Science is Everywhere Grant Kickoff

The library has won an important grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Beginning Monday, December 1, we will be celebrating science here with all kinds of cool displays, games to play like bingo and a scavenger hunt, newly purchased videos and books for borrowing, and the opportunity to sign up for the Winter and Spring STEM programs. View the upcoming schedule of events here and join the fun!

Story Contest Deadline

The last day to submit your original story for our story writing contest is approaching swiftly! All entries must follow the guidelines and be submitted no later than Saturday, November 29th by 4 PM. For details click here, or visit the Children's Room.

Acord Food Pantry

If you have visited the library recently you may have noticed a shopping cart parked in the Children's Room (thank you Crosby's Market). We invite you to drop off non-perishable items for the Acord Food Pantry. The cart will remain through December. Please note the Acord Food Pantry cannot accept expired food of any kind. Thank you in advance for your kindness. Your donations will make a timely difference in helping local families in need. Let's see how many times we can fill it!

All Aboard!

The Friends of the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library have purchased a beautiful new train set for the Children's Room! Thank you so much for your continued support and generosity.

Please stop by the Children's Room to play with the new train. There is a helicopter, an airport, a construction site, a fire department and more. Choo choo and all aboard!

Art Club Meets Thursday

Betsy is back! Join us on Thursday, November 13th at 3:30 PM for Art Club. Bring your imagination and use our materials to create a unique masterpiece. No experience or registration necessary.

Toto the Tornado Kitten

Toto the kitten was caught in the tornado that hit Brimfield, MA in 2011. Join us on Thursday, November 6th at 3:30 p.m. to hear Toto's extraordinary story of survival, and meet Toto and owner Jonathan! Jonathan and Toto donate their time and have raised over $40,000 for animal shelters, including the Animal Rescue League of Boston, whose rescue services team were responsible for Toto's survival. All ages are welcome and no registration is required.

Eyeball Contest Winners!

Congratulations to the winners of the "eyeball" guessing contest!

Isabella, 4

and

Michaela, 10

There were 87 eyeballs in the jar.

If you didn't win this month, the November contest is ready for you to try again!