Library Closed
Mon. May 18, ALL DAY
The library will be closed all day for a special staff training.
Extra Extra!
Sat. May 16, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Design your own front page and show us what you'd like to see in the H-W News! For elementary-aged children.
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Community Plant, Seed, & Container Swap
Sat. May 16, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for a community plant, seed, and container swap, and chat with fellow plant enthusiasts as you gather.
Swap etiquette and more
Baby Bookworms
Tuesdays April 7 - June 9
at 11:30 a.m.
No group on 4/21
Ages birth to 18 months, with a caregiver. No registration required.
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Prom Bouquet Workshop
Tuesday, May 19
Make a bouquet for prom! REGISTER NOW for one of two time slots:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. *or* 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(Please include color preference.)
All Write Now
Wed. May 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for drop-in write-ins at the library writing group, four Wednesdays this May. Writers in all genres are welcome. Drop in to write along!
Process Art Workshop
Wednesdays, April 1 - June 3
at 6:00 p.m. (*no group 4/23)
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, April 9 - May 28
10:00 - 11:00 a.m (*no group on 6/4)
Walk together outside with strollers, slings and carriers, then gather inside the library. Designed for ages 0-12mo and their adults.
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Library Closed
The Library will be closed Sat. May 23 - Mon. May 25 for the Memorial Day weekend.
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Mahjong Open Play
Select Wednesdays in May
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Register now for our May 13 or May 27 sessions. Please bring your own game set and National Mahjong/Mah Jongg League Card.
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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Family LEGO
Select Fridays, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
April 3, May 1, June 5
This self-directed, drop-in LEGO program is designed for 3 and up due to small parts. No registration necessary.
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Sensory Play
Select Fridays, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
April 10, May 8, June 12
Ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited for fun sensory play. No registration required.
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FANTOS Book Club
Second Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FANTOS! Speculative Fiction Book Club will discuss Prophet on Tues. June 9. Get your copy now!
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Current Artist
Photography by Barbara Napoleone is on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through May and June.
For library art display information at Hamilton-Wenham, click here.
Spring Programs
It's Spring in the Children's Room! Many current and upcoming programs require registration, so get the details here.
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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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