Fall Programs
It's Fall in the Children's Room! Many current and upcoming programs require registration, so get the details here.
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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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All Write Now
Wed. Oct. 2, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Wed. Oct. 16, 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, Sept. 18 - Dec. 11 at 6:00 p.m. (*no group Oct. 2 or Nov. 27)
Join Ms. Eva for a themed story and awesome activities that practice process art methods! Designed for ages 2 - 6 and their adults.
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Wild About Nature
Thurs. Sept. 26, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
What lives in a shell?
Thurs. Oct. 17, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Scaly, slimy, and...scary?
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Lizzie Borden
Thurs. Oct. 17, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join DaleyHistory for "40 Whacks: The Lizzie Borden Case," an in-depth retelling of the famous double homicide.
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Bouncing Babies
Thursdays, Sept. 19 - Nov. 7,
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Take a stroll with your little one, then gather inside the library. Designed for ages 0-12mo and their adults. Older siblings welcome!
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All About Bats
Thurs. Oct. 17, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
via ZOOM
Bat conservation, declining bat populations, and MassWildlife protection efforts! To be recorded; be sure to register if you want the link afterward.
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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.
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Friday Morning Movies
Select Fridays in September
starting at 10:30 a.m.
Join us at the library for matinee showings of THE FABULOUS FOUR (10/4), BACK TO BLACK (10/11), MOTHERS' INSTINCT (10/18), and THELMA (10/25). Water and movie snacks will be served.
Family LEGO
Select Fridays, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. || Sept. 20 & 27, Oct. 18 & 25, Nov. 8 & 22, Dec. 13 & 20
This self-directed, drop-in LEGO program is designed for all ages with a caregiver. No registration necessary.
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Emberley + Monsters + Treats
Sat. Oct. 19, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Celebrate the birthday of American illustrator & author Ed Emberley! Stories, songs, and activity and treat. Designed for ages 3 and up.
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Recipe Swap
Mon. Oct. 21 - Wed. Nov. 20
Submit your recipes for an epic recipe swap. Deadline is Wed. Nov. 20 to be included in the swap.
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Read to Keeva
Mon. Oct. 21, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Come for one-on-one reading time with Keeva on a first come, first given basis. Sign in on arrival. For emerging readers in grades K-3.
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Monster Romance
Mon. Oct. 21, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a virtual Monster Romance Panel with Kass O'Shire, Lyonne Riley, and Ami Wright. Please note that this program will NOT be recorded.
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Write Night
Thurs. Oct. 24, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Using the format of a generative workshop, this writing group offers prompts, writing time, support, and resources to hone your craft.
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Shipwrecks
Thurs. Oct. 24, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
via ZOOM
Captain Greg Ketchen presents a virtual talk on historic shipwrecks in the Graveyard of the North Atlantic, south and east of Massachusetts.
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Current Artist
Paintings by Linda Layman are on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through September and October.
For library art display information at Hamilton-Wenham, click here.
Book Lover Story & Craft
Sat. Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Celebrate National Book Lovers Day. Designed for ages 2 and up.
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Write On! November 2024
Saturday Write-ins in November
10:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Come when you can, leave when you like as we Write On and Write In this November at the library.
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Adult Writing Contest:
In A Flash
November 1 - December 16
Read the guidelines and write a flash fiction story (any genre, theme of your choice) to submit for our 3rd Adult Writing Contest. Deadline is Mon. Dec. 16 at midnight.
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 Tuesday, December 31 at midnight. Contest rules here!
Adult Lego Club
Select Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11
Adults need a safe place to create. We supply the Lego, you supply the creativity! No registration necessary.
Library Closed
The Library will be closed Tues. Nov. 5 for Election Day.
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Inside Out 2
Sat. Nov. 16, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Families of all ages are invited to come & watch INSIDE OUT 2 (2024, PG, 96 min.) on our big screen. Drinks provided, BYO snacks!
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Sensory Play
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 15
Ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited for fun sensory play. No registration required.
Library Calendar
Books Bite
Mon. July 1 - Tues. Dec. 31
Dog ate your (Hamilton-Wenham) library book? You may be able to escape the fee...in exchange for cute pictures of the perpetrator!
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Book Clubs
Get the lowdown on all book clubs at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library.
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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.
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