Detail from “Le parasol bleu, 3rd ed.”

Library Closed

The Library will be closed Sat. June 19th for Juneteenth.

Books Alive!

Tues. June 22, 2:00 p.m.
Zoom with Wally for an interactive reading adventure and make books come alive! Designed for ages 5 - 10, but all are welcome.

Reptiles!

Wednesday, June 23
5:00 - 5:30 **OR** 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Choose between two time slots for this fun and family-friendly outdoor program.

Book Sale!

Sat. June 26, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Come on by for a pop-up book sale! Cash or check only. We are not accepting new donations of books or other items (sorry!)

Allie Gator

Beginning Sat. June 26, our Summer Reading Mascot is sunning herself in businesses around Hamilton and Wenham. Submit where you see her and earn a badge! Ends Fri. Aug. 13.

HWHRC Family Book Club
Sat. June 26, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
This meeting will be AT the library, with the option to attend virtually.

Summer Programs

Sat. June 26 - Sat. August 14
It's summer in the Children's Room, and the days are packed with exciting summer programs.

Calendar here

Summer Reading 2021
Beginning Saturday, June 26, start recording your reading and participate in summer reading challenges and activities.

Story Walk

Stroll our fence at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library for a delicious story walk with the LITTLE MOUSE, the RED RIPE STRAWBERRY and the BIG HUNGRY BEAR!

Summer Reading Grades 6-12

Middle and High School Summer Reading is here! Request your books online or visit the second floor Teen area.

Summer Reading lists

Mango Languages

Get started with MANGO LANGUAGES, our new language learning resource. Use your Hamilton-Wenham card number and preferred email to set up your account.

Automated Calls

Starting Monday May 3rd, hold announcement calls from the library will be automated to ensure that no one is missed. (You can still call us at 978-468-5577 if you have any questions!)

Value Line ONLINE

Use our new online subscription to Value Line for expert stock analysis and investment research. One user at a time; Hamilton-Wenham card number needed for remote access.

Your Next Great Read
Fill out our online form to 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

Reading Challenges

Reading challenges aren't just for the summer months! Click here for challenges for Adults, Teens and Children.

Current Artist

Prints by Dominique Lecomte are on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through June. Click here to visit his site.

Kanopy

Download the Kanopy app or click here to sign up with your preferred email address, H-W library card number and library PIN number/password. Borrow up to 6 items per month!

Legal Documents

Do you need to create or file a legal document of some kind? Browse and create the documents you need with NuWav Legal Documents, our newest electronic resource.

Our Children’s Room remains By Appointment Only.
Click here to make an appointment.

For more about our library’s reopening and remaining restrictions, please read carefully. We look forward to seeing you!

No card? No problem. Click here for how to apply.

Sign up for Wowbrary!

Wowbrary is a service which pulls items recently added to the catalog and compiles them into a weekly list, sorted by subject and format. Sign up today to receive your free weekly Wowbrary email about the newest books, movies, and music at your library.

Some of our popular Electronic Resources!

For more, visit our list of Electronic Resources By Subject.

Social Media

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