Fall Programs
It's Fall in the Children's Room! Many current and upcoming programs require registration, so get the details here.
Read more and REGISTER
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
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
All Around Us
Sat. Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a story time all about circles, with stories, rhymes, music and more, topped off with a sweet treat!
Read more
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.
Read more
All Write Now
Wed. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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
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.
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).
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
Bear Reads On!
Sat. Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Bring your favorite bear friend to a special story time celebrating "Bear and Friends" author Karma Wilson’s birthday.
Read more
Library Closed
The Library will be closed Mon. Oct. 13th for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Read more
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.
Read more
FANTOS Book Club
Second Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FANTOS! Speculative Fiction Book Club will be discussing Klara and the Sun on Tues. Oct. 14. Get your copy now!
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
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.
New printer!
As of Mon. Aug. 4th, we have a new public printer and payment system. You may now pay for print jobs via cash, credit card, ApplePay or GooglePay. Ask at the Reference Desk for more information or assistance.
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.
Read more and BOOK NOW
Statewide Databases
On July 1st, these 21 statewide databases will be removed from our Electronic Resources due to the loss of IMLS funding.
An explanation from the Massachusetts
Board of Library Commissioners
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
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.)
Read more
Craft & Hobby
Log into Craft & Hobby with your Hamilton-Wenham library card number for step-by-step guides, tips, and techniques across a range of hobbies and crafts, including painting, weaving, woodwork and more.
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.
Knitting Group
Tues. Oct. 14, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Grab your project bag and drop in for knit night! Converse and create alongside other yarn crafters.
Read more
