Current Artist
Watercolors by Marci Smallman on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through July and August.
For library art display information at Hamilton-Wenham, click here.
Knitting Group
Tues. July 14, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Grab your project bag and drop in for knit night! Converse and create alongside other yarn crafters.
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Rockabye Beats
Wed. July 15, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Explore different instruments and a mix of familiar and original songs, Spanish vocab and lots of movement. For ages 0-8 and their families.
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All Write Now
Wed. July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for drop-in write-ins at the library writing group, every Wednesday this July. Writers in all genres are welcome. Drop in to write along!
Summer Book Tasting
Thurs. July 16, 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.
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Mosaic Garden Stepping Stone Workshop for Adults
Sat. July 18, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Learn, make, and leave with a keepsake for your garden.
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Fairy Adventures
Sat. July 18, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy creative fairy fun at special crafting stations. Presented by the Sheckells family.
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Vote Now!
The paintings for our Graffiti Contest are up! Vote for best painting in each of three categories. There are nine paintings altogether, along with ballots, in the Teen Area upstairs. Voting ends Mon. Aug. 10.
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.
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Read For A Cause
Add your name and a book you enjoyed to the wall in the Children's Room, which will donate to The Food Project non-profit.
Summer 2026
Thurs. June 18 - Sun. Aug. 9
Summer is coming to the library! Discover reading challenges and exciting summer programming for children, teens and adults.
Summer 2026
Summer Explorers
Mondays, July 6 - Aug. 3
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Themed story times, crafts, playtime with friends, and more! Designed for ages 0-6 and their adults.
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Sync with Science
Select Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21
Each Tuesday program has a 2PM junior session (ages 6 - 8) and a 3PM senior session (ages 9 - 12). Make sure to sign up for the right dates, times, and sessions in our Library Calendar!
Gallows Hill during the Salem Witch Trials
Fri. June 26, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join Dan Tremblay for a Heritage Films viewing and discussion.
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Super Speculative Summer Reads
FANTOS! Speculative Fiction Book Club is adjourned until Tues. Sept. 8, when we discuss Jacqueline Harpman's I Who Have Never Known Men. Meanwhile, check out our list of...
Speculative Summer Reading
Notary Services
Notary Services will be available at the library as of Sat. Nov. 1, by appointment only.
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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.
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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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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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