Ice Cream Party
Wed. Aug. 12, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Register for the party by Mon. Aug. 3. Registrants must also be enrolled and participating in the "Plant a Seed, Read!" summer reading program. Enroll here if you haven't already!
Track the Munch Bunch!
Mon. June 29 - Sat. Aug. 8
Our Summer Reading Mascots The Munch Bunch can be found in office and business windows around Hamilton and Wenham. Log where you see them and earn a virtual badge plus the chance to win a prize!
Summer Explorers
Mondays, July 6 - Aug. 3
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Themed story times, crafts, playtime with friends, and more! Designed for ages 0-6 and their adults.
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Monarch Butterflies
Sat. Aug. 1 at 11:00 a.m.
Come, see, and learn about Monarchs from our resident expert and favorite Boston College professor, Dr. Charlie Hoffman!
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Adult D&D
Sat. Aug. 1, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join our volunteer Matthew for a monthly adult D&D meetup, ages 18+. Open to all experience levels, including beginners.
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Thanks for a Great Summer!
We hope you enjoyed our summer reading, programs, and fun. Don't forget: Fri. Aug. 28 is the last day to pick up summer reading prizes.
Little House episodes
Every Tuesday in August
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for matinees showings of the new 2026 Little House on the Prairie series: Eps. 1& 2 (8/4), 3 & 4 (8/11), 5 & 6 (8/18), and 7 & 8 (8/15).
Vote Now!
The paintings for our Graffiti Contest are up! Vote for best painting in each of three categories. There are nine paintings altogether, along with ballots, in the Teen Area upstairs. Voting ends Mon. Aug. 10.
Social Worker
NEW HOURS: 2nd & 4th Thursdays
11:00AM - 2:00PM or by appointment
Jessie Palm, LICSW, is available at no charge to help residents of Essex, Hamilton, Wenham and Rockport.
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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 Food Project non-profit.
Summer 2026
Thurs. June 18 - Sun. Aug. 9
Summer is coming to the library! Discover reading challenges and exciting summer programming for children, teens and adults.
Summer 2026
Current Artist
Watercolors by Marci Smallman on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through July and August.
For library art display information at Hamilton-Wenham, click here.
Super Speculative Summer Reads
FANTOS! Speculative Fiction Book Club is adjourned until Tues. Sept. 8, when we discuss Jacqueline Harpman's I Who Have Never Known Men. Meanwhile, check out our list of...
Speculative Summer Reading
Notary Services
Notary Services will be available at the library as of Sat. Nov. 1, by appointment only.
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Study Rooms
Our three library study rooms - Large, Medium, and Small - can be booked online for up to two hours per day and up to one week in advance.
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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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