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 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. The Library will be closed Monday Jan. 18th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Library Closed
The Library will be closed Monday Jan. 18th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Road Trip!
Wed. Jan. 27, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Chronicle reporter Ted Reinstein invites you along for a rollicking ride around New England via ZOOM.
Starting Fri. Jan. 15, 2021: Reading challenges aren't just for the summer months! Exciting new challenges for Adults, Teens and Children are all coming up.
Announcing the results of the November 2020 Story Writing Contest! 27 stories were submitted in all and judged across three separate age groups: 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Read the stories here!
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!
Join the Friends of the Library! Learn more about the group that does so much to support our library, and renew your membership or sign up for the first time today.
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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.
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!
The library is open by appointment at limited capacity. Click here for more information and to sign up for an appointment.
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.
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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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.