Sweetheart Tea Party
Sat. Feb. 14, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Ages 2 and up, together with their favorite stuffies (and caregivers!) are invited for lemonade, mini snacks, sharing and turn-taking at the library.
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Library Closed
The Library will be closed Mon. Feb. 16th for Presidents' Day.
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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.
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Read to Keeva
Tues. Feb. 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Come for one-on-one time reading to Keeva on a first come, first given basis. Sign in on arrival. For readers in grades K-3.
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Bingo for Books
Wed. Feb. 18, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
It's a Book Bingo Event for Adults, combining Bingo with the joy of reading! Relax, play bingo, and win books.
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"American Pride" Hat Happening
Wed. Feb. 18, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Decorate a 3-corner Patriotic Hat using natural items such as seeds and dried plant material. Open to ages 5 - 11.
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All Write Now
Wed. Feb. 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 February. Writers in all genres are welcome. Drop in to write along!
50+ Job Seekers
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m., via ZOOM
August - December
Sign up for individual sessions in our Library Calendar, or sign up for all sessions here.
Spill The Tea: Memoir Writing Workshop
Thurs. Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Register now to attend all four sessions of this series on memoir writing.
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Yarn Party!
Thurs. Feb. 19, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Wrap It! Pull It! Tie It! Experiment with tying knots, lacing, and wrapping. For children ages 2 years & up (WITH their caregivers.)
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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.
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Delayed Opening
Mon. Feb. 23 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.
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.
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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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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.
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Bouncing Babies
Thursdays, Jan. 8 - March 12
10:15 - 11:00 a.m (*no group 2/19 or 2/26)
Gather inside the library! Designed for ages 0-12mo and their adults; older siblings welcome.
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Purim Story Time
Thurs. Feb. 26, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Dress up in your favorite costume, decorate a mask or crown, and make a Purim puppet. Families of all backgrounds welcome!
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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.
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Tooth Fairy Day!
Sat. Feb. 28, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Join us for a story time and craft about the Tooth Fairy. Loose teeth welcome, but not required. ;)
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Current Artist
Portraits by Mike Smith are on display at the Hamilton-Wenham Library through January and February.
For library art display information at Hamilton-Wenham, click here.
Lunar New Year
Sat. March 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join Ms. Che and her students for an immersive Lunar New Year experience with multiple activities. Move through our Celebration Stations, learning Mandarin as you go!
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FANTOS Book Club
Second Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FANTOS! Speculative Fiction Book Club will discuss The Raven Tower on Tues. March 10. Get your copy now!
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Adult Lego Club
Second Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30PM
Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11
Adults need a safe place to create. Use our LEGOs or bring your own! No registration necessary.
Sensory Play
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Jan. 16 and March 13
Ages 2 and up and their caregivers are invited for fun sensory play. No registration required.
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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.
Teen Contest Results
26 stories were submitted to our Write the Hook contest in December. Read the four winning entries at the Informed Teens blog. Congratulations to all who participated!
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
Large Meeting Room Temporarily Closed
The Large Meeting Room on our first floor will be closed January 20 through the end of February for important upgrades to the library HVAC.
Notary Services
Notary Services will be available at the library as of Sat. Nov. 1, by appointment only.
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Study Rooms
Study room use policy change! As of July 1st, study rooms can be reserved up to one week in advance at the Hamilton-Wenham Library.
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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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