Friday Morning Movies
Select Fridays in August
starting at 10:30 a.m.
Join us at the library for matinee showings of THE LONG GAME (8/2), AMERICAN FICTION (8/9), THE BOYS IN THE BOAT (8/16) and GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE (8/23).
Where Is Scout?
Mon. July 1 - Sat. Aug. 9
Summer Reading Mascot Scout the Sloth is hanging out in office and business windows around Hamilton and Wenham. Submit where you see him and earn a badge!
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Mini Golf
Wed. July 24, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to drop-in for a 10-hole game of golf on the first floor of the library. No registration required (but come early!)
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Nautical Crafting with Book Pages
Thurs. July 25, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Transform books into ships in this epic workshop for ages 11 to 18. Space is limited; sign up now!
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Mindfulness Workshop
Thurs. July 25, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to use your breath, mind, and body as tools to help you be more present and peaceful in every area of your life.
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Migration [PG]
Sat. July 27, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Watch a family of ducks set out for Jamaica from their New England pond in Migration (PG, 92 min.) on our big screen!
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Vehicle Night 2024
Wed. July 31, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us, rain or shine, in the library parking lot for a festival of firetrucks, emergency vehicles, police cruisers and more!
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Blood Drive
Wed. July 31, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
The Red Cross will be visiting our library for a blood drive. Registration is required and space is limited.
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Terrific Terrariums
Thurs. Aug 1, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Learn about cacti and succulent care by creating a terrarium complete with live plant, sea glass, sand, marbles, and more.
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Monarch Butterflies
Sat. Aug. 3 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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Read to Keeva
Tues. Aug. 6, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Come for one-on-one reading time with Keeva on a first come, first given basis. Sign in on arrival. For emerging readers in grades K-3.
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Snazzy Suncatchers
Wed. Aug. 7, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Ages 3 and up are invited to create a beautiful suncatcher craft while supplies last. Signup on arrival; come early to guarantee a spot!
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Vote Now!
The paintings for our Graffiti Contest are up! Vote for best painting in each of three categories. There are eight paintings altogether, along with ballots, in the Teen Area upstairs. Voting ends Sat. Aug. 10.
Summer Reading 2024
Record your reading through our library Beanstack site or app to participate in summer reading challenges and activities. END DATE is Sun. Aug. 11.
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Rolie Polie Guacamole
Tues. Aug. 13, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Award-winning Rolie Polie Guacamole brings family friendly rock&roll to the library, with original tunes and classic covers.
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Ice Cream Party
Wed. Aug. 14, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Are you enrolled in our summer reading program? If not, Enroll Now in HWLIBRARY Summer Reading, then Register for the ice cream party by Wed. Aug. 7.
Social Worker
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
10:30AM - 12PM or by appointment
Jessie Palm, LICSW, is available at no charge to help residents of Essex, Hamilton, Wenham and Rockport.
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Current Artist
Mandala artwork by Sara LeRoux is on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through July and August. Click here to visit her site.
For library art display information at Hamilton-Wenham, click here.
Books Bite
Mon. July 1 - Tues. Dec. 31
Dog ate your (Hamilton-Wenham) library book? You may be able to escape the fee...in exchange for cute pictures of the perpetrator!
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Summer Is Here
It's summer in the Teen Area! Click here for our brochure and start signing up for the programs that you want NOW.
Summer Programs
It's summer in the Children’s Room! Check out our brochure of great summer programming and let the adventure begin!
Summer Reading Brochure
Topsfield Fair
Sat. June 22 - Sun. Aug. 11
Grades K - 6 are invited to log your 10 books in the online summer reading challenge (Beanstack), then apply for a Topsfield Fair prize package.
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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 non-profit Waypoint Adventure. Participation will also earn you a badge on your Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge!
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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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3D Printer
3D Printing is back! Visit the 3D Printer page for more information, including our library's 3D Printer Policy, new procedure for printing, and online request form.
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Book Clubs
Get the lowdown on all book clubs at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library.
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