Hamilton-Wenham Public Library Children's Room

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Wildlife Encounters!

Wednesday, July 24
6:30pm

Head out on a safari around the world

as we meet and learn about

our animal ambassador guests.

Opportunities for

up-close interactions included!

Families of all ages welcome.

Free and open to the public.

No registration necessary.

Friday, July 19, 2019

Zip-lining, hang-gliding, parachutes... oh my!

See what kind of fairy fun awaits as we
construct, craft, and create magical challenges
for the adventure-loving sprites!

Families of all ages are welcome.
Free and open to the public.
No registration necessary.

Monday, July 15, 2019

Eshu & Motoko

Wednesday, July 17

6:30pm

Award-winning Eshu & Motoko combine 45 years

of storytelling to bring us a "universe" of stories and music from Asia to Africa. With unique story-songs and games, oral traditions forge community through diversity.

Families of all ages are welcome.

No registration necessary.

Monday, July 8, 2019

Dinoman-Space!

Wednesday, July 10

6:30pm

Through the Solar System and beyond!

Join us as Dinoman uses dinosaurs, meteors, comets, liquid air, and goldfish to investigate the eight planets!

Families of all ages are welcome.

No registration for this free event.

Saturday, July 6, 2019

Star Party!

Monday, July 8th

** 7:00 - 8:00pm **
Celestial Crafts & Cosmic Corn Hole!
(for families of all ages)

** 8:00 - 8:45pm **
Astronomy presentation,

A Lunar Journey: Back to the Future

** ~ 8:45pm **
Observation outside with NSAAC telescopes

(presentation and observation best for ages 10 and up)

{Raindate: July 9}

Sponsored by the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club

Friday, July 5, 2019

Starting 7/8: Library Store! HAM! Story Programs!

Hone in on HAM

Beginning Monday, July 8,

look for our Universe of Stories mascot,

HAM

The Space Chimp

in town offices and local businesses!

You might win a prize!

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The "Library Store" will open on

Monday, July 8!

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Story Programs begin

Monday, July 8!

Monday, July 1, 2019

June 2019 Guessing Contest Winners!

Congratulations to

Abby, age 5

Molly, age 10

Winners of our June 2019 Guessing Contest!

There were 133 Legos in the jar!

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Whimsical Weavings

Saturday, June 29

10:30am - 1:00pm

Join us for this program led by Green Art Workshop and make a colorful weaving using found materials such as jeans, t-shirts, maps, books, fabric scraps, and more!

Designed for ages 8 and up.
Registration required.

Children's Book Sale & Movie Matinee!

Wednesday, June 26

11:00am - 7:00pm

Visit this one-day book sale

presented by the Friends of the Hamilton-Wenham Library and get bargains on everything from board books

to teen novels!

Stay to enjoy a family movie,

WALL-E (2008)(G)

from 2:00 - 3:40pm.

Monday, June 24, 2019

2019 Summer Reading Program - Registration Begins!

Monday, June 24 at 10:00am

Come to the Children's Room to register for our

2019 Summer Reading Program - A Universe of Stories!

Pick up your Reading Log and Time Sheet and then start keeping track of your reading.

The Library Store will open on July 8!

Registration will also be open starting on Monday, June 24 at 10:00am for summer story programs & Sync with Science!

Friday, June 21, 2019

Bike Parade Prep Party!

Prep it, ride it, then party in the park!

Saturday, June 22

3:00 - 4:00pm

Come decorate your bike and join the parade to the Community Block Party at Patton Park!

We will have plenty of festive, patriotic supplies on hand. Follow the firetruck as the parade starts from

the library lot at 4:00pm!

Fun for the whole family!

No registration is required.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Yoga with Meredith

Yoga with Meredith!

Friday, 6/21 at 10:15 a.m.

Join us for a 45-minute adventure into storytelling and yoga.

With basic stretches, breathing activities, music & games, we will bring a story to life with yoga.
Don't forget to bring comfy clothes and a smile!

Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

No registration necessary.

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Drop-In Planting

Tuesday, June 18

11:00am - 1:00pm

Drop in to the Children's Room for bean sprout planting and create a bean-inspired craft.

Bean planting kits are provided through the generosity of the Topsfield Fair.

This event is open to all ages, and is offered at no charge.

No registration necessary.

Friday, June 14, 2019

Father's Day Story & Craft

Saturday, June 15

11:00 a.m.

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Join us for stories celebrating

all things DAD!

Make a keychain for your Dad,

Grandpa, Uncle, Caregiver, or

anyone special that you love!

Monday, June 10, 2019

Evening STEM Storytime

Tuesday, June 11

6:30 - 7:30pm

Children ages 3-7 and their parents/caregivers can join Nancy Toso to explore Literacy and STEM ideas!

Register online at www.EarlyChildhoodPartners.com

For more information, contact Paige Menchini at 978-468-5489

Barnyard Book Time!

Tuesday, June 11

3:00 p.m.

Join us for a fun & farm-themed storytime!

Three stories will be read with help from

7th Grade Masconomet Middle School Students

Margaret Turpel, Claire Turpel, and Jenna Lindsay.

There will be an interactive period after each story where children can learn about animals* commonly found on farms, such as horses, bunnies and chickens.

This program is designed for ages Pre-k through 5th grade.

No registration necessary for this free event.

*There will be live animals at this program.