Valentine Cookie Decorating has been cancelled.
Memoir Contest Results
Announcing the winners of the 2022 Adult Writing Contest. Our thanks to the judges, with congratulations to the winners and all who participated!
Winning entries
Winter Programs
It's Winter in the Children's Room! Many current and upcoming programs require registration, so get the details and sign up now.
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16th Annual PJ Drive
Our Children's Room is partnering with Cradles to Crayons and the Boston Bruins to collect new pajamas, sizes 2T to 18/20 (adult medium) for local children across the Commonwealth.
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Special Days
Select Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for these Special Days - at night! Popcorn Day (Jan. 19), Jules Feiffer's Birthday (Jan. 26), Optimist Day (Feb. 2), and Read in the Bathtub Day (Feb. 9.)
Valentine Sensory Play
Thurs. Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Heartwarming stories and sensory rice bins! Designed for ages 3 and up.
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Valentine's Day Story & Card Making
Sat. Feb. 11, 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Have fun with a story, songs, and making Valentines for the ones you love.
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D&D for Adults
Mon. Feb. 13, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. via ZOOM
No experience or dice required! Register now for this complete adventure.
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Full Steam Ahead
Tuesdays, Feb. 14 & 28, March 14 & 28, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Experiment, build & explore at this STEAM-related program for ages 6 - 12.
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Access For All
On July 7, 2022 we were awarded the two-year $14,000 Access for All grant, to improve accessibility to library services and programs for all members of the community.
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Anxiety & Depression
Wed. Feb. 15, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Children's Room invites you to a one-hour talk on the science and treatment of anxiety & depression.
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Dungeons & Dragons
Sign up for one, sign up for all in this multi-installment game of D&D:
Sat. Feb. 18, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sat. March 11, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sat. April 1, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sat. April 22, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sat. May 13, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Library Closed
The Library will be closed Monday Feb. 20th for Presidents' Day.
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Teen Contest Results
30 stories were submitted to our Write the Hook contest in December. Read the four winning entries and interviews with the authors at the Informed Teens blog.
Tax Information
We are unable to offer to tax appointments in 2023 due to a lack of trained volunteers. Click here for information about tax materials at the library.
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Independent Reading Club for Teens
Every Thursday, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Share what you're reading with the Independent Reading Club. Grades 9 to 12, no registration required.
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Current Artist
Paintings by Deb Johnson are on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through January and February.
For library art display information at Hamilton-Wenham, click here.
Do You Know Your PIN?
Starting Wed. Jan. 4 of 2023, patrons will need both library card number *and* library PIN to log into Overdrive and Libby. Click here to learn more, including how to reset your PIN if you don't already know it, or call 978-468-5577 x618.
Book Clubs
Get the lowdown on all book clubs at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library.
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BookPage
Access current and past editions of BookPage online, or pick up a print copy at our library!
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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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Teen Volunteers
Want to volunteer? Contribute your ideas and talents to the library? Earn community service hours? Ages 14 - 18, grades 8 - 12 are invited to fill out the online Y.E.L.L. Application.
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