Virtual Job Seeker Series
Mondays in September
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. via ZOOM
Register now for online job seeker programs about Using LinkedIn (9/9), Emotional Intelligence (9/16), The Hidden Job Market (9/23), and Career Clarity (9/30).

Fall-Themed Romance Books Discussion
Mon. Sept. 16, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Get recs for sports romances, books set at wineries, and fun books with fall-themes and autumnal cover art.

All Write Now

Wed. Sept. 4, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Wed. Sept. 18, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Join us for drop-in write-ins at the library writing group. Writers in all genres are welcome. Drop in to write along!

Bouncing Babies
Thursdays, Sept. 19 - Nov. 7,
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Take a stroll with your little one, then gather inside the library. Designed for ages 0-12mo and their adults. Older siblings welcome!

Family LEGO
Select Fridays, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. || Sept. 20 & 27, Oct. 18 & 25, Nov. 8 & 22, Dec. 13 & 20
This self-directed, drop-in LEGO program is designed for all ages with a caregiver. No registration necessary.

Join at the Door!

Come to the Members Only Book Sale on Fri. Sept. 20, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Membership forms will be available at the door - or, just visit the Friends' site to learn more about the wonderful team that supports our library, and join online today!

Fall Book Sale!

Everything is sorted by genre and prices are excellent. All proceeds fund our lectures, performers, summer reading programs, and exceptional extras like our museum passes.

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.

Friday Morning Movies
Select Fridays in September
starting at 10:30 a.m.
Join us at the library for matinee showings of THE FALL GUY (9/6),
IF (9/13), and HARD MILES (9/27). Water and movie snacks will be served.

Fall Programs

It's Fall in the Children's Room! Many current and upcoming programs require registration, so get the details here.

Adult Lego Club

Select Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11
Adults need a safe place to create. We supply the Lego, you supply the creativity! No registration necessary.

Sensory Play

Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 15
Ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited for fun sensory play. No registration required.

Library Calendar

Current Artist

Paintings by Linda Layman are on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through September and October.

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!

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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Book Clubs

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

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.

Graffiti Contest Winners

Votes for the three categories in our Graffiti Contest are in! Congratulations to our winners, with thanks to all artists and to the people who voted.

No card? No problem. Find out if the MVLC eCard is right for you.

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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