Teen Contest Results

26 stories were submitted to our Write the Hook contest in December. Congratulations to all who participated! Stay tuned for the winning entries to be posted at the Informed Teens blog.

Winter Programs

It's Winter in the Children's Room! Many current and upcoming programs require registration, so visit our blog to get all the details.

Children's Room Blog

Large Meeting Room Temporarily Closed
The Large Meeting Room on our first floor will be closed January 20 through the end of February for important upgrades to the library HVAC.

Bundle Up With Books Reading Challenge
Mon. Jan. 5 - Mon. Feb. 9
Hop on Beanstack to take part in our winter reading challenge, open to all ages. You might win a prize!

Book Club Survey

What type of book club would you like to see? Help us decide on some new book clubs to add at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library.

Take Our Survey!

Baby Bookworms

Tuesdays Jan. 13 - March 31
at 11:30 a.m.
No group on 2/17
Ages birth to 18 months, with a caregiver. No registration required.

All Write Now

Wed. Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for drop-in write-ins at the library writing group, four Wednesdays this January. Writers in all genres are welcome. Drop in to write along!

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.

Process Art Workshop
Wednesdays, Jan. 7 - March 25
at 6:00 p.m. (*no group 2/8)
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

Bouncing Babies

Thursdays, Jan. 8 - March 12
10:15 - 11:00 a.m (*no group 2/19 or 2/26)
Gather inside the library! Designed for ages 0-12mo and their adults; older siblings welcome.

Puzzle Night

Thurs. Jan. 29, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
All ages are invited to Puzzle Night, featuring puzzles of varying complexity. Registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome.

Comfy-Cozy

Sat. Jan. 31, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Bring a small blanket to snuggle under while we share stories, songs, movement activities - and finally, hot chocolate!

19th Annual PJ Drive
February 1 - March 15
Our Children's Room is partnering with Cradles to Crayons and the Boston Bruins to collect NEW pajamas in several sizes for local children across the Commonwealth.

Knitting Group

Tues. Feb. 10, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Grab your project bag and drop in for knit night! Converse and create alongside other yarn crafters.

FANTOS Book Club

Second Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FANTOS! Speculative Fiction Book Club will discuss The Last Unicorn on Tues. Feb. 10. Get your copy now!

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.

Social Worker

NEW HOURS: 2nd & 4th Thursdays
11:00AM - 2:00PM or by appointment
Jessie Palm, LICSW, is available at no charge to help residents of Essex, Hamilton, Wenham and Rockport.

Science Friday

Fri. Jan. 23, Feb. 20, March 20
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Come play with the tiny HEXBUG robots! Design a course with ramps, tubes, and tracks to see how they do.

Current Artist

Portraits by Mike Smith are on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through January and February.

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

Sensory Play

Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Jan. 16 and March 13
Ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited for fun sensory play. No registration required.

Notary Services

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

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

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Some of our popular Electronic Resources!

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