Summer 2025
Sat. June 21 - Sat. Aug. 9
It is summer at the library! Discover reading challenges and exciting summer programming for children, teens and adults.
Summer 2025
Beach Reads
Mon. June 16, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
via ZOOM
Lorelei shares the books she's looking forward to reading this summer: the best romance beach reads!
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All Write Now
Wed. June 4, 11, 18, 25
Join us for drop-in write-ins at the library writing group, every Wednesday in June. Writers in all genres are welcome. Drop in to write along!
Library Closed
The Library will be closed Thurs. June 19 in observation of Juneteenth.
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Library Lawn Games
Fri. June 20, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
All ages are invited to our "Color Your World" summer reading program kickoff with some classic outdoor lawn games.
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Graffiti Contest
Sat. June 21, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Try your hand at graffiti, without getting in trouble! For teens entering grades 6 to 12 in Fall 2025.
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Read to Keeva
Tues. June 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Come for one-on-one time reading to Keeva on a first come, first given basis. Sign in on arrival. For emerging readers in grades K-3.
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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.
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Youth Book Sale
Wed. June 25, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Drop by this special one-day book sale for children and teens organized by our wonderful Friends of the Library.
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Henna Tattoos
Wed. June 25, 1:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Ages 6 - 99! Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good Henna will be doing tattoos on a first come, first serve basis (there *will* be a signup sheet upon arrival.)
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Minecraft Makery
Thurs. June 26, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Use BlocksCAD software to manipulate 3D shapes and, ultimately, make your own Creeper! Ages 10 and up.
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Freedom Trail
Fri. June 27, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Trace some of the most popular historical sites of Boston and share your experiences.
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Music of the Beach Boys
Sat. June 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Get around with Melodious Zach as he performs music by, and shares trivia about, the Beach Boys.
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Books Bite
Now - Mon. June 30, 2025
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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Current Artist
Artwork by Sheila Boss-Cannon is on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through May and June.
For library art display information at Hamilton-Wenham, click here.
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
Super Speculative Summer Reads
FANTOS! Speculative Fiction Book Club is adjourned until Tues. Sept. 9, when we discuss Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. In the meantime, check out our list of...
Speculative Summer Reading
Summer Sensory
Wed. July 2, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Enjoy summer-inspired fun for ages 3 and up with music and sensory play.
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Knitting Group
Select Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12
Grab your project bag and drop in for knit night! Converse and create alongside other yarn crafters.
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Artists and Inventors
Thurs. July 31, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Learn about a different innovative artist/inventor and make your own creations inspired by their work. Grades 5 - 9.
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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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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.)
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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.
Book Clubs
Visit our Reading Groups page for a list of book clubs officially sponsored by the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, along with dates, times and other information.
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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.
3D Printer
Yes, we offer 3D printing. Visit the 3D Printer page for more information, including our library's 3D Printer Policy, procedure for printing, and online request form.
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