Winter Book Tasting

Thurs. Jan. 15, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
"Taste" and discuss a selection of books with fellow guests, and leave with 20+ new book recommendations for your reading list.

Winter Programs

It's Winter in the Children's Room! Many current and upcoming programs require registration, so visit our blog to get all the details.

Children's Room Blog

Gabby's Dollhouse Matinee

Sat. Jan. 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Watch GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE (PG, 98 min.) on our big screen! Drinks provided; bring your own snacks.

Library Closed

The Library will be closed Mon. Jan. 19th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Read to Keeva

Tues. Jan. 20 at 3:30 p.m.
Come for one-on-one time reading to Keeva on a first come, first given basis. Sign in on arrival. For readers in grades K-3.

Baby Bookworms

Tuesdays Jan. 13 - March 31
at 11:30 a.m.
No group on 2/17
Ages birth to 18 months, with a caregiver. No registration required.

Large Meeting Room Temporarily Closed
The Large Meeting Room on our first floor will be closed January 20 through the end of February for important upgrades to the library HVAC.

Better Bedtimes

Thurs. Jan. 22, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Join Ms. Katie for a magical parent/caregiver-child story time and learn simple, simple, soothing ways of adding music to bedtime.

Science Friday

Fri. Jan. 23, Feb. 20, March 20
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Come play with the tiny HEXBUG robots! Design a course with ramps, tubes, and tracks to see how they do.

Silly Story Time

Sat. Jan. 24, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Celebrate Global Belly Laugh Day with a funny story, a playful craft, and some silly music.

Current Artist

Portraits by Mike Smith are on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through January and February.

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

Book Club Survey

What type of book club would you like to see? Help us decide on some new book clubs to add at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library.

Take Our Survey!

All Write Now

Wed. Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for drop-in write-ins at the library writing group, four Wednesdays this January. Writers in all genres are welcome. Drop in to write along!

Process Art Workshop
Wednesdays, Jan. 7 - March 25
at 6:00 p.m. (*no group 2/8)
Join Ms. Eva for a themed story and awesome activities that practice process art methods! Designed for ages 2 - 6 and their adults.

Library Calendar

50+ Job Seekers

Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m., via ZOOM
August - December
Sign up for individual sessions in our Library Calendar, or sign up for all sessions here.

Bundle Up With Books Reading Challenge
Mon. Jan. 5 - Mon. Feb. 9
Hop on Beanstack to take part in our winter reading challenge, open to all ages. You might win a prize!

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.

Bouncing Babies

Thursdays, Jan. 8 - March 5
10:15 - 11:00 a.m (*no group 2/19)
Gather inside the library! Designed for ages 0-12mo and their adults; older siblings welcome.

Comfy-Cozy

Sat. Jan. 31, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Bring a small blanket to snuggle under while we share stories, songs, movement activities - and finally, hot chocolate!

Family LEGO
Select Fridays, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Jan. 9 & 30, Feb. 6 & 27, March 6 & 27
This self-directed, drop-in LEGO program is designed for 3 and up due to small parts. No registration necessary.

FANTOS Book Club

Second Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FANTOS! Speculative Fiction Book Club will discuss The Last Unicorn on Tues. Feb. 10. Get your copy now!

Adult Lego Club

Second Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30PM
Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11
Adults need a safe place to create. Use our LEGOs or bring your own! No registration necessary.

Notary Services

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

Study Rooms

Study room use policy change! As of July 1st, study rooms can be reserved up to one week in advance at the Hamilton-Wenham Library.

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.)

Sensory Play

Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Jan. 16 and March 13
Ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited for fun sensory play. No registration required.

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