Fairy Adventures
Sat. July 20, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy creative fairy fun as we share stories and craft fairy regalia for woodland friends. Presented by the Sheckells family.
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Snakes of N.E.
Wed. July 17, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a live animal adventure with snake specialist Rick Roth of the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team, featuring both regional and exotic snakes.
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Creative Journaling
Thurs. July 11, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Explore the world of creative journaling with art supplies and prompts provided to help you with your journaling practice. Adults and teens 13 and up.
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All Write Now
Wed. July 10, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Join us for a drop-in write-in with the library writing group, meeting the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. (*July session will be Wed. 7/10 instead.)
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LibraryBEATS
Wed. July 10, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Take part in this drum & rhythm session with Otha Day and his collection of percussion instruments from around the world!
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Knitting Group
Tues. July 9, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Grab your project bag and drop in for knit night! Enjoy conversation and creativity as you work alongside other yarn crafters.
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Vote Now!
The paintings for our Graffiti Contest are up! Vote for best painting in each of three categories. There are eight paintings altogether, along with ballots, in the Teen Area upstairs. Voting ends Sat. Aug. 10.
Summer Reading 2024
Record your reading through our library Beanstack site or app to participate in summer reading challenges and activities. Summer reading at the library BEGINS Sat. June 22.
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Topsfield Fair
Sat. June 22 - Sun. Aug. 11
Grades K - 6 are invited to log your 10 books in the online summer reading challenge (Beanstack), then apply for a Topsfield Fair prize package.
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Summer Programs
Summer is coming to the Children’s Room! Check out our brochure of great summer programming and let the adventure begin!
Summer Reading Brochure
Summer Is Coming
Summer is coming to the Teen Area! Click here for our brochure and start signing up for the programs that you want NOW.
Sync With Science
Tuesdays, July 9, 16 and 23
Each Tuesday program has two different sessions for ages 6 - 8 and ages 9 - 12. Make sure to sign up for the right dates, times, and sessions in our Library Calendar!
Summer Sensory
Wed. July 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy summer-inspired fun for ages 3 and up with music and sensory play.
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Where Is Scout?
Mon. July 1 - Sat. Aug. 9
Summer Reading Mascot Scout the Sloth is hanging out in office and business windows around Hamilton and Wenham. Submit where you see him and earn a badge!
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Read For A Cause
Add your name and a book you enjoyed to the wall in the Children's Room, which will donate to the non-profit Waypoint Adventure. Participation will also earn you a badge on your Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge!
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Library Closed
The Library will be closed Thurs. July 4 for Independence Day.
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Books Bite
Mon. July 1 - Tues. Dec. 31
Dog eat 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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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.
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Book Clubs
Get the lowdown on all book clubs at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library.
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