1, 2, 3, Read With Me!
Sat. Feb. 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Ms. Julie for stories, songs, and rhymes that explore math literacy. We’ll end with a sweet treat and a Stay + Play activity.
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Delayed Opening
Mon. Feb. 24 at 10:00 a.m.
There will be a half hour delayed opening due to Staff Training. Please plan any visits accordingly. We will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Social Worker
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
9:30AM - 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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Baby Bookworms
Tues. Jan. 21 - March 25
at 11:30 a.m.
No group on 2/18
Ages birth to 18 months, with a caregiver. No registration required.
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Full STEAM Ahead
Select Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Jan. 14 & 28, Feb. 11 & 25, March 4
STEAM programs for ages 6 - 12; no registration required.
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Read to Keeva
Wed. Feb. 26 at 3:30 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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Process Art Workshop
Wednesdays, Jan. 8 - March 26 at 6:00 p.m. (*no group Feb. 19)
Join Ms. Eva for a themed story and awesome activities that practice process art methods! Designed for ages 2 - 6 and their adults.
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Bouncing Babies
Thursdays, Jan. 16 - March 20
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (*No group 2/13 or 2/20)
Take a stroll with your little one, then gather inside the library. Designed for ages 0-12mo and their adults. Older siblings welcome!
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Tween Zone
Select Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 16 & 30, Feb. 13 & 27
Ages 8 - 12 ONLY
Drop in for fun and relaxation in a space set up just for you!
College Process and Insider Tips
Thurs. Feb. 27, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Learn more about the college admission process with Sophia Meas Sears, The Admission Ally.
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Allagash River
Fri. Feb. 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join Dan Tremblay for a Heritage Films viewing and discussion about history, logging, and vacationing on the Allagash!
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Family LEGO
Select Fridays, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. || Jan. 17 & 21, Feb. 7 & 28, March 14 & 28
This self-directed, drop-in LEGO program is designed for 3 and up due to small parts. No registration necessary.
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Jigsaw Puzzle Race
Sat. March 1, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Form teams of up to four to compete against others in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition! Open to ages 8 and up, but make sure at least one adult is on your team.
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FANTOS Book Club
Second Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FANTOS is our relaunched Speculative Fiction Book Club. Titles have been chosen for Jan. 14, Feb. 11, and March 11. Bring your suggestions for future reading!
Ukrainian Eggs
Wed. March 12, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wear your "getting messy" clothes as you learn to paint beautiful Ukrainian eggs! Presented by Kati Bourque; grades 6 - 12.
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Adult Lego Club
Second Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30PM
Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 9, May 14
Adults need a safe place to create. Use our LEGOs or bring your own! No registration necessary.
Book Clubs
Visit our Reading Groups page for a list of book clubs officially sponsored by the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, along with dates, times and other information.
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18th Annual PJ Drive
Sat. Feb. 1 - Sat. March 15
Our Children's Room is partnering with Cradles to Crayons and the Boston Bruins to collect NEW pajamas, sizes 12 months to 18/20 (adult medium) for local children across the Commonwealth.
Academy Awards Contest
Sat. Feb. 1 - Sat. March 1
Ages 18 and up are invited to pick up and submit a completed ballot to our Main Desk by 4:00 p.m. on Sat. March 1. The most correct answers wins a $30 AMC Gift Certificate.
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Tax Information
We are unable to offer to tax appointments in 2025 due to a lack of trained volunteers. Click here for information about tax materials at the library.
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Winter Programs
It's Winter in the Children's Room! Many current and upcoming programs require registration, so get the details and sign up now.
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New Library Hours
Starting Monday, January 6, the library will open 9:30 a.m. every weekday, Monday - Friday.
PLEASE NOTE: Saturdays will remain a 10:00 a.m. opening.
Current Artist
Photo-based digital art by Linda Davis is on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through January and February.
For library art display information at Hamilton-Wenham, click here.
Puzzle Table
Visit our new Puzzle Table on the 2nd floor. Whether you are looking for an intensive sit down session or a moment or two of random play, hitting it as a team or going it solo, the puzzle is there.
Books Bite
Now - Mon. June 30, 2025
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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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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