Spring Programs

It's Spring in the Children's Room! Many current and upcoming programs require registration, so get the details here.

All Write Now

Wed. April 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, four Wednesdays this April. 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.

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.

Elton John (Melodious Zach)
Sat. April 4, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hear the stories and songs of Elton John, in this historical jaunt through Elton’s music.

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.

Bouncing Babies

Thursdays, April 9 - June 4
10:00 - 11:00 a.m (*no group on 4/23)
Walk together outside with strollers, slings and carriers, then gather inside the library. Designed for ages 0-12mo and their adults.

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.

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.

Blood Drive

Wed. April 8, 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Red Cross will be visiting our library for a blood drive. Registration is required and space is limited.

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!

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.

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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