Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
14 Union Street, South Hamilton, MA 01982
phone 978-468-5577 || fax 978-468-5535
Library Catalog and My Account
Mon & Fri 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. || Tues/Wed/Thurs 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. || Sunday Closed
Questions? Call 978-468-5577 or email info@hwlibrary.org.
Mon. Sept. 15: There will be a delayed afternoon opening due to Staff Training. We will open at 1:00 p.m.

Fall Sensory

Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12
Ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited for fun sensory play. No registration required.

Library Calendar

Delayed Opening

Mon. Sept. 15 at 1:00 p.m.
There will be a delayed afternoon opening due to Staff Training. Please plan any visits accordingly. We will be open from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Baby Bookworms

Tuesdays Sept. 16 - Nov. 25
at 11:30 a.m.
No group on 11/11
Ages birth to 18 months, with a caregiver. No registration required.

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.

Fall Programs

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

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.

All Write Now

Wed. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24
Join us for drop-in write-ins at the library writing group, four Wednesdays this September. Writers in all genres are welcome. Drop in to write along!

Process Art Workshop
Wednesdays, Sept. 10 - Dec. 10
at 6:00 p.m. (*no group 9/24, 10/1, 11/26)
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

Bouncing Babies

Thursdays, Sept. 18 – Nov. 6
10:00 - 11:00 a.m
Walk together outside with strollers, slings and carriers, then gather inside the library. Designed for ages 0-12mo and their adults.

Library Calendar

Join at the Door!

Come to the Members Only Book Sale on Fri. March 19, 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!

Spring 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.

Family LEGO
Select Fridays, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Sept. 5 & 26, Oct. 3 & 24, Nov. 7, Dec. 5
This self-directed, drop-in LEGO program is designed for 3 and up due to small parts. No registration necessary.

Library Calendar

Good Neighbor Day

Wed. Oct. 1, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Meet your neighbors at the library and enjoy coloring, friendship bracelets, a conversation station, and light seasonal refreshments.

Library Closed

The Library will be closed Mon. Oct. 13th for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

FANTOS Book Club

Second Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FANTOS! Speculative Fiction Book Club will be discussing Klara and the Sun on Tues. Oct. 14. Get your copy now!

Current Artist

Artwork by Oliver Fisher is on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through September and October.

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

New printer!

As of Mon. Aug. 4th, we have a new public printer and payment system. You may now pay for print jobs via cash, credit card, ApplePay or GooglePay. Ask at the Reference Desk for more information or assistance.

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.

Statewide Databases

On July 1st, these 21 statewide databases will be removed from our Electronic Resources due to the loss of IMLS funding.

An explanation from the Massachusetts
Board of Library Commissioners

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.

Click for form

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.)

Craft & Hobby

Log into Craft & Hobby with your Hamilton-Wenham library card number for step-by-step guides, tips, and techniques across a range of hobbies and crafts, including painting, weaving, woodwork and more.

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.

3D Printer

Yes, we offer 3D printing. Visit the 3D Printer page for more information, including our library's 3D Printer Policy, procedure for printing, and online request form.

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.

Hannah Selinger

Thurs. Sept. 25, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Local author Hannah Selinger to discuss her new book, Cellar Rat: My Life in the Restaurant Underbelly, with copies available for purchase!

Join the Summer Reading Program, with reading challenges and programming for all ages.

Are you a Hamilton or Wenham resident who needs our library’s Home Delivery services?

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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