 5, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
The Red Cross will be visiting our library for a blood drive. Registration is required and space is limited.

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!

Sensory Play

Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 7
Ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited for fun sensory play. No registration required.

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.

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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.

No card? No problem. Find out if the MVLC eCard is right for you.

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.

Some of our popular Electronic Resources!

For more, visit our list of Electronic Resources By Subject.

Social Media

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