Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA 01982
phone 978-468-5577 || fax 978-468-5535
Library Catalog and My Account
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Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Questions? Call 978-468-5577 or email info@hwlibrary.org.

Detail from “Le parasol bleu, 3rd ed.”

HWHRC Family Book Club
Sat. March 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Is your family interested in talking about social justice and acceptance? There's a book club for that.

Tax Information

It's tax season at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library! Click here for information about tax forms and tax appointments at the library, or call ext. 618 for more information.

Reading Challenges

Reading challenges aren't just for the summer months! Click here for challenges for Adults, Teens and Children.

Current Artist

Prints by Dominique Lecomte are on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through June. Click here to visit his site.

New Saturday Hours

Starting January 23rd, staff will be in the library on Saturdays. We will be available via phone and email from 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m., with pickup window hours from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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!

Legal Documents

Do you need to create or file a legal document of some kind? Browse and create the documents you need with NuWav Legal Documents, our newest electronic resource.

ComCat Back (mostly!)

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.

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Get a temporary card

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!

Instructions here

We are open by appointment at limited capacity. Click here for more info and 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 January 20, 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.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Visit our Window Pickup FAQs for more information.

Safety:

Staff are wearing masks at all times.
Staff are disinfecting table tops frequently.
You may return items to the outside book drop. Returned items are being quarantined for at least 72 hours before check in.

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.

Social Media

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