Steven Kellogg Video

If you missed Steven Kellogg and Stuart J. Murphy visiting the library, be sure to check out this video of Steven's presentation.

Steven Kellogg & Stuart J. Murphy Visit the Library!

This Saturday, Steven Kellogg and Stuart J. Murphy visited the children's room sharing the secrets of their stories and illustrations. Below is Children's Librarian, Lorraine Der with both authors.

Ducks Like Rain & Storytime

DUCKS LIKE RAIN

& STORYTIME!

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012

10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room

Come join us for a special story program, featuring

Peeps, Blackie and Samer,

three neighborhood ducks,

and their owner, our own Karen D’Ambrosio!

Enjoy stories featuring our feathered friends with

plenty of time after to meet the ducks up close!

No registration necessary. 

Recommended for ages 2 years and up.

Open to the public at no charge

Terrific Twos and Threes is Back!

If you're in the mood for a drop-in Storytime, come Monday mornings from 11:00-11:30 for Terrific Twos and Threes with Kate! This program is designed for toddlers aged 2 & 3, with stories, songs, fingerplays and dancing. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Now through June 11th, except Memorial Day.

Highlights from School Vacation Week!

While it was a short week here at the library, it was packed with lots of fun for those kids home from school. Wednesday, the Museum of Science Traveling Program brought a small planetarium for the One Sky, Many Stories program. About 100 children and adults had the opportunity to attend and all who did loved it.

Thursday was annual Kite Day here and fun was had by multiple generations.These are just two pictures from the events. Check out Facebook for more.


And the fun doesn't stop there- tomorrow award winning children's author and illustrator Steven Kellogg and his good friend Stuart Murphy are coming to the library - don't miss this fantastic event. Saturday, April 21 at 2:00 pm. Click for all the details.

And a reminder that our weekly story programs begin next week - if you haven't signed up for your spot next, stop by the Children's Room.

Hop to Storytime!

Hop to Storytime

Saturday, May 12

2:00 pm

Join us for a special story program featuring our friend

Cooper the Rabbit!

We’ll enjoy stories featuring bunnies, rabbits and hares.

Then everyone will have a chance to meet Cooper.

No registration necessary—designed for ages 2 and up.

This program is open to the public at no charge.

Registration - Many Programs Still Open

Registration began this past Monday, but there are still spots available in many of our weekly programs. Baby Bookworms (both 10:30 and 11:00), Terrific Twos & Threes, Rhythm & Rhyme, Legomania and World of Wizarding still have space available. Stop by the Children's Room to sign up or ask any questions you have.

Also, if you haven't signed up for our school vacation event One Sky, Many Stories be sure to do so! The program takes place on Wednesday, April 18. There is still space available in several sessions and the Museum of Science never disappoints. Click for more details.

Be sure to stop by on Thursday, April 19 for Kite Day from 1-4. No registration is necessary for that great event. Details can be found here.

If you have any questions, give us a call or stop by the Children's Room.

Meet Steven Kellogg!

MEET STEVEN KELLOGG!

at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library 

Saturday, April 21

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

 Join award-winning author and illustrator Steven Kellogg

 for an afternoon of whimsy, wit and fun as he shares his

journey as one of our most beloved creators of

children’s literature.

Also meet special guest Stuart J. Murphy, author and illustrator of the popular MathStart books and the I See I Learn series. 

Find more of the details here.

Buzz Lightyear at the Library!

Yesterday, Buzz Lightyear joined us for a story time about space as well as a reenactment of The Three Little Pigs. Kids loved meeting this beloved character. If you missed this drop-in storytime, don't miss the drop-in Fun with Puppets on Thursday at 10:30 am. Details can be found here.

Buzz Lightyear!

Kids loved playing the part of the pigs!

"Spring Eggs" Contest Winners

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Ellie, age 5

Nora, age 10

and

Elizabeth, age 10

WINNERS OF 

THE HAMILTON-WENHAM LIBRARY’S

CHILDREN’S ROOM 

2012 SPRING EGGS GUESSING CONTEST

THERE WERE   

504   

EGGS!!

Community Read Author & Illustrator Visit

 On Thursday, March 29 Susan Roth and Cindy Trumbore, author and illustrator of The Mangrove Tree discussed their book and demonstrated the collage process used to illustrate the book. Below are a few pictures from the event.

