Rainbow Patches
Sat. June 6, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Make a fuzzy felted patch with wool, picking one from four rainbow designs. For tweens/teens grades 6 to 12.
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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
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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All Write Now
Wed. June 3, 10, 17, 24
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for drop-in write-ins at the library writing group, four Wednesdays this June. 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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Mahjong Open Play
Wed. June 10, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Not a class! Please bring your own game set, National Mahjong/Mah Jongg League Card, and at least a basic understanding of the game.
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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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Friday Morning Movies
Two Fridays in June
starting at 10:00 a.m.
Join us for Friday library matinees of AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH (6/5) and TRON: ARES (6/12).
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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Adult D&D
Sat. June 6, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join our volunteer Matthew for a monthly adult D&D meetup, ages 18+. Open to all experience levels, including beginners.
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Reading with Rabbits
Mon. June 8, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Designed for ages 3-8 years. Limited to 30 age-appropriate children with caregiver. Pre-registration starts at 3PM; arrive early.
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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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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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Library Closed
The Library will be closed Fri. June 19 - Sun. June 21 for the Juneteenth weekend.
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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.
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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