Sensory Play

Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
April 11 and May 16
Ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited for fun sensory play. No registration required.

Summer Is Coming

Summer is coming to the Teen Area! Click here for our brochure and start signing up for the programs that you want NOW.

Submit Your Pet Photos
NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE:
Mon. May 19
May is National Pet Month! Please submit one pet photo per household. Review guidelines to find out more.

Guidelines

Story Walk

Stroll our fence at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library for a lively story walk with Gerald the Giraffe of GIRAFFES DON'T DANCE.

All Write Now

Wed. May 7, 14, 21, 28
Join us for drop-in write-ins at the library writing group, every Wednesday in May. Writers in all genres are welcome. Drop in to write along!

Collage Night

Thur. May 22, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Build your own unique collage from discarded magazines, paper scraps, and book pages! Adults and teens ages 13+.

American Bandstand

Fri. May 23, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Relive the days of wonderful music, dance, and fun with Dick Clark's television hallmark American Bandstand.

Library Closed

The Library will be closed Sat. May 24 - Mon. May 26 for Memorial Day Weekend.

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.

Process Art Workshop
Wednesdays, April 2 - June 4
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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, April 10 - June 5
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (*No group 4/24 or 5/15)
Take a stroll with your little one, then gather inside the library. Designed for ages 0-12mo and their adults. Older siblings welcome!

Library Calendar

Family LEGO
Select Fridays, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
April 4, May 2, June 6
This self-directed, drop-in LEGO program is designed for 3 and up due to small parts. No registration necessary.

Beach Blast!

Sat. June 7, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Calling ages 2 and up! Grab your beach towel and come on down for some beachy fun, with stories, songs, and a special treat.

Knitting Group

Select Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12
Grab your project bag and drop in for knit night! Converse and create alongside other yarn crafters.

FANTOS Book Club

Second Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FANTOS! Speculative Fiction Book Club will be discussing The Mars House on Tues. June 10. Get your copy now!

Mystery/Thriller Recs

Thurs. June 12, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
via ZOOM
Join bestselling author Joseph Finder for recommendations of some of the best mystery/thrillers out there!

Adult Lego Club

Second Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30PM
FYI: May 14 session canceled
We have adjourned for the summer! See you in September 2025.

Music of the Beach Boys

Sat. June 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Get around with Melodious Zach as he performs music by, and shares trivia about, the Beach Boys.

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!

Current Artist

Artwork by Sheila Boss-Cannon is on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through May and July.

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

Community Read 2025
March - May 2025
Announcing our 2025 Community Read, The Lioness of Boston, based on the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, with a stellar lineup of tie-in programming and companion reads for kids and teens.

Spring Programs

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

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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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.

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.

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.

Summer Reading 2025
Sat. June 21 - Sat. Aug. 9
Record your reading through our library Beanstack site or app to participate in summer reading challenges and activities.

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

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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.

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