Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA 01982
phone 978-468-5577 || fax 978-468-5535
Library Catalog and My Account
The Library is now open by appointment for limited services.
We can also take calls and emails
Monday/Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Scroll down for Holds Pick-Up Hours.
Questions? Call 978-468-5577 or email info@hwlibrary.org.

Katie Coppens

Thurs. Nov. 5, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Author Katie Coppens shares her writing process for "The Acadia Files." Learn about Writing & Science and get inspired for your next story! Ages 7-11.

Story Writing Contest

Click here for contest information and submission rules, including by email. Writers ages 5 - 12 are invited to participate! Deadline is Saturday, November 28 at midnight.

Everything I Never Told You
Wed. Nov. 4, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Join the Wednesday Night Book Club for a discussion of EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU via Zoom.

Meal in a Mug

Thurs. Oct. 29, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Make amazing microwave mug lasagna! Ages 11 and up are invited to Zoom with Julie Manning of Simply Focused Coaching.

Cooking Workshops

Join us this fall for six cooking workshops, Oct. 8 - Nov. 12, every Thursday evening starting at 6:30 p.m.

Children's Room Browsing

The Children's Room will be open for browsing as of October 19th. By appointment only, one household at a time.

Election Day

The Library will be closed Tuesday November 3rd for Election Day.
Voting information for Hamilton.
Voting information for Wenham.

Story Walk

Stroll our fence at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library for a lively story walk, and Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus.

Join us...

...for our 12th year sponsoring NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) at Hamilton-Wenham. This year all NaNo programming will be online. We're still adding events: click here and get ready for November!

Automatic Renewals

Starting Tuesday, October 13th, all items eligible to be renewed will be automatically renewed three days prior to their due dates.

More about Automatic Renewal

Frightening Reads

Looking for something scary to read in October? Check out this chilling list compiled by Assistant Director (and in-house horror aficionado) Rob.

2nd Floor Browsing

Our 2nd Floor reopened for general browsing as of September 28th. Browsing the collection remains by appointment only.

ComCat Back (mostly!)

The Commonwealth Catalog is on its way back! The majority of libraries in the state are now actively participating. For more information, visit www.commonwealthcatalog.org.

Your Next Great Read
Staff have been working behind the scenes to create a new service: Your Next Great Read! Fill out the helpful form and our team will choose three titles for you based on your answers.

Click for form

Get a temporary card

Are you a Hamilton or Wenham resident who doesn't currently have a library card? Send us your information and get a special three-month card to access our online materials!

Instructions here

The Library is open for limited services by appointment!

You MUST make an appointment to use Library services. Appointments are for 45-minutes.
Services are limited to browsing, computer use, photocopying/faxing, and scanning.
Masks are REQUIRED.

Click here for detailed information, hours, and to make an appointment.
NEW! Beginning Monday, September 28 the Second Floor will be open for browsing.
Collections include Non-fiction, Audio Books and Young Adult.

HWPL to Go – Holds Pickup Window Open!

How it works:

Search the online catalog for items you would like to read, watch or listen to.
Place your hold using your Library Card number and PIN (typically either the last four digits of your phone number OR the last four digits of your card number.)
Wait until you receive an email, call, or text saying your item is waiting on the hold shelf.
Drop by the pickup window at the library to pick up your items.
Please email us at info@hwlibrary.org or call 978-468-5577 ext. 618 if you are unable to use the online catalog.
UPDATED! As of July 20th, our holds pickup window hours are:
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Visit our Window Pickup FAQs for more information.

Safety:

Staff are wearing masks at all times.
Staff are disinfecting table tops frequently.
You may return items to the outside book drop. Returned items are being quarantined for at least 72 hours before check in.

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Shortcuts to some of our popular Electronic Resources!

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