Time to TINKER

Monday, December 30

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

 Drop in for a self-directed time

of open-ended exploring and creating using

the objects and materials of our

everyday lives.

*Families of all ages welcome.

No registration necessary.

 

*Not recommended for toddlers due to the presence of small objects.

Thank You Card Making

Friday, December 27 &

Saturday, December 28

from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM 

Families of all ages are invited to write or make Thank You cards for the gifts they have received this holiday season.

Please stop by the Children's Room and use our craft supplies to make a Thank You card, or any other type of greeting card you wish to create!

No registration necessary.

Pop-Up Process Art!

 Thursday, 12/26

10:30 AM

 

Pop in and read stories, make friends, and explore art materials in a process-based environment with a trained visual artist. In this class children will create their own masterpieces while expanding their minds and their capacity for friendship and community.

Ages Pre-K and up.

Drop-in Dreidels

Monday, December 23 

11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

 Children and families are invited to learn and play the dreidel game! 

No registration necessary.

Holiday Stories & Craft

Saturday, December 21

at 11:00 a.m. 

Cozy up with a few stories,

make an ornament to share or hang,

and enjoy sipping a cup of hot cocoa!

Designed for families of all ages.

No registration necessary.

Yoga with Meredith

Friday, December 20

10:15 a.m.

Join us for a 45-minute adventure

into storytelling and yoga!

Designed for ages 3-5, with a caregiver.

No registration necessary.

Drop-in Lego Event Today!

Lego Club Drop-In 

Wednesday, December 18th 

3:00 - 4:00 pm

 Designed for children Kindergarten-Grade 5.

Please remember to bring an item for the Acord Food Pantry drive here! 

Story Writing Contest Results!

Congratulations to our

2019 Children's Story Writing

Contest Winners!

(follow the links to read the entries)

5 - 6 Year-Olds

1st Place: Supergirls by Colette Adele, age 6 

2nd Place: The Case of the Lost Kitten by Johnny, age 5

3rd Place: Titans vs. Patriots Football Game by Tory Ian, age 5

7 - 9 Year-Olds

1st Place: Meow Meow the Best by Beatrice, age 7

2nd Place: Boats by Cook James, age 9

3rd Place: Above the Clouds... by Molly Elizabeth, age 8

10 - 12 Year-Olds

1st Place: The Wizard by Claire, age 11

2nd Place: Turkey's Revenge by Mallory, age 10

3rd Place: Monkey Madness by Jane, age 11

Honorable Mentions

(in no particular order)

The Girl Who Saw a Fairy by Eloise, age 5

Trouble on the Bus by Annika, age 5

Dreamer by Violet, age 9

The Foodland Massacre by Arthur, age 7

 Wonton by Caroline, age 9

Adventures of Sparky and Mittens by Max, age 7

Into the Cave by Calla, age 7

Trouble! by Zara, age 7

The Vortex by Robbie, age 8

The Basketball Gymnast by Talia, age 8

Cat Adventures by Clara, age 7

The Surprise Party by Francesca, age 7

Sofie's Big Idea by Eva, age 9

Lucille and the Rainbow Glitter Unicorn Horn by Kateri, age 8

The Secrets of Maris Foster by Ellie, age 9

The BOOM!!!! by Aidan, age 10

The Journey of a Lifetime by Isla, age 12

Dog Town by Ruby, age 10

The Adventure by Miles, age 10

The Disaster by Ben, age 10

The Boat Catastrophe by Asa, age 11

The Heirloom by Helen, age 10

Katrina's Journey by Mikayla, age 11

The Lost Astronaut by Daniel, age 11

Snake Demon by Nat, age 10

Mackenzie by Zoe, age 11

Super gwirl by Sienna, age 10

Eagles Nest by Tristan, age 10

A Horse Named Twilight by Autumn, age 11

Many thanks to our esteemed panel of judges:

Kim Butler, Director, Hamilton-Wenham Library

Sarah Lauderdale, Head of Reference, Hamilton-Wenham Library

Patricia Purdy, former Hamilton-Wenham Library Trustee

           

 

Drop-In Dreidels

Monday, December 23

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Children and families are invited to learn

and play the dreidel game!

No registration necessary. 

Allegro Dance Ensemble Presents: Winter Dances

Saturday, December 14

3:00 p.m.

Allegro Dance Ensemble, the resident company

of the Hamilton-Wenham School of Dance,

will perform selections in ballet, jazz, and modern dance.

After the performance, children in the audience will have an opportunity to have a short dance lesson and time for free dancing.

No registration necessary.

Pax Escape Room for Kids!

Solve the puzzles, break the codes,

open the locks on all the boxes to help Peter find Pax!

Wednesday 12/11:

2:00pm - 3:00pm Grades 4 & 5

3:30pm - 4:30pm Grade 6

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Please register in the Children's Room.

Gingerbread Friends Tales & Treats!

Saturday, December 7

11:00 a.m.

Join us for a sweet story about a gingerbread friend,

then decorate your own gingerbread cookie!

Designed for ages 2 and up.

No registration necessary.