Barbie Party & Movie

Sat. March 14, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The HW-HRC is screening BARBIE (PG-13, 2023, 1hr 54m) at the library for ages 13 and up, followed by a discussion of the film.

Time For Teeth

Sat. March 14, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Celebrate those pearly whites at this special story time with local dentist Dr. Priscilla Magnuson and Skyler the Horse!

Delayed Opening

Mon. March 16 at 10:00 a.m.
There will be a delayed morning opening due to a staff meeting. Please plan any visits accordingly. We will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join at the Door!

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

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.

19th Annual PJ Drive
February 1 - March 15
Our Children's Room is partnering with Cradles to Crayons and the Boston Bruins to collect NEW pajamas in several sizes for local children across the Commonwealth.

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

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.

All Write Now

Wed. March 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for drop-in write-ins at the library writing group, four Wednesdays this March. Writers in all genres are welcome. Drop in to write along!

Kids Knit

Wed. March 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn basic knitting skills over the course of four sessions. We've got yarn, you bring the needles! Please sign up for ALL FOUR sessions.

Process Art Workshop
Wednesdays, Jan. 7 - March 25
at 6:00 p.m. (*no group 2/18)
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

Spring Story Time

Sat. March 21, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 2 and up are invited to celebrate the season with a reading of Spring is Here: A Bear a Mole Story and other activities.

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.

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.

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.

Ukrainian Eggs

Sat. March 28, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Wear your "getting messy" clothes as you learn to paint beautiful Ukrainian eggs! Presented by Kati Bourque; grades 6 - 12.

Current Artist

Oil paintings by Susan Lucia are on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through March and April.

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

FANTOS Book Club

Second Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FANTOS! Speculative Fiction Book Club will discuss The Names on Tues. April 14. Get your copy now!

Tax Information

We are unable to offer to tax appointments in 2026 due to a lack of trained volunteers. Click here for information about tax materials at the library.

Notary Services

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

Study Rooms

Our three library study rooms - Large, Medium, and Small - can be booked online for up to two hours per day and up to one week in advance.

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.)

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Some of our popular Electronic Resources!

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