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!

Summer Sensory

Thurs. Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Enjoy summer-inspired fun for ages 2 and up with their adults. Sensory bins and a water table too!

Knitting Group

Tues. Aug. 11, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Grab your project bag and drop in for knit night! Converse and create alongside other yarn crafters.

Youth Art Exhibition

During the period of November - December 2026, the Library will curate a youth art show featuring the works of artists under the age of 18! Applications open August - September 2026.

Library Page

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library is currently seeking a library page. Click here for description and application. Deadline for applying is Wed. Sept 2, 2026.

Hoopla Budget

As of July 2026 the library has set a monthly budget cap for our Hoopla account, which is divided into a collective daily borrow limit. Patrons can still borrow up to 4 items per month while budget is available.

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).

FANTOS Book Club

Second Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FANTOS! Speculative Fiction Book Club will discuss Twice on Tues. Sept. 8 (a last-minute September/December swap.) Get your copy now!

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.

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.

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.

Notary Services

Notary Services will be available at the library as of Sat. Nov. 1, by appointment only.

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.

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.)

Are you a Hamilton or Wenham resident who needs our library’s Home Delivery services?

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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.

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