Paws to Read is Back!

Please join us as we welcome

Tessie, a certified therapy dog,

through Therapy Dog Inc.,  

to the Children's Room. 

Readers who are in Kindergarten through 3rd grade

are invited to sign up to meet Tessie and read a book to her. 

Each session will last approximately 10 minutes.

Pre-registration is required. 

Please see a librarian at the children's desk to sign up. 

A parent's signature is required for participation.

Tessie's has 2 sessions in April! Sign up to read to Tessie

either April 17 at 10:30 am or April 25 at 4:00 pm.

Click for all the details.

Join the JCC for Fun with Puppets!

Fun with Puppets! 

Thursday, April 5

10:30 -11:15 am

 Join the JCC Early Childhood Center 

here at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

for a morning of puppets, stories and snacks .

Designed for preschool age children.

No registration necessary.

Open to the public at no charge.

Click for all the details.

Community Read Collage Workshop - Fun for All!

Today we kicked off our Community Read Events with a Collage Workshop. Children had a chance to create a piece of art in the same style as The Mangrove Tree. Below are a few pictures of the event, but if you missed out on this, be sure you make it tomorrow when the author and illustrator discuss their art at 3:00 pm here at the library. Then be sure to head over to Gordon College to hear Dr. Sato speak about his work with The Manzanar Project. Click for all the details on those events.

Some children left their collages so the Author and Illustrator could see tomorrow!

More information on Special Spring Programs

Full information about some of our special spring programs is now available.

The Museum of Science Traveling programming is joining us once again this April vacation. This time they are presenting One Sky, Many Stories. This fantastic program will be offered four times Wednesday, April 18. All the information about this program can be found here.
You can register for this program beginning today, March 23, but it must be done in person, in the Children's Room.

Thursday, April 19 will be our annual Kite Day. No registration is necessary for this great event, but you can find all the details here.

We are also having a special You Can Do Magic! Magic Workshop for kids ages 8 and up. Children will learn beginning magic tricks with cards, a wand, and other magic props. Children will get to take these props home with them to continue the fun after the workshop. This great program will take place 3 Wednesdays April 26 - May 10. Informational Flyer. You can also register for this program beginning today, but as always, registration must be done in person, in the Children's Room.

Stop by to sign up for these special programs or if you have any questions!

Spring Schedule is Here!

Mark your calendars! The Spring storytime and program schedule is now available. 

Registration for this session is Monday, April 9 at 10 a.m. Registration for many of our story times is required and must be done in person in the Children's Room. For all the information visit here. 

Storytime with Buzz Lightyear!

Storytime with Buzz Lightyear! 

Tuesday, April 3

11:00 a.m.

Join UFund Start U. Reading at the

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

for a special story program

featuring space stories with Buzz Lightyear!

Designed to benefit children 2 years and older, participants will be asked to actively participate in the program by acting out books with this beloved Disney character! There will be lots of opportunities for pictures, so bring your camera.


Read all the details.

Drop-In Music and Movement Draws a Huge Crowd

This past Tuesday, the Kiwi Girl Studio previewed one of their Music and Movement classes for us. Over 50 children were able to join in the fun. Make sure you keep your eye out for our other drop-in programs. Currently, there is a drop-in Terrific Twos and Threes next Monday at 11am. Don't miss out on the fun - all the details are here.

Children loved climbing under the parachute.

Paws to Read with Tessie!

 Our favorite labradoodle, Tessie, was back again on Monday to hear children read her stories. We hope Tessie can fit us in her schedule for April - check back for dates soon so your child can have a chance to read to her! 

Tessie really wanted to see the pictures in Leo's book!

Tessie snuggled Sam as he read Charlotte's Web.

Drop-In Music and Movement - Next Tuesday!

Drop-in

music and movement class

Tuesday, March 13

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join Kellie Cormier and the Children’s Room for a   special preview of her music and movement classes.

This class is open to infants, toddlers and preschoolers and their caregivers.  Enjoy a morning of singing, dancing, movement, and instrument play.

No registration necessary for this class and it is

open to the public at no charge.

For more information on Kellie’s music and movement program, visit www.thekiwigirlstudio.com