STEAM into Science

Select Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.

 January 31 — Gravity

  Explore simple science, technology, engineering, art,

 and math-based concepts.

Listen to stories and learn through hands-on discovery.

February 28 — Wind

March 28 — Simple Machines

This program is designed for children 30 months - Kindergarten.

Pre-registration is requested.

Seasonal Stories & Craft

Saturday, January 28 at 11:00 a.m.

Celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rooster

at this story and craft time.

Children ages 2 & up are welcome.

This event is offered free of charge and is open to the public.

No registration necessary.

LEGO Club

Winter Lego Club

Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.

January 25 through March 29
(no class on 2/22) 

 Join us for this drop-in, non-competitive,

non-robotic Lego club. Create a

masterpiece, share your designs, work

individually or as a team. No registration necessary.

This program is appropriate for children in

Kindergarten through 5th grade.

The Family Tree House

Saturday, January 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Theme: Dinosaurs

The Family Tree House is the place to meet! 

Conjures memories of neighborhood friends and 

play-based exploration of our world. 

Led by parents and recommended for families 

with children birth – 8 years. 

Share stories and visit exploratory play stations. 

Sign up online at www.EarlyChildhoodPartners.weebly.com 

or call Lisa Cheney at 978-468-5489 or email at e.cheney@hwschools.net

Registration for Winter Programs begins Jan. 17

Don't miss a minute of Hamilton-Wenham Children's Room winter fun! 

Drop by beginning Tuesday, January 17 to sign up for all types of programs designed for children birth through grade 6. For more information, click here.

Appreciate a Dragon Day

Saturday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.

Come listen to stories featuring some fantastical dragons,

 complete a scavenger hunt and make a 

fiery dragon craft to take home.

Children ages 2 & up are welcome.

This event is offered free of charge 

and is open to the public.

No registration necessary.

Decorate our Dragon!

Our dragon is beginning to shimmer thanks

 to all our scavenger hunters!

Come give it a try!

Gumdrops Guessing Contest Winners

Congratulations to our

Gumdrops Guessing Contest Winners!

 Ella, age 4 & Jonah, age 8

 There were 138 Gumdrops in the bottle.

Thank-You Card Making

A season to say

Friday, December 30 &  Saturday, December 31

from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 This season, the Children’s Room is making it easier for children to write

 or make thank you cards for the gifts they have received from friends and family.

Please stop by and use our craft supplies to make a thank you card,

 or any other type of greeting card you wish to create!

PAWS to Read

Have you read to Tessie?

Our favorite Therapy Dog has space available 

this Thursday, December 29 at 2:45 & 3:00 p.m.

Children K - 3 are welcome to register 

for this special reading opportunity.

Tech Take Apart

Seasonal Stories & Craft

Winter Weather!

Saturday, December 17 at 11:00 a.m.

Join us for some chilly stories 

about winter weather. 

After the stories, we will create our own 

winter-ready snow friends.

Children ages 2 & up are welcome.

Art Club

Art Club 

meets this 

Thursday, December 15 at 3:30 p.m.

Drop in to complete a fun holiday art project with Betsy! 

No experience or registration necessary. 

Designed for children ages preschool and up. 

Story Writing Contest Winners!

Congratulations to our 2016

 Story Writing Contest Winners!

  

Five to Six Year Olds

1^st Place: The Wind Fairy by Violet

Seven to Eight Year Olds

1^st Place: The Crazy Apple of Num Num Land by Edward

2^nd Place: Joe the Library Ghost by Claire

3^rd Place: The Weird Campout by Eddy

Honorable Mentions (in no particular order)

Big Guys by Jonah

The Puppy Kids: The New Puppy by Kate

Nine to Twelve Year Olds

1^st Place: A Baking Connection by Lina

2^nd Place: The Vampire Bat by Nicole

3^rd Place: Expedition Everest by Stewart

Honorable Mentions (in no particular order)

The Journey of the Dolls by Brooke

The Mysterious Mouse by Skylah

The Christmas Kitten by Sienna

Dino Boy by Jimmy

Stuck in the Past by Gian

A Singer with Dreams by Lily

Flaming Ghosts by Alex

First USAG Sanctioned Meet Gobble Wobble by Olivia

Celebrating Christmas by Lauren

Snorkeling in Turks and Caicos by Ava

The Lonely Polar Bear by Cooper

The Myths of Istorious by Ella

A Friend Can Be Anyone by Julia

The Hero Dog by Penelope

Want to get the full story? Read all the stories here.

Many thanks to our esteemed panel of judges:

Sarah Lauderdale, Head of Reference, H-W Library

Patricia Purdy, Hamilton-Wenham Library Trustee

Rob Pondelli, Assistant Director, H-W Library

December Programs

Don't miss these special drop-in

Music & Movement Classes

Wednesdays, December 7, 14, & 21

at 10:30 a.m.

Children ages 18 - 30 months are welcome

In addition,

Lego Club will meet 

Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21, & 28

at 3:00 p.m.

Children grades K - 5 are welcome

STEAM into Science

STEAM into Science!

Join us for 

Magnet Magic

Tuesday, December 6 at 3:30 pm

Explore simple science, technology, engineering, art, and math-based concepts. 

Listen to stories and learn through hands-on discovery.

This program is designed for children 30 months - kindergarten. 

Corn Kernel Guessing Contest Winners

Congratulations to

 Nick, age 3

&

Caleb, age 7

Winners of our corn kernel

guessing contest!

There were

 1,763

 corn kernels in the jar!

Holiday Tales & Treats

 Saturday, December 3 at 11:00 a.m. 

Listen to stories and decorate a sugar cookie to celebrate the season! 

Children ages 2 & up are welcome.

Acord Food Pantry

Help us fill the cart! 

The Children's Room is collecting food items for the Acord Food Pantry. 

Can you lend a hand? 

Thanks!

Items Needed Are:

 Pasta

Spaghetti Sauce

Baked Beans

Solid White Tuna

Juice Boxes

School Snacks

Cake and Brownie Mixes

Condiments

Peanut Butter

Jam

Coffee

Story Writing Contest

Entries for this year's Story Writing Contest 

must be handed in by

 Saturday, November 26 at 4:00 p.m.

Follow this link to check the guidelines

http://hwlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Story-Writing-Contest-16.pdf