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Monday, December 30, 2019

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.

Friday, December 27, 2019

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.

Monday, December 23, 2019

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.

Friday, December 20, 2019

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.

Thursday, December 19, 2019

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.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

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! 


Saturday, December 14, 2019

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
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
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




 

Friday, December 13, 2019

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.

Saturday, December 7, 2019

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.

Friday, December 6, 2019

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.

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