Holiday Movies

Fridays in December
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us at the library for matinee showings of LITTLE WOMEN (Dec. 2), THE HOLIDAY (Dec. 9) and ELF (Dec. 16).

Gingerbread Story Time

Sat. Dec. 3 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a gingerbread-themed story and song, followed by fun with special sensory bins. Ages 3 and up.

PAWS To Read - Tessie

Monday, Dec. 5 starting at 3:30 p.m.
Visit our library calendar to reserve one of four slots for reading to Tessie the Therapy Dog.

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Baby Bookworms

Tuesdays, Dec. 6, 13, & 20 at 11:30 a.m.
Ages birth to 18 months. Space is limited; register for dates/sessions in our Library Calendar.

Library Calendar

The Beatles!

Thurs. Dec. 8, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Beatles scholar Vinnie B. takes us on their epic journey from Liverpool cover band to the final recordings at Abbey Road Studios.

Write the Hook

Submit the beginning or "hook" to your story for a chance at cash prizes. Open to Essex County teens grades 6 - 12. Deadline is Sunday, December 11 at midnight. Contest rules here!
A National Novel Writing Month tie-in event.

Adult Writing Contest: Memoir
Everyone has a story to tell - what's yours? We welcome you to submit your memoir to our very first Adult Writing Contest. Deadline is Sunday, December 11th at midnight.

Holiday Fun

Tues. Dec. 13, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Listen to festive songs from around the world while making holiday-inspired ornaments and crafts. Ages 3 and up.

History & Mystery

Wed. Dec. 14th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Do you have a family mystery? Learn methods for research planning as you explore your family history.

Tinker For ALL

Tues. Dec. 27, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Use your engineering skills to see what you can create with everyday objects! Not recommended for toddlers.

Wednesday Matinee

Wed. Dec. 28, 1:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Enjoy a double feature showing of
SING at 1:00 p.m.
SING 2 at 3:00 p.m.
All ages are welcome; no registration is required.

Thank You Card Making

Fri. Dec. 30 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thank the special people in your life with handmade cards! For all ages. Materials will be provided.

December Programs

December is coming to the Children's Room. Consult our beautiful flier for movies, Allegro Dance Ensemble, thank you card craft, and more.

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.
(Reading rut? Visit Informed Teens for some great YA lit advisory.)

Current Artist

Acrylics and poetry by Heather Hennigar are on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through November and December.

For library art display information at Hamilton-Wenham, click here.

Heritage Films

Every second Wednesday, November - December, at 11:30 a.m. (now evenings instead of mornings)
Documentaries about Hammond Castle (Nov. 9), and Vaudeville! (Dec. 14).

Full Steam Ahead

Select Tuesdays, Sept. - Dec.
4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Experiment, build & explore at this STEAM-related program for ages 6 - 12.

Book Clubs

Get the lowdown on all book clubs at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library.

BookPage

Access current and past editions of BookPage online, or pick up a print copy at our library!

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.

The library is open for public entry.

Masks are optional within the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library as of Monday, February 28, pursuant to the lifted mandates in Hamilton* and Wenham*.

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

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