Lunar New Year Celebration - Huge Hit!

This afternoon we celebrated the Lunar New Year with an Authentic Lion Dance, Martial Art Demonstration, the Ancient Art of Brush Painting, and much more.

Fun was had by all who attended. Here are just a few short highlights from the event. You can see more on facebook. If you weren't able to attend this great vacation event, look forward to our fantastic April vacation events. More information coming soon!

Lunar New Year Lion Dance

Martial Art Demonstration

Children had a chance to create Chinese characters.

February Vacation Events!

Next week is school vacation and if you're staying in town, we have some great events for you to attend. (Remember, the library will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of President's Day.) 


First on Wednesday February 22, join us for a Lunar New Year Celebration! An authentic lion dance, martial arts demonstration, and brush painting are just the beginning of the fun. Find the schedule and all of the details here.


Then on Saturday February 25, we'll be showing Puss in Boots, not once, but twice! Join us at our 10:30 am or 2:00 pm showing, whichever time is better for you. All the details and a description of the movie are here.

Also, if you have an older child, don't miss the great Young Adult events going on next week. Information on all of the February Teen Events can be found here.

February Vacation Event - Lunar New Year Celebration

Celebrate the year of the Dragon with our Lunar New Year Event.

Join us Wednesday, February 22 for this multicultural celebration!

Don’t miss these great activities:

1:30 - 2:00 pm: Authentic Lion Dance

and Martial Arts Demonstrations

featuring traditional hand and weapons forms

in the Hamilton-Wenham Recreation Gym

2:15 - 2:45 pm: Brush Painting with Bruce Iverson

Try your hand at this ancient art

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Fun Food Activity and

Creative Chinese Cookie Craft

No registration necessary, open to the public at no charge